Small Groups | Wellington Square United Church

Study Groups

Big Ideas, Big Faith

Wednesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23 7-9pm
Led by Rob Irish.
As Christ followers, we often have questions about our world, our faith and our God. For four weeks, come and wrestle with four big questions:
1. Why did God create?
2. What is the Trinity really, and does it matter?
3. Why did Jesus come?
4. What are redemption and atonement and do I really need them?
Even though we don’t think about these things regularly, the concepts help shape how we respond to God and those around us.

Living Prayer

This is the last Living Prayer! First come, first served; registration limited to 12.
Prayer is the heartbeat of your relationship with God. Come and learn some basics about:

• Why we need to pray?
• What should I include in my prayers?
• How does God speak to us?
• What does an answered prayer look like?
Sign up now!

LENT EVENT

What is it?

An opportunity for everyone to participate in a faith based discussion.

Sunday messages will be talked about with others.
If, for some reason you miss a Sunday, that won’t matter. You can still join in and be part of the conversation! Sermon notes and video will be available on our website here www.wsquare.ca (available Sunday afternoon) or printouts will be on the Lent Event Bulletin Board (available Monday afternoon.)

Why participate?

• to experience the value of gathering together with others in small groups
• to have the chance to ask questions and talk about our faith with others
• to make new friends

When?

During the 6 weeks of Lent (February 26-April 7)

To make this work for you, we are offering many options throughout the week. See the schedule and choose a group to join.

905-634-1849 or office@wsquare.ca Contact

We would love to have you join us!

Financial Peace University

This is a 13-week, video based small group study taught by Dave Ramsey himself. During this life-changing class, you will learn how to:
Get control of your money,
Stop struggling to make ends meet,
Tell your money what to do,
Change your family’s future

Check it out: www.daveramsey.com
See a preview here: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/preview
You can also register online

The Power Of a Whisper

In this powerful but practical four-session video- based study, we will learn how to discern the voice of God, how to invite his input into our daily lives and how we can make a difference in this world using this heaven-sent input!

Study Groups

Study Groups are:
… groups that meet for short term, focused study
… safe, inclusive and bound by a group covenant and commitment
… intentional about devoting time to Scripture and prayer
… places to learn from God’s truth, and to be confident that Christ is present with us
… places to connect and develop honest friendships
… diverse in nature, shape and size, but united in purpose

Service Groups

Singing Strummers

After presenting several programmes in the community (Wellness House, Tansley Woods Nursing Home, Bethany House), the Singing Strummers are taking a short break. We will be back practicing in the Music Room on Wednesday, January 25th at 10 a.m.

A musical group of men and women on guitar, banjo and vocals who perform in hospitals, senior residences and churches, playing both secular and religious music. We encourage our audiences to join in the sing-alongs. If you know of a nursing home that would like an ‘up beat’ performance, please let us know!

Dot Gow Workshop

Do you enjoy quilting, sewing and socializing? Join our group quilting and sewing dolls for sick kids. Proceeds from the quilts go to purchase material for the dolls used at McMaster Hospital.
Bring your lunch.

Drama

Practice your acting skills, enjoy time to talk, laugh and pray.

Footsteps Library

Visit your church library between the services on Sundays outside of the Chapel from 10:00 – 11:00 am when staff are there to serve you, or browse on your own anytime during the week when the church doors are open. We have lots for everyone’s enjoyment or inspiration from DVDs to old and new popular titles and authors.

Greeting Card Ministry

Use your creative abilities while having fun and fellowship re-crafting and recycling greeting cards for all occasions. All proceeds from sales go to the UCW for the work of the church.

Handbell Choir

Preparing beautiful music with the handbells, for worship services and off-site events.

Sanctuary Choir

A SATB choir, preparing music for Sunday’s 11 am worship service.

Service Groups

Service Groups are:
… groups drawn together by a shared desire to serve with their shared gifts, or by a common special interest
… groups that are either short or long-term, but usually meet regularly through the year
… safe, inclusive and bound by a group covenant and commitment
… intentional about devoting time to Scripture and prayer
… intentional about building relationships that will support each other as we journey through life
… places to learn from God’s truth, and to be confident that Christ is present with us
… places to connect and develop honest friendships
… diverse in nature, shape and size, but united in purpose

Life Groups

Hebron Seekers

A women’s group that meets to share life and deepen our relationship with God. Bring your lunch.

Joyful Spirits

A home group that meets to pray together, support one another and enjoy fellowship in community.

Moms 'n' Tots

Conversation and prayer, in a supportive and relaxing environment, with other moms who are going through similar joys and challenges of parenthood. Drop in format. New moms always welcome. Child care provided.

If watching little ones brings joy to your heart, join our caregivers group.

Monday Men

Join us for a God-centered time of friendship, discussion, and lunch. New members are always welcomed.

WWS Meeting

Women of Wellington Square

Study, worship, fellowship, outreach and service to the community. Come out to hear the many interesting speakers and join our exciting program.

The next meeting is a luncheon on June 4, 2012 at 12:00noon in St. Paul’s hall. Caitlin will provide music in the sanctuary following lunch. Tickets are $10.00 and will be available after the service this Sunday. WWS will resume in September.

Wednesday Women

For women to grow healthy spiritual lives in small group community.

Women's Breakfast Time to Connect

Join us for a chance to connect and share over breakfast, before heading into your day.

WOW Ministry - Women of Wellington Square

Book club: If you love to read and share your insights and opinions about great books, the WOW Book Club is for you! Meeting on a Monday night, we gab our way through a light dinner, get caught up on our lives, and break into small groups to discuss the book. Always lots of fun. Open to all book lovers and occasional readers.

Next Selection: The Testament by John Grisham date to be determined.

Retreat: June 8-10, 2012 | Mount Mary Retreat Centre. Theme: Amazing Peace. Facilitator: Judy Savoy
Retreat Flyer available here>>

Cooking for Guys: "Wok with God"

A group of men who meet to reflect, share and cook together!

Practical Christian Living

A weekly study and fellowship group for men, that explores scripture and contemporary writings, to help us understand our unique life purpose.

Spirit GICS Mid-Day Group

GICS stands for GROW, GAIN, and GIVE in Christ’s Service
Every meeting we talk about some faith topic grounded in scripture, maintain a prayer list of people in our concerns and pray for them, share personal concerns and histories so that we deepen our friendships. Scrumptious desserts always brought and shared.

This Hour Has 59 Minutes

Men’s breakfast and discussion. We’re sharing life and faith and a book to be determined by the group.

Thursday Men's Bible Study

A group of dynamic guys get together for Bible study and optional breakfast.

Life Groups

Life Groups are:
… groups that meet regularly through the year
… safe, inclusive and bound by a group covenant and commitment
… intentional about devoting time to Scripture and prayer
… intentional about building relationships that will support each other as we journey through life
… places to learn from God’s truth, and to be confident that Christ is present with us
… places to connect and develop honest friendships
… diverse in nature, shape and size, but united in purpose

Outreach Teams

A list of our current Outreach Projects are available here

Community Kitchen

A hands-on community kitchen for teen moms one Wednesday a month. Caring volunteers needed.

Downtown Community Dinner

The Downtown Community Dinners is a shared ministry, hosted at Wellington Square United Church and supported by many faith communities in Burlington. We are thankful for the ongoing support from community partners such as Partnership West, Refresh Foods, Bob’s No Frills, The Poacher Restaurant and The Martini House

We are looking for volunteers who have a heart for serving and would like to come in to prepare, serve or clean up on Friday nights. The meal preparation begins at 4:00, the dinner is served at 6:00 pm and the clean up starts with dishes shortly after.

Guideline for Community Dinner Volunteers

Kitchen Prep Procedure

Halton Region Food Handler Study Guide

Wellington Square United Church

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