Small Groups | Wellington Square United Church

For Christian Growth

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

Living Prayer

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!

Soul Feast

A Lenten lunchtime discussion on Spiritual Disciplines based on the work of Marjorie J. Thompson.

Alpha

Heard of it? Wondering what it is? Alpha is a ten week course including dinner and a movie that explores the meaning of life in a relaxed and friendly setting. We explore lots of questions such as … Is there a God? … Why am I here? … Where am I going?

Faith Seeking Understanding: The Mystery of "Understanding" Jesus

If you are interested in history, especially church history, and the twists and turns that led to our understanding of Jesus, this could be the study group for you. Join us for a 7 week, intellectually challenging, faith enriching study of the 300 year journey of ambiguities, philosophies and faith that moved Jesus followers toward the first universal Christian Council as it unfolded in Nicea, AD 325.

Financial Peace University

A 13-week video study that teaches families how to beat debt, build wealth, and give live never before. FPU will “rock your world”.
Check it out: www.daveramsey.com

For Christian 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

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

A wide selection of materials that uplift and inspire you – sometimes providing both tears and laughter all at once.
Mobile Unit is in St. Paul’s Hall between 10 and 11 am on Sundays; McMillan Room collection is available anytime the church is open.

Footsteps Library has a new feature starting this fall — book reviews for kids by kids! Check us out starting Sunday, September 13 between services in St. Paul’s Hall.

Grace Meal Ministry

Meal ministry to care for members of our church family in times of need, such as new babies, illness, crisis, etc. Meals will be provided to help ease some of the stress. Volunteers are needed to be on standby for meal preparation and for delivery.

Greeting Card Ministry

Have fun and fellowship while re-crafting and recycling cards.

Handbell Choir

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

H.U.G. - Hand Up to Grandmothers

A group of women who meet the first Friday of each month to share lives, pray, and raise awareness and financial help for the grandmothers of Malawi, Africa.

Messengers

We are interested in people who:
…like to sing in the shower
…want to sing and share God’s messages through performances
…want fun, fellowship and fulfillment
…did you know, singing also relieves stress?

Milk Bag Sleeping Mats

Help turn milk bags into sleeping mats. The washable mats repel bugs and provide an alternative to sleeping on the damp, bare ground.
Video showing how to cut bags
Video showing how to join bags
A size 8 mm crochet hook is needed. Chain stitch until 36” wide then single crochet until mat measures 60” long.

Sanctuary Choir

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

Singing Strummers

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!

Christmas Cantata 2009

Do you like to sing!? What about putting your talent to good use by being a part of our group teaming up with St. James United in Waterdown presenting “The Promise of Light” on the first two Sunday Evenings of December.

For Various Interests

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

Women's Walk (and Talk)

Walk along the waterfront most Wednesday evenings 7pm (weather permitting)

The Gift of Years

A new group to consider joining: The Gift of Years
Read and share insights into being fully alive as we travel down the road into later life.

Quarry

Quarry is a group of people in their 20s and 30s who are seeking to grow together in community and in faith. Meet at the Irish’s for a meal and study on Monday nights.

Cooking for Guys: "Wok with God"

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

Feed Your Faith

Come share a meal, enjoy a time of learning and discussion, praise and worship, prayer and fellowship. Join in an experience similar to the one that built the followers of Jesus into a community that altered history. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer … they continued to meet together in their homes.” (Acts 2:42)

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

Join this friendly group of moms while loving and devoted volunteers care for your child(ren).
Coffee, connect-in, prayer and a variety of discussion topics are a part of your morning fun!

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

Monday Men

Scripture-based discussions for men.

Movies and Sports for Guys

Come on out for a night of fun and fellowship – Guy style!
Bring a friend. Food and beverages provided.

Practical Christian Living (Part 2)

A weekly study group for men.
By investigating scripture, we’ll discover answers to such topics as “Can we trust the Bible?”, “
How to experience God’s love & forgiveness”, and “How to be an effective member of the body of Christ”
No need to have completed Part 1, to begin Part 2.

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.

United Church Women - U.C.W.

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

Wednesday Evening Women

For women to grow healthy spiritual lives in small group community. New study Designer Women: Made by God by Ruth Conard.

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 Monthly Book Club

If you love to read and share your insights and opinions about great books, the WOW Book Club is for you! Meeting monthly 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 with a few surprise visitors, open to all book lovers and occasional readers.

WOW Retreat 2010

November 5-7, Mount Mary Retreat Centre

AMAZING REST

Especially for Men or Women

Outreach Teams

A list of our current Outreach Projects are available here

Community Dinner

Interested in helping prepare and serve dinner for our community on a Friday night? We are looking for volunteers of all genders and ages for the Downtown Community Dinners. Two time slots: 4-6pm and 6-8pm. Please contact Andrew Alton aalton@wsquare.ca Contact

Community Kitchen

A hands-on community kitchen for teen moms. Caring volunteers needed.

Kerr Street Mission

Wellington Square serves breakfast at the Kerr Street Mission in Oakville one Saturday per month. We prepare a breakfast for between 40 to 70 clients (including children) which might include cut up fruit, homemade muffins or loaves, toast, home fries, pancakes, bacon, sausages, eggs or any other specialty. We try to get each person who helps to buy and prepare part of the breakfast as we not only serve but also provide the food. We need about 4-6 adults and perhaps some older kids to help for each of our scheduled weeks.

Online Groups

The Bayridge Village Online Therapeutic and Support Groups

The Bayridge Village is offering open, live, and interactive sessions where you have the chance to chat with one of their counselors.
All online, and from the comfort of your own home. Check out the schedule on the Bayridge Village website.
www.BayridgeVillage.ca
User’s Guide available here

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