Small Groups

Small Groups During COVID-19

We currently encourage all of our Adult Small Groups to heed the Social Distancing mandates of our governor as best they can to protect compromised individuals. However, Small Groups can and should discuss amongst themselves whether they feel comfortable meeting face-to-face and do so if/when possible. Other alternatives include Zoom/Google Hangout Meetings.

Why Small Groups?

While meeting in large groups to learn and discuss our faith is certainly very good, we believe that meeting with a small group of people on a regular basis can be even better. In large group discussion, it can often be difficult for everyone to have the opportunity to share or ask questions. Because of the size of the group, people often don't get the opportunity to really know one another on a personal level. The larger the group, the more chance there is of participants coming and going. With a smaller size, there is more opportunity for deeper discussion, more opportunity for everyone to share and discuss, more opportunity for people to get to know each other personally.  Here, in small groups that meet regularly, Christian community can have a more frutiful space to develop and grow. 

How big is a Small Group?

We suggesting that a small group be less then 10 people; ideally 6-8. 

What is the goal of these Small Groups?

• Our hope is that every church parish in our diocese would have small groups of parishioners coming together each week in their homes or at their church parish.  

• Our hope is that we would all have relationships within which we can regularly discuss our faith and share our lives - that we would all experience true Christian community throughout our lifetime. 

• Our hope is that each of our church parishes would become a 'community of communities' - a Christian community made up of many smaller Christian communities.  We believe that these small group based communities will strengthen and renew our church parishes.

How do I join a Small Group?

Joining any Small Group is easy! If you've met someone at Saint Hilary that you'd like to get to know better, ask if they are currently in a Small Group and when they meet to see if it can work within your schedule. Or, feel free to contact Lisa Baudoin via email or phone: (985) 709-4933