SOJ Small Groups:
Spirit of Joy has a growing number of Small Groups that cover a full spectrum of both interests and schedules. To see the schedules for these Small Groups, please click the Upcoming Small Group Schedule box in the Spirit of Joy News section on the Home Page.
Safe places to ask faith questions. Confidential, covenantal.
“Little Labs” of Christian community where we practice living the Jesus way.
Places where supportive friends can lean on each other in rough places.
Examples to seekers of the Christian life.
Where leadership is shared. No one has to do it all.
Where listening, forgiveness and love is practiced.
Each Small Group identifies their mission, establishes an identity, and formulates a covenant in order to promote trust and protect confidentiality. You can expect prayer, devotion, and caring conversation at each Small Group meeting. Each Small Group is encouraged to include a special mission or service project as part of their activities.
SPIRIT OF JOY SMALL GROUPS
- Christian Parenting - Parents of Infants, Preschoolers, Elementary Age, Pre-teens, and Teens…Gather with other Spirit of Joy parents to share and learn together what it means to raise our children, and to raise them in the Christian faith. Contact: Jared Brockmueller
- Film and Faith - Spirit of Joy partners and friends who enjoy film and “overheard sermons” that sometimes appear in them are invited to gather to talk about a movie of the month. In most cases, the group will choose a film to watch and view it before the chosen discussion date. Contact: Pastor Jeff
- Good God Questions - Sometimes questions about God are hard to ask and even harder to answer. Presenters include brave souls – professors - from Luther Seminary who address Good God Questions with honesty and compassion. Join them as they tackle Good God Questions. Contact: Kerri Tietgen
- Developing Your Prayer and Devotional Life - This group is for anyone looking to grow or develop their prayer and devotional life, resulting in a closer relationship with God! Once this group is formed, we will decide together a time and frequency to meet. Contact: Laura Phillips
- Women's Book Club - Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm. Check out our photos
- Joyful Classics - Over 50 group (photo ID required!) that meets quarterly for social activities.
- Soul Sisters - Moms of Preschoolers that meet monthly for conversation and sharing. Check out our photos
- Young Families - Meets monthly during the school year to share a meal and discuss the Bible, movies, and books.
- R.E.A.D. - Meets on occassion to read, eat, and discuss contemporary Christian writings.
- Joyful Builders - Designs and creates special wood working projects, Faith Chests etc. Check out our photos
- Quiltmakers - Designs and creates special quilts for Spirit of Joy graduates. Check out our photos
- Parents of Post Highs - Gather occasionally for breakfast, devotions, and mailings of CARE packages to college students.