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Much of the nurture we are seeking after is found in the context of our Small Groups. They are designed to take us as a congregation in the direction of gospel-driven community. We desire to be more than just "Sunday Christians," or part of a mere "Sunday Church." The letter to the Hebrews, in 3:12-13, indicates that we need Christ-centered relationships in an ongoing way: "Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin." If we choose to be isolated or to settle for just superficial contact with the body of Christ, we make ourselves increasingly vulnerable to "an evil, unbelieving heart" leading us "away from the living God," along with being "hardened by the deceitfulness of sin." This is what we open ourselves up to apart from true friendships marked by accountability and trust in which we are "exhorting" each other and helping one another to practically apply God's word, as it centers on the good news of Jesus.
In our Small Groups, we enjoy food and fellowship; interactively study God's word; get to know each another; and learn how to pray for one another. These things are simply not possible solely through a larger, corporate worship gathering on Sunday, as much as that is the starting point for every week in the life of CC. A more intimate setting is required for any depth of relationship to be reached. To meet this need, we offer Small Groups in various homes that are open to all age groups. And, for students more tied to their respective college or university campuses, we also offer on-campus Small Groups throughout the school year.
If you wish to be involved in a CC Small Group, please know that you are welcome! Check out the list below. Feel free to contact one of the Small Group Leaders to know more about where and when any of these Small Groups meet or if you have other questions.
If you wish to serve as a Small Group Leader, you need to be an active member of our church and willing to undergo continuing training with one of our pastors. We also need people willing to open their homes as Hosts. If you're interested in serving our Small Group Ministry in one of these ways, please contact Pastor Mike.
Home-Based Small Groups
South Windsor-Manchester
Hosts: Jennifer Kearney
Leader: Pastor Mike
West Hartford
Host: Jenny Chon
Leaders: Young Chon, Tae Namkoong
Newington (for Ladies)
Host: Michelle Yoon
Leader: Jennifer Kearney
Campus-Based Small Groups
At UConn
Guys'
Leaders: Dan So, Isaac Kim
Girls'
Leaders: Felicia Chang, Mihye Kim
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