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Small Group Ministries
What is a small group ministry (SGM)? The answer lies in the name itself.
- "Small" means a group with a maximum of 8-10 people. Groups of this size provide an opportunity to relate on a more intentional level.
- "Group" is a gathering of individuals, sometimes selected at random, sometimes selected for a specific interest or characteristic. What separates these groups from others is a focus on "ministry."
- "Ministry" is the process or act of caring for another. This relates to the spiritual as well as the physical and emotional well-being of the group participants.
SGM provides regular opportunities for lifting one’s mental/emotional horizons up from the mundane considerations of day-to-day life and, in the relative safety of carefully-led small groups, to help people get to know and be known by up to 10 others with similar interests. Small Group Ministry is a great opportunity to meaningfully connect with other members and friends of USG outside of Sunday worship.
Topics for the 2010-2011 church year:
September: Humility
October: Belonging
November: Blessings
December: Radical Hospitality
January: Trust
February: Discernment
March: Money
April: Forgiveness
May: Strength
June: Play
July: My Musica Sacrae
Groups are formed and scheduled around the availability of participants and facilitators. For general questions about enrollment or the Small Group Ministry program, please visit the Small Group Ministry table at all September Coffee Hours. If you have additional questions please send an email to Evan Towle at ebtowle@gmail.com If you would like to join a group email Evan with your availability.
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©2008 The Unitarian Society of Germantown
6511 Lincoln Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19119-3625
Phone: (215)-844-1157
The Unitarian Society of Germantown, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, serves the communities of Abington (zip code 19001), Ambler (zip code 19002), Elkins Park (zip code 19027), Glenside (zip code 19038), Jenkintown (zip code 19046), Merion Station (zip code 19066), Narberth (zip code 19072), Oreland (zip code 19075), Havertown (zip code 19083), Wyncote (zip code 19095), Wynnewood (zip code 19096), Philadelphia Chestnut Hill (zip code 19118), Wyndmoor (zip code 19118), Philadelphia Mt. Airy (zip code 19119), Philadelphia Roxborough (zip code 19128), Philadelphia East Falls (zip code 19129), Philadelphia Spring Garden (zip code 19130), Philadelphia Fairmount (zip code 19130), Philadelphia Wynnefield (zip code 19131), Philadelphia Germantown (zip code 19144), Blue Bell (zip code 19422), Gwyned (zip code 19436, Lansdale (zip code 19446), Bala Cynwyd (zip code 19004), Lafayette Hill (zip code 19444), Melrose Park (zip code 19027), Roslyn (zip code 19001), Rydan (zip code 19046), Laverock (zip code 19038), Plymouth Meeting (zip code 19462) , Flourtown (zip code 19031), Erdenheim, Cheltenham (zip code 19012), and Ft. Washington (zip code 19034). Visitors from any other location are equally welcome.