Small Groups

What's a Small Group?

Spiritual growth doesn't only happen in corporate worship, but often happens in less formal gatherings like small groups. A small group typically meets on a weekly basis for fellowship, study, prayer, and reflection. Small groups allow us to experience the purpose and power of Christ in our lives, dig deeper in our faith, and grow closer to God.

Getting Started:

Twice a year, HPUMC launches multiple new small groups for all ages and stages! Sign up to receive information about registering for our next launch, when it becomes available, by clicking here.

Ongoing small groups sometimes have openings for new members in between launches, and we would love to help you get connected with one of those groups. To check out which groups have openings now, click here.

Take Root Small Group Curriculum

In Sequoia National Park in California, you will find groves of some of the largest trees on earth. The largest, General Sherman, stands at around 275 ft tall and is estimated to be around 2,300-2,700 years old! How could these trees withstand the weather, fire, and other seasons of their long life to sustain continued growth?

The sequoia tree cannot point to a deep root system (which is only about four feet deep) as the reason it has stood tall through the seasons of life, but rather its interdependence on the surrounding trees. They are only naturally found in groves surrounded by other sequoia trees. They don’t grow alone, and neither do we.

How do I use this guide?

This curriculum has been designed to help your group start well. Through a series of intentional activities and conversations, this curriculum will help you set a strong foundation for your new small group and help you foster authentic community with one another.