What's the purpose of Home Groups?
The purpose of home groups is to provide an opportunity for church members to cultivate intergenerational Christ-centered community. Home groups are intergenerational in that we want to provide a space for kids, teens, adults, seniors, marrieds and singles to do life together. Home groups are Christ-centered, in that Christ is the focus and the One Who brings us together. Home groups foster community, which is that togetherness and commitment we experience that transcends all natural bonds because of our fellowship in Jesus.
What do Home Groups look like?
Home groups will meet in homes for a limited time at either noon or 5pm on Sundays. A typical home group session will begin with fellowshipping over a meal for about an hour. Groups will then transition to discussing how to apply that morning's sermon for about 30-40 min. Lastly, groups will close with a time of sharing and prayer for 15-20 min. The total time will be around an hour and a half to two hours.
But what about...?
Kids - Kids are encouraged to participate as much as they are able. Toddlers and younger children can play in the back yard or in a separate room with teen or adult supervision that rotates each week so home group members don't miss out.
Food - Every adult or couple will sign up to bring food or dessert for the entire group a couple times throughout the semester. The majority of the time you can show up without worrying about food.
Size - Groups will consist of 10-12 adults (not counting the kids)
Assignment - Individuals/couples will be assigned to a home group based on the time that they select and the home group location that is closest in proximity to their own home during that time slot.
Fall 2025 Schedule:
Aug 3 - Registration Opens
Aug 31 - Registration Closes
Sep 7 - Session 1
Sept 14 - Session 2
Sept 21 - Session 3
Sept 28 - Session 4
Oct 5 - Session 5
Oct 12 - Fall Break
Oct 19 - Session 6
Oct 26 - Fall Fest
Nov 2 - Session 7
Nov 9 - Session 8
Nov 16 - Session 9
Nov 23 - Session 10
For more information, please listen to the Footnotes podcast on Home Groups.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Home Groups, please email Pastor Brady at brady@broadwaychurch.org.