On-going Small Groups
The winter session of Small Groups is over, but these on-going groups continue. Join us!
On-going groups:
Sundays
Women’s Group, 2nd & 4th Sundays
The Holy Covenant Women’s Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at Pompei, at the corner of Sheffield and Wellington, right at the Wellington Brown Line stop. Pompei offers wonderful, inexpensive food and beer/wine. It is a drop-in group – no sign up or commitment is required. The purpose of the group is to provide a fun, casual place for the diverse women of the church to meet, share our stories, and support each other. It is a great choice for women who would like to feel more connected within the church, especially newcomers to Holy Covenant. The Women’s Group runs year round and can be attended in conjunction with or in between other groups.
Leaders: Linda Effinger Quinde
Contact: effinger@umich.edu, 630.670.8774.
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, 5:00 – 6:45, on-going
Where: Pompei at Sheffield & Wellington, right at the Wellington Brown Line stop
Wednesdays
Sunday’s Scripture
Sunday’s Scripture is a group that meets with the pastor to discuss the text that provides the center of our Sunday worship. Are you interested in engaging scripture outside of weekly worship? Asking questions of the text? Hearing the insights of others? Going deeper into the word of God? Then this is the group for you! Each week, we will study, explore, and imagine with the Scripture lesson for the Sunday a week and a half away. Your contributions will help shape the sermon and worship services. We will ask ourselves: What’s the history and context of this text? How do we relate to the characters in the story? How does this speak to our lives today? Where is God’s voice for us, here and now? Join us as we grow closer to God and one another through the biblical passages that shape our lives as a community.
Facilitator: Kate Floyd
Contact: revkate@holycovenantumc.org
When: Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
Where: Holy Covenant Gallery
Duration: On-going throughout the year. You are welcome to drop in.
Thursdays
Theology on Tap
Theology on Tap is an independent gathering of men and women who share an interest in Christian theology and, of course, beer. We are committed to an open discussion of the life and teachings of Jesus and the doctrines that developed in the aftermath of his death and resurrection. ALL are welcome, with the caveat that each individual be respected and treated with dignity and kindness. (We also want to respect the staff and build relationships with them, so please budget in order to leave at least a 20% tip.) NOTE: This is an on-going group. Drop in any week. Look for us on Facebook at T.o.T. (Chicago).
Facilitator: Jonas Grey
Contact: jonasdavid@me.com
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Hidden Shamrock on Halsted at Diversey
Duration: On-going. Drop in, or commit to going every week for a season. Bring a friend!
Celebration Choir
Join other singers in preparing music for Sunday’s services – whether you’re an old hand at choral singing, or have mostly sung in the shower. Bring your own dinner and share a time of fellowship and practice, all with an eye and heart towards worship. You can check it out any Thursday; commit for a month, a season, or the year.
Leader: Andrew Collins
Contact: acmusic@andrewcollinsmusic.com
When: Thursday nights, dinner and chatting at 7; practice 7:30 – 9
Where: Holy Covenant Gallery
Sign up to join any of these small groups using this online form or by e-mailing groups@holycovenantumc.org.
Saturdays
Holy Covenant Book Group – Last Saturday of every month
Each book will be discussed at the Starbucks right by Church at the corner of Diversey and Sheffield, on the last Saturday of every month at 2pm. March’s book remains Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood. April’s selection is Lamb: the Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal, by Christopher Moore. May’s masterpiece will be CS Lewis’ the Great Divorce. Keep an eye on the Church’s Facebook page, and any questions, email Matt.
Leader: Matthew Piechocinski
Contact: matthewpiechocinski@gmail.com
When: April 24, 2pm (last Saturday each month)
Where: Starbucks, Diversey & Sheffield
The books: March – Year of the Flood, by Margaret Atwood
April – Lamb: the Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal, by Christopher Moore
May – The Great Divorce, by C.S. Lewis
