Groups—Spring 2008 You're invited ... to find authentic community, connect to God, and have fun. What: Holy Covenant Small Groups Who: Eight to twelve people When: Every week for six weeks, beginning in early May. Where: In your neighborhood, or at least one that's close by—seven groups to choose from. Why: At Holy Covenant, we believe that life is best lived together. Small groups are a great way to make friends while growing in your faith, and a great way to make this city feel like home. RSVP today! Sign up at any Holy Covenant worship gathering beginning now, or send an email with your group choice to groups@holycovenantumc.org.   SUMMER “PLAY” GROUPS!  Got an idea for a small group this summer? Maybe something more informal, like a movie group, book group, dinner group, etc.?  Shoot an email to groups@holycovenantumc.org with you idea. Summer groups will run July—August. Parenting Group SATURDAYS @ 2:00-3:30 pm (LAKEVIEW) May 10 —June 14 Description: All parents, expecting parents, and hopeful parents-to-be are welcome to this weekly Saturday afternoon gathering.  We’ll talk about parenting styles, raising your children faithfully, how to talk about faith with your children, and many other topics.  Children are welcome, and childcare onsite will be provided. Leaders: Amanda Berg Wilson and Erin Myslenski Location: Holy Covenant Church gallery, 925 W. Diversey Mass Transit: Diversey Brown line Men’s Group SUNDAYS  @  7:30-9:15 pm (LAKEVIEW) May 4 – June 15 Description:  Guys gathering for informal conversation about relevant topics, to hang out, get to know each other better, to grow closer to God, and maybe even to take a couple trips to the pub. Leaders: Eric Conklin and Scott Reid Host: Scott Reid Location: 2930 N. Sheridan #508 Mass transit: Bus 151 stops in front of building (Oakdale stop); 36 stops at Broadway & Surf or Wellington; 76 stops at Diversey and Sheridan Knitting and Conversation Group MONDAYS @ 7:30-9:15 pm (LINCOLN SQUARE/RAVENSWOOD) May 12-June 9 Description: We will be doing plenty of the usual chatting about what is going on in our lives, our  knitting/crocheting, and the world around us. But we will also join forces over the five weeks to make items for a charity we choose together. For the first meeting, just bring whatever you're currently working on. Come have fun, serve a good cause, meet new people. All are welcome! Leader: Tina Louise Happ Hosts: Tina Louise and Mike Happ Location: 4900 N Seeley Ave, 2nd floor Mass transit: Western Brown line is closest, or bus from Lawrence Red line Introduction to New Testament WEDNESDAYS @ 7:30-9:15pm (LAKEVIEW) May 7—June 11 Description: Using Matthew's Gospel as a starting point, this study explores how the new Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the coming of Jesus—his life, actions, mission, death, and resurrection—and the implications of his life and way for their lives and their communities of faith. All people are welcome—people who’ve  done Bible study before and people who’ve never opened the book.  We’ll focus on the question: Who is Jesus and what is his significance for our lives? Leader: Vince Amlin Location: Church gallery, 925 W. Diversey Mass Transit: Diversey Brown line Life-sharing/Bible study WEDNESDAYS  @  7:30-9:15 pm (RIVER NORTH) May 7 – June 11 Description:  The “original small group” experience—gathering in, getting to know each other, diving into a different scripture text each week and together finding meaning for our lives, and praying together…all in the comfort of someone’s cozy home. Leaders: Cassie Meyer and Jove Taino Host: Meg and Jove Taino Location: 700 N. Larrabee   Mass transit: 4 blocks west of the Chicago brown line stop; 1 blk south of Larrabee stop on the Chicago bus.  Very accessible from the Kennedy, right off the Ohio exit.  Some street parking available (passes provided by hosts). Life-sharing/Bible study WEDNESDAYS @ 7:30-9:15pm (LINCOLN PARK) May 14—June 18 Description:  The “original small group” experience—gathering in, getting to know each other, diving into a different scripture text each week and together finding meaning for our lives, and praying together…all in the comfort of someone’s cozy home. Leaders: Amber Kujath and Jerry Roberson Host: Emily Moore Location: 1206 West Montana St #3, 60614 Mass transit: 2 blocks from Fullerton CTA (red, brown, purple lines) Life-sharing/Bible study THURSDAYS @ 7:30-9:15pm (SOUTH LOOP/SOUTHSIDE) May 8 – June 12 Description:  The “original small group” experience—gathering in, getting to know each other, diving into a different scripture text each week and together finding meaning for our lives, and praying together…all in the comfort of someone’s cozy home. Leaders/Hosts: Amanda Bremberg and Mary Hummel Location: 400 E. 33rd St. #1205 Mass transit: The #3 Bus is easy: our stop is 33rd street and just cross over King Drive, we're the first building. Parking is free and easy to come by on the streets; the parking lot is for residents only.