Small Groups

“Small communities are powerful vehicles for adult faith formation, providing opportunities for learning, prayer, mutual support, and the shared experience of Christian living and service to the Church and society.”

(Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, USCCB, 106)

MAKE FRIENDS

Create connection and relationships

MAKE DISCIPLES

Encourage and provide support, opportunities and resources for growth in holiness

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Further the mission of the Church by helping others move in the direction God leads the parish (baptismal call)

Who?

Everyone!
Choose a group based upon your interest (affinity) or availability.
Men’s/women’s group, young adult small group, married couple’s group, open to all ages, etc.
What?

Commonly around 5-10 people; a group can be a bible study, book club, men’s prayer group, etc.
Every small group includes hospitality, prayer, and discussion.
When?

Groups typically meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly for 60-90 minutes each session.
Your small group can meet anywhere from 5-10 sessions over the course of a season.
Where?

Wherever is comfortable and convenient: your home, church, café, etc.
Any space or environment that helps to foster community, conversation, and connection.

Current Open Small Groups

Lectio Divina

Traditional monastic practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer, meaning "divine reading". This study will focus on the upcoming Sunday Gospel, so we are prepared to understand and receive the Holy Spirits message for us personally.
Open to all.
Weekly, Wednesdays, 9-11am
Contact Katherine Green at 425-890-6474 for more info.
Men's Discipleship Group

Men's Scriptural Study to discuss the upcoming Sunday Readings. We alternate each week using Peter Kreeft's Food for the Soul and Bishop Mueggenborg's Come Follow Me Discipleship Reflections.
Open to men only.
Weekly, Thursdays, 7-8am
Please contact Rich O’Neill at rokneel@comcast.net or 206-992-9516 for more info.
Point Edwards Faith Sharing Group

Currently reading and discussing The Sunday Homilies Collection by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Open to all.
First and third Thursday of each month, 2-3pm
Contact John Olson at olsonjohne@yahoo.com or 206-708-4949 for more info.
Walking With Purpose

WWP Bible studies combine personal study with small group discussion, linking our everyday challenges to the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. If you desire to grow in your faith—in a supportive community of Catholic women—Walking with Purpose is for you!
Open to women only.
Weekly, Thursdays, 9:30-11am or 6:30-8pm
Contact Lauren Thorkildsen at lhelleren@gmail.com for more info.

Join a small group

Interested in joining a small group but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! Submit an inquiry below.

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Register Your Small Group / Update your information

Whether you are starting a new small group, or have been facilitating one for years, we appreciate your ministry!

Please fill out the Small Group Facilitator Form so that we can have some information about you and your small group. Completing the form will help us list and promote available small groups for parishioners who are interested in joining.

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Register for Small Group Facilitator Training. Training will be offered on:

Oct 20, 6:00pm-7:30pm (HRE Campus)
Oct 22, 9:30am-11:00am (HRE Campus)
Nov 17, 6:00pm-7:30pm (STM Campus)
Nov 19, 9:30am-11:00am (STM Campus)

Choose the date, time and location that works best for you!

Register for Small Group Facilitator Training

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Recommended Resources for Small Groups

Our parish family has two small group resource libraries with some sample resources. Feel free to stop in and browse options for you small group. New resources arriving every month and recommendations will be added to the website.

Facilitator Resources

10 Step Overview to Leading a Small Group (Ascension Press)

The Ultimate Guide to Running a Catholic Bible Study (Ascension Press)

Sign up for Ascension’s Free Bible Study Leader Training

Small Group Resources for Women

Walking with Purpose for women’s groups (WWP)

Catholic Bible Study for Women (Blessed Is She)

Endow Small Groups (Endow)

Small Group Resources for Men

Into the Breach for men’s groups (Knights of Columbus)

Small Group Resources for Young Adults

Focus Bible Studies for young adult groups (FOCUS)