GROW Groups Registration - Spring 2024

GROW Groups begin the week of January 28!!! | Thanks for considering a GROW group with Neighborhood Church!

The GROW groups listed below are open to everyone! These groups aren’t about having the right answer to questions, or who looks the smartest or most holy. GROW groups are casual, conversational, and while the conversations are meaningful and focused, the emphasis is on building relationships among the group, and learning to practice spiritual disciplines together. Some groups meet weekly for a period of time; some meet once a month; some meet for a series of sessions with additional meet-ups for hands on practice around Atlanta. AND - we also offer experiences that are stand-alone and don’t require any time commitment other than that day.

Once you sign up, your GROW group facilitator will be in contact with you closer to the first group meeting time to share important details that you might need to know about your particular group. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need to switch groups, contact Rev. Andi at andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com for help!
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Find a GROW group!

The GROW groups listed below are open to everyone!

There are two kinds of GROW:groups for adults at Neighborhood Church. The first, Connect Groups, are a basic frame designed to help you know more people in our community, and to gather once a week for a meal, a conversation, and general fun and support. 

The second kind of GROW: group is focused on a spiritual topic - a book, a spiritual practice, or another aspect of Christian Faith. 

You are welcome to sign up for as many GROW:groups as you like, with the understanding that these groups will meet once a week for a window of time, after which your group will dissolve officially (although some groups continue to meet for more time).

In addition to these groups starting in January, there will be more groups that will begin meeting in February for another window of time, so look for those details in a few weeks! 

GROW: group options
GROW: Connect Groups

Thursday Evenings
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Manuel's Tavern (on Highland, two blocks south of Ponce)
Childcare: No
Things to know about this group: This group will center on building relationships through sharing stories and checking in each week with what is happening in our lives. This group is particularly a great fit for folks new to Neighborhood or to Atlanta. This meets in restaurants around the area, with great food and beverage options, and the environment will be social and conversational. 

Max group size: 16 people. 
Facilitator: TBD

GROW: groups

Monday Mornings **starting Feb. 26**
Time: 10:15am - 11:45am
Location: The Paden Home (in North Decatur)
Childcare: TBD
Things to know about this group: This group centers around small-group conversation, and how weekly time together can guide us to grow deeper in connection and spiritual practices. We'll gather each week over coffee and tea, opening with time to check in with each other about our weeks and lives. To guide our discussion, we'll follow a book or reading series (probably Diana Butler Bass, but tbd!) to engage in learning and reflection, and to support each other in applying our insights and practices in our lives and in the world. 
 
Facilitator: Katie Paden


Monday Evenings
Time: Monday evenings from 7-9pm
Location: Neighborhood Church
Childcare: No
Things to know about this group: This group will meet to discuss a spiritual topic and/or Biblical book. A couple of options are being considered and the group will decide the final choice. If you are new to Neighborhood and want to pursue how we read Scripture and see the world, jump in this group!

Max group size: 16 
Facilitator: Rev. Andi Woodworth



Wednesday Evenings
Time: 8-9:30pm
Location: Neighborhood Church, to start
Childcare: No
Things to know about this group: This group will meet weekly to discuss "We Can Do Hard Things" - a podcast by Glennon Melton Doyle. This group is open to everyone!

Facilitator(s): Emma Warbington


***Additional Groups will also form in February for Lent (Feb 15-March 31). Be on the lookout for more info soon!
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Monthly groups!
In addition to the longer week groups above, we also offer groups that meet monthly for conversation and sharing. 

A new digital connect group - meets monthly after worship at 1pm on 3rd Sunday of the month ONLINE. Designed to help connect the wide cloud of digital Neighbors and to build digital community through support, sharing, and discussion. 

A monthly book discussion group meets after worship at 1pm on the 3rd Sunday of each month, in person at Neighborhood Church. Signing up below helps group leaders plan for space and conversation flow.

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GROW Groups begin the week of January 28!!!
Thanks for considering a GROW group with Neighborhood Church!

The GROW groups listed below are open to everyone! These groups aren’t about having the right answer to questions, or who looks the smartest or most holy. GROW groups are casual, conversational, and while the conversations are meaningful and focused, the emphasis is on building relationships among the group, and learning to practice spiritual disciplines together. Some groups meet weekly for a period of time; some meet once a month; some meet for a series of sessions with additional meet-ups for hands on practice around Atlanta. AND - we also offer experiences that are stand-alone and don’t require any time commitment other than that day.

Once you sign up, your GROW group facilitator will be in contact with you closer to the first group meeting time to share important details that you might need to know about your particular group. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need to switch groups, contact Rev. Andi at andi@neighborhoodchurchatl.com for help!