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Grow groups
for ADULTS

 

Grief Encouragement – Support Group

Start date: September 5th, 2023

Time: Tuesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Leader: Karen Gray & Ken Roerden

Location: Parlor

Length of class: 8 weeks

Description: When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your often complex and painful thoughts and feelings. "Understanding Your Grief", by Alan D. Wolfelt, is the guide we will use as it describes ten touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual actions to help yourself heal. Sign up HERE.   

*Childcare not provided. 

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Living Your Truth: A Journey to Discover & Embody Your Core Values

Start date: September 11th, 2023

Time: Monday evenings from 6:30 -- 7:30pm

Leaders: Phillip Capaldi

Location: Library

Length: 4 weeks

Description: This course is designed to help individuals identify and align their actions with their core values. The aim is to equip members of our community to lead more fulfilling, authentic lives.

*Childcare not available.  

 

1,2,3 JOHN – Bible Study

Start Date:  September 13th, 2023

Time:  Wednesday mornings from 10 - 11:30am

Leaders:  Leroy Alexander, Bruce Barkley, Terry Gray, & Lucy Miller

Location:  Room 100

Description:  This 7-8 week journey through 1,2,3 John will be a way to journey through God's word together.

*Childcare not available. 

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COVENANTOnline Bible Study

Start Date: September 14th, 2023

Time: Thursday evenings from 7 -- 8pm

Leader: Pastor Josh & Merrianne Myers-Zietlow 

Location: ONLINE via Zoom 

Length: 26 weeks

Description: This online course will be a way for folks near and far to read the entire story of Scripture together through the lens and power of God's covenant with God's people. Sign up HERE so that you will be sure to receive the Zoom link for study.

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Undistracted --- A Bob Goff Study

Start date:  October 9th, 2023

Time:  Monday evenings from 6:30 -- 7:30pm

Leader:  Pastor Daniel

Location:  Basement

Description: The world has never been more distracting—joy has never been more possible. Through the pithy and inspiring storytelling that has endeared him to millions, New York Times best selling author Bob Goff invites you to laugh with more gusto, dream with more confidence, and love with more intention in this disarming call to live Undistracted.Your undistracted life is an adventure waiting to happen. What stories will you live with undistracted purpose and unstoppable joy?

*Childcare not provided.

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Go groups

for ADULTS

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Word on the Street – Listening and Loving  

ONGOING

Wednesdays:  Dinner Church in Huntington Green @ 6:30pm

Thursdays:  Hope Chapel @ 11:30am and Psalms and Pslices @ 6pm

Various Dates:  Common Interest Group Meet-ups

Leader: Pastor Charles

Description: During the week, Word on the Street offers opportunities to serve and get connected. If you are interested in partnering with what God is doing in our local community, contact Pastor Charles DiRico at charles@assuranceumc.org

*Childcare not provided.

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Brotherhood of the Shepherds – Men’s Group Coffee Hour

Date: One Saturday per month

Time: 8 - 9am

Leader: Phillip Capaldi

Location: Basement

Description: Join this inter-generational group of men ages 18 and older who are seeking to share life together and support one another in Christ! 

*Childcare not provided.

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Prayer Ministry Team – Prayer Group

Start date: Ongoing

Time: TBD

Leader: Linda Vivona

Description: Our Assurance Prayer Team has come together to lift up those who may be in need of a little extra prayer. If you are interested in receiving a prayer list via email each week. Email Linda Vivona or contact her at 727-772-7155 with any questions.

 

Stay & Play – Sunday Morning Play Group

Time: Sunday mornings following the 9:45am worship service

Leader: Erin Babbitt

Location:  Lower playground area

Description: We will reconnect on the playground behind the church as a group and with our kids.  Come enjoy time together as we watch our kids play and get to know other parents and friends.  Questions?  Contact Erin Babbitt at asuflynn@gmail.com

 

Thursday KnitWits+

Time: Most Thursdays at 12pm

Location: Basement

Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to include all handiwork; knitting, crochet, quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing...you get the idea! If you can bring it, you can craft it! So come and join us, even invite a friend, as we have a time of devotion and fellowship! Contact Tina for more info!

*Childcare not available.  

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Sunday KnitWits+ 

Start date: September 24th, 2023

Time: 11am-1pm twice monthly on Sundays

Location: Parlor

Facilitator: Janet Connor

Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to include all handiwork; knitting, crochet, quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing...you get the idea! If you can bring it, you can craft it! So come and join us, even invite a friend, as we have a time of devotion and fellowship! Dates for 2023 are as follows and are subject to the group:
Sept 24, Oct 15 & 29, Nov 12 & 19, Dec 10 & 17. Contact Janet for more info!

*Nursery, Toddler, K-5, & 6-12 programming/small groups available on meeting dates during same time 

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Chapter Chasers – Assurance’s Book Club 

Description: Chapter Chasers is a book club for Assurance’s members and guests. The club meets every third or fourth Friday evening or Saturday morning of each month (depending on the preference of the host). For more information concerning Chapter Chasers, please contact Sandra Ellis at sm.ellis@att.net

*Childcare not provided. 

 

G.I.R.L.S. – Women’s Small Group

Time: 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month

Location: Meeting locations rotate each month

Description: The women of this small group pour themselves into their group name, G.I.R.L.S., which stands for Girls In Real Life Service. We would love for you to join us! For more information, please contact Brenda Thrasher at bbtoo7@aol.com

*Childcare not provided. 

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Chancel Choir and Orchestra 

Description: A wonderful group of people who come together to share their gifts of music with Assurance. The choir practices every Wednesday at 7pm, while the orchestra practices once a month on the first Thursday at 7pm.  The choir and orchestra perform during the 11:15am Traditional worship experience (and some special services throughout the year). 

*Childcare not provided.

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Matthew’s Closet

Start date:  Ongoing

Time:  Varius times

Leader:  Lynn Brittain

Location:  The Place Church (6729 Old Mount Holly Road Charlotte, NC 28214) 

Description: Matthew’s Closet is a clothing resource for individuals and families in our community.  If interested in serving or helping, please contact Lynn Brittain at brittain.lynn@yahoo.com

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Room in the Inn 

Time:  Monday evenings into Tuesday mornings, December -- March

Leader:  Larry Poelma

Location:  Basement

Description: This is a hospitality ministry to our neighbors who need household accommodations during the coldest months of the year. Room in the Inn at Assurance will be held on Monday evenings, December through March.  If you are interested in helping, contact Larry Poelma at larrypoelma@gmail.com

 

Sharing Garden

Location: The Sharing Garden is beside our Northlake Campus

Description: This garden, in the fields behind the church, serves to feed those in need in our community. For more information, please email Eleanora Miller at meleanoram@gmail.com

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Adult Sunday School Classes – Assurance’s Sunday Group Opportunities 

*Childcare provided through Sunday nursery, children and youth programming. 

 

Friendship - meets every Sunday at 9am in the Parlor.  Contact Sam Smith at samhsmith@carolina.rr.com with questions.  

 

Soul Searchers - meets every Sunday at 9:45am in Room 100/101. Contact Bill Bodnar at bbodnar@carolina.rr.com with questions.  

 

 

If you have any questions about any of these group opportunities, 

please email one of our pastors:

Pastor Daniel Wilson at daniel@assuranceumc.org

Pastor Josh Kurtz at josh@assuranceumc.org 

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