Small Groups
Whether you’re interested in prayer communities, studying scripture, artistic expression, or just a welcoming social environment, the Church of the Village has small groups to support you wherever you are in your journey.
Wednesday Bible Study -
Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace
Our weekly study group will explore what it means to be United Methodist in the unique context of the Church of the Village. This will include beliefs, practices, history, and how Methodism has and continues to evolve and change. Our conversations will benefit for those who are long-time Methodists and those who are new to Methodism.
We will focus on five key features found in Methodism throughout its history and across cultures and countries. They are: 1) a focus on God’s grace; 2) mutual support and accountability in small groups; 3) our local and connectional structure; 3) Methodist emphasis on mission, advocacy, and justice; 4) how we view the Bible and other texts, and, 5) striving for life-long growth in spirituality and goodness.
Our key resource will be Professor Laceye C. Warner’s book, Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace. The book is available from Bookshop.org, Amazon.com and other online booksellers. We will supplement that with other readings and videos.
The group will meet by Zoom on Wednesdays starting January 29th at 6:30 using the link below. Facilitators: Rev. Jim Norton and Sarah Capers, Deaconess.
Join us by phone: 646-876-9923 - Meeting ID: 713 063 594 - Passcode: 10011
The Alliance: A young adult group
First Sundays
The Alliance will meet the first Sunday of the month, starting October 1 after worship. Outings will include sharing meals together, exploring the city, museum visits, and more. Open to anyone who is young adult(ish), college age - mid-thirties.
Dance prayer
Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join us in the sanctuary every third Thursday of the month for Dance Prayer! We will come together with an opening prayer and moment of reflection and then spend 45 minutes moving our bodies and dancing together to a diverse playlist. There will be no designated choreography and no final performance, just a joyful space to connect with your own rhythm while rejoicing in the gift of dance and community. Each gathering will then close with a moment of prayer and reflection before we part ways.
Community Closet
Sundays, Noon to 1pm.
Spread the word! Church of the Village's Community Closet will be available every Sunday for 1 hour after service in the narthex. All are welcome to browse the racks and shop for free! If you know of someone who may be desiring a new style or a wardrobe change, please invite them to check us out! We have a variety of styles and sizes but are especially looking for donations of womenswear in sizes 10 and above as well as menswear in good condition. Interested in hosting the Community Closet after service one Sunday? Sign up here or e-mail Beccalove123@gmail.com for more info!
HEALING CONVERSATIONS
Fourth Sundays, 12:30pm.
Healing Conversations is a place to share your feelings about the losses in your life in a safe, supportive, and friendly atmosphere. Your feelings of loss may be caused by events that are recent or in the distant past. You are invited to join our small group on site or online via Zoom.
Open call to make a joyful noise! New singers are always welcome. Rehearsals are currently Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm. If you love to sing or play an instrument, contact our Choir Coordinator Paul Pillitteri or Jorge Lockward, our Minister of Worship Arts.
prayer ministry
The Church of the Village prayer ministry supports our community through ongoing prayer updates. If you’d like to be included in the daily email updates, or have a prayer request to submit, email Sarah Capers: smcapers99@gmail.com.