Small Groups
Community is a vital part of our discipleship journey, and Regional Small Groups are a key way we grow in friendship with one another at The Mission, eve as we grow deeper in our relationship with God. Each Fall and Spring, these inter-generational groups meet to share food, spiritual conversation, and prayer for one another and the world. This fall we have 7 small groups meeting in neighborhoods across the Greater Cincinnati area:
Finneytown/Wyoming
Tuesdays | 5:30 PM | Family Group
Leaders: Lance & Anya Weisser, Brady & Emily Friedkin
Meets every other week for 12 weeks starting 9/14
Mariemont
Mondays | 630 PM | Adults Group
Leaders: Andrew & Katie Rickenbach
Meets weekly for 8 weeks starting 9/14
Evanston
Tuesdays | 7 PM | Adults Group
Leaders: William & Savannah Eavenson
Meets weekly for 8 weeks starting 9/15
Ft. Thomas
Thursdays | 6 PM | Teens & Adults Group
Leaders: Daniel & Arian Armstrong, Amy & Sky Street
Meets weekly for 8 weeks starting 9/17
Mt. Auburn
Thursdays | 7 PM | Adults Group
Leaders: Albert & Sydney Gustafson
Meets weekly for 8 weeks starting 9/17
Lakeside Park / Ft. Mitchell / Edgewood
Fridays | 630 PM | Family Group
Leaders: Jamie Nody & Alisa Snow
Meets weekly for 8 weeks starting 9/18
Evendale
Saturday | 930 AM | Family Group
Leaders: David & Anna Nguyen, Dave & Karen Goodwin
Meets weekly for 8 weeks starting 9/19
FAQS
What is the difference between family groups, adults groups, and adults/teens group? Family groups intentionally include families, and children of all ages are welcome. Adult groups mean the emphasis is primarily on adult conversation. Infants and teens may be welcome; reach out to the leaders to find out. Teen & Adult groups cater to teens and their parents, and anyone else who would like to join.
Can I attend a Small Group if I am not a member or regular attender of the Mission?
Absolutely! If you have friends at the Mission and would like to spend more time engaging Scripture and prayer in community, you are certainly welcome to be part of a mission community.
Can I be a part of a Pathways Cohort AND another Small Group?
If you are new to the Mission, the best place to get connected into the life of the Mission is to join a Pathways Cohort. That said, if Pathways has started for the season and you have missed enrolling, you can certainly join another small group. Also, if you have bandwidth, you can be part of both a Pathways cohort and one or more small groups. That said, if you have to choose between Pathways & a small group, we encourage you to prioritize completing Pathways first, then joining a small group next semester.
How long do Small Groups run?
Regional Small groups run for 8 weeks weekly or 12 weeks bi-weekly in the Fall and Spring.
Do Small Groups require commitment?
We don’t require you to commit to a small group, however, you will likely get way more out of the group and build much stronger relationships with others, the more regularly you are able to attend. Your regular presence will also add so much to others.
Do small groups require any preparation?
Regional Small Groups discuss the previous week’s sermon - so if you missed church, you can always listen to the sermon online. Other than that, simply come as you are!
Have more questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Rev. Kristen Yates at kristen@missioncincinnati.org to learn more about groups.