What are small groups?
We need each other! God created you and me to be in community!
Each of our small groups have different focuses and may go through a bible study, sermon application, topical study or a book study. But all small groups have the same goal. We want to mature in the Word of God, be spurred towards love and good deeds, and be transformed to be more like Christ. We believe that one of the main tools God uses to achieve this is intimate biblical communities. A typical small group meeting would include bible study, sharing the highs and lows of our season of life, praying together and serving one another. Some groups also share a meal together occasionally.
Finally, our small groups are meant to be an extension of our church family and gathering. Therefore, we do have an explicit goal to make the small group the "living room" into the "home" of ECCC. We believe the fullest blessing of the biblical community comes when we are unified on Sunday and the midweek. Sitting under the same preaching/worship with the whole family and sharing life together throughout the week is the richest when tied together! However, anyone is welcome to check us out in whatever ministry they feel comfortable in!
Where and when do small groups meet?
We have 14 different small groups and most small groups meet weekly or biweekly. Most small groups have joined our vision to build intergenerational communities who live in close proximity. Our hope is that this may lower the bar for real life sharing and unify a missional focus to serve & reach their neighbourhoods for Jesus.
I would like to join
We would love to get to know you too! If you would like to join a small group or check one out, please email Steve, our deacon for small groups and fellowships at smallgroups@eccc.ca with the groups you are interested in and he will connect you with those leaders.
2024-2025 ECCC Small Group Profiles
Central
| Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter & June | McKernan/Webber Greens | Monday evenings, weekly | Our group is composed mostly of families, mostly with elementary school aged kids. We plan to have online Bible studies (book of Romans), in person dinner/prayer with a smaller number of families, and in person family meets with everyone, where kids will be doing Bible studies for each other (stories from Acts ). Anyone is welcome to attend. |
| Steve & Elaine | Argyll & Millwoods | Sat, 3-6pm | We are an intergenerational and diverse group of young singles to grandparents that are seeking to grow in intimacy with God and each other by learning from the word to confront our own sin and to serve one another using whatever spiritual gift God supplies! Our secondary goal is to grow leaders to multiply and serve the church. |
| Andrew & Cindy | Southgate area | Thursday evenings 630pm | We are a new cell group, currently in our 20s and 30s looking to span all generations. Our focus this year is growing delight in God’s Word through studying and praying through the Psalms, learning to lift up each others’ victories and challenges to God. |
| Dannis & Jessica | Mckernan | Mondays 530pm (dinner and bible study) twice monthly. Girls and guys group once monthly. | We are an intergenerational cell group that seeks out and invites believers and non-believers to join us in food, fellowship and the study of the book of Jonah so that we may share life together and grow in our relationship with God. We cycle through 2 weeks in person, then 1 week split girls and guys. |
| Barnabas, James and Kara | Ritchie, Allendale, University | Saturdays 3-6 | We are a new-ish group. Seeker friendly, everyone is welcome. Our goals this year are to fellowship and grow in our relationships with God through studying Ephesians and praying through Psalms. |
South
| Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danika | Rideau Park (near Southgate) and Chappelle/Windermere (Southwest). | Saturdays 3-6PM, weekly | We are a group of young adults to young families with a vision of “Discipleship through Fellowship”. This year, focus includes inductive bible study on Acts and Romans, and corporate prayer time. We occasionally have social events (games, food, and more)! We especially invite those who feel “orphaned” from a spiritual community (newly moved to Edmonton, new or returning seekers in the faith), as well as those willing to journey alongside them. |
| Kinnson & Grace | Southwest, Ambleside/ Windermere | Thursday evenings | Our group is a mix of people in their 20s and 30s, a mix of singles, young couples, and a few young families. Some are still students and many are working. Our vision and focus as a cell is living each day in light of eternity, fully content in Jesus Christ and striving to reflect Christ’s love authentically in the way we live. We will be studying Romans -The gift of God by Timothy Kellar together this year, while also growing together by sharing life, encouraging, supporting and praying for one another through various seasons. |
| Ian & Janet | MacTaggart | Mondays 530pm, with a meal every other week | We are an intergenerational cell group that seeks out and invites believers and non-believers to join us in food, fellowship and the study of God so that we may share life together. We cycle through 2 weeks in person, then 1 week split girls and guys. |
| Eddie & Alanna | Greenfield | Saturdays 10:00 am | Our group is made of young adults, families and children that seek to know God and share life together. Our meetings will alternate between bible studies, topical discussions and social events. All are welcome to attend! We will start off the year by studying the book of Job. |
West/Southwest
| Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan & Doris | Oleskiw (West Edmonton) | Sat, 5:30 or 6:30 - 8pm | We are an intergenerational cell group with a focus on studying the Bible and understanding the depths of the gospel message in our lives. |
North
| Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy, Kau & Dori | Hollick Kenyon or Cy Becker (Northeast Edmonton) | Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, except 1st Thursday of the month. | We are a group of young adults to young families. Our focus is to connect and grow with each other wherever we are in our faith journey, through studying of the Bible and intentional community. This year, we will be studying the books of Jonah and Ephesians. |
Specialty
| Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve & Isabel | In person meetings, ECCC Room 112 | 2nd and 4th Sat at 1:30pm. (or 12;30 pm if potluck) | We are a 40+ mature adult cell group, believers and non believers.. We focus on:
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| Sock-khim | ECCC Friends’ Cafe | 1st and 3rd Friday of the month | The group consists of members in their 40s and above. A majority are retired. We are currently doing a 3 video series on pain, suffering and death . After that we will resume our studies on the life of David Our focus continues to be on equipping each member with the word of God. |
| Wendy | Virtual | 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings | We are a group of women who are mature in age. This year, we will be watching a video series, “What Happens Next” authored by Max Lucado. Max Lucado leads an optimist and accessible journey into what the Bible says about the end times. . By studying the word of God, we hope to reach our vision which is to know our God - His character, His power, and His promises. Our goal is to deepen our relationship with God and to look to His word for encouragement and inspiration to keep persevering in this world. As a small group, we hope to encourage one another to study and know God’s word. |