Groups
“We believe that LIFE change happens best within the context of authentic relationships.”
John 13:34-35 tells us, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Love is expressed in a variety of ways in group life. We express love to another as we serve and care for one another in our group.
Connect to the Body of CLA by participating in one of the following groups:
Fall Life Groups
Leader(s)? Elizabeth Rivera
When? Every Saturday Starting October 10th
What Time? 7:00 PM
Where? Virtual via Zoom
Resources? Biblia, videos, libros de texto
Group Size? unlimited
What Is It? El grupo hispano cristiano trasciende esta dirigido a la comunidad latina en el area de Willimantic y areas limitrofes. Transciende tiene como objetivo apoyar el desarrollo cristiano, provocando cambios que lleven al cristiano a transcender en su vida cristiana alcanzando el diseno y proposito de Dios. Trasciende esta aqui para levantar, afirmar y cultivar tu vida cristiana llevandola al nivel para el cual fuisteis destinado. So eres latino y estas en busca de una oportunidad para crecer espiritualmente, Trasciende es la provision espiritual para tu vida. Conectate todod los sabados a Trasciende. Invita un amiga.
Leader(s)? Edwin & Rosalys Baez
When? Thursday, October 15 – November 19
What Time? 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where? Virtual via Zoom
Group Size? 6-8 couples
What Is It? A more vibrant marriage is possible when it’s built on a foundation of active faith. Join Dave and Ann Wilson on this 6 week journey with humor-filled and relatable video sessions, dynamic group discussion, and intentional couple’s connection. Brought to you by FamilyLife, a leader in biblical marriage content for more than 40 years, Vertical Marriage small group will help your small group members learn the secret to a healthy marriage – if the vertical relationship with God is put first, the horizontal relationship between spouses will follow.
Session Topics:
- THE ELUSIVE SECRET – Focus on your relationship with God first
- FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN! – Having and Resolving Conflict
- TO CHEER AND TO CHERISH – Top relationship needs for men and women
- GOD IN THE BEDROOM – Physical Intimacy
- ALL IN! – Committing to be “All In” with God, your marriage, and your mission
Leader(s)? Debbie Ivey & Jackie Saunders
When? Monday, September 14 – Monday, October 26
What Time? 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Where? Debby Ivey’s Home (Will be meeting outside as much as possible.)
Resources? This group will be using the book, “The Hurting Parent: Help and Hope for Parents of Prodigals”
Group Size? 6 including the leaders
What Is It? This seven week small group will address issues that separate parents from their children, even to the point of estrangement. It is a realistic approach that will offer biblical insight, emotional understanding, and practical encouragement that is life changing and provides healing from the pain of separation.
Leader(s)? Craig Bright & Pastor Donnie
When? Saturday, October 3, 24, November 7, 21, December 5 & 19
What Time? 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Where? CLA Fellowship Hall
What is it? This men’s group focuses on learning and living life together. We believe that the man of the family is the leader of the house and what we do has a serious impact on how the family moves. We conduct studies together in this small group while building relationships, encouraging each other, and lifting each other up in prayer. We meet twice each month and commitment is key.
Leader? Gail Zaicek
When? Tuesday, September 15 – Tuesday, December 8 OR Friday, September 18 – Friday, December 11 (skipping week of Thanksgiving)
What Time? 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays) OR 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Fridays)
Where? Zaicek’s Home
What is it? This study of Revelation is a verse by verse study with many references from both the Old and New Testaments which support the biblical truths that are presented. Get excited to see what God has in store for you as you begin this journey to study His Word. This is the only book of the Bible in which a special blessing is promised to those who read it. Rev. 1:3 says, “Blessed is he who reads, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein; for the time is at hand.”
When? Every Other Saturday
What Time? Time slots available
Where? CLA Fellowship Hall/Sanctuary
What is it? Cesar Rodriguez, our CLA band leader is offering piano lessons for beginners to intermediate levels. The cost is $25.00 per half hour.
What Time? Time slots available
Where? CLA Fellowship Hall/Sanctuary
What is it? Cesar Rodriguez, our CLA band leader is offering piano lessons for beginners to intermediate levels. The cost is $25.00 per half hour.
Leader(s)? Craig Bright
When? October 31 & November 28
What Time? 8:30 AM
Where? Virtually via Zoom
Group Size? Unlimited
What Is It? This is a monthly prayer group for all men. There will be a time of fellowship, a short devotional and a focused time of prayer.
Leader(s)? Pastor Brad Hackett
When? Monday, September 14 – Monday, October 12
What Time? 8:00 PM
Where? Virtually via Zoom
Resources? A study guide will be emailed to you.
Group Size? Unlimited
What Is It? Pastor Brad is thrilled to bring this 5 week course to the parents of CLA. This class is geared toward parents with children using social media, or will be soon. This course was designed by Kirk Cameron and will be virtual through Zoom. Register today and reserve your spot.
When? Monday, September 14 – Monday, October 12
What Time? 8:00 PM
Where? Virtually via Zoom
Resources? A study guide will be emailed to you.
Group Size? Unlimited
What Is It? Pastor Brad is thrilled to bring this 5 week course to the parents of CLA. This class is geared toward parents with children using social media, or will be soon. This course was designed by Kirk Cameron and will be virtual through Zoom. Register today and reserve your spot.
Leader(s)? Rita Velardi
When? Sundays
What Time? 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Where? Sanctuary (No childcare provided)
What Is It? Come join a group of prayer intercessors as they pray for our Sunday morning services.
Leader(s)? Donna McCollum
When? Saturday, September 26 – Saturday, November 14
What Time? 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Where? Donna McCollum’s Home
Resources? Bring your Bible and notebook.
Group Size? 8 including the leader.
What Is It? This small group will meet each week to review and study the previous week’s sermon. It is a time of fellowship, prayer, discussion and Bible study.
When? Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
What Time? 9:00 – 10:00 AM Come and go during this time of prayer.
Where? CLA Sanctuary
What Is It? Our church is always open for prayer but “morning prayer” at CLA is a time dedicated to focusing on our relationship with God and praying for our church, our families, our community, our nation and our world.
Leader(s)? Ellen Lee
When? Every Wednesday
What Time? 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Where? CLA Sanctuary
What Is It? Don’t miss this exciting and inspiring time of worship and prayer each Wednesday morning. If you desire to pray more or if you want to learn how to pray, join this group. This group of prayer intercessors are excited about the Lord.
Leaders(s)? Shawn Hardegen
When? On a need to need basis
What Time? Saturdays when scheduled.
Where? Dependent on the need.
What Is It? “Serve the House” is a ministry that reaches out to members and regular attendees in our church with needed house repairs and services that are in need. This ministry is based on 1 Peter 4:10 and Galatians 6:10. If you have special skills such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, cleaning, etc… Sign up for this group today to join this awesome team.
Leader(s)? Gail Hardegen
When? On a need to need basis.
What Time? On a need to need basis.
Where? Dependent on the need.
What is it? “Give LIFE” is meals ministry to those who are in need within our church family. If you enjoy cooking and displaying the gift of mercy, sign up today to be a part of this ministry group.
Leader(s)? Patty Lamson
When? Every Other Monday (September 14, 28, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23)
What Time? 7:00 PM
Where? Virtually via Zoom
Group Size? Unlimited
What Is It? Join the CLA women every other Monday evening for a time of prayer, fellowship and devotional.
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When? Starting Friday, October 2 (Every 1st Friday through May 2021)
What Time? 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Where? Ruth’s Home
Resources? n/a
Groups Size? 14 or less
What Is It? Please join us for a time of fellowship, prayer and themes for each session based on Ecclesiastes 3.
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