Groups
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:
2023 Winter Small Groups
Leader: Dorline McClarence
When: Thursdays, February 16 - May 4, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Group Size: 10 or less
Where: McClarence Home (Address available upon registering).
What you need: Book entitled, Freedom from First Church
What is it: During this 12-week small group study, we will understand how to progress toward freedom. Freedom is more than deliverance. It is the place of spiritual healing and restoration that is God’s will for His people. Cost of book on Amazon is $6.
Leader(s): Sean Barnes
When: Saturday(s) Time: 2PM Group Size: 8 or less
Where: Norwich Bowling Alley 188 Town Street Norwich, CT 06360
What is it: This is a continuous bowling/fellowship meeting. Join Sean and the other team members each week for a wonderful time of fellowship and fun, while you bowl and get to know one another!
Leader: Abbi Menear
When: Mondays, Starting February 20 - April 3, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Group Size: 12 or less
Where: To be determined prior to group starting
What you need: Your Bible and a notebook
What is it: A new small group that will focus on diving deeper into the word of God and applying it to our daily lives. We cannot do this Christian walk without each other. Regardless of your church, cultural or economic background, age, gender or anything else, we all need to be connected to the body of Christ. As we study Scripture and spend time reading on our own, we will come together to talk about what we’ve read. This will enable us to share how we’ve been challenged, and how God is speaking into our lives. I believe that God will radically impact the way we see the world, the church, ourselves and most importantly, Him!
Leader: Bonnie Majkut
When: Mondays, Starting February 13 - May 24, 2023
Time: 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Group Size: 12 or less
Where: Bonnie’s Home (address available upon registering)
What you need: Book entitled, The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. By Gretchen Saffles
What is it: Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God’s Word---and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances. In the chaos of everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. This path often leaves us feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more.
In this book, Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness, the Word of freedom, and the Way of fruitfulness. She teaches us that God’s word will satisfy us for all eternity. Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom.
Book is $14.69 on Amazon and is available at other sellers for less.
Leader: Craig Bright
When: Mondays, Starting January 16, 2023, then every other Monday thereafter.
Time: 7 PM
Group Size: Unlimited
Where: Via Zoom
What is it: This will be a bi-weekly prayer meeting that will enable us as men to come together for a time of fellowship, and to seek the face of the Lord for the many things in our life, our community, our country, and our world. God’s word says, “The effective fervent prayer of the righteous man avails much”. (James 5:16) Prayer moves the hand of God and we have seen His goodness!
Leader: Deacon Craig Bright
When: Saturdays, Starting February 11, 2023. Additional dates are: 2/25/23; 3/11/23;
3/25/23; 4/15/23; 4/22/23.
Time: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Group Size: 10
Where: CLA Fellowship Hall
What you need: Your Bible and the curriculum
What is it: The curriculum comes from The Authentic Manhood 33 series that provides foundational biblical life skills to enable us to be the men God designed us to be. The focus of this module is “A Man and His Marriage”, which will give us the necessary tools to be better husbands and leaders of our households according to God’s word. If you are married, engaged or contemplating marriage then this group is for you.
Leader: Gail Zaicek
When: Tuesdays Starting Jan. 3 - March 21, 2023
Time: 10 AM to Noon (arrive at 9:45 AM to settle in)
Group Size: 12 or less
Where: Gail’s Home
What is it: This study of Revelation is a verse-by-verse study with many references from both 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. “Blessed is he who reads, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things that are written therein; for the time is at hand.” (Rev. 1:3, KJV)
Registration is FULL.
Leader: Gail Zaicek
When: Tuesdays starting Jan. 3 - March 21, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (arrive at 6:15 PM to settle in)
Group Size: 12 or less
Where: Bruce and Debby’s Home
What is it: This study of Revelation is a verse-by-verse study with many references from both 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. “Blessed is he who reads, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things that are written therein; for the time is at hand.” (Rev. 1:3, KJV)
Registration is FULL.
Leader(s): Rita Velardi
When: Sunday(s)
Time: 9:00 AM- 9:30 AM
Group Size: Unlimited
Where: CLA Sanctuary (No Childcare provided)
What is it: Come join a group of prayer intercessors as they pray for our Sunday morning service.
Leader(s): Ellen Lee
When: Wednesdays(s)
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Group Size: Unlimited
Where: CLA Sanctuary
What is it:This prayer group meets every Wednesday to pray for our church, our community and our world. Come and seek the heart of God!
Leader(s): Noreen Pease
When: Tuesday(s)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Group size: 12 or less
Where: CLA Fellowship Hall
What is it: This group is about relationships, a journey, a walk with Jesus Christ. A process of building your life with the life of Christ. You can only do this if you choose to have a one on one relationship with Him. This can only be done through reading His word. This group is also about us encouraging and supporting one another in our walk to maturity with Jesus. Listed below are some guidelines we will be using in class: This group will be based on God’s word1. This group is a relational support group 2. This group is about you being transformed into the woman God wants you to be 3.