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:
2022 Fall Groups
Leader(s): Gail Zaicek
When: Tuesday, September 6; Wednesday September 14; Wednesday, September 21; Wednesday, September 28
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (arrive at 6:15PM to settle in)
Group Size: 12 or less
Where: Bruce & Debby's Home
What is it: Do you feel we are living in a chaotic world? Relax and know it is all predicted by Jesus. Jesus indicated these signs would arise together as His return draws near. Many of the prophecies won't climax until the tribulation period, our generation is the first to see every trend in place. Get excited, Jesus is soon returning. Both Old and New Testament passages will be looked at.
Leader(s): Bonnie Majkut
When: Monday(s), starting September 12, 2022 through Nov. 21, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Group size: 12 or less
Where: Bonnie's Home (address available upon registering)
What You Need: Book entitled, Seeing beautiful again by Lysa TerKeurst
What is it: In John 4 we are famously introduced to the story of the Woman at the well, a Samaritan woman who comes alone to fill her jar with water because she is shamed and ostracized by the brokenness of her life. Seeing Beautiful Again by Lysa Terkheurst is a book for broken women looking for Jesus in the midst of the hard moments of our lives. The divorce, The scary diagnosis, The domestic violence, The trauma, The rebellious children. The fall out when everything around us seems to hit the fan and we can’t make sense of the world around us. Are you looking for God but feel like He is nowhere to be found? Do you feel isolated and alone with the weight of your burdens? Is your heart broken with the unexpected realities of what has become your life? Well, come and learn to See Beautiful Again with me as I walk it out WITH you. Let’s build a community of women at the well so that not only will we be healed by the word of our testimonies, but that “many believed in Him because of her testimony” (John 4:39). God is FOR YOU. Come and receive the healing and drink of the Living Water He is offering you today.
Book is $18 on amazon – and is available at other sellers for less.
Leader(s): Laryssa Cour
When: Thursdays(s), starting 09/15/22 to 12/15/22
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Group size: 10 or less
Where: Cour's Home (address available upon registering)
What You Need: Book entitled, Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson
What is it: Neil Anderson has brought hope to millions facing spiritual attacks.
Harmful habits, negative thinking, and irrational feelings can all lead to sinful behavior and keep you in bondage. In this book he offers a holistic approach to
spiritual warfare that is rooted in the Word of God. As you read stories of others who have been locked in spiritual battles, you will learn the underlying whys and hows behind these attacks and discover the truth that sets people free in Jesus.
Leader(s): Dorline McClarence
When: Thursday(s), September 15 - December 8
Time: 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Group size: 10 or less
Where: McClarence's Home (address available upon registering)
What You Need: Book entitled, Freedom From First Church
What is it: During this twelve 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 $6.00.
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(s): Ruthy Rodriguez
When: Fridays 9/16, 11/18, 12/16 Time: 6:30PM- 9:00PM Group Size: 12 or less
Where: Ruthy’s Home
What is it: Each month you will join with other women and engage in meaningful fellowship, prayer, worship and fun. There will be special events and indoor and outdoor activities as well. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people and be assured He will be with each woman who attends this group! Address will be given after you sign up for the group.
Leader(s):
When: As needed, per need basis.
Time: Varies
Group Size: 10 or less
Where: Varies
What is it: “Give Life” is meals ministry to those who are in need within our church family. Needs may include recent births, sudden illness or other life changing events. If you enjoy cooking and displaying the gift of mercy, sign up today to be a part of this ministry group.
Leader(s): Rainel Rozik & Michael Stephens
When: 2nd Monday of each month and 3rd Saturday of each month
Time: 3:30PM -6:00PM
Group Size: 12
Where: CLA Kitchen
What is it: Our No Freeze Dinner Outreach group consists of volunteers committed to coming together once a month to help prepare, package and deliver a hot meal to the homeless population in our community. If you have a heart for serving the homeless community and enjoy cooking or prepping meals, then sign up today to be part of this serving team.
Leader(s): Craig Bright
When: Every other Mondayst
Time: 7:00 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 a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:6) Prayer moves the hand of God and we have seen His goodness!
Leader(s): Pastor Jarene Wilson
When: Tuesday(s)
Time: 7:00 PM-8:00PM
Group size: Unlimited
Where: via ZOOM
What is it: Are you a member of the worship team or desiring to be? Join us on ZOOM, Tuesday’s at 7:00-8:00PM (EST). Meet with us for devos, fellowship, teaching and uplifting conversations. A team that prays, seeks the Lord and walks together will grow together.
Leader(s): Shawn Hardegen
When: as needed
Time: Saturday’s when scheduled
Group size: unlimited
Where: Dependent on 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 Zaicek
When: Tuesday(s) starting October 4, 2022 - March 2023 with breaks for holidays.
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 which are written therein; for the time is at hand.” (Revelation 1:3, KJV)
Leader(s): Gail Zaicek
When: Tuesday(s) starting October 4, 2022 - March 2023 with breaks for holidays.
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (arrive at 6:15PM to settle in)
Group Size: 12 or less
Where: Bruce & 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 which are written therein; for the time is at hand.” (Revelation 1:3, KJV)
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.