Community Groups

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Gospel Community involves LIFE-WITH-LIFE relationships. Life with Jesus Christ and life with one another.

Quick Answer

Columbia Presbyterian Church's Community Groups are designed to foster "LIFE-WITH-LIFE" relationships, connecting individuals with Jesus Christ and with one another, integrating Bible study, prayer, and personal care. These groups provide an important context for experiencing and extending God's grace, transforming lives, relationships, and the community. In a church the size of Columbia Presbyterian Church, these groups ensure that every person can connect deeply with others, fostering Gospel Community.

Community Groups flow from CPC’s desire to experience and extend the grace of Jesus Christ to one another. They are an important context to experience grace that transforms lives, relationships, and community.

Community Groups are a place where the Bible, prayer, and personal care weave together. A church of our size is not conducive for each person to connect with every one. But everyone can connect with someone in Community Groups.

What is the role of CPC Community Groups in Gospel Community?

    CPC Community Groups serve as a comprehensive environment for Gospel Community, encompassing more than just traditional activities. They include Bible study, prayer, relational connection, mutual care, and friendship, going beyond simple Bible studies, prayer meetings, fellowship gatherings, group counseling, or exclusive friend groups. If you need help connecting to a group or want to start a new one, resources are available.

Need help connecting to a group? Want to help start a new group?

​​Point of Contact

Geoff Gropp, Elder
[email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What are Community Groups at Columbia Presbyterian Church?

Community Groups at Columbia Presbyterian Church are designed to foster "LIFE-WITH-LIFE" relationships, connecting individuals with Jesus Christ and with one another. They serve as an important context to experience and extend God's grace, transforming lives, relationships, and the community. These groups are a place where the Bible, prayer, and personal care are woven together.

2 What activities take place within a Community Group?

Community Groups incorporate various elements including the study of the Bible, prayer together, relational connection, mutual care, and friendship. While they involve these aspects, they are more comprehensive than just a Bible study, prayer meeting, fellowship gathering, group counseling, or a place solely for friends. They provide a holistic context for Gospel Community.

3 Why should I consider joining a Community Group?

Joining a Community Group offers a crucial setting to experience grace that transforms lives, relationships, and the community. In a larger church setting, these groups ensure that every person can connect deeply with others. They provide a vital context for experiencing Gospel Community.

4 How can I connect with an existing Community Group or help start a new one?

If you need assistance connecting to an existing Community Group or are interested in helping to start a new one, you can reach out to Geoff Gropp, an Elder. He can be contacted via email at [email protected].