Threads Church

Q. What is a Community Group?

A. The purpose of Community Groups is to connect and grow authentic relationships with God, our brothers and sisters, and our neighbors. Community Groups function as the main way for the church body to become like family. In Community Groups, people talk through life issues, eat together, pray together, laugh together, serve together, etc.

Q. Why are Community Groups so important to Threads?

A. We intentionally say that following Jesus involves celebrating in our Worship Gatherings and connecting through a Community Group. Sundays are a time for celebrating in worship together, hearing the Bible taught, and sharing in Communion. Smaller Groups are ideal for building relationships with one another and living life together. Both types of gatherings meet different needs in the spiritual health of the Church as well as individually, which is why we emphasize both.

Q. Is a Community Group like a Bible Study?

A. It’s more than a Bible study. Community Groups create an environment for building relationships with one another and strongly emphasize challenging one another to drive God’s Word deeply into our lives. Our Groups follow the Spiritual Talk series from our Sunday Worship Gatherings. Bible reading and discussion is geared toward personal life application and transformation rather than intensive Bible teaching.

Q. What does a typical Community Group meeting involve?

A. A typical meeting involves time for food, conversation, prayer, and discussion for applying the Bible to practical living. Many Community Groups have periodic special events such as barbeques or parties. Our Groups will also serve the poor within our area/region.

Q. Do I have to be a Participant of Threads to attend a Community Group?

A. No. If you consider Threads your church home, you are welcome to join a Community Group before becoming a Participant. However, we do stress the importance of becoming a Participant with us, since Community Groups are intended for those who call Threads home and for the friends and neighbors we are trying to reach. Community Groups are not intended to supplement attendance at other churches. Taking our Participant’s Vow is required to be a Community Group Guide or Apprentice.

Q. I'm not/don't know if I'm a Christ follower. Can I attend a Community Group?

A. Definitely. Joining a Community Group is a great way to find out more about Jesus and see what following Jesus is like. If you have questions, we can help you process through them.

Q. Are my kids welcome to attend the Group?

A. We love the idea of families attending a Group together. Plans for accommodating children vary from Group to Group. Feel free to either inquire with the Group directly, or email for suggestions.

Q. How can I find a Community Group for college age/singles/young married/married with children/empty nesters?

A. Threads appreciates the value of relationships between people in various life stages, so connecting people by neighborhood or region is our goal. For practical reasons, Community Groups in neighborhoods within the city tend to be younger with more singles, while Community Groups in suburban areas typically have a higher percentage of married couples and families with children. We encourage you pursue relationships both with those who are in a similar life stage as you, and those in different stages. Ideally, you’d find a Group with a blend of both brothers and sisters, and our neighbors. Community Groups function as the main way for the church body to become like family. In Community Groups, people talk through life issues, eat together, pray together, laugh together, serve together, etc.

Q. How can I find out when and where the different Community Groups meet?

A. Click here to log in to the Threads online community.  If you don't have a login and password, please request one.  After logging in, click on the "groups" tab, then click on "search."