S Groups at Crown of Life
S Groups offer Crown of Life members and friends a way to share hobbies, passions, and get to know each other.
We are blessed with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who have excellent ideas for sharing in fellowship and fun… all while showing their faith. S Groups were created to turn ideas into events. Scroll down and learn more.
S Groups on Eventbrite:
- View all current 2023 events with links at the bottom of this web page
- All S Group Events (link)
The Planning Phase is open for
Session 1 2024!
Session 1 events run between January 15, 2024 and April 15, 2024
The purpose of S Groups
This is fellowship!
When you share your life with a community of believers, we call that “fellowship”. St. John writes: “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3)
Fellowship is necessary.
God did not design human beings to face life on their own. Instead, He intended for believers to be woven together in community so that they might encourage one another as together they walk the often difficult path of life.
- “Be devoted to one another in love.” Romans 12:10
- “Encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- “Let us consider how we may spur on another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24
- “Offer hospitality to one another.” 1 Peter 4:9
These groups will provide numerous opportunities for Crown of Life members to carry out those biblical directives, enabling Christians to share their lives, knitting them together as a family for mutual encouragement and strengthening.
The meanings of S: Spiritual, Service, Social, Skill
Spiritual groups are based on a Scripture reading or a Biblical concept.
Example event: Discuss the book What’s Big Starts Small
Example event: Discuss the book What’s Big Starts Small
Service groups are a chance to volunteer locally or help a friend or neighbor in need.Example event: Volunteer monthly at a local food pantry
Social groups are a chance to strengthen relationships with others by enjoying a common pastime or simply spending time together.
Example event: Attend a Twins baseball game
Example event: Attend a Twins baseball game
Skill groups are a way to teach a group a skill or learn a new skill together.
Example event: Learn to make pasta from scratch
Example event: Learn to make pasta from scratch
Session Three 2023 | September – December
View events & sign up through the Eventbrite links
Spiritual events
- Sunday, December 3: Christmas Concert at Martin Luther College in New Ulm (link)
See all Spiritual S Groups on Eventbrite (link)
Service events
- On your schedule: Visit our homebound members (link)
- December 7: Pack Christmas gifts for Crown of Life Homebound Friends (link)
- December 14/15/16: Toys for Tots Volunteer Opportunity (email church secretary to sign up)
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- 12/14: 11AM-1PM, 1-3PM, 3-5PM
- 12/15: 11AM-1PM, 1-3PM
- 12/16: 9-11AM, 11AM-1PM, 1-3PM, 3-5PM
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- December 14: Christmas Caroling (link)
- After December 15: Deliver Christmas gifts to Crown of Life Homebound Friends (link, same sign-up as December 7th event)
See all Service S Groups on Eventbrite (link)
S Groups at Crown of Life: An Overview
Watch the video on the left or follow this link to YouTube
0:08 – The need
2:09 – Our solution, S Groups
2:25 – What the “S” means
5:56 – Example S Group events
7:09 – Phases of Planning, Promotion, Meeting
8:55 – Calendar year of S Groups
10:57 – What you can do (now!)
Curious about the S Group calendar?
Check out the graphic below or watch the recap through our YouTube link above.
