Community Groups

At NewLife, we recognize the importance of community in our walk with Jesus. Community Groups are gospel-centered environments where people can connect, serve, grow, and be transformed by the Gospel of Christ. Below is a list of groups that are currently running at NewLife. If you are interested in any of the following Community Groups, please sign up by visiting our online signup page, or contact the group leader. If you would like more information about any of the following Community Groups, or future Community Groups, please speak to one of the elders or contact us. 

Learn how to make a strong case for Christianity, answer common objections, & increase critical thinking skills. Topics include God's existence, the reliability of the New Testament, the historical case for Jesus' bodily resurrection, the rationality of miracle claims, the problem of evil, and more!
Where: NewLife fellowship room
When: Tuesdays from 6:00-7:15 PM, Sept 24th, Oct 1st, Oct 15th, Oct 22nd, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, Nov 26th, Dec 3rd
Leaders: Rich Porter
Materials: Bible
Childcare offered:  Contact Eric Stillman by Sept 15th if needed    
Group limits: Open to ages 12+

This 8-week course will equip you with practical tools to really love people in difficult situations and become a more mature follower of Jesus.
Where: NewLife confererence room
When: Sundays after church from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Sept 29th, Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th
Leaders: Jon & Andrea Beaty
Materials: Emotionally Healthy Relationships workbook & Day by Day Devotional (available at emotionallyhealthy.org)
Childcare offered: Contact Eric Stillman by Sun,Sept 15th if needed
Group limits: No limits

Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:10 that we are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. In this group, we will consider how God might use your spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experience uniquely in His kingdom to serve Him and others.
Where: Pre-K – 2nd grade room
When: Sundays from 11:30-12:45, Sept 29th, Oct 13th, Oct 27th, Nov 10th, Nov 24th, Dec 8th
Leaders: Eric Stillman & Joe Barone
Materials: Bible
Childcare offered: Contact Eric Stillman by Sept 15th if needed    
Group limits: Open to ages 12+

Encourage your kids in their faith and friendships by joining a book club! Kids will read or listen to Adventures in Odyssey stories that exemplify Biblical principles on their own and then meet once/month for a 10-15 min. discussion and 30-45 min. theme-related activities and crafts.
Where: Christina Hare’s home in South Glastonbury
When: 2nd Tuesdays of the month beginning September 10th from 6:30-7:30 PM
Leaders: Christina Hare
Materials: Adventures in Odyssey (books and audiobooks available)
Childcare offered: No but children are welcome
Group limits: Open to ages 5-10; must RSVP to Christina