Small Groups
As congregations grow larger, they do well to also grow “smaller” at the same time – providing opportunities for connection, meaningful relationships, and the space for spiritual growth and accountability. This can happen in small groups of four to twelve people who gather for Bible study or accountability – all the way up to larger groups of dozens of people who gather for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Here at Resurrection, we have a number of groups that fit into both categories.
20s/30s Group
Come hang out with young adults in their 20s and 30s on the second Saturday of each month from 6-8 p.m. as we share fellowship, discussions, and fun events.
Contact Sam Clements or the church office, office@rlcindy.org.
ChristCare
ChristCare groups are led by a trained ChristCare Leader who has taken part in a 40-hour training course. Each group has four to twelve people who covenant with each other to meet at least twice a month for 90 minutes. Every ChristCare group participates in the four essential elements of ChristCare (Community Building and Care, Prayer and Worship, Biblical Equipping, and Missional Service), but each group will vary the emphasis it places on each of the four elements.
Contact Pastor Ryan Bailey at prryan@rlcindy.org.
Dinners for 8 (7 or 9)
Dinner for 8 groups meet four times a year to share a meal. The group of people at the meal changes each time and everyone takes a turn serving as the host. The hosts coordinate a date with their group and decide on the main course and the other group members provide the side dishes. We meet in homes three times a year and as one big group for a Christmas meal at a restaurant.
Everyone is invited to join us for Dinners for 8 (7 or 9)! If you are single we would love to have you join us and enjoy our meals and fellowship.
If you would like to join us or would like more information please contact Jackie and Donn Mitchell or the church office, office@rlcindy.org.
Men’s Breakfast
Resurrection’s Men’s Breakfast ministry offers a welcoming space for adult men of all ages to connect over breakfast and engage in fellowship and the empowering Word of God. We meet monthly every third Saturday at 8 a.m. Register online to receive email updates and schedule reminders.
Contact Brian Hrankowsky or the church office, office@rlcindy.org.
Mom Squad
Moms of all ages build relationships with other RLC parents as they explore and learn about different parenting topics and books. Refreshments are provided. We meet monthly on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. in Room 9 from September through April.
Contact Katelyn Beeson or the church office, office@rlcindy.org.
O.W.L.s (Older, Wiser Lutherans)
The O.W.L.s is a social group for mature members of RLC. The group is fluid—people participate according to their interest in a particular event. Events are planned roughly once a month and focus on various places of interest or events in the area. For details or to learn about upcoming events, contact Joy Bodine or the church office, office@rlcindy.org.
Women on Wednesdays
The Women on Wednesdays is an on-going Bible study, fellowship, and service group. It has been meeting biweekly from 1 – 2:30 p.m. since the 1990’s. Originally formed as a ChristCare group meeting at a member’s home, the group has grown, although it gathers now at church. Members of the group share leading the studies, book reviews, and/or providing cookies and coffee. Service projects have included: cards to bereaved, ill members; weekly recycling of bulletins.
Contact Carolyn Smith or the church office, office@rlcindy.org.
Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study opportunity is designed to deepen knowledge of the Bible while exploring how concepts apply to present-day lives. Materials include thought-provoking Bible studies published in each issue of Gather magazine, the bimonthly magazine of the Women of the ELCA (WELCA). We meet monthly on the third Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. on Zoom.
Contact Pastor Kathy VanOsdol at prkathy@rlcindy.org