{"id":78,"date":"2026-10-25T00:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T00:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2026-10-27T08:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:51:29","slug":"small-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/small-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Small Groups<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Worship is where we gather as a church family. Small groups are where relationships grow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Study God\u2019s Word, deepen your faith, pray together, share life\u2019s joys and challenges, and build friendships. Whether you\u2019re looking for Bible study, discipleship, creativity, fellowship, or prayer, there\u2019s a place for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Biblical Community<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Acts 5:42 describes believers teaching and sharing the good news in both public gatherings and homes. We continue that tradition by learning, praying, and encouraging one another in smaller groups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult.png\" alt=\"Adult Bible Study logo\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult.png 1254w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1254px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-223\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Adult Bible Study<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Join our pastor for a welcoming journey through Scripture. New studies begin approximately every ten weeks, and all experience levels are welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Wednesdays \u00b7 6:30\u20138:00 PM<\/strong><br \/>Front Conference Room<br \/>No prior Bible study experience is needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Disciple-Bible-Study-Emblem.png\" alt=\"Adult Discipleship Group logo\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Disciple-Bible-Study-Emblem.png 1448w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Disciple-Bible-Study-Emblem-1280x960.png 1280w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Disciple-Bible-Study-Emblem-980x735.png 980w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Disciple-Bible-Study-Emblem-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1448px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-226\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Adult Discipleship Group<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A structured, multi-year journey to deepen faith and equip participants for Christian living and service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Wednesdays \u00b7 6:30\u20138:00 PM<\/strong><br \/>Common Ground Meeting Room<br \/>Currently in its third year. Participation is limited to those who have completed the first two years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-Fellowship.png\" alt=\"Adult Fellowship logo\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-Fellowship.png 1448w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-Fellowship-1280x960.png 1280w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-Fellowship-980x735.png 980w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adult-Fellowship-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1448px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-245\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Adult Fellowship<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Themed potluck dinners bring our church family together for conversation, laughter, and friendship. Bring a favorite dish to share.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>One Friday every other month<\/strong><br \/>Contact the church office for the next gathering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_4 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Womens-Craft-Circle-Logo.png\" alt=\"Women\u2019s Crafting Circle logo\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Womens-Craft-Circle-Logo.png 1536w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Womens-Craft-Circle-Logo-1280x853.png 1280w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Womens-Craft-Circle-Logo-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Womens-Craft-Circle-Logo-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1536px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-224\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Women\u2019s Crafting Circle<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Enjoy a brief devotion, a craft project, and meaningful conversation. A small donation toward supplies is appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>First Monday of the month \u00b7 7:00 PM<\/strong><br \/>Common Ground Meeting Room<br \/>October\u2013June<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_5 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mens-Prayer-Breakfast-Sunrise-Emblem.png\" alt=\"Men\u2019s Prayer Breakfast logo\" width=\"1774\" height=\"887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mens-Prayer-Breakfast-Sunrise-Emblem.png 1774w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mens-Prayer-Breakfast-Sunrise-Emblem-1280x640.png 1280w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mens-Prayer-Breakfast-Sunrise-Emblem-980x490.png 980w, https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mens-Prayer-Breakfast-Sunrise-Emblem-480x240.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1774px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-225\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Men\u2019s Prayer Breakfast<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Gather for prayer, encouragement, conversation, and fellowship in an informal setting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Saturdays \u00b7 8:00 AM<\/strong><br \/>Various local locations and parks<br \/>Contact the church office for the next location.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_6 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Find Your Place Here<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Questions or ready to get involved? Contact the church office to learn more and connect with ministry leaders.<br \/><a href=\"tel:+12159455502\">Call 215-945-5502<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"mailto:office@emilieumc.com\">Email office@emilieumc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-78","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":247,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78\/revisions\/247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}