Find your group!
CONNECT GROUPS
Connect Groups are the most popular groups at Emmanuel. Each one includes 6 to 15 people and meets either in homes or at the church. These groups are inspired by the relational circles found in the New Testament, where community, discipleship, and care naturally happened through close-knit gatherings. Jesus formed a relational circle of 12 disciples in the Gospels (Luke 6:13). The church of Jerusalem in the Book of Acts met in relational circles from house-to-house (Acts 2:46). Most of our groups are “open” groups where first-time guests can be invited to any individual group session.
WE > ME
CONNECT GROUP SERIES
Join us for a special Connect Group Series, “We > Me,”at every location of Emmanuel!
On Wednesday nights, we’ll be offering Super Groups designed to bring everyone together for meaningful connection and conversation. During this time, we will discover our new life in Christ, learn how to live in unity as God’s family, grow in our relationships, and stand firm in spiritual battles. We’re also excited to continue offering our regular Connect Groups and would love for you to be part of one. Take a moment to visit the Group Finder on this page to explore the options and discover the group that feels like the perfect fit for you.
Whether you’ve been part of Connect Groups before or this is your first time, we invite you to be part of this powerful Connect Group series. Let’s come together as Ephesians reminds us that life with Jesus and His people is always greater than life alone!
Super Groups are happening at Every Emmanuel Location!
Spring Lake Park:
Wednesday Nights | September 16 – October 28 | 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Maple Grove:
Wednesday Nights | September 16 – October 28 | 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Elk River:
Wednesday Nights | September 16 – October 28 | 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Lakeville:
Wednesday Nights | September 16 – October 21 | 7:00pm – 8:15pm
VIDEO RESOURCES
These brief videos are designed to make leading a group simple. Each week you’ll find biblical teaching that follows the discussion topic. Click the button below to see our video resource playlist!
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Whether you’re leading a group or jumping in as a participant, our Discussion Guide is the key to meaningful conversations and memorable takeaways from this Connect Group series. It’s packed with engaging questions and practical prompts that help everyone connect, share, and grow together.
Spring Lake Park
Maple Grove
Elk River
Lakeville
TEACHING GROUPS
These groups are medium size groups with a group facilitator and table discussion leaders. They include courses, such as Alpha and Financial Peace, Bible studies, and Moms Connect. Some of these groups are seasonal, others are year-round. Click the link to find current Teaching Groups.
SUPPORT GROUPS
These groups meet at the church and are designed to support congregants encountering difficult situations in their life such as Men’s Purity, Grief Share, and Divorce Care. These groups are offered periodically. Click here to find current groups.
Lead a Group – If you are interested in leading a group please send us a email at, connectgroup@emmanuelcc.org and we will contact you with next steps!
Join a Group – Use the group finder to contact the leader to join OR you can email connectgroup@emmanuelcc.org, we will email you with next steps.
WHAT ARE CONNECT GROUPS?
We base our Connect Group Settings on the relational circles we see in the New Testament. Jesus formed a relational circle of 12 disciples in the Gospels (Luke 6:13). The church of Jerusalem in the Book of Acts met in relational circles from house-to-house (Acts 2:46). A typical Connect Group will be a gathering of 6-15 people. Most of our groups are “open” groups where first-time guests can be invited to any individual group session.
Biblical Teaching
Fellowship
Sharing In Meals
Prayer
HOST A CONNECT GROUP
New Hosts can start groups during a churchwide campaign or grab a Connect Group in-a-Box. The Connect Group in-a-Box includes a four-week starter study on “Redwood Faith”.
Connect Group Starter Pack
A heart for people
An open home or space
Snacks
Play a video
Connect Group in-a-Box
NEXT STEPS
Attend Growth Track
All Connect Group Hosts will need to take Growth Track in order to host a group (Hosts can attend simultaneously during campaigns).
Host a Group
In your Team Emmanuel Application, make sure to check you are interested in hosting a group so that we will get in contact with you