Small Groups at Zion
Zion members have created many
small groups that will start this fall and want you to join us. Small
group ministry provides opportunities for people to experience community with
one another. Groups may differ in size, but in general have 6-12 people
that gather and share experiences. Groups may form around a book
discussion, common theme or activity, or Bible study.
Check the bulletin board by the
first-floor water fountain at Zion. To
join a group, fill out an interest card on the board and put it in the small
group envelope you wish to join. You
can also create your own group or suggest ideas on the board; we’ll work to
match similar ideas together. Following
are the small groups that are organized so far:
Bible Study and/or Book Discussion with Fellowship
Facilitators:
Norm and Gaye Doeden & Sharon and Carlton Johnson
Time:
First and third Fridays
Location:
rotating homes
Nature Gatherings and Fieldtrips
Facilitators:
Jim and Carole Fuller
Time:
arranged with group
Location:
TBA
Film Class
Facilitators:
John Allen & Judy Sutherland
Time:
begins in January
Location:
Zion
*Film
showing and discussion
Parenting & Fellowship
Facilitators:
Dave Adams & Jenni Stacy-Adams
Time:
Determined by group
Location:
TBA
*Child
care arrangements will be discussed by group
Theology for Lunch
Facilitator:
Pastor Rob Dotzel
Time:
noon; Wednesdays
Location:
Gloria Dei
*For the
Fall Semester book discussion: The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
Neighborhood-based groups: East side, West side, North
Liberty, Coralville
UIHC lunch Bible study
Facilitators:
Pastor Jan and Judy Sutherland
Time:
noon; beginning September 9th
Location:
main cafeteria at UIHC
Social Justice Book Study
Facilitator:
Nancy Thompson
Time:
Sunday Evenings; September through Thanksgiving
Location:
Zion
Women’s Morning Bible Study
Facilitator:
Naomi Hanson
Time:
6:30am; Thursdays
Location:
Zion
Lectionary-based Bible Study
Facilitators:
Pastor Jan & Judy Sutherland
Time:
1:00-2:30pm; Mondays; September & October
Location:
Council Room at Zion
The Lost Boys: Men’s Bible Breakfast
Facilitator:
Pastor Pries
Time:
6:30am; Wednesdays
Location:
Zion
Lutheran World Relief Quilting group
Facilitator:
Darlene Chapman
Time: 10:15am;
Wednesdays
Location:
Quilting Room at Zion
*no
experience needed
Wednesday morning Bible study
Facilitator:
Verla Williams
Time:
9:00am; Wednesdays
Location:
Quilting Room at Zion
*upcoming
study: Great Women of the Bible
Ruth Circle
Facilitator:
Naomi Hanson
Time:
9:30am; third Tuesdays
Location:
Zion
Naomi Circle
Facilitator:
Alice Floss
Time:
2:00pm; second Thursdays
Location:
Zion
Shalom Prayer Group
Facilitator:
Barbara Gamb
Time:
8:30am; Wednesdays
Location:
Shalom Room at Zion
Prayer Shawl Knitting
Facilitators:
Julie Balandby & Jan Spragle
Time:
10:00am; second Tuesdays
Location:
Adult Lounge at Zion, unless otherwise noted
Women’s Reading Group
Facilitator:
Joan Hazell
Time:
6:30pm; 3rd Mondays
Location:
Zion, unless otherwise noted