Sermon-Based Small Groups Available This Fall

Vital, dynamic churches offer opportunities for connection and deep relationship. Churches may grow  in worship attendance because of excellent, compelling worship experiences. However, church ministry and mission is sustained by people who are in intentional relationship with God and with each other.

Brighton First has served the people of the Brighton area for over 150 years because its members have sought to serve and honor God and because its members have connected with one another. Years ago, it may have appeared simpler. The churches, in the small town of Brighton, were social hubs. From established community leaders to newcomers to town, many sought a church community to call their own. Life-long friendships were formed between those who would attend worship and carry out the work of the church.

Today, at Brighton First, many of our long-time members talk about how important the friendships have been that they have made through the church.

Unfortunately, times of have changed. In the rush of daily life, people have had to become intentional about forming and maintaining relationships. The same is true for the church. Attending worship together and sharing a few words over coffee does not sustain meaningful relationships. For those who desire to have a deeper connection with others, the church is called to provide avenues to cultivate relationships. For those who want to dig deeper into faith issues, the church can provide a place for that to happen.

Beginning this fall, we will be hosting small groups. Our small group leaders are being trained in August and early September. We are working to offer small group choices at different times of the day and week. The newly established small groups will be sermon-based, using discussion questions to carry on conversation about sermon topics.
Members of the congregation will have the opportunity to come together to learn more about each other, discuss the week's message and, together, apply it to daily living.

We are so pleased that several people have stepped forward to lead the small groups. Please plan to make a small group part of your spiritual practice. You will be blessed. You will be connected to people of the faith and walk this life's road together. For more information contact Bob Fuchs, Director of Discipleship.

This is the way church is supposed to be.