Small-group ministries are often where people build deep and lasting connections with each other. It is also where our online and in-person congregation members can get to know each other in ways that are not possible during Sunday worship.
We have two Zoom-based and very active Bible Study groups, and on Monday evenings, we offer Centring Prayer (Christian meditation). Our Book Club meets monthly (online and in person). Three times per year, a New Members’ Class is offered to help people make an informed decision about joining the church formally as members. Other occasional or one-off programs have recently included “The Big Questions Course” (six weeks based on A Song of Faith), scripture reading evenings, sessions on spiritual experiences, church seasons, and on death and dying.
Given the geographic dispersion of the congregation, we offer additional programming on Sundays such as “Chapel Chats” and “Lunch and Learns”.
The Flanders Library has a collection of close to 2,000 books, periodicals and media related to a wide range of relevant topics. The library is managed by the Library Committee, who facilitate access every Sunday. One Sunday per month the committee brings books to the back of the Sanctuary for people to peruse and borrow during coffee hour.
