Small Groups

The Heart of Adult Spiritual
Formation At Salem: Small Groups

A major component of life at Salem Church is small groups. Small groups offer each of us the following opportunities:

to get to know others better,
to have a group of people who are committed to supporting you in your spiritual growth and daily living,
to become involved in a hands on mission/outreach project.

No matter what small group you belong to at Salem, each has the same four key elements: Prayer (silent or aloud), Action (designing and implementing a mission or outreach project during the year to benefit those outside Salem Church), Learning (the topic is determined by the specific focus of each small group) and Sharing (spending time talking about what is going on in our lives).

The following groups are offered on a monthly basis. Some of the groups do not meet during the summer months.

Download the Adult Spiritual Formation Brochure

Women's Breakfast and Bible Study

Participants: Women of the Church

Meetings: First Saturday of Each Month (8:30 - 10:00 AM)

Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

The Men's Breakfast and Bible Study meets the last Saturday of the month from September thru June. A home cooked breakfast is provided and followed by a Bible study or video and discussion.

Participants: Men of the Church

Meetings: Last Saturday of Each Month (8:00 - 10:00 AM)

Scripture Reading Group

We utilize a simple yet profound method for reading and praying the scriptures called Lectio Divina. We will be looking at the scripture passage which will be used for Sunday's upcoming sermon. This is a great way for you to see how the story of the Bible intersects with your own story, as well as a way to get more out of Sunday's sermon.

Participants: Those Interested In Reflecting On the Scriptures Prior to Sunday's Sermon

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

Man-Talk

A totally unique study group directed to men's contemporary issues. Professional and lay speakers who are seminary professors, clergy, scholars, archeologists, missionaries, military and industrial leaders will be featured. There will be messages and informal discussions focusing on how God's historical biblical truths are applicable to 21st century Christian men in every aspect of life's journey.

Participants: Men of Salem United Church of Christ and Doylestown Presbyterian Church

Meetings: Sundays - Hospitality (9:30-9:45) Message(9:45-10:30)

Leader: Lou Zoppel (Doylestown Presbyterian Church)

Bereavement Support Group

The death of a family member or friend can be difficult and extremely painful. It can be a great comfort to know you are not alone. The purpose of the group is to learn more about how to manage and understand grief.

Download Bereavement Brochure