Search Parties - Small Groups

Search Parties (Our Small Groups)

Our Small Group Ministry Mission statement
“To experience intimacy with God through relationships with others.”

Small groups are at the heart of Journey United Methodist Church. They are the place where the congregation most fully participates in the life and ministry of the church. Our small groups are called “Search Parties” to emphasize two important characteristics of each small group. They are called “Search Parties” because we intentionally seek out others to join us as we explore what God has to say, and search for ways to apply God’s guidance to daily life. They are called “Search Parties” because this is done in an atmosphere of joy and celebration.

What is a Search Party? A small group (of 4-10 people) which meets on a regular basis (usually 2-4 times each month) for the purpose of developing intimacy with God and intimacy with one another.

Why should I be involved? These intimate communities are the place where you experience God's love, develop a deeper love for others, and are empowered to reach out with God's love to the community at large. We do all of this through a combination of sharing, study and service time together.

If you would like to lead, host or participate in an existing Search Party, or begin a new one, please Contact Us.

Check out these Search Parties currently meeting!

Sunday Morning Search Party
Leaders:Angela Robertson & Pastor Becky
Everyone welcome!
Location: Church Office
Date: Sundays at 10 am, excluding August 24th

Material: "Wrestling with Angels" video/guided discussion

Sunday Evening Search Party
Leaders: Nate Ford & Karen Yehl
Material: Reel Faith
Location: Church Office
Time: 5 pm - 6:15 pm

The Alpha Course:
A Practical Guide to the Christian Faith
(Wednesday PM Search Party)
Leaders: Pastor Becky
Material: Alpha Video & guided discussion
Location: Church Office
Date/Time: Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm

Thursday Evening Search Party

Leader: Dale Egeberg
Location: Church Office
Date/Time: Starting Aug. 21 6:30-8:00pm

Call the church office for more details

(This will be a Journey UMC & Wesley UMC combined study)

Jesus said that people would know that we are his disciples by our love for one another, and the intention is that each Search Party will model a Christ-like love for people within and outside the group.

The Sunday Search Party.

Worship at the Radisson Hotel