It’s easy to get connected at Wellspring! Here are 3 simple steps:
Groups
At Wellspring, we want everybody to be a part of a group. Why? Because we realize that groups are where transformation happens. To grow spiritually, you have to be connected relationally. That’s why groups are such a big deal at Wellspring! When you join a group, you will spend time socializing, learning, and praying together. Whatever your story, style, season, or interests, there is a place for you!
1. Choose a group that works for you!
- Focus Studies – If you’re looking to strengthen your marriage, parenting or finances, join others that have the same focus and desire! We rotate topics throughout the year!
- Bible Studies – Deepen your relationship with God and friends in a Bible study.
- Community Groups – Connect and build relationships with people who love doing the things you love to do!
2. Sign Up!
Remember the Group(s) name and register for a group below.
3. Show Up!
You can expect to receive a confirmation email within the week, and a welcome message with meeting details from the group leader. All you need to do is show up!
Group Listing
Groups are a great way to meet new friends, have fun together, grow closer to God (no matter where you’re at on your spiritual journey), and connect with opportunities to make a difference in the community around you. You’ll find people who are friendly but not obnoxious, spiritual but not creepy, people who don’t take themselves too seriously, but want to make the most out of life.
Hugs (Hearts United in God's Spirit)
H.U.G.S. (Hearts United in God’s Spirit) is a Christian Women’s Book Study. We share a safe covenant that ensures everyone that we have a safe place to share. We are committed to growing in our faith by navigating our lives together. We are always open to new women of all ages, each week.
Our new study is “Forgiving What You Can Forget,” by Lysa Terkeurst. We will begin this study this Friday, September 12 via zoom. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can’t go on like this, but you don’t know what to do next. Lysa has wrestled through this journey. In surprising ways, she discovered how to let go of bound up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren’t willing to make things right. With deep empathy, therapeutic insight, and rich Bible teaching, out of one thousand hours of theological study, Lysa will help you learn how to move on when the other person refuses to change and never says they’re sorry, walk us through a step-by-step process to free yourself from the hurt of your past and feel less offended today, and discover what the Bible really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out right now.
YOU ARE ALL INVITED! COME AND JOIN US:
Date and Time: Friday’s 9:30-11:30
Length: Ongoing
Location: via Zoom
Leader: Sandra Harlow
It’s fine if you can’t commit to each week, come and join us when you can
For further information, questions and to receive a Zoom link, please contact Sandra Harlow @ hugs0306@gmail.com.
Peer Support Group
Wellspring is hosting a Peer Support Group for those struggling with Anxiety and/or Depression.
For those unfamiliar with this type of a group, peer support groups are not facilitated by medical practitioners or licensed therapists. They are facilitated by trained professionals with “lived experience” who are willing and able to share their story to help others facing similar problems. During the group, members have the opportunity to share and listen to one another, provide & receive helpful insights, learn different coping strategies, and (perhaps, most importantly) to see they do not need to fight this battle alone.
Date and Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm (Starting Wednsday, November 20, 2024)
Length: Ongoing
Location: In-person; Room 100
Wellspring United Methodist Church, 1217 Wolf Road, Oswego IL
Leader: Sarah Turner
For more information free to contact at s.turner.ed.d@gmail.com
Better Together
Want to meet new friends and enjoy fellowship with one another outside of our church building? Here’s your opportunity! One of the best ways to get to know your church family is to share a meal together in your home.
“Better Together” gatherings are a new small group activity sharing food and fellowship with one another. Hosting not for you? No problem! You will be paired with others in your group that can.
Here’s how it works:
1) Six to Eight names (couples will be placed together) are randomly chosen for each group in Round 1. Each round is for 3 months, meeting with the same group as often as your group desires.
2) The Hospitality Team will coordinate the groups and provide guidance and assistance as needed.
3) Your group will decide:
- Meet for lunch or dinner?
- Determine the first Host(s) and date/time/location of 1st gathering.
- Host provides the main course.
- Guests divide up who will bring a salad, a vegetable, and dessert. Add bread, appetizers, etc. if you need additional items to bring.
Our experience with these dinners provided lifelong friends we would have never met otherwise. We hope you will enjoy the fun and fellowship together!
Date and Time: Group/Host determines
Length: Ongoing
Location: In-Person
Leader: Diane Chastain
Letters of the Early Church: Exploring Romans through Revelation
Join us for a transformative journey through the letters of the New Testament, from Romans to Revelation. Together, we’ll engage with the complexities of these texts, seeking to understand their historical context, theological depth, and how they continue to resonate with and challenge us today.
Whether you’re new to Christianity or have long been a part of the church, this 7-week study (with breaks on October 29th and November 26th) is designed to deepen your understanding of scripture and its relevance in our lives. Each day, participants will read 3-5 chapters of the Bible, preparing for an engaging and thoughtful 90-minute group experience. A schedule will be provided prior to the start of the class. No prior biblical knowledge is required—everyone is welcome!
Date and Time: Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Length: 7 weeks (Breaks: October 29th & November 26th)
Location: Room 100 – Wellspring UMC
Leader: Pastor Corey Ashley
Interested? Let Us Know Here.