
We are Better Together
Summer Session June 28 - Aug 23, 2020
FAQ
Connect Groups are the front lines in caring for one another and building relationship beyond a Sunday morning. This is where passion and people meet.
Connect Groups are relationship developed small groups designed around your every day passions and routines. This means each group is affinity-based and operate using a free-market approach. Connect Groups can be formed by anyone (become a connect group leader today), anywhere, based on their interests, talents, hobbies, etc. Connect Groups are held during the week at homes, coffee houses, libraries, (now with Online options) or any available space where the Connect Group is comfortable gathering.
Connect Groups operate on a seasonal calendar (Fall, Winter/ Spring, Summer). View the connect group directory below to see a full listing of days, times, & locations.
Sessions last either 8 or 12 seeks depending on the season. Some groups end after the sessions other continue. We value your time and onsite groups last from 1 to 1.5 hrs.
We encourage you to commit to only 1 group per session in order to build real relationships, but you know what your schedule can handle.
Connect Groups are open to everyone. NO, You do not have to be a member of St Mark to join a Connect Group. We highly encourage Connect Groups to invite their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others to participate in their Connect Group
A Connect Group Directory is available below. The Connect Group Directory will list type, time, date, and contact information for every Connect Group.
No, you can continue growing in God through our weekend services, or begin to ENGAGE through our Growth Track, or even join a ministry team and begin to SEE God in your life …the choice is yours!
Connect Groups help to fulfill the mission of St Mark by creating places for us to ENGAGE and model the Acts 2:42-46 church. We believe it allows us to see God in our every day lives.
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Our Connect Groups exist to make sure everyone in our church has a family around them to encourage and support them as they grow with God. Our Connect Leaders make that possible. We are constantly equipping and launching new Connect Leaders.
Short List of Current Connect Groups
View this List of Group Names and CLICK FOR DESCRIPTIONS. Scroll Down to View Details.
Abundant Living
Description: This group will focus on living an abundant senior life and enjoying the golden years.
Location: Facebook
Meeting/Update Time: Thursday 2:00 PM
Leader: Connie T.
Description: This group will be comprised of those who are 60 years young or older. They will collect birth dates and send Happy Birthday wishes to people so they will know they are not alone.
Location: Phone (712-770-4399; Participant Code: 428850)
Meeting/Update Time: Tues @ 10:00AM
Leader: Joyce C.
Clean
Description: This group addresses victory for former drug addicts living drug free
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 10:00AM
Leader: Jacquelin J.
Description: This group will offer encouragement and a time of dialogue for educators.
Location: Zoom Video Call (Click here to join)
Meeting/Update Time: Thursday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Mildred G.
Family Fitness
Description: This group encourages family walks, jogs, workouts and outside physical activity. Let’s show that we are better together as a family.
Family & Youth Friendly
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday 7:00PM
Leader: Bernard & Joi B.
G.A.P (Gals & Pals) For Seniors
Description: This group will focus on nutrition and gardening for natural foods.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Marie P.
Description: A conversation among YOUNG ADULTS about transitioning into Adulting. This group will encourage, uplift, and inspire Young Adults in all life stages.
Location: GroupMe Group
Meeting/Update Time: Saturday @ 3:00 PM
Leader: Jha’Ron
Co-Leader: Jamesa
Holy Ghost Writers
Description: This group will focus on creative writing for magazines, newsletters, books, and more.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday & Thursday @ Noon
Leader: Lucretia MU
Mental Health
Description: Conversations and information about how to best live with and serve those with mental health.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Thursday 7:00 PM
Leader: Vonda W.
Peace not Panic
Description: This group will help men and women find peace in Christ
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 2:00 PM
Leader: Davida LG.
Plant-It
Description: Show off your green thumb with pictures. Get and share tips on successful gardening in the city and the rural.
Location: Facebook
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 6:00 PM
Leader: Michele S.
Step by Step
Description: This group will focus on the joys and benefits of walking and exercise often. Share your walking goals and gain accountability partners.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Brenda H.
Description: Learn and share helpful tips on skin care and make up application.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Saturday @ Noon
Leader: Jayla S.
Description: This group will offer encouragement for widows
Location: Phone (712-770-4399; Participant Code: 428850)
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Andrea B.
Detailed Connect Groups List
Abundant Living
Description: This group will focus on living an abundant senior life and enjoying the golden years. There’s so much more in life to do, see and become. Learn to have the most from life with your peers.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Thursday 2:00 PM
Leader: Connie T.
Celebration
Description: This group will be comprised of those who are 60 years young or older. They will collect birth dates and send Happy Birthday wishes to people so they will know they are not alone.
Location: Conference Phone Call
(712-770-4399; Participant Code: 428850)
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday 10:00AM
Leader: Joyce C.
Substance Abuse FREE
Alcohol, Drugs, or any other substance will not defeat you.
Meeting: Wed @ 10PM Via Facebook Group
Join NowClean
Description: This group addresses victory for former drug addicts living drug free
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 10:00AM
Leader: Jacquelin J.
Let's Get in Shape Together
A healthy family is a whole family. For all ages.
Meeting: Tues @ 7PM via Facebook Group
Join NowFamily Fitness
Description: This group encourages family walks, jogs, workouts and outside physical activity. Let’s show that we are better together as a family.
Family & Youth Friendly
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday 7:00PM
Leader: Bernard & Joi B.
Senior Citizens Are Essential Personnel
Come together with Senior Aged Peers and increase your online fellowship.
Meeting: Tuesday @ 7PM via Facebook Group
Join NowG.A.P (Gals & Pals) For Seniors
Description: This group will focus on nutrition and gardening for natural foods.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Marie P.
Young Adults This is For You
Young enough to still learn, but old enough to know better.
Meeting: Sat @ 3PM via GroupMe
Join NowGrown-ish
Description: A conversation among YOUNG ADULTS about transitioning into Adulting. This group will encourage, uplift, and inspire Young Adults in all life stages.
Location: GroupMe Group
Meeting/Update Time: Saturday @ 3:00 PM
Leader: Jha’Ron
Co-Leader: Jamesa
The "WRITE" Place
Lets write articles, books, blogs, and more.
Meeting: Thursday @ 7PM via Facebook Group
Join NowHoly Ghost Writers
Description: This group will focus on creative writing for magazines, newsletters, books, and more.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Tuesday & Thursday @ Noon
Leader: Lucretia MU
Live Your best Life
For those who serve others with mental health challenges
Facebook - Thursday @ 7:00PM
Join NowMental Health
Description: Conversations and information about how to best live with and serve those with mental health.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Thursday 7:00 PM
Leader: Vonda W.
Co-Leader: Bri L.
Rest, Relax and Smile Again
Don't worry be Happy, and learn how here.
Meeting: Wed @ 2PM via Facebook Group
Join NowPeace not Panic
Description: This group will help men and women find peace in Christ
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 2:00 PM
Leader: Davida LG.
Plant-It
Description: Show off your green thumb with pictures. Get and share tips on successful gardening in the city and the rural.
Location: Facebook
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 6:00 PM
Leader: Michele S.
Join This Book Club
Featured Book: Living in Crazy Peace
Relax, Relate, Read
Description: This book club connection group will explore stepping stones to emotional healing and wholeness. The book for this session is Living in Crazy Peace: The Stepping Stones to Emotional Healing and Wholeness by Natasha Bachar
Location: Google Meet
Meeting/Update Time: Sunday @ 3:00
Leader: Joi B.
R.A.A.P.E.G
Remarkable, Appointed, Anointed People Extending Grace – (Formerly Encouragement for Educators)
Description: This group will offer encouragement and a time of dialogue for educators.
Location: Zoom Video Call
Meeting ID: 585-337-5368
Password: 25120407
Meeting/Update Time: Thursday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Mildred G
Let's Walk and Share Each Step
we are going to stay fit together
Meeting: Wed @ 7PM via Facebook Group
Join NowStep by Step
Description: This group will focus on the joys and benefits of walking and exercise often. Share your walking goals and gain accountability partners.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Wednesday @ 7:00 PM
Leader: Brenda H.
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Get makeup and skin care tips that matter
Meeting: Sat @ Noon via Facebook Group
Join NowThink Makeup & Skin Care?
Description: Learn and share helpful tips on skin care and make up application.
Location: Facebook Group
Meeting/Update Time: Saturday @ Noon
Leader: Jayla S.
Wisdom for Widows
Description: This group will offer encouragement for widows
Location: Zoom
Meeting ID: 894 9888 5953
Leader: Andrea B.