 Life Groups at First Presbyterian Church
Life Groups are part of our response to God’s call to renew minds and redeem lives with the steadfast love of Jesus Christ. Our strategy to achieve this mission as a church is to worship regularly, grow intentionally and serve generously. Life Groups unite these three elements as we seek to develop genuine Christian community that goes beyond just Sundays.
Whether you are a member, regular attender or a guest, everyone is invited to be in a Life Group.
Life Groups meet on various days of the week at different times throughout San Antonio. We strongly encourage you to find a group that works for you!
You can sign up to join a Life Group at the church. For assistance in finding a Life Group, call 210.226.0215 or email
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Life groups are founded on four pillars:
1. Study the Sunday scripture passage for deeper understanding and life application.
2. Support each person’s relationship with Jesus Christ by being a caring and loving community.
3. Pray weekly for each other and for our ministry partners in San Antonio and around the world.
4. Serve by participating in an outreach project beyond the walls of First Presbyterian, hopefully at least once a semester.
What should I look for when joining a group?
First, figure out which groups meet at a time that fits your schedule. Then, depending on what you want out of your Life Group experience, you can choose a group with people in your same life situation or, if you want to enlarge your sphere, join a group with people older or younger, or in a different life situation. Either way you are sure to find a Life Group community in which you can grow and serve.
How many are in a Life Group and when do they meet?
A Life Group has at least one designated facilitator with a minimum of four and a maximum of 14 members, including the facilitators. Groups normally meet once a week.
Why are smaller communities needed at FPC?
Life in community is the heartbeat of a local church, a critical place where God molds and forms us. God develops our faith through relationships with other people. A Life Group is a safe environment where grace and truth are extended to each person and where people can be supported and encouraged in their faith. A Life Group is also a catalyst for missional impact on our community as well as the world.
Why do Life Groups study the Sunday Scripture passage?
Scripture is of primary importance at First Presbyterian. As each Life Group studies the same passage, a church-wide conversation can begin to emerge. Digging deeper into the Sunday scripture facilitates greater understanding and application to life.
What about study questions?
Study questions, written under the direction of the pastoral staff, are sensitive to our theological heritage and our particular mission vision components. The questions are posted on the Church website a few days before the sermon and included in the Sunday bulletin.
How do Life Groups strengthen the prayer ministry at FPC?
A portion of the time that a Life Group meets each week is devoted to prayer. Individual Life Groups provide a safe environment where people can share their true needs and concerns so that we are more effective in praying for one another. All Life Groups are united in prayer as we highlight and pray for one local and one global missionary or concern each week.
How do Life Groups strengthen our outreach?
Each Life Group plans and participates in one service project outside the walls of FPC each semester. This increases the number of people participating in hands-on outreach across our city. Serving together with friends is more enjoyable and less intimidating than serving alone.
What about childcare?
You may use the childcare at church on Wednesday evenings. There are many creative ways groups have found to take care of their children from paying a couple of teen-agers to watch the kids at another house to swapping childcare with a group that meets at another time.
Download Weekly Questions
Questions are typically posted the Friday before the Sunday upon which the Scripture passage is preached.
| Date |
Scripture Verse |
| Feb 5 |
Colossians 3:12-17 |
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