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Welcome to Small Group Ministry - SGM - at BPC! On this page you'll find a list of all active small groups, their purpose, and their meeting schedule. To find out how to join, please contact the church office at (563) 355-6494.
What is a small group, anyway? A small group is an intentional, face-to-face gathering, varying in size, and meeting regularly together to accomplish an agreed-upon Christian purpose. At BPC, our desire is for all members to participate in a small group. Small groups create a safe and inviting space for people to love and care for each other. Yet it is not the individuals or their experience that give the group its true center and direction. The group is designed by God, who is continually creating, redeeming, and sanctifying his creation. It is our privilege to participate in small group ministry for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.
The SGM at BPC team has a twofold mission:
- To support existing, vital small groups at BPC through promotion, recognition, and resource-provision
- To incubate new small groups, especially for underserved segments of BPC membership
| Group | Description | Meeting Time | Location | |
| MONDAYS | Heart to Hand | Prayer shawl ministry | 7:00PM, 2nd Monday | BPC Library |
| Gilded Pages Book Club | Book discussion | 7:00PM, 4th Monday | Members' Homes | |
| TUESDAYS | Craft Group | Crafting for BPC fundraising | 10:00AM, 2nd Tuesday | BPC Fellowship Hall |
| Church Committees | *see list of church committees below | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday | ||
| Kainos | Fellowship and Bible study | 5:00PM, 4th Tuesday | BPC Bible Study Room | |
| Mary/Martha Circle | Fellowship and Bible study | 7:00PM, 4th Tuesday | Members' Homes | |
| Young Adults Group | Young adults discuss contemporary issues | 7:00PM, every week | ||
| WEDNESDAYS | Lydia Women's Circle | Fellowship and Bible study | 9:30AM, 3rd Wednesday | Members' Homes |
| Chancel Choir | Praise God through vocal music | 7:00PM, every week | BPC Sanctuary | |
| THURSDAYS | Personnel & Leadership Development | n/a | 7:00PM, 1st Thursday | n/a |
| Charis Women's Circle | Fellowship and Bible study | 7:00PM, 2nd Thursday | Members' Homes | |
| Friendship Women's Circle | Fellowship and Bible study | 12:00PM, 3rd Thursday | Members' Homes | |
| Handbell Choir | Praise God through handbell ringing | 6:30PM, every week | BPC Sanctuary | |
| Contemporary Worship Team | Praise God through music | 7:30PM, every week | BPC Sanctuary | |
| FRIDAYS | ||||
| SATURDAYS | Second Saturday Club | Members' homes | 6:00PM, 2nd Saturday (except July & December) | Members' Homes |
| Third Saturday Club | Creating greeting cards for members | 9:00AM, 3rd Saturday | BPC Bible Study Room | |
| Hannah Women's Circle | Fellowship and Bible study | 9:00AM, 4th Saturday | BPC Library (Basement) |
*Church Committees:
- Children's Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- Small Group Ministry
- Mission Concerns
- Stewardship & Finance
- Membership
- Outreach
- Property
- Wellness
The following Small Groups do not have set meeting dates/times:
- ALPHA
- BPC Handymen
- New Members
- Swans - food pantry distribution
| Group | Meeting Time |
| Bell Choir | 6:30PM, Thursdays |
| Board of Deacons | 7:00PM, 3rd Thursday |
| Chancel Choir | 7:00PM, Wednesdays |
| Charis Circle | 7:00PM, 2nd Thursday |
| Chicometrics | 9:00AM Tuesdays 8:00AM Thursdays |
| Children's Ministry Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Christian Heritage | 11:30AM, 3rd Monday |
| Craft Group | 9:30AM, 2nd Tuesday |
| Friendship Circle | 12:00PM, 3rd Thursday |
| Gilded Pages Book Club | 7:00PM, 4th Monday |
| Handyman's Small Group | Contact Jim Erickson, super-yooper@mchsi.com |
| Hannah Circle | 9:00AM, 4th Saturday |
| Heart to Hand | 7:00PM, 2nd Monday |
| Kainos Circle | 5:00PM, 4th Tuesday |
| Lydia Circle | 9:30AM, 3rd Wednesday |
| Mary/Martha Circle | 7:00PM, 4th Tuesday |
| Membership Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Men's Prayer Group | 7:30AM, 2nd Saturday |
| Mission Concerns Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Outreach Commitee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Personnel & Leadership Commitee | 7:00PM, 1st Thursday |
| Presbyterian Women's Board | 9:00AM, 1st Saturday |
| Property Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Second Saturday Club | 6:00PM, 2nd Saturday (except July & December) |
| Session | 7:00PM, 1st Tuesday |
| Small Group Ministry Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Stewardship & Finance Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |
| Third Saturday Club | 9:00AM, 3rd Saturday |
| Worship Committee | 6:30PM, 3rd Tuesday |