SGM this Summer

This summer some great things are happening with Small Group Ministry in our association. First, there is a pilot program of covenant groups at General Assembly. Several hundred people will gather each day in small groups to share their experiences. In our youth movement these groups are called "touch groups" and are used to make sure everyone has a core group to be in relationship with at larger conferences. After decades of success in youth conferences I am glad to see our largest conference is catching on.

Also at GA will be our first ever UU Small Group Ministry Network display table. We are gathering people with SGM expertise and testimonials to work with us to "share the good news" of small group ministry. I will be sharing my take on lifespan SGM, leadership development, evangelism, and more through mini presentations and hands demonstrations. If you are going to GA, check out our display.

Why a booth this year? Because we are getting organized. After years of the UU Small Group Ministry Network being nothing but a website, we are growing into an actual organization.

What is the point of this organization? We have a lot of great things in mind, the least of which is becoming a UUA affiliate organization so we can sponsor GA small group ministry workshops. More on this will be shared around GA. For now, please stand by.

If you are going to GA, consider volunteering to help with our booth.

In cooperation,
Peter