Small Groups
“The process of being known is the vessel in which our lives are kneaded and molded, lanced and sutured, confronted and comforted, bringing God’s new creation closer to its fullness in preparation for the return of the king.” – Curt Thompson, Anatomy of the Soul
Here at Christ Presbyterian Church our primary focus is to join with God in his process of conforming his people to the image of Christ. Towards this end we provide opportunities every week to join together outside of corporate worship to experience community and encourage one another in the faith. Small groups are smaller gatherings that take place in the intimacy of a home where spiritual and relational growth is fostered in the context of daily life. Each of our small group opportunities vary in terms of depth, frequency of meetings, and commitment level. Below is a table that highlights some of the differences between them.
Community Group Details & Contact Information
Demorest: Bill and Jan Hager, Wednesday 6-8pm bill.hager@cru.org
Clarkesville: Todd and Cheryl Burke: Sunday 5:30-7:30pm tbgm01@gmail.com
Cornelia: Yurii and Heather Henriques, Sunday 5-7pm yurii.henriques@gmail.com
Clarkesville: Tony and Lana Frye, Sunday 5-7pm fryetw@gmail.com (childcare provided)
Clarkesville: Steve and Carrie Woodworth, Sunday 5-7pm stevewoodworth@cpcclarkesville.org
Clarkesville: [Postponed until January 2026] William and Debbie Sperin: Wednesday 5:30-8pm william.sperin@gmail.com
West Habersham: Rick and Nancy Aquino, Wednesday 6-8pm rickaquino@icloud.com
Clarkesville: Don and Denise Bluster: Wednesday 6-8pm donbluster@gmail.com
South Habersham: Josh and Sarah May, Sunday 12:45-3p (after Church) JoshAndSarahMay@gmail.com
Formation Groups:
Formation groups are designed to develop organically within the natural course of our deepening relationships here at CPC. Who you chose to meet with, the frequency, and the duration are for you to decide. However we do have some suggested guidelines. First, that the group is comprised of three people who are committed to meeting for at least 6 months. Our suggestion would be to try to meet at least twice per month for no less than an hour to discuss the following questions and praying for one another:
HEAT: What is causing you stress, worry, conflict, anger, sadness, etc. right now?
THORNS: In what ways have you responded in sinful ways to the heat?
ROOTS: What do these thorns reveal about the true source of your ultimate hope?
FRUIT: What does the Bible say about how to respond as Christ in this moment?
If you are interested in learning more about any of our Small Group options, please contact Steve Woodworth stevewoodworth@cpcclarkesville.org
