Small groups give individuals the opportunity to meet new people, deepen friendships, and grow together in discipleship. King Avenue has an active small group program with new small groups starting several times a year.  For more information or to sign up for a small group contact Pastor Linda Middelberg.

Groups starting in January and February:
 
Name of Group: FOGG (Fabulous Older Gay Guys)
 We will talk about the things that gay men over 50 face every day in this five week small group.
Day/Time:  Monday nights, 7:00 - 8:30  Our first meeting will meet at KAUMC on 1/23.  We will decide where we will have the other four meetings. Leader:  Duane Fitzpatrick  
 
Name of Group: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Small Group 
Meet other GLBT members in our congregation and explore our Christian walk together.
Day/Time: Tuesdays 6 to 8pm. Leader:  Joe Spinelli  
 
Name of Group: From the Heart: Spreading and Finding Joy through Serving Others
Small group for people of all ages who want to find ways to help others along with an enthusiastic group of like-minded individuals. We will explore different volunteer opportunities that we can take on as a small group several times each month - some may be through the church, other opportunities will be out in the community and maybe even on the other side of the world! Bring your ideas and your enthusiasm!
Day/Time: Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m. to meet/talk and generate ideas; volunteer/service dates will vary. Leaders: Jill Geiger and Julie Hazelbaker  
 
Name of Group: Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
While it may be common to focus on how awful it is to be abused, it's important to not lose sight of the reality that survivors are full human beings with many gifts and talents to offer the world. Some of the most sensitive, intuitive, deep, profound, creative, andhopeful people are incest/child sexual abuse survivors. Please join us in this veryimportant group to discuss current challenges and recovery.
Day/Time:  Monday nights at 7:00 pm Leader:  Judy Nolette
 
Name of Group: Home Fellowship
 Open to anyone who would like to get to know new people from their King Ave family. Day/Time:  Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm to meet in Linda's home. Leader:  Linda Middelberg  
 
Name of Group: The Green Team 
 Small group (10-12 people) to explore how we can take care of God’s creation… our Mother Earth…and leave it intact for our children’s children starting with our own actions.
First meeting will be at the church Wednesday, Jan 11 at 7:00 P.M.   We’ll schedule the rest of the meetings at that time.
Leader:  Ann Nelson

  N ame of Group: HEAL (Healthy Eating and Living) Let's take our New Year’s resolution of eating and living healthier and put it into practice.  We'll have a healthy meal and share our tips for healthy living at each of the 5 meetings.  We want to keep this group size to 10 people.
Day/Time: Sunday, January 8, 2012 6:00 - 8:00.  Location : TBD
Leader:  Ben Addison  
 
Name of Group: Young Adults
 Open to all interested in getting to know other Young Adults in a social context and expanding the community of faith at King Ave.  This group is designed to be group-led and could include weekly discussions, social gatherings and community service!  
Day/Time:  Our first meeting will be Wednesday, January 25 from 7-8:30pm in German Village and the group will decide when to meet for future gatherings. Leaders:  Robin and Chris Nau
 
Name of Group: “Captivating:  Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul”
A group for women to read and discuss the book “Captivating:  Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul” by John and Stasi Eldredge.
  Day/Time:  Monday evenings, beginning on January 9th, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm  Location:  King Avenue Leader:  Sharon Wiles  
 
Name of Group:  Exploring Alternative Medicine Solutions to Common Problems Day/Time:  Thursday evenings, beginning January 12, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Location:  King Ave. Leader:  Eric Hill  
 
Name of Group:  Exploring Scriptures on the Life of Jesus A small group focusing on fellowship and studying the life of Christ.  We will meet and get to know one another, read the Bible and focus on understanding Jesus' life more fully. Day/Time:  Thursday evenings, beginning January 12, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Leader:  Tania Cox  
 
Name of Group:  Raising Children with Special Needs Leader:  Elizabeth Bridges

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