"not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)
Home groups are the core of our community.
Groups provide the opportunity for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and accountability with the goal of nurturing maturity of faith. It is here that we wrestle with the issues of living an intentional and faithful life for God.
It is built on the desire and action of growing and helping others to grow.
We encourage everyone to be an active participant in a Home Group (not just an attendee). It is a place to pray, learn, fellowship, encourage and speak truth to one another out of love (not superiority or judgment), letting others do the same for us.
What do People Say About Home Group?
"The fellowship in my homegroup is so rich because we consist of people from all different life stages and from different cultural backgrounds across the world"
"I get to learn about how God's love is unique to each of us and yet we are bonded by that same love"
"The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength to the believer.”
"I personally have been experiencing significant spiritual growth over the years that I have been part of the Home Group"
To Join a Home Group
1. Speak to any staff member or homegroup leader
2. Contact Lorna in the office at uc@universitychapel.org
These resources are available for you to use for home group discussions or individual study. If you have additional material to add to this list, please email the office at uc@universitychapl.org
For the life of the world
https://www.letterstotheexiles.com/flow-page#flow-4
The Sanctuary course
https://www.
Reframe Bible Study
https://www.reframecourse.com/
Christian History Institute
Acadia Park Home Group
Schedule: Bi-weekly on Sunday's at 12pm
Leader: Jungsun Song
Email contact: ghiljs@yahoo.com
Location: University Chapel
This group is made up of members living in or around Acadia Park, a family residence on the University of British Columbia campus. We meet for a pot-luck lunch after the Sunday service before our Bible discussion.
East Vancouver Home Group
Schedule: Every Monday at 7.30pm
Leader: Bill & Carol Huggan
Email Contact: BC_Huggan@telus.net
Location: East Vancouver
We are a diverse group made up of young families, retired couples and singles. We enjoy good fellowship and desire to know God better through Bible study, prayer and discussing topics relevant to Christian life. We especially enjoy the occasional times when we share meals together for a special occasion or, just for a change.This group meets in East Vancouver every Monday at 7:30PM.
Main Street Home Group
Schedule: Every Thursday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Leader: Dan Ray & Christina Lui
Email contact: christinalui@gmail.com
Location: Main St, Vancouver
We are a new group formed in January 2020. We meet on Thursday evenings in the Mount Pleasant/Riley Park neighbourhood from 7:30-9:00pm.
We are keen to connect and build meaningful relationships with one another by sharing our stories, lifting one another up in prayer, and delving into what it means to be a follower of Christ in the midst of an anxious, yearning, broken yet beautiful world.
We hope you'll join us!
Point Grey / Kitsilano
Schedule: Every Monday at 7.30pm
Leader: Karen Daniels
Email contact: daniels2121@shaw.ca
Location: The Daniel's residence in Point Grey
We are a multi-age group, those with young children to those who are retired, who meet together weekly to study and pray together, and encourage and challenge each other in the Christian life. We meet on Monday evening at 7:30pm on the border of Kitsilano and Point Grey.
We would love to have you join us!
UBC Group (English)
Schedule: Every Monday 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Leader: Arthur Kong
Email Contact: actkong@gmail.com
Location: University Chapel
Our home group is both fun and loving. We laugh a lot but we can be very serious.
Each of us knows that it is safe for us to share our struggles and our triumphs. There is no pressure to be transparent but no risk in being so. Our shared hope is to help each of us come closer to Jesus in a way that is loving and respectful.
We are a happy blend of East Asian and Caucasian but we would love to broaden the mix.
We range from Christians new to the faith to those with several decades of perhaps erratic growth. Some grew up in the faith, others experienced sometimes dramatic conversions.
We vary widely in age and personal circumstance but all are young at heart. Most, but not all, are parents or grandparents. Among us are homemakers, entrepreneurs, teachers, engineers, scientists and even an ancient former diplomat.
Most importantly, we are all profoundly grateful to be members of the Body of Christ and eager to share that gratitude with others.
UBC Group (Mandarin)
Schedule: Every Monday 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Leader: Hank Shih
Email contact: shih.hank@gmail.com
Location: University Chapel