New Small Groups
New small group opportunities are available seasonally. Check back to see the latest groups. Contact the Incarnation office to register or find out more about new small groups.
Join a Small Group
Advent Small Groups have begun – here are two more opportunities in December and opportunities in the New Year!
Preschool Parents/Parents of Young Children Small Group
A Bible study for parents interested in exploring the challenges of raising our children to be more dependent on God than us as they grow up. We will dig into God’s word, discuss approaches and parenting insights from God that we can, in turn, apply at home. Spouses switch off who comes. It’s organically worked out that dads come one week and the moms come the opposite.
Tuesdays in December, Dec 2 and 16, 8:30 – 9:30 pm at the Cordes home
Small Group Leader: Caleb Cordes
Hungry for Hope Young Adult Small Group — group has openings
Small Group Leaders — Pastor Joy and Mike Sell
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 pm
Will meet six times: Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21
Interested in These Opportunities in the New Year?
5 open spots for this January group
Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings by Matthew Skinner
Planned to begin in late January 2026
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew’s story about the life and work of Jesus. Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today. Components include video teaching sessions featuring Matthew Skinner and a comprehensive Leader Guide.
Offered by:
Liv Rosin – on Wednesdays in the early afternoon, starting in late January
Our Money Stories
As you reflected on the theme in November, were you interested in a deeper conversation with a small group about the way that your own life and faith has been shaped as you remember, release, reimagine, and reconcile?. Consider this new short-term small group led by Tim Gray that will use the full version of the Our Money Stories Study Journal to explore the focal scriptures through art, reflections, and writing prompts. Proposed timing — Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm
Caregivers Group — group is full but taking names on the waitlist
Small Group Leaders – Katie Solfest & Patty Nilsen
Tuesdays in January 6, 13, 20, and 27
Purpose: The purpose of the group is to meet with others in our faith community who are serving as caregivers, share our stories, and find encouragement and renewal through deep listening and companionship over our month together. Book: After further review of the Refilling The Reservoirs resource book, and considering its cost of $24, we will discuss some topics from the book, but it is not required reading.
Practicing Meditation with the Psalms — group is full but taking names on the waitlist
Small Group Leader: Emily Schwieters
Meeting five Monday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm. Jan 5, Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, March 2
Ongoing Small Groups…
Connect with an ongoing small group that is interested in adding more people.
Monday Evening Small Group
Topic: Connect around a variety of faith topics and fellowship (men and women, all ages)
When/Where: Once/month on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Incarnation
Leader: Tracy Strantz
More information: Incarnation office
Knitting Small Group
Topic: Bring your own knitting/needlework and share in a short devotion
When/Where: once/month on the third Monday of the month, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Incarnation.
Leader: Ruth Tillquist
More information: ruth@tillquist.net
Thursday Evening Small Group for Women
Topic: Book study and fellowship/service activities for women (primarily moms of middle/high school/college students)
When/Where: twice/month on Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Leaders: Sonya Wilson and Elizabeth Nelson
More information: wilsonsj@gmail.com
Connecting Threads Small Group
Topic: Bring your own needlework projects (knitting, embroidery…)
When/Where: once/month on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Leader: Cindy Spellman
More information: rooskie0825@gmail.com
Recently Offered Small Groups
These small groups have been offered recently and may be offered again in the future. Tell us you’re interested and we will let you know about the next opportunity. Contact Small Group Ministry.
Creation Care Small Group
What would a Christ-centered view of creation look like? This small group will learn about creation care, while also connecting with one another. The group will use “Our Kairos Moment”, a study based on the ELCA’s social message “Earth’s Climate Crisis.” What is our place in creation and how is our story in creation part of God’s larger creation story? How is creation care connected to public health, agricultural challenges, care for the vulnerable and other concerns. What are some next steps to care for the earth and for one another? How do we answer climate anxiety with hope by being agents of change? View or download a copy of the study guide: Our Kairos Moment.
The Liturgy of the Ordinary Small Group
“In overlooked moments and routines, we can become aware of God’s presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred?” – Tish Harrison Warren
This six-week small group will read and talk about the book, Liturgy of the Ordinary, by Tish Harrison Warren. Each chapter looks at an activity from daily life, connecting the activity with a spiritual practice as well as an aspect of Sunday worship. This book and the small group are a chance to discover the holiness of everyday life.
Living with Purpose in the Life Stage of Retirement – Small Group
If you’re recently retired, considering retirement or want to reflect on your existing retirement, this is the small group for you. We will focus on many of the non-financial aspects that will make your retirement successful and purpose-driven. We will not discuss financial planning for retirement. We will be using the book, How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free and supplement with other resources. Retirement is certainly not one-size-fits-all, but this group is a chance to learn from the questions and considerations of others in the group.
Weekly/Seasonal Sunday Morning Small Groups
Connect with others to explore short readings, engage in conversation, and try out new faith practices. Sunday morning small groups are open to all and designed especially for those new to Incarnation. They are easy-to-do with no preparation needed and a short commitment, usually meeting for only 3-5 gatherings. Groups typically meet from 10:00-11:15 a.m. (after the 9:00 a.m. worship service) at Incarnation. Groups begin throughout the year. To find out more, contact the Incarnation office.
More Ways to Connect
Visit the Faith Formation area of this website to find out about more group opportunities and other ways to connect with other people, as you deepen your faith.
Visit the Serve area of this website to find out about the many ways to connect with others as you serve in the community or at Incarnation.
How do I sign-up?
Tell us you’re interested in a small group by contacting the Incarnation office.