the first universalist church of yarmouth

Soul Matters Small Group Packets

To access the Soul Matters packet materials for small groups, please click here. Please note that this page is password protected. You can receive the password by contacting the church office or your small group contact.

Small Group Ministry

Many adults who enjoy our worship services find that continuing the conversation in a small group setting deepens the experience, and creates lasting friendships. Small groups help to deepen our knowledge of others and ourselves through spiritual enrichment and sharing.

Small groups meet once or twice a month, typically at First Universalist, in members’ homes, or virtually on Zoom. There are daytime and evening gatherings. Groups can range in size, but ideally, consist of 6 – 10 regularly attending members. The range of subjects in small groups is vast and can include philosophical explorations into meaning, the nature of religious holidays, social justice concerns, faith development, or any other topics that group members find relevant and spiritually enriching. Many groups use monthly thematic Soul Matters resources to structure their time together. 

To join a small group or learn more about small groups, please contact Rev. Hillary.

Small Group Guidelines

To keep your existing small group ministry healthy and safe for all members, small groups are asked to adhere to these guidelines.

• Establish a covenant and strive to follow it. Covenants help to maintain a healthy group and a safe place for sharing.
• Establish a structure for your group either using monthly Soul Matters resources or other meaningful, welcoming, and thought-provoking content. Arrive to your groups with a collective plan for how you will spend your time together and do your best to adhere to the plan.
• Continue to be open and welcoming. For established groups, it is important to continue to welcome new members annually or semi-annually.
• For the sake of confidentiality and individual growth It is strongly encouraged that partners/spouses do not belong to the same Small Group.
• Volunteer together. Living out your faith with your group members is rewarding and helps solidify group bonds. There are many options available, including becoming involved with any of our justice work initiatives, fundraisers, or other special projects. Contact us for more ideas or assistance in planning your volunteer project.
• Ask for help. If a group member needs additional support, contact Rev. Hillary or the church office.