Small Groups

SMALL & MEDIUM SIZED GROUPS MEETINGS AVAILABLE

ANOTHER MISSION OR OFFERING OF THE SSU CAMPUS MINISTRY:

STARTING THIS SPRING, WE WILL PROVIDE THE USE OF THE CM HOUSE AT 3RD & UNION STS--JUST A
FEW MINUTE WALK JUST ON THE EDGE OF CAMPUS.

TO USE THE HOUSE JUST CALL OR EMAIL IT’S DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR REV. EVAN FISHER AT 353-
3583 OR efisher@shawnee.edu

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ALSO, TO ASSIST IN LIFE LONG GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT WE ARE OFFERING SMALL GROUP
SESSIONS ON A TOPIC OF INTEREST AND USE OF THE PARTICIPANTS’ CHOICES. THIS WOULD BE ANY
GROUP OF 3 TO 8 OR SO PER GROUP. YOU MAY LEAD THE GROUP OR CAMPUS MINISTRY WILL
PROVIDE AN INITIAL LEADER TO GET THE GROUP STARTED.

NOW THE TOPICS CAN BE WIDE RANGING. FOR THIS SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE TOPICS BE SUCH SO THAT DEVELOPED OUTLINES FOR THOSE PURPOSES BE UTILIZED.

WHILE CAMPUS MINISTRY DOES NOT RECOMMEND A SPECIFIC PUBLISHER, WE ARE AWARE OF THE
SERENDIPITY HOUSE AND IT’S GENERAL OFFERINGS. THIS IS THEIR LINK.

http://www.serendipityhouse.com/store/adultstudyseries.aspx?ref=Adult%20Small-Group%20Series

SO IF THE SPIRIT SPEAKS TO YOU TO MAKE USE OF THE CAMPUS MINISTRY HOUSE, WE RECOMMEND
THAT YOU:

1. CONTACT REV. FISHER TO COORDINATE AND CONFIRM YOUR REQUEST FOR USE OF THE CAMPUS
MINISTRY HOME FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY.

2. SECURE THE BOOKLETS OR OUTLINES TO BE USED.

3. THEN SETUP THE DAY AND TIME OF THE SESSIONS.

4. IF DESIRED, PROMOTE/ADVERTISE THE SESSIONS.

AGAIN, WE CAN PROVIDE INITIAL LEADERS ONCE YOU DEVELOP THE GROUP AND MATERIALS. ALSO,
CAMPUS MINISTRY MAY HAVE THEIR VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE HOSTING DURING THE SMALL
GROUP SESSIONS, ETC.

You can select your own subject or topic or use a resource such as Serendipity
House at the link above.

Here are some possible topics and categories PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT ANY
OTHER RESOURCES/WEBPAGES FOR SMALL GROUP SESSIONS. THANKS.

SSU Campus Ministry offers Wisdom Distilled from the Daily-Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today, by
Joan Chittister, OSB. This program explores the Benedictine way of life that is full of wisdom for daily living.
The group will discuss how to live a balanced life that incorporates leisure, work, prayer and hospitality.
The Benedictine spiritual guidelines have endured centuries and it is a wholesome balanced way of life.

Are you sometimes troubled by thoughts that are consuming and you cannot get rid of? In a group setting
at the Campus Ministry House we will work our way though Thoughts Matter-The Practice of the Spiritual
Life, by Mary Margaret Funk, O. S B. Participants will learn mental discipline based on the writings and life
of the Dessert Fathers. We do not have to look towards the East for spiritual growth when we have the
ancient Christian practices of these early Christians.

If you have been interested in meditation, this group is for you! Sadhana-A Way To God, by Anthony de
Mellow introduces Christian Exercises in Eastern Form. The group will learn and experience awareness
exercises to become aware of the inner life. You will learn a new way to pray that opens the mystery to
prayer. Through these practices you can connect to the soul of religion that lies deep within. The exercises
you learn and practice are foundational to a contemplative life.

Companion in Christ "Deepening Our Prayer (six weeks is a spiritual formation program designed for
small groups and published by the Upper Room). Praying your Life, making a prayer bracelet. Group
meets two or three times depending on the need of the group.