Life Groups at New Hope Downtown
To grow disciples through authentic spiritual friendships rooted in gospel-centered conversations
Life groups (LG) are smaller groups, of 8 or more members who meet throughout the year, with a focus on mutual discipleship through friendship, supporting one another to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. Every LG may approach the time together differently, but all groups will meet regularly to read Scripture, pray for one another, fellowship, and serve others.
If you are a professing Christian and desire to grow as a disciple of Christ through connection and community, we encourage you to sign up for a LG. Scroll down for more details on Co-Gender, Women’s, Men’s, and Family Life Groups.
Note: Life groups will launch the week of Oct 4.
Questions? Email the LG Ministry at dt.lifegroup@newhopefellowship.ca
Co-gender Life Groups
— Open LG (Thu @ 6:30pm)
Vision: Open Life Group is a great opportunity for newcomers and congregation members who desire to build friendships in community, connect, and grow together in Christ.
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, at 455 Huron St, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: Open to all ages
LG Activities Include:
Initial gatherings will focus on sharing life, getting to know one another, and sermon discussions
Detailed activities will be decided after the initial meetings
Led by: Rachel C. & Seong K.— Dear God (Wed @ 7pm)
Vision: Cultivating life together where we interact and bring in God actively. Covering not just in focused time of prayer and worship but also in our daily activites.
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 7:00-9:00PM, at 55 Harbour Square, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: Open to all ages
LG Activities Include:
Praying together
Sharing of our weeks together and reflecting on how God is working
Board games (and maybe outside activities) and dinner together
Checking in with each other in between life group meetings
Led by: Btara T.— Knowing Christ and life thereof
Vision: As Christian students, we are to "remain rooted in Christ" amidst the stresses of school, of anxiety, ambition and expectation. Yet what does it mean to truly be rooted in Christ? The goal of Student’s LG this year is to dive into Scripture and seek to not merely "know Christ" in mind, but to learn to know Christ by "beholding Him" and how that transforms all areas of life. The hope is not to become merely students who are Christians, but to understand what it means to live life as students who belong to Christ.
Meets On: First meeting will be on a Thursday @ 6:30-8:30PM, at 455 Huron St (Church). Regular meetings may change after first LG meeting.
Age Range: Open to all students (undergraduate, graduate)
LG Activities Include:
High-level study through the book of Hebrews with particular focus on the supremacy of Christ (e.g., Christ the greater Moses) along with several excerpts/passages across Old and New Testaments. Additional details TBD!
Regular check-ins and mutual prayer support
Social activities (getting food, sports, exploring the city, maybe studying?)
Group outreach and volunteering
Led by: Zion P. & Thuy T.Women’s Life Groups
— “Mom”entum (Wed @ 7pm)
Vision: Building up moms who have their identities rooted in Christ and raising the next generation of Christ followers.
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 7:00-9:00 PM, on Zoom, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: Open to all moms
LG Activities Include:
Each week we will have a topic/theme for discussion
We will split the group into two smaller groups (breakout rooms) for sharing so that everyone is able to have an opportunity for deep sharing about their struggles, joys, seek advice from other moms and pray together
By rotating through different groups for sharing and prayer time, we will get to learn from the perspectives of women in different life stages
Moms will take turns facilitating the larger meeting, as many of the members are leaders in other ministries, they would be comfortable in assisting with facilitating
Led by: Toby L. & Janet L.— Little Lilies (Wed @ 6PM)
Vision: Growing together and supporting one another in our daily walk with Jesus.
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, in the Church Basement, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 25 to 35
LG Activities Include:
Discussion on sermons and devo material
Fellowship through shared meals, crafts and sharing time
Praying together for one another and our community
Led by: mj t.— Purposed from Mud (Wed @ 6pm)
Vision: A group of women who chase after the heart of God, in love, laughter, faith, and joyful submission in the Word. Exploring the way the Potter's hand reveals, restores, and strengthens us to glorify Him, in the places we are at right now.
Meets On: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30-9:00PM, meetings alternate between the Church and the leader's home (Osgoode Station).
Age Range: 25 to 35
LG Activities Include:
Studies on key passages of God as our Potter and Creator (e.g., Jeremiah 18, Romans 8-9, 2 Corinthians 4, Isaiah 29, Ephesians 2, 2 Timothy 2)
Building a sisterhood through sharing life, challenging each other spiritually, and intentionally supporting each other across life's seasons
To lift up each other in prayer to grow in the heart and mind of Christ
Social hangs include dinner fellowship, exploring Toronto, games, and being active together. *TBD: based on everyone's interests
Led by: Gigi L. & Sophia L.Men’s Life Groups
— Fatherhood @ NHF
Vision: My vision for this life group is to strengthen the bond between the fathers at New Hope Fellowship and to support and walk alongside one another to move and live with gospel centered, missional spirituality in our homes, work, church and relationships.
Meets On: TBD
Age Range: Open to all fathers
LG Activities Include:
Meet regularly to discuss, connect, pray and fellowship over food.
Look for opportunities to collectively spend time with children and spouses, outside of life groups.
Support one another outside of the life group setting, if and when appropriate.
Implement a focused study, either of the Bible, or a book on a desired topic after consultation with the group as a tool to help us toward the above vision.
Led by: Richard H.— Common Ground (Thu @ 6PM)
Vision: Our vision is to be a Christ-centered community where we grow together through fellowship, friendship, prayer, and God’s Word - living out our faith together beyond our weekly gatherings and building one another up in Christ.
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:00-8:30PM, , meetings alternate between the Church and the leader's home (Spadina/Bremner). Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 25+
LG Activities Include:
Discussions are a mix of bible study sharing, sermon recaps, and book(let)
Sharing life updates over shared meals
Being intentional in connecting with the members, and praying together for each other and the session
Led by: Harry C. & Gabe L.— As You Are (Tue @ 6:30PM)
Vision: Come as you are.
Share life together.
Experience God’s grace.
Go out as one.
Meets On: Tuesdays @ 6:30-9:00PM, in Midtown (Yonge/Eglinton or Leslie/Eglinton), Bi-Weekly
Age Range: Open to all ages
LG Activities Include:
Sharing in each other's lives over meals and activities/games
Praying for one another and our communities
Studying the Word and discussing its applications in our lives
Spending time in outreach together
Led by: Derrick L. & Eu Jin K.— Men of God (Wed @ 6PM)
Vision: MoGs (Men of God) rise up! We're looking to grow deeper with God and discover ourselves through honest conversations and journeying together as brothers.
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, in the Church Nursery, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: Open to all ages
LG Activities Include:
Setting the tone in the first meeting by encouraging open conversations and expressing our true thoughts and feelings on our Christian faith, the Bible, and our life as a whole.
Having accountability/prayer partners to allow members to connect deeper on an individual level and to cultivate fellowship and hopefully friendship.
Spending the first half of the season (until December) to really listen to the members and get to know them and where they're at before considering a more specialized curriculum/prepared discussion material in the second half, such as a book/Bible study and/or topical discussions.
Planning events and hangouts to build fellowship outside of the life group sessions and making sure to celebrate birthdays together.
Led by: Sunny K. & Joseph K.Family Ministry
— The Marriage Course
The Marriage Course explores seven key topics in every marriage - designed to help couples strengthen their relationship, whether they're newly married or decades in. Each session pairs video teaching — drawing on input from relationship experts, psychologists, and authors — with private conversation between the couple, guided by practical discussion questions.
Meetings will be on a bi-weekly basis. More details on the curriculum and course can be found here.
How do we join? Sign up using the LG sign-up form above.
Led by: Yong K. & Kathy K.— Quarterly Family Fellowship Events
Our quarterly Family Fellowship gatherings bring families from across the church together to share a meal and build friendships. It's a relaxed chance to share a meal, let the kids play, and get to know people you might only cross paths with on a Sunday morning. All ages and family sizes welcome! Come as you are.
How do we join?Join the Married Couples WhatsApp group to get details on the next event!
Led by: Janet S. —Family Life Group
Family Life Group is where families and newly married couples gather over lunch to catch up, share life together, and pray for one another. Kids are welcome to come along as we welcome families of all ages.
Meetings will be on a bi-weekly basis.
How do we join? Join the Married Couples WhatsApp group for more details.
Led by: Sunny K. & Joyce K.