WHAT ARE SMALL GROUPS?
We need each other! God created you and me to be in community!
Each of our small groups have different focuses and may go through a bible study, sermon application, topical study or a book study. But all small groups have the same goal. We want to mature in the Word of God, be spurred towards love and good deeds, and be transformed to be more like Christ. We believe that one of the main tools God uses to achieve this is intimate biblical communities. A typical small group meeting would include bible study, sharing the highs and lows of our season of life, praying together and serving one another. Some groups also share a meal together occasionally.
Finally, our small groups are meant to be an extension of our church family and gathering. Therefore, we do have an explicit goal to make the small group the "living room" into the "home" of ECCC. We believe the fullest blessing of the biblical community comes when we are unified on Sunday and the midweek. Sitting under the same preaching/worship with the whole family and sharing life together throughout the week is the richest when tied together! However, anyone is welcome to check us out in whatever ministry they feel comfortable in!
WHERE AND WHERE DO SMALL GROUPS MEET?
We have 14 different small groups and most small groups meet weekly or biweekly. Most small groups have joined our vision to build intergenerational communities who live in close proximity. Our hope is that this may lower the bar for real life sharing and unify a missional focus to serve & reach their neighbourhoods for Jesus.
I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN
We would love to get to know you too! If you would like to join a small group or check one out, please email smallgroups@eccc.ca and you will be connected with related leaders.
2025-2026 ECCC SMALL GROUP PROFILES
Central
Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter & June | McKernan/Webber Greens | Monday evenings, weekly | Our group is composed mostly of families, mostly with elementary school aged kids. We plan to have online Bible studies (book of Romans), in person dinner/prayer with a smaller number of families, and in person family meets with everyone, where kids will be doing Bible studies for each other (stories from Acts ). Anyone is welcome to attend. |
Lazarus & Nathanael | Argyll & Millwoods | Sat, 2-5pm | We are a diverse, intergenerational group ranging from young singles to grandparents. We seek to grow into deeper intimacy with God and each other through reading, studying, and practicing His word. We practice it in fellowship with the gifts God gives us by serving one another and reaching out to those around us. |
| Dannis & Jessica | Mckernan | Mondays 5:30pm (dinner and bible study) twice monthly. Girls and guys group once monthly. | A small group of young adults and families that welcomes people of all ages and stages! We meet on Mondays, mostly in the Mckernan area for a meal and Bible study. We meet 3 out of 4 weeks in a month and will be studying the book of Matthew this upcoming year. We love good food, doing life together and encouraging each other in God’s word! |
South
Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Danika | Rideau Park (near Southgate) and Chappelle/Windermere (Southwest). | Saturdays 3-6PM, weekly | We are a group of young adults to young families (mostly baby/toddler) with a vision of “Discipleship through Fellowship”. This year, focus includes inductive Bible study on Romans, video series on member selected topics, and corporate prayer time. We occasionally have social events (games, food, and more)! We especially invite those who feel “orphaned” from a spiritual community (newly moved to Edmonton, new or returning seekers in the faith), as well as those willing to journey alongside them. |
Kinnson & Grace | Southwest, Ambleside/ Windermere | Thursday evenings | Our group is a mix of people in their 20s-early 40s, a mix of singles, young couples, and a few young families. Some are still students and many are working. Our vision and focus as a cell is living each day in light of eternity, fully content in Jesus Christ and striving to reflect Christ’s love authentically in the way we live. We rotate between bible studies, prayer and sharing, girls groups/ guys group nights and cell bonding events. We strive to grow together by sharing life, encouraging, supporting and praying for one another through various seasons. |
| Ian & Janet | MacTaggart | Mondays 5:30pm, with a meal every other week | We are an intergenerational cell group that seeks out and invites believers and non-believers to join us in food, fellowship and the study of God so that we may share life together. We cycle through 2 weeks in person, then 1 week split girls and guys. |
| Eddie & Alanna | Greenfield | Saturdays 10:00 am | Our group is made of young adults, families and children that seek to know God and share life together with food and fellowship. Our meetings will alternate between Bible study, girls' and guys' group. All are welcome to attend. |
West/Southwest
Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathan & Doris | Oleskiw (West Edmonton) | Sat, 5:30 or 6:30 - 8pm | We are an intergenerational cell group with a focus on studying the Bible and understanding the depths of the gospel message in our lives. |
North
Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracy, Kau & Dori | Cy Becker (Northeast Edmonton) | Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, except 1st Thursday of the month. | We are a group of young adults to young families. Our focus is to connect and grow with each other wherever we are in our faith journey, through studying of the Bible and intentional community. This year, we will be studying the book of Luke, an account of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. |
Specialty
Group Leaders | Where usually? | When usually? | Current Demographic and Focus for the Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve & Isabel | In person meetings, ECCC Room 112 | 2nd and 4th Sat at 1:30pm. (or 12;30 pm if potluck) | We are a 40+ mature adult cell group, believers and non believers. |
| Sock-khim | ECCC Friends’ Cafe | 1st and 3rd Friday of the month | Our group consists of members mainly in their 50s and above. A majority are retired. Our focus continues to be on equipping each member with the word of God and learning how to study scriptures for ourselves. |
| Wendy | Virtual | 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings | We are a group of women who are mature in age. By studying the word of God, we hope to reach our vision which is to know our God - His character, His power, and His promises. Our goal is to deepen our relationship with God and to look to His word for encouragement and inspiration to keep persevering in this world. As a small group, we hope to encourage one another to study and know God’s word. |