Community Groups
COTA members meet in various groups during the week in addition to Sunday liturgies. God meets us wherever two or three come together in God's name to share in Christian community. The aim is not just "going to church" (one day a week) but being church in our daily lives and interactions.
Community groups might gather at a home, a coffee house, or a park ... but the purpose is the same: smaller groups (followers and s
eekers) gathering weekly, bi-monthly or monthly, to share life, tell stories, eat meals, serve and grow together in the way of Jesus Christ.
Groups come and go as needed or desired. Some gather regularly for years, others only for a few months. Each group has it's own way of gathering and basic path. Some are on a cognitive path (studying scripture or theology). Some are on an expressive path (making music, creating art...). Some are on a communitarian path around a common lifestyle or interest (couples hikers, AA recovery...). Some are on a contemplative path (praying evening prayer or spiritual exercises) and others are on an active path (working in soup kitchens, building houses...). Each group is an authentic expression of church, engaging Christian faith in conversation, community, formation and service.
Below is a listing of current community groups at COTA.
Hysteria: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7 pm
Mutual Discernment Group
Mutual Discernment Groups form periodically throughout the year and gather once a month for six consecutive months. Discernment is a facilitated group process for anyone seeking clarity for a 'life question.' (ex. should I get married?, join the Peace Corp?, go to nursing school or law school?, open a business?, how might I focus my retirement time?...). Six months of Mutual Discernment is also the first step required for anyone considering aspirancy to ordained minstry. To participate in a mutual discernment group email info@apostleschurch.org.
Theology Pub: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Sacred Cocktails: 3rd Thursdays, 7 pm
Sacred Cocktails is currently on hiatas. Interested in leading sacred cocktails? email info@apostleschurch.org.
Newcomer's
COTA hosts a newcomer's gathering every three to four months at the Abbey or at a home of someone in the COTA community. Please email info@apostleschurch.org if you are interested or have any questions.