U-GROUPS
WHAT ARE
U-GROUPS?
A "Unity Group" or U-Group is UCJC's version of small group ministry. These groups consist of 6-12 people from our church and local community who are committed to growing together spiritually and relationally through studying God's word, fellowship, serving together and sharing life with one another.
U-Groups are designed to provide a sense of belonging, and a more intimate opportunity to share faith and build stronger relationships. Ultimately U-Groups are meant to help us fulfill our vision to Embrace God, Embrace one another, and Embrace purpose.
WHY
U-GROUPS?
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. -Acts 2:46 (KJV)
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Jesus modeled this with the twelve disciples.
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We were created for relationships, with Father God and one another.
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U-Groups make it easier for members to share faith, life, experiences and vision.
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U-Groups provide a sense of belonging and help deepen relationships.
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U-Groups help us to live authentically and to walk out life together.
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U-Groups help you understand the Bible and how to apply God's Word to your everyday life.
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U-Groups help us to live in the spirit of Christ Jesus.
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U-Groups can help you walk out discipleship, worship, fellowship, ministry and evangelism. (Acts 2:42-47)
INTERESTED IN U-GROUPS?
You don’t have to be a Unity Member to sign up for a U-Group and you can bring a friend!
Email ugroups@ucjc.org to find a U-Group that's just waiting for U!
U-GROUP RESOUCES
This document can be used as a tool to help the members of your U-Group get to know each other better.
Here are a number of different resources that your U-Group can use to study the Bible.
Use this form to track the activities of your U-Group.
Upward, Inward, Outward and Forward Ideas for U-Groups
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http://www.smallgroups.net- Saddleback Support for Small Groups
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http://www.randallneighbour.com - The Naked Truth About Small Groups
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http://www.dcfi.org/resources/article - Dove International, Articles about cell groups
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www.smallgroups.com - small group ministry site for Leadership Magazine
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www.touchusa.org - Small group resource site
BECOME A
U-GROUP FACILITATOR
U-Group facilitators are required to be members in good standing at Unity, however; participants do not have to be a member, or even a Christian, to attend at U-Group.
U-GROUP FACILITATOR PREREQUISITES
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Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
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Has been baptized by immersion.
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Has completed U-Group Leadership Training and is a member of Unity Church of Jesus Christ.
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Has completed leader training and agrees to implement the Leader Values listed below.
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Is able to answer that there are no problems in the following areas:
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Current habitual struggles or moral issues (drugs, alcohol, cohabitation, etc.)
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Current marital struggles (infidelity, separation, divorce in process, etc.)
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Must support UCJC's Statement of Faith.
U-GROUP FACILITATOR COMMITMENTS
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I commit to my best effort in living an exemplary Christian lifestyle while supporting the Church's leadership and foundational doctrinal beliefs.
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I commit to learning and growing through my daily time with the Father and other coaching/training opportunities provided by the Church.
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I commit to cultivating a healthy and balanced group.
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I commit to developing a Future Host.
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I commit to including new members and looking for ways to release mature members to start new groups over time.
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I commit to seeking balance with both the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) in my group.