Nice to meet you!
A note from the Small Groups Director
If I have not had the pleasure to meet you in person, my name is Allen Hudson. I have the privilege to serve here at Park South Loop as the Worship and Small Groups Director. It has been amazing to see how God is using the church body to bring people in deep fellowship with one another and with Christ.
"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
(Heb. 1024-25)
"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
(Heb. 1024-25)
What distinguishes Christian community from any other community is the practice of speaking the truths of the God’s word and His Gospel in love to one another. Small groups are communities where we are transformed more into the image of Christ. Groups are designed to equip you to encounter God through the study of the Bible and prayer; to exhibit Christlikeness by encouraging one another and applying God's Word to your life; and to be empowered for mission, engaging in spiritual conversations, sharing and reflecting Christ in your workplace, neighborhood, homes, and other communities you serve and engage in.
My prayer is that you join in community and grow deeper in your faith.
What to expect
Our small groups are designed to equip people to know God by studying the Bible, praying, and growing together in community. We strive to make disciples as we share and reflect Christ in our workplaces, homes, and neighborhoods, and as we serve our church and our city.
You can expect that the small group will be focused on three main areas.
1. Our relationship with God. (Romans 12:1)
2. Our Relationship with one another. (Ephesians 4:15-16)
3. Our Relationship with the world. (Matthew 28:19)
You can expect that the small group will be focused on three main areas.
1. Our relationship with God. (Romans 12:1)
2. Our Relationship with one another. (Ephesians 4:15-16)
3. Our Relationship with the world. (Matthew 28:19)
Summer Study
Men's Study
Women's Study
This summer, Men will gather on Tuesday nights to study what it means to be a man of God, be in fellowship, and encourage one another in their walks with Christ. The study is entitled "A Man After God's Own Heart", which involves studies of the life of David, authored by Pastor Raef. Copies of the study will be provided to each attendee on the first night.
Though the study is free to attend, you'll be invited to provide an optional $15 donation to help cover event costs. To get waived from this **optional** donation, enter the code SUMMER25 upon checkout.
Childcare is available for both studies, so please make sure to indicate if you need it upon registration. (Only one person from each household needs to indicate childcare needs).
WHAT: Men's Summer Study @ Park SL
DATES: Tuesday evenings from June 17th to July 29th (7 weeks total)
TIME & LOCATION: 6:30pm** - 8pm @ Day Star Academy (enter at 26 W. 16th St.)
6pm - 6:30pm **OPTIONAL** Co-ed Dinner in the Art Studio Space; click here to help provide food items
6:30pm - 6:40pm Session Start
6:40pm - 7:40pm Study
7:40pm - 7:50pm Testimony
7:50pm - 9pm Wrap-up
PARKING/TRANSIT: free parking in the lot at 56 W. 16th St. & along 16th St. between S. State & S. Dearborn; accessible by the 62 -or- 29 bus routes & it's closest to the Red Line Roosevelt stop
Though the study is free to attend, you'll be invited to provide an optional $15 donation to help cover event costs. To get waived from this **optional** donation, enter the code SUMMER25 upon checkout.
Childcare is available for both studies, so please make sure to indicate if you need it upon registration. (Only one person from each household needs to indicate childcare needs).
WHAT: Men's Summer Study @ Park SL
DATES: Tuesday evenings from June 17th to July 29th (7 weeks total)
TIME & LOCATION: 6:30pm** - 8pm @ Day Star Academy (enter at 26 W. 16th St.)
6pm - 6:30pm **OPTIONAL** Co-ed Dinner in the Art Studio Space; click here to help provide food items
6:30pm - 6:40pm Session Start
6:40pm - 7:40pm Study
7:40pm - 7:50pm Testimony
7:50pm - 9pm Wrap-up
PARKING/TRANSIT: free parking in the lot at 56 W. 16th St. & along 16th St. between S. State & S. Dearborn; accessible by the 62 -or- 29 bus routes & it's closest to the Red Line Roosevelt stop
This summer, Women will gather on Tuesday nights to go through a study series entitled, When You Pray. The time will be spent exploring types of prayer modeled in scripture, understand how prayer unites us with God + one another, and learn how to overcome struggles that keep us from talking to God. It'll be a great time of learning and fellowship for all the women of our church!
The study will be provided to each registrant and you'll have the **option** to provide a $15 donation upon registration to help cover event costs. To get this optional donation waived, enter the code SUMMER25. The books will be distributed in service on Sun., 6/8 & Sun., 6/15 to those who pre-register and others will receive their copy on the first night.
Childcare is available for both studies, so please make sure to indicate if you need it upon registration. (Only one person from each household needs to indicate childcare needs).
WHAT: Women's Summer Study @ Park SL 2025
DATES: Tuesday evenings from June 17th to July 29th (7 weeks total)
TIME & LOCATION: 6:30pm** - 8pm @ Day Star Academy (enter at 26 W. 16th St.)
6pm - 6:30pm **OPTIONAL** Co-ed Dinner in the Art Studio Space; click here to help provide food items
6:30pm - 7:10pm Session Start & Large Group Teaching
7:10pm - 7:40pm Small Group Discussion
7:40pm - 7:50pm Prayer + Closing
PARKING/TRANSIT: free parking in the lot at 56 W. 16th St. & along 16th St. between S. State & S. Dearborn; accessible by the 62 -or- 29 bus routes & it's closest to the Red Line Roosevelt stop
The study will be provided to each registrant and you'll have the **option** to provide a $15 donation upon registration to help cover event costs. To get this optional donation waived, enter the code SUMMER25. The books will be distributed in service on Sun., 6/8 & Sun., 6/15 to those who pre-register and others will receive their copy on the first night.
Childcare is available for both studies, so please make sure to indicate if you need it upon registration. (Only one person from each household needs to indicate childcare needs).
WHAT: Women's Summer Study @ Park SL 2025
DATES: Tuesday evenings from June 17th to July 29th (7 weeks total)
TIME & LOCATION: 6:30pm** - 8pm @ Day Star Academy (enter at 26 W. 16th St.)
6pm - 6:30pm **OPTIONAL** Co-ed Dinner in the Art Studio Space; click here to help provide food items
6:30pm - 7:10pm Session Start & Large Group Teaching
7:10pm - 7:40pm Small Group Discussion
7:40pm - 7:50pm Prayer + Closing
PARKING/TRANSIT: free parking in the lot at 56 W. 16th St. & along 16th St. between S. State & S. Dearborn; accessible by the 62 -or- 29 bus routes & it's closest to the Red Line Roosevelt stop