Why? We take serious the words of Jesus: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." (Matthew 18:20) We also believe that when we connect with others and have personal relationships it is easier to grow together, to tackle the most difficult issues in our lives, and to celebrate our joys. Community is sustaining. Some describe our faith like this: when we are growing in faith we are like new charcoal placed in a fire, it soon becomes engulfed when surrounded by the burning coals of others; but when taken away from the other coals, the new charcoal burns and glimmers for a brief time before it cools and eventually goes out. We need one another and God intends for us to be in community - and God meets us there!
How does community look at PCLG? We admit, it is a little confusing! Throughout the years, our different groups have had a variety of structures and names, but common among them is a long-standing desire to be connected to one another. We have fellowship groups, covenant groups, small groups, Bible study groups, and other less-formal gatherings. Some of our groups have creative names, and others are quite straightforward in description. But our connectedness is also present in committee meetings where we work together to serve the church, during church work days where we gather to tend to our campus, and through serving in various ministries at PCLG. Common in all of these opportunities is the gathering together of people in God's name.
How can someone new get connected? There are many ways, but we realize it isn't easy! And we are here to help. There is a group for you and there are people at PCLG who are ready to connect with you. Perhaps it is a women's fellowship group on Wednesday mornings, or maybe a Bible study on Sunday morning, or a group of men who work each week to keep up the maintenance at the church.