Leaders and groups are at liberty to determine the length, structure, and format of each meeting. Here is a suggested template. Feel free to improvise!
The group intentionally begins the meeting. The gathering moment may include a ritual such as lighting a candle or offering an opening prayer. During the first gathering(s), the group will spend some time offering introductions to one another and establishing group norms.
Take time to get to know one another. The group may respond to an icebreaker question or share "highs, lows, and horizons" from the past week or month. You may wish to share a meal or refreshments during this time.
The group may reflect on a piece of scripture, art, poetry, or music together. Or the group may reflect from their own lives and experiences. This is an opportunity to go deeper with one another
The group may wish to conclude their time with prayer or words of gratitude before closing the meeting. This is a great time to determine a next meeting date.
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer)
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer)
This resource is Non-Denominational, developed by Andy Stanley of Northpoint Community Church. St. Bart's does not necessarily endorse this content; however it provides a wide range of free series on a variety of themes and topics that you may wish to explore.