Life Groups
Life groups at Convergence are smaller sized mid-week gatherings that meet in members’ homes. To get connected with a group, you can contact individual life group leaders and request more information.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24-25
Vision: Holiness. Many interpret holiness purely from a moral perspective, but it also encompasses a life that is growing closer to God. We make holiness the overarching vision for life groups because it is the greatest commandment (love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength). We value growing deeper in relationship because it is necessary for us to grow in our relationship with God.
Purpose: We gather in groups with a shared mission to pursue God, to love one another, and to serve others (surrounding community, city, region, and world).
Why Life Groups: As individuals, left in an individual context, we have a tendency to think much about ourselves. Community forces us to consider others and moves the focus and attention away from ourselves, or at a minimum, illuminates how much we think of ourselves. It also moves us away from constantly living out of our own desires and limitations by allowing us to consider others interests as well as our own.
Community also gives us a greater picture of God; as C.S. Lewis notes, “By myself I am not large enough to call the whole man into activity. I want other lights than my own to show all his facets.”. In essence, we need one another to have a more whole view of God.
Fall 2011 Life Groups Launch!
We have 4 life groups starting in October 2011. See details below to join any of the following group!
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Life Group Leaders: David Luoh and Becky Chiang
Day and Time: Mondays at 8pm
Location: Emeryville
First Meeting: October 10, 2011, Monday
Contact: David at david@convergeoakland.org or call (510) 463-1011 for details on meeting location.
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Life Group Leaders: Kevin and Rebecca Hu
Day and Time: Thursdays at 6:30pm
Location: West Oakland
First Meeting: October 13, 2011, Thursday
Contact: Kevin at kevin@convergeoakland.org or call (510) 463-1011 for details on meeting location.
A word from life group leader, Kevin:
The theme of our life group focuses on the intricacies of our everyday relationships. Birthed out of the disparity between our public and private lives, our hope is to examine our hearts in the context of a loving and encouraging community while exploring the depths of who we are in light of the gospel. We work towards complete authenticity, embracing uncomfortable topics and conversations in hopes of developing deeper and healthier relationships.
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Life Group Leaders: Ryan and Meghan Lamberton
Day and Time: Thursdays at 7-9:30pm
Location: West Oakland
First Meeting: October 13, 2011, Thursday
Contact: Ryan at rmlamberton@convergeoakland.
Here’s what life group leader, Ryan, says about his group:
The vision for this life group meeting in West Oakland grew out of conversations with members about their life stories and desire to pursue God within the context of authentic community. We are a diverse group of people who is seeking to live out the gospel in the multiple contexts which we daily inhabit. Currently we are studying a book entitled Gospel in Life by Tim Keller. Come! We have a copy of the book for you. Our meetings begin with a meal every Thursday at 7pm followed by prayer and study. Our Life Group has committed to being present at the monthly Family Fun Night from 6-8pm.
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Life Group Leaders: Jeff and Laura Chou
Day and Time: Thursdays at 7:30pm
Location: North Oakland/Emeryville
First Meeting: October 20, 2011, Thursday
Contact: Jeff at jeff@convergeoakland.org or call (510) 463-1011 for details on meeting location.
Life group leader, Jeff, wants to share this about his group:
The vision and theme for the Emeryville/North Oakland group was born out of conversations with members regarding their lives, spiritual vectors, and a commonality in yearning for a back-to-the-basics freshness of faith into action. We’re currently studying the book of James and seeking daily, practical application into our specific contexts at work, school, church, family, and communities.
