Small Group Ministry

WORSHIP SERVICES
Sundays at 10:30 am

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“I welcome you to join this vibrant, intergenerational community.
~ Reverend Dr. Kristen Harper

Unitarian Church of Barnstable

To worship is to honor those things
that give us grounding, hope and
provide meaning to our lives.

Small Group Ministry:
Where We Truly Connect

While our Sunday services are the heartbeat of UCB, our Small Group Ministries are where our deepest roots are grown. In these intimate circles of 6 to 10 people, we move beyond “small talk” into the conversations that matter most.

In these groups, we don’t just discuss—we form lifelong friendships, support one another through life’s transitions, and experience profound personal growth. It is a place of true belonging and safety.

What to Expect:

Twice-Monthly Gatherings: Small groups meet regularly to explore diverse topics, usually with a spiritual or soulful focus.
A Sacred Space: Every group operates under a covenant of confidentiality and non-judgmental listening.
Peer-Led Discovery: Groups are facilitated by members, ensuring every voice is heard and every perspective is honored.
A Covenant or a set of agreements which all members pledge to uphold:
- Group confidentiality – not sharing specifics of what people share
- Beginning and ending on time
- Agreeing to attend as many sessions as possible
- Speaking for only oneself with “I” statements
- Sharing the time with all of the participants
- Not interrupting when someone is speaking
- Trying to not judge other’s feelings and beliefs

How to inquire about openings or with questions:

Reach out to Rev. Harper for more information on Small Groups.

minister@barnstableuu.org
508 362-2233

Statement from our Minister

We believe very strongly that worship ought to be relevant to peoples’ lives. It must speak to the soul-seeking, day-to-day spiritual needs created by what is often a technologically overwhelming, violent, information-saturated, consumerist society. People come through our doors seeking meaning and purpose, and needing sustenance and strength to face their daily challenges.

Worship then, must acknowledge the painful realities of life and still affirm hope and humanity’s enduring promise, reminding people that they are not alone. Life is full of complexity and ambiguity, and worship must address this reality. It must also celebrate beauty and joy, testifying to the strength of humanity, the wonder of the natural world, the gifts of faith, and the power of community.

~ Reverend Dr. Kristen Harper