A small group is the perfect way to find your people this fall. Here are four reason why you should join a small group at our next season of groups this fall at The Heart LA Church.
Fall in Los Angeles brings a familiar rhythm: the air starts to cool ever so slightly, the traffic on the 405 seems to get a little heavier, and the buzz of a new season is everywhere. For many of us, it’s a time to reconnect, reset, and re-establish a sense of community. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s in this city, you know how easy it is to feel connected to everything and yet truly connected to no one. We’re constantly scrolling, swiping, and liking, but what about the kind of connection that goes deeper than a double-tap?
At The Heart LA, we believe that true connection—the kind that supports, challenges, and encourages you—happens in small groups. As we gear up for a new season, we’re excited to launch our Fall small groups, a series of gatherings designed to help you find your people and grow in your faith.
Maybe you’ve been coming to church for a while and you’re ready to take a next step. Or perhaps you’re brand new and looking for a place to start. Whatever your story, joining a small group this fall could be one of the most significant decisions you make for your spiritual and personal well-being. Here are four powerful reasons why.
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1. Go Beyond the Surface and Dive Deeper into the Bible
Sunday services are amazing, but they can sometimes feel like a firehose of information. You’re hearing a sermon, and it’s powerful, but you don’t get a chance to ask questions or explore how the message applies to your unique life. Small groups provide a space for that deep dive. They are a place where you can sit with a handful of others and truly wrestle with Scripture. You can ask the “dumb” questions you might be afraid to ask in a larger setting, and you’ll find that everyone else has them too. You’ll learn from the insights of others and share your own, allowing the teachings of the Bible to move from abstract concepts to practical, life-changing truths.
Our small groups are designed to be a place of discovery and learning, helping you build a strong biblical foundation for your life.
2. Build Authentic Community and Make New Friends
Let’s be honest: making friends as an adult can be tough, especially in a city as spread out as LA. Small groups take the pressure off. You’re not just meeting for a coffee and trying to force a connection; you’re gathering with a purpose. It could be around studying a book of the Bible, sharing a meal, or even going for a hike. The shared experience creates an immediate bond.
You’ll find yourself laughing with new friends, sharing your struggles, and celebrating victories together. This is where you’ll find the kind of community that shows up when you’re moving, brings you a meal when you’re sick, or offers a listening ear after a long week. It’s in these groups that The Heart LA truly becomes home.
3. Find a Safe Space for Honesty and Growth
Life in LA, with its relentless pace and constant pressure to succeed, can often feel like a performance. We put on a good face, but underneath, we might be struggling. Small groups offer an antidote to this performance-driven culture. They are a safe, confidential space where you can be honest about your life, your struggles, and your doubts.
This is particularly true for our new Purity Groups for Men and Women, which provide a supportive environment for accountability and growth in areas where many people struggle in private. In a small group, you’ll find people who won’t judge you but will walk with you and pray for you. It’s in this vulnerable honesty that true growth happens, and you realize you are not alone.
4. Turn Your Faith into Action
Faith isn’t meant to be a private, intellectual pursuit. It’s meant to be lived out, and small groups are the perfect launchpad for this. When you are in community, you are more likely to serve others, pray for your city, and engage with the world in a meaningful way. Small groups can become hubs for a shared mission. You might decide to volunteer together at a local non-profit, organize a prayer walk through your neighborhood, or simply be more intentional about inviting a neighbor to your next group meeting. The energy and accountability of a small group can help you move from simply thinking about a more impactful life to actually living one.
Ready to find your small group this fall? We have a variety of options to fit your interests and stage of life, including a Women’s Group, a Men’s Group, a new Purity Group for Men, a new Purity Group for Women, a Game Night group for those who love to get competitive, a Hiking Group to explore the beautiful outdoors of LA, and new Prayer Walks to help us pray for our city.
You don’t have to navigate life in LA on your own. Join a small group this fall and discover the freedom, friendship, and spiritual growth that comes from being truly known.
Find your group and sign up today!
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