Small Groups are groups of 8 - 16 adults that allow us time to fellowship, pray, and discuss the worship sermon message. We also have opportunities in our small groups to minister to one another to meet spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. In short, it is where we do life together.

They meet at various days throughout the week in member homes or at Calvary, depending on the group. The current listing by Day/Time/Location/Availability:

Sunday, 11:45am, Derry, Open

Sunday, 12:00pm, Derry, FULL

Sunday, 12:15pm, Auburn, Temporarily on hold

Sunday, 12:30pm, Windham, Open

Sunday, 4:00pm, Derry, Open

Sunday, 5:00pm, Derry, FULL

twice monthly Sunday, 5:00pm, Derry, FULL

Sunday, 6:00pm, Londonderry, Starting Jan 5th

Monday, 6:30pm, Derry, Open

Tuesday, 6:30pm, Manchester, Open

Tuesday, 6:30pm, Atkinson, Temporarily on hold

Tuesday, 7:00pm, Derry, Open

Wednesday, 6:30pm, Sandown, FULL

Wednesday, 6:30pm, at CBC (in the Youth Center), Open

Life Groups are weekly groups that meet from 9:00am-9:45am on Sunday mornings before service to learn and study together.

4 year olds through 2nd grade, Room 125

3rd through 5th grades, Room 132

6th - 12th grades, Youth Center

Children ages 3 and under will be in the nursery

Led by: Leanne Dalpe

Meeting in the library

Duration: ~12 weeks - begins March 17th

Materials Needed: Bible; Study Guide will be available but is optional (donations accepted)

Intended audience: Women of all ages

The people we read about in Scripture faced many of the same challenges we do today. By observing how biblical characters brought their fears and frustrations to God, we can learn to do the same. Filled with encouragement and truth, this study will remind us that God's character and presence can give us strength to face any difficulty.

Join us as we delve into Scripture, finding help, hope, and refreshment for our souls.

Led by: Clayton Leblanc

Meeting upstairs in room 214

Duration: TBD - begins January 5th

Materials Needed: book: Paul - A Man of Grace and Grit by Charles R. Swindoll (see Clayton for books), Bible

Intended audience: Men of all ages

The apostle Paul was, in his own words, "the chief of all sinners." Yet, this colossal figure left an indelible signature of greatness. Join well known pastor and author Chuck Swindoll in Great Lives: Paul as he examines the influence and impact of this remarkable man. Tough, tenacious, and fiercely determined, Paul pursued his divine mission with unflinching resolve, and God used him mightily to turn the world upside down for Christ. Perhaps that's why Paul's life is such a source of hope for us. If the chief of sinners can be forgiven and become God's chosen vessel, can't He forgive and use us as well? Drawing largely from the Acts of the Apostles, Swindoll paints a vivid picture of Paul's incredible life and legacy, tracing the story of how God reached down to Paul in all his self-righteous zeal and crushed his pride, softened his heart, and transformed this once-violent aggressor into an influential spokesman for Christ.

We'll read a portion of Paul - A Man of Grace and Grit each week, and discuss as a group. Stop by Room 214 any Sunday at 9am to spend time with us - - - or commit to the whole study! We'd love to welcome you (we're a welcoming group)! And tell a friend about us! (No need to purchase the book - - - I've got books on order. If you let me know you'll be joining us, I'll do my best to have the required number on hand for the January 5 launch!)

Led by: Shane Silva and Phil Clater

Meeting in Room 204 (the Music Lab)

Duration: begins March 2nd

Materials Needed: Bible

Intended audience: Everyone

Join us as we study the book of James and learn practical ways to practice our faith. James will help us see that real faith is real practical in the real world.

Led by: Dave Sanders

Meeting in room 212

Duration: ~12 weeks - begins March 9th

Materials Needed: Bible

Intended audience: Everyone

Many different groups claim to be Christian, yet have differing beliefs from each other. Can we simply accept the statement "I am a Christian", or are the underlying beliefs too different? Are any of their beliefs compatible with ours? When it comes to the Gospel, Are We Together?

In this course, we'll learn the beliefs of different groups that call themselves Christian, and evaluate their beliefs to determine whether or not we are together on issues of the Gospel, the Trinity, the Church, Scripture, daily living, and more. In each session, we'll study a group and ask: what is it, where did it come from, what are the core beliefs, what's wrong with it, and how do we talk to people about it? We'll cover Hebrew Roots, Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter-Day Saints/Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, New Apostolic Reformation, and Progressive Christianity, with references to many more groups.

Led by: Mike Boots

Meeting in room 211

Duration: 13 weeks - begins December 1st

Materials Needed: Bible, Outlines and Study Material provided

Intended audience: Everyone

In this verse-by-verse study of Genesis Chapters 24-35, we will see how God's covenant with Abraham is passed on to his offspring, Isaac and Jacob. God personally renames Jacob, "Israel," and makes him the father of the twelve tribes and ancestor of our Messiah.