A Small Christian Community (SCC) is a group of eight to twelve adults who gather in homes (at variousl days and times) to discuss their lives in the light of the gospel and to share their faith through prayer, friendship, and service. Origianlly, the early church lived their faith within small home-based communities. Gatered around their chosen presider, the community was small enough to allow a deep sharing of life and faith. When the community became larger, the church soon appreciated its need to divide into small groups - parishes. Now the parish community is in the same situation in which the small community historically found itself, and so at Church of the Transfiguration we have formed Small Christian Communities where quality sharing of faith and life can take place. Although each Small Christian Community is unique in its membership and style of gathering, SCC consists of the four essentials of church:

• Community and Life: A sincere involvement in one another's lives
• Word: Reflection on Scripture and other sacred readings
• Worship: Prayer and participation in the liturgical life of the community and parish through ritual
• Service: Both within and beyond the parish community

Anyone who is interested in being rooted and renewed in "God's Life" is invited to participate in this very special way of parish life. New communities are formed twice during the year - during the Advent season for a four-week session, and during the Lenten season for a six-week session. Contact: Paula Ramos (Pastoral Associate) in the Parish Office at 264-3600.

Teaching Ministry
Worship Ministry
Service Ministry
Administration
Ministry

Marriage Encounter
Christian Family Movement
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
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