Connect
Connect - Spirituality
Connect with others in ways that will enrich your spiritual life as we listen & learn from each other and aspire to become more like Jesus. Whether it’s a book club, bible study, prayer group, or just a chat over coffee, there is a safe place for you to learn & grow with others on your journey.
Current Groups
Book Group
Common reading of a selected book exploring diverse voices on topics about The Way of Jesus. Online discussion after each book. No long-term commitment; opt in or out according to your interest in each book.
We are on a "seasonal" schedule, i.e., 4 books a year: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. See below for the current selection.
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
WSC’s Book Group’s 2025 Spring (Apr/May) selection:
The Spring selection for the WSC Book Group is Tyler Staton's Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer (2022).
“This is a book for our desperate times. There is something here for everyone”.
“One of the best books on prayer that you will ever read”.
If you interest in a conversation about this book with others, you are invited join an online discussion.
Online Discussion: Wednesday, May 28, 7:00-8:30 pm (tentative)
Facilitator: Merlette Schnell
Contact: Please email connect@westsprings.church or contact Merlette Schnell for further details.
Spiritual Formation Group
Spiritual Formation Groups are designed to create a sacred space through shared reflection on the action of God in the life experience of group members and to ultimately consider how a group member's experience with God might contribute to the flourishing of their local communities.
What should I expect?
A regular opportunity to notice your inner life, with a special focus on your relationship with God.
A growing understanding of what God is doing in your ordinary daily life and through you in the world.
A regular opportunity to give and receive the hospitality of listening.
A confidential, caring environment in which to experience personal and spiritual growth.
When/How Often Does It Meet?
Starts in February, 2025. The group will meet biweekly for about 1.5 hours each time.
The group will be facilitated by Ken Dryden who is a retired Pastor and trained Spiritual Director.
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
Men’s Discussion Groups
Every other week, 7:30 pm. Discussion on a variety of topics to spark and fuel spiritual growth. Often kicked-off by a short YouTube video. Easy-going environment and no homework. Commitment to show up regularly.
Group 1:
Every other Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Leader: Ken Imlach
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
Group 2:
Every other Monday - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Leader: Trevor Culmer
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
Women’s Discussion Groups
Zoë:
Every other Monday, 7-9 pm.
Conversations in a relaxed atmosphere about the With-God Life. No homework required. Commitment to participate on a regular basis.
Leader: Merlette Schnell
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Wednesdays, 6:30 am at Phil’s Restaurant (907 Glenmore Trail SW).
A weekly connection with other guys over breakfast. Conversation, friendship, prayer.
Leader: Dale Schnell
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
Contemplative Prayer Group
Every Other Thursday, 7-8 pm online.
Gathering to encourage each other to grow and deepen in the practice of “Centering Prayer,” a form of contemplative prayer that opens us up to the Holy Spirit and presence of God in the moment.
Leaders: Gary Teare, Bill Hawley
Contact: connect@westsprings.church
Interested in starting a group?
Let us know! We’ll help you get started. Contact us at connect@westsprings.church