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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

**New** - Philippians: Release The Joy!

This is a new Bible Study beginning in March, 2026!

What to Expect:

  • Grow in your knowledge of the Bible and sharpen your study skills by engaging personally with the text through an inductive study and group discussion focusing on this New Testament book, one of the Apostle Paul's "prison letters." (Inductive study emphasizes personal discovery of a text’s meaning through careful reading, observation, and interpretation, letting the text speak. An emphasis will be given to life application of what is learned.)

When / How Often:

  • Online (contact Merlette at connect@westsprings.church for the link)

  • 5 Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm

  • March 4-April 1, 2026

  • Weekly homework (about 1 hour)

Leader:

Merlette Schnell is part of WSC’s Spirituality/Discipleship Team. Contact her for more info at connect@westsprings.church

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 2026 Winter selection:

Scot McKnight, THE KING JESUS GOSPEL: THE ORIGINAL GOOD NEWS REVISITED (Amazon Link)  

What is the Gospel? Most Christians are pretty confident they know the answer. But… are you sure your answer fully resonates with the Bible? Or is your understanding of the gospel incomplete and shaped more by contemporary church culture than Scripture? This book presents a revolutionary but simple understanding of the Good News that has profound implications for personal discipleship and the mission of the local church.

At the root of the many problems that trouble the “church visible” today, there is one simple source: the message that is preached…. Scot McKnight here presents, with great force and clarity, the one gospel of the Bible and of Jesus the King and Savior… In the course of this he deals with the primary barrier to the power of Jesus’ gospel today, that is, a view of salvation and of grace that has no connection with discipleship and spiritual transformation. – Dallas Willard

This book could be one of God’s ways of reminding the new generation of Christians that it has to grow up to take responsibility for thinking things through. – N.T. Wright

If you are interested in a conversation about this book with others, you are invited to join the online discussion.

Online Discussion: Monday, Feb. 23, 7:00 pm

Facilitator: Merlette Schnell. Contact via email at connect@westsprings.church to sign up to get the Zoom link.

Spiritual Formation Groups

Sometimes we need a place to slow down, pay attention, and notice what God may be doing in our lives.

Spiritual Formation Groups are small, confidential gatherings where people learn to pay attention to God’s presence in everyday life. Through listening, reflection, prayer, and conversation, we help one another notice how God may be at work within us—and how that might shape the way we live and serve in the world.

No special knowledge or experience is needed—just a willingness to listen, reflect, and be present with others.

What Should I Expect?

  • Space to slow down and pay attention to your inner life and relationship with God.

  • An opportunity to notice God in the ordinary experiences of daily life.

  • The gift of attentive, non-judgmental listening.

  • Simple practices of prayer and reflection.

  • A confidential and caring environment for personal and spiritual growth.

There is no pressure to have the right answers or to share more than you are comfortable sharing.

When and How Often Does It Meet?

The group meets every other week for about 1½ hours and is intentionally small, with 3–6 participants.

Ken Dryden, a retired pastor and trained Spiritual Director, facilitates the group.

We are looking for 3–6 people interested in joining a new group beginning in September 2026.

Interested or simply curious?
Contact connect@westsprings.church to learn more.

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: Bernat Koncz
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

Meetings on the second and fourth Sundays* of each month, Noon- 2:30pm. 

  • We will be meeting at either the church or at a members home close to the church.

    • Please reach out if you are interested to find out more details for the next meeting.

  • Open to new any new members

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