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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

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 (end of February date TBA).

Online Discussion: End of February (TBA)

Facilitator: Merlette Schnell. Contact via email at connect@westsprings.church

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?
Started in February, 2025. The group meets biweekly for about 1.5 hours each time. 

The group is 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: 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

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

Bible Study Group: Colossians & Philemon

*** This specific Study has wrapped up as of December 2025. Stay tuned for a potential new Bible Study in February 2026 ***

Colossians & Philemon Study Info:

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 these two New Testament books. (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:

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

  • Online, with in-person possibilities

  • September 24 -November 26 (includes two “break weeks” = no group meetings Oct 15, Nov 12)

  • Weekly homework (~ 1 hour)

Leader:

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

Interested in starting a group?

Let us know! We’ll help you get started. Contact us at connect@westsprings.church