Life Groups
Life Groups are a great way to grow in your relationship with God and with other people who:
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Are in the same stage in life
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Have similar passions for service or connection
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Are interested in extended learning opportunities
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Or some combination of the three!
If you would like to join a SOLLC Life Group, check out our opportunities below.
HELPING HANDS
Various Dates and Times
Helping Hands is a life group and a service team rolled into one. Our Helping Hands team provides various types of support and maintenance around the SOLLC building and grounds.
Some of their past projects include painting, repairing, organizing, gardening, mulching and creatively solving needs from each ministry. If you have time and passion for this type of service, please reach out to Keith Wanttaja.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Monthly (October - April)
Begins Mon, Oct. 6, 2025
One topic. One brew. One hour. This group meets the first Monday of each month from at Badger Hill Brewing from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm from October through April.
No need to sign up. Join the group as you are able or contact Pastor Mollie to learn more.
EMPTY NESTERS DINNER CLUB
If you are interested in connecting with others over a delicious meal, this might be the group for you! Dinner groups are formed of 8 people who will dine together once a month for one year.
If you are interested in learning more or joining the fun, please contact Shannon Hoffmann
MUSIC MINISTRY
We have a variety of ways for people to participate in music, no matter the level of experience, whether it's singing in a choir, ringing the bells, rocking out with the band, or taking music lessons. See our music options.
GATHER: WOMENS EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Thursday evenings
An evening Bible Study group comprised of women of all ages. This is a very inclusive group that loves sharing, studying, and learning.
Contact Maria Lambert to learn more.
MILLENNIAL MIXER
Monthly, Wednesday or Thursday evenings
Interested in meeting new friends and getting out and about? If you are a Millennial or a Millennial at heart, connect with this group.
Join in as couples or singles for a monthly social outing at local breweries, movie theaters, restaurants and other local establishments for fun, conversation, and community. Event ideas welcomed and no commitment required.
Contact Alyssa Noreen for more info on the group or sign up to go to individual events on the SOLLC event page.
HIKING CLUB
Monthly, Various dates/times
Love to get outdoors and hike? Join the SOLLC Hiking Club! This group will try new hikes all year round, sharing and reflecting together as we hike.
Hikes will generally be 2-3.5 miles in length, potentially working up to some bigger hikes depending on the location & time of year. We'll try to generally stay local, but are open to the possibility of making a bigger hiking trip once a year.
Upcoming Hikes:
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Thurs, Sept 18 at6pm, Lakefront Park
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Sat, Oct 4 at 10am, Hyland Park Reserve
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Mon, Nov 10 at 4:30pm, Murphy Hanrehan
Contact Leah Felsenthal for more info on the group or sign up to go to individual events on the SOLLC event page.
WOMEN,
WELLNESS & NATURE
Monthly
This group offers women the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and the holistic benefits of nature while engaging in fun, planned activities! The group will meet monthly beginning in November.
Upcoming:
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Thurs, September 25, 5:30pm
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Paint the Prairie & Potluck, Murphy Hanrehan Park near the horse trails area
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Alli from Three Rivers Park will lead the group on an identification walk and then move on to watercolor painting followed by a potluck meal. In September, goldenrod, asters, and prairie blazing star dot the trails at Murphy as long as it stays warm. Please bring a dish to share.
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Sat, October 18, 10am-12pm
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Hike at Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park
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This newer Three Rivers Park features 3.4 miles of hiking trails through restored prairie wetlands, oak forests alongside water lily marshes. The mix of habitats support a variety of wildlife and birds and should be beautiful with the fall colors.
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Contact Deb Hoger at djhoger@hotmail.com to join or learn more.
PEACEMAKERS QUILTING GROUP
Thursdays, 1pm
This group meets every Thursday at 1pm at SOLLC to create quilts for people in need while enjoying fellowship and friendship. Also, they are in need of fabric donations! New members are always welcome.
Contact Sharon Mizerny to join.
BOOK CLUB
Contact Shannon Hoffmann if you are interested in facilitating or participating in a yearly Book Club.
HAVE QUESTIONS OR IDEAS?
Have an idea for a life group you would like to lead or questions about our life groups?
Contact Shannon Hoffmann, Communications & Community Life Director at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org.