Colonial Presbyterian Church | Kansas City Metro
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Helping people become passionate, selfless followers of Christ

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Below is a listing of our available groups right now.  Many of them allow you to come at any time, even if you’ve missed the first weeks.  This listing also changes as new groups come along – so check back each month.  The groups in bold are Groups for a Season--those that meet for a specific time for a specific study.
 
If you do not see a group below for the time or location you desire, please contact Jay or Jan so that we are aware of your need or fill out the registration form found here.

 

Questions?

Some of your questions may be answered on this page: LIFE Group Frequently Asked Questions.
Wornall campus: contact Jay Childs, 816-501-3004 or jchilds@colonialkc.org
Quivira campus: contact Jan Lucas, 816-501-3911 or jlucas@colonialkc.org
 

Sunday Groups

 
Leader
Place and Time
Type of Group
Study Topic, Childcare, Other
Bob and Tracy Fox
Olathe, 6 pm Couples-all ages
child care available
To enroll, click here
Mark and Emily Potter
Overland Park, 7 pm Young Adults- couples and singles
meets twice monthly
To enroll, click here
Bob Lehleitner/Tobin Bailey
Overland Park, 7 pm Mainly couples To enroll, click here
Charts and Maps led by Mike and Lacey Holderby Wornall campus, Rm 115, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Young adults ages 18-25 To enroll, click here
Craig and Paula Minnich
Overland Park, 7 pm
Began in Sept
Couples
Sermon-Based Questions
To enroll, click here
Starting Point Wornall campus, 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., began Jan 8, 2012 for 10 weeks, Rooms 101 and 103. Also Quivira campus, 9:15 a.m., began Jan 22, Rm 119. See also Wednesday. All are welcome Explore faith and experience community as you learn about your part in the story of God. $20 book required--financial aid available. To enroll, click here.
I Am Second
Contact: Jan Lucas
Quivira campus, Rm 219, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Feb 5-Mar 11, 2012 All are welcome
The I Am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others.
To enroll, click here
Discover Your Design
Quivira campus, 11:00 a.m., began Feb 5, 2012 for 4 weeks, Rm 109
All are welcome
Discover how God has designed you to serve; find a place of service at Colonial or beyond. To enroll, click here
Discover Your Design
Wornall campus, 11:00 a.m., began Feb 5, 2012 for 4 weeks, Rm 302
All are welcome Discover how God has designed you to serve; find a place of service at Colonial or beyond. To enroll, click here
The Truth Project Wornall, 10:45 a.m., Rm 106, began Feb 5. Led by Virginia Matthews. See also Tues and Wed for other Truth Project groups. All are welcome DVD-based study will help you look at life from a Biblical perspective. To enroll, contact Virginia at 816.254.5504.
James, Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore Quivira, 11 a.m., began Feb 5, Worship & Arts Rm 204. Led by Rene Sandifer. See also Wednesday. Women See how one glimpse of the Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Please purchase the $15 workbook in advance. Sunday group, 16 weeks. To enroll, contact Rene at 512-619-7962 or hope2cusmile@hotmail.com.
The Truth Project Quivira, 11 a.m., began Feb 5, Orange Room. Led by Scott and Lynn Platter All are welcome DVD-based study will help you see life from a biblical perspective. Register at 913-485-2300.
Muslims, Christians, and Jesus Wornall, 11 a.m., Room 104, begins Feb 19 for 4 weeks All are welcome How Jesus is at work in the Muslim world and how He calls us to participate. No registration required.
 

Monday Groups   

 

Leader
Place and Time
Type of Group
Study Topic, Childcare, Other
Dave Anderson
Wornall, Rm 302 
7:00-8:30 p.m.
 Men
Men's studies
To enroll, click here
Dan and Neila Pannell
Overland Park
6:45-7:55 pm
Resumed in Aug
Couples
No child care--kids attend AWANA
To enroll, click here
Bill Norwood/Dave Watts 7:00-8:30 p.m.,Olathe Couples Sermon-based study. To enroll, contact Bill Norwood at wynorwood@gmail.com, 913-764-8578.
Mike and Sandy Springer 7:00-8:30 p.m., Olathe   Sermon-based study for those who've never been in a group, new to being a Christian or new to Colonial. To enroll, contact Jan Lucas at 816-501-3911 or jlucas@colonialkc.org.
Jim and Janet Hotchkiss
7:00-8:30 p.m., Olathe
1st & 3rd Mondays
  Sermon-based in January, then The Truth Project. To enroll, contact Jan Lucas at 816-501-3911 or jlucas@colonialkc.org.
Bible Study Fellowship
Quivira campus
6:55-8:30 p.m.
Sept 12, 2011 thru May 2012
Men and school-age kids
The book of Acts
Go to www.bsfinternational.org for more information and to enroll
God's Heart for You: Embracing Your Truth Worth as a Woman Laura Carter's home in Olathe (first session), 7:30-9:00 p.m., began Jan 23, meets 1st and 3rd Mondays for 8 bi-weekly sessions. Women This book by Holley Gerth (2012 women's retreat speaker) offers devotions, questions, and poetry to reveal how a woman is accepted and known by God. Please purchase the $10 book in advance. To enroll, contact Laura at lcarterdesign@gmail.com or 913-764-5322.

Tuesday Groups

 
Leader
Place and Time
Type of Group
Study Topic, Childcare, Other
Nancy Morgan
Wornall, Rm 304/305
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Began Jan 10 for 13 weeks
women
The Truth Project: look at life from a Biblical perspective. To enroll, contact Nancy at 913-491-4851 or nemorgan2@gmail.com.
Memorize the Word
led by Craig Minnich
Conference calls on Tuesday evenings, January-April 2012 Men
2 calls per month for one hour each, plus memorizing verses. Group 1: key life issue verses. Group 2: Study of Luke. To enroll, contact Craig at 913-897-2086 or cfmopks@aol.com.
Glenda Moncke
Wornall, Rm 306/307
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Began Sept 27
Women
The Names of God (Jan-Feb), then Philippians. To enroll, call Glenda at 913-851-1368.
Creating Loving Relationships Quivira, Rm 201, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Jan 17-May 8 Open to all Improve your relationship with self, God, and others. $20 for workbook and materials. To register, contact Jan Lucas at jlucas@colonialkc.org or 816-501-3911.
Made to Crave Quivira, Rm 212, 7:00-8:30 p.m., began Feb 7 for 9 weeks Women Satisfy your deepest desire with God, not food. Study is a companion to healthy eating and lifestyle, not a dieting plan. Please purchase the $15 book in advance. To enroll, contact Pam Beil at beilboys@kc.surewest.net or 816-804-5338.

Wednesday Groups

 
Leader
Place and Time
Type of Group
Study Topic, Childcare, Other
TGIW (Teaching God's Infinite Wisdom)
Adrian's Cafe
9940 College Blvd in Overland Park
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men
Speakers with various topics
To enroll, click here
Bruce and Lois Robb
Olathe, 7:15 pm
2nd & 4th Wednesdays in alternate homes; begins again in April 2012
Men and women
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. To enroll, contact Lois Robb at 913-681-2233.
Mornings for Moms, led by Michelle Mirakian and Megan Bailey
Quivira, Rm 216
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Began Sept 7
Women with young kids
C.S. Lewis study. Child care provided for a fee. To enroll, click here
GriefShare
Led by Joan George
Quivira, Rm 209
6:30-8:00 p.m.
March 7-June 13
All are welcome
Grief recovery support group--find help and healing for the loss of a loved one. $25 fee
To enroll, contact Joan at 913-383-8464 or joangeo@kc.rr.com.
Starting Point Quivira, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Jan 18-Mar 28, Rm 217 All are welcome Explore faith and experience community as you learn about your part in the story of God. $20 book required--financial aid available. To enroll, click here.
The Truth Project Home of Jim and Laurie Hutchison in Lenexa, 7-9 p.m., began Jan 11. See also Sunday and Tuesday for other Truth Project groups. All are welcome DVD-based study helps you look at life from a Biblical perspective. To enroll, contact Jim and Laurie at jhutch62@gmail.com.
James, Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore Rene Sandifer's home in Overland Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m., begins Feb 8 for 8 weeks. See also Sunday. Women See how one glimpse of the Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Please purchase the $15 workbook in advance. To enroll, contact Rene at 512-619-7962 or hope2cusmile@hotmail.com.
James, Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore Wornall campus, Rm 302, 9:30-11:30 a.m., begins March 7 for 8 weeks. Led by Janie Quisenberry Stone. Women See how one glimpse of the Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Workbook purchase required. To enroll, contact Janie at janiequiz@hotmail.com or 913-403-8198 or Pam Boan at 913-491-5242.

Thursday Groups

 
 
Leader
 
Place and Time
 
Type of Group
 
Study Topic, Childcare, Other
Men's Bible Study
Quivira, Rm 219
7:00-8:00 a.m.
2nd & 4th Thursdays
Men (most attendees are retired and enjoy golf) Non-denominational. Several leaders rotate teaching. Gary Russell, Colonial leader. To enroll, contact Bob Houston at bdhouston@earthlink.net.
Men's Bible Study
Led by Pastor Drew Henderson
Wornall, Rm 306/307
9:00-10:30  a.m.
Began Aug 18
Men
The Acts of the Apostles.To enroll, click here
Heart & Home
Led by Barb Dalbey
Home in Leawood
12:30-2:00 pm
Began Sept 15
 Women To enroll, click here
Mornings for Moms, led by Sheri Swartz and Tami Lundgren
Quivira
9-11:30 a.m.
Began Sept 8
Room 216
 
Women with young kids
Child care provided for a fee
To enroll, click here
Mornings for Moms, led by Jenn Tews and Christa Viloria
Quivira
9-11:30 a.m.
Began Sept 8
Room 217
Women with young kids
Child care provided for a fee
To enroll, click here
Adoptive Parents Group
Led by Lynn Platter and Susanne Knight
Quivira, Rm 216
7:30-9:00 pm
Second Thurs monthly thru May
Parents of adopted children 
Speakers will talk about various issues
To enroll, contact Lynn at 913-782-5810 or platterfamily@gmail.com.
DivorceCare
Led by Bill and Marilyn Buchman
Quivira, Rm 209, 7-9 pm
Runs continuously
Men and women
Anyone who has separated, thinking about divorce or is divorced--this group welcomes you to help you through this difficult season of life. $15 workbook
To enroll, click here
The Names of God
Led by Pete and Patty Mirakian
Quivira, Prayer Rm (women); Rm 201 (men), 7:00-8:30 pm
Resumed Jan 5
Men and women God's names reveal different aspects of His character. Using Ann Spangler's The Names of God. $15 book. To enroll, call 913-856-5685.
Mornings for Moms Group
Led by Pastor Mary Brown and Nibal Henderson
Wornall, Rm 230
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Specific Thursdays, January-April, began on Jan 19
Women with young children Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss. Childcare available for $43.75 for 7-week study if 6 children are enrolled. To enroll, click here or contact Nibal Henderson: 913-912-1012 or nibalp@yahoo.com.

Friday Groups

 
Leader
Place and Time
Type of Group
Study Topic, Childcare, Other
Phil Patterson and others
Wornall, Fireside Rm
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Business Men
Topic varies
To enroll, click here
Pastor Bob Lehleitner
Denny's on 105th St.
7:00 a.m.
Men No enrollment necessary. Just come! Or call Pastor Bob at 816-501-3901.
Blake and Shelby Frigon
Overland Park
7 pm, every other week
Couples--30s To enroll, click here
Todd and Julie Weiland
223rd & Pflumm, 6:30 pm
Began Sept 9
Couples w/ kids To enroll, click here
 

CPW Circles (Colonial Presbyterian Women)

2nd Thursdays of the Month, Sept 2011 through May 2012. Study: Revelation, through Awaiting the Bridegroom
For more information on any of the Circles, contact Nancy Gauert at 913-491-0660.
 
JOY led by Joyce Walker Meets for dessert at area homes
HAPPINESS led by Shirley Tuttle Meets early afternoon for dessert at area homes
FAITHFULNESS led by Bonney Root Meets mornings at Wornall
PATIENCE led by Edna Landes Meets mornings at Wornall
LOVE led by Joan McCallum Meets mornings at area homes
 
For a listing of all locations for Middle or High School LIFE Groups, please contact a youth leader.

Don’t see a group that may work for you?

  • You can still enroll by clicking here and we will be watchful of groups that may meet your need as they develop. 
  • You may want to get connected into community right away on Sunday mornings through Sunday School.  For a current list of Sunday School classes, click here, then choose the specific campus.
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