Life Groups at NHF Downtown
To grow disciples through authentic spiritual friendships rooted in gospel-centered conversations
Life groups (LG) are smaller groups, of 8 or more members who meet throughout the year, with a focus on mutual discipleship in friendship and growing in relationship with Jesus Christ. Every LG may approach the time together differently, but all groups will meet regularly to cultivate deeper friendship, study God’s Word, pray for one another, and encourage each other in their faith journeys.
If you are a professing Christian and desire to grow as disciples of Christ in community, we encourage you to sign up for a LG. Scroll down for more details on each group and the sign-up form.
Note: Life groups will launch the week of Sep 22.
Questions? Email the LG Ministry at dt.lifegroup@newhopefellowship.ca
Co-gender Life Groups
— Light group
“To delight in the Lord and see His light expressed in each other’s lives.”
Meets On: Sundays @ 3:00-5:00PM, near College Stn, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 20 to 40
LG Activities Include:
Sharing personal updates and prayer requests.
Prayer and discussion on sermons/devotionals.
Socials include meeting outside, board games session, lunch hangouts, testimony sharing (starts in January).
Led by: John orji— Jesus is my CEO
“Work, whether as a place to be in, or a thing one does, is one of the avenues in which one can show their faith in action, or unfortunately, inaction. The lifegroup is here to provide a space for growth, sharing and learning on how we can live out our faith at and through our work.”
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, near Bay St & Queens Quay W, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: All Ages
LG Activities Include:
Share life and work updates.
Be encouraged to tie personal experiences with devotionals and God’s work in one’s life.
Mutual sharing between members and the leader.
Led by: Btara T.Women’s Life Groups
— “MOM”entum (Mother’s LG)
“To establish a supportive community for mothers where we can encourage and strengthen one another in our journey of faith during the precious season of child-rearing. We aspire to create an environment where through prayer and fellowship, we can raise the next generation of faithful Christians.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 7:30-9:00PM, Virtual (Zoom), Bi-Weekly*
* The finalized day of the week will be discussed in the 1st LG meeting
Life Stage: Mothers
LG Activities Include:
To grow in intimacy, we will share our life-maps throughout the year with each other. This activity will help us truly understand each person’s background, life events that have shaped them, personal struggles, and God’s hand in every life stage.
Share potluck dinners with our children 1X every quarter (if not every month).
Cultivate and nurture growing relationships among the moms at NHF, while encouraging each other to serve in ministry over time in participating with the church’s multigenerational vision.
Led by: anna b. & aileen l.— Gospel girlies
“This LG will be an open space for members to share about their lives and their walk with Christ. As we gather, we will encourage and support one another to practice prayerfulness and deepen our dependence on God in our daily lives as we embolden each other to live out our faith in joyful obedience.”
Meets On: Tuesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, near Queen’s Park Station, Bi-Weekly*
* Starting November, group will meet near Bathurst Station
Age Range: 24 to 34
LG Activities Include:
Growing together as we share and discuss how God is working our daily lives and reflect on our devotionals + sermons.
Cultivating a habit of prayerfulness by keeping track of our shared prayer requests and going on prayer walks together.
Stay connected outside of LG weeks through meeting virtually, socials like game or craft nights, dinners together, and praising/worshipping together in and outside LG meetings.
Led by: mj t.— Sisters through the Seasons
“We hope to create a space where we intentionally encourage one another to draw closer to God, growing together as we pray and listen to the Holy Spirit. Our desire is to cultivate deeper fellowship that reflects the heart of Christ as we walk alongside each other and deepen our spiritual disciplines.”
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, near Eglinton Stn, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 24+
LG Activities Include:
Discussing questions from the sermon and sharing personal devotion reflections to help us understand and apply God’s Word.
Regularly praying together in small groups and sharing prayer requests throughout the week.
Creative socials and sharing dinners (e.g., potlucks, birthdays, holidays).
Led by: anne k. & kaysha p.— Little Sparrows of God
“A community where desire for God is cultivated. Members are encouraged to reflect on his presence in our lives through sharing and praying for each other. I hope that through discussion and mutual care, faith and friendships are nurtured and that members are encouraged to grow to become more Christ-like.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:00PM, at Church, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 20s to 30s
LG Activities Include:
Nurture growing friendships between members through fun activities, time for sharing weekly updates, and prayer requests.
Emphasis on developing a rhythm to pray for one another, in the LG time and outside LG meetings.
Cultivate a deeper interest and desire for God through open and honest discussions of sermon themes, devotion themes, or recent revelations in daily life.
Led by: constance c.— Sisterhood on fire
“Sisterhood on Fire is a community of women on fire for God and for one another, growing spiritually by keeping Christ at the centre of our lives through every season, building deep and meaningful friendships and living out God’s love together.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, alternates between Yorkville and near Rosedale Stn, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 25+
LG Activities Include:
Growing together in gospel-centered friendships through accountability partners, fun snack rotations (e.g. snacks with themes inspired by the sermon), special celebrations (e.g. birthdays), and a summer cottage getaway!
Making memories together through board games, crafts, cooking/baking, serving together at NHF events (e.g. Christmas Market) and other fellowship activities.
Building trust and connection by sharing life, devotions, prayer and testimonies.
Led by: Jisoo J. & esther l.Men’s Life Groups
— Fatherhood @ NHF (Father’s LG)
“My vision for this life group is to strengthen the bond between the fathers at New Hope Fellowship and to support and walk alongside one another to move and live with gospel centered, missional spirituality in our homes, work, church and relationships.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:00-7:30PM, near St. George/Spadina Station, Bi-Weekly*
* Flexibility to also include weekends depending on availability
Life Stage: Fathers
LG Activities Include:
Meet regularly to discuss, connect, pray and fellowship over food.
Look for opportunities to collectively spend time with children and spouses, outside of life groups.
Support one another outside of the life group setting, if and when appropriate.
Implement a focused study, either of the Bible, or a book on a desired topic after consultation with the group as a tool to help us toward the above vision.
Led by: Richard H.— Cross-Fit
“This LG will eventually share a sense of comraderie sewn through the values of the church that we all try to live by. And in a comfortable setting where members can openly share their lives with each other through meaningful conversations. Personally, I would love it if the group maintained their relationships even outside the Life Group and be equipped to take on the leadership role themselves one day.”
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, at Church (for first meeting. We may vote to change location if there is a place that is more convenient for everyone), Bi-Weekly
Age Range: All ages
LG Activities Include:
Cultivate an open space for discussions to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
Meetings consist of sermon discussions, devotional sharings, and spiritual discussions on a topic of the group’s choice.
Build a habit of meeting up outside Sundays and LG meetings through accountability partners, pray for one another, break bread over a meal, and encourage each other.
Led by: Sunny K. & Byung H.— Lost & Found
“To be a lifegroup committed to growing in spiritual maturity, rooted in God's Word, and driven by a desire to live out our faith boldly in everyday life. We seek to sharpen one another through honest conversation, accountability, and shared leadership—spurring each other on to deeper intimacy with Christ and greater missional impact in our homes, workplaces, and communities.”
Meets On: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, near Eglinton Stn, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: All ages
LG Activities Include:
Read God’s Word and understand the meaning together.
Bi-monthly pattern of three meetings of exploring God’s Word together and one social gathering.
Cultivate space for both spiritual depth and relational growth.
Led by: eu jin K. & derrick L.— Fishers of men
“Foster genuine relationships where men can be vulnerable to share honestly while keeping each other accountable under God's teachings.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30PM, near Richmond & Parliament St, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: All ages
LG Activities Include:
Read God’s Word and pray together.
Socials include shared activities outside LG meetings.
Embrace honesty and transparency in group discussions to nurture deep-rooted connections and encourage through godly spiritual advice towards one another.
Led by: david K.— Psalm guys
“Group of men to journey together and encourage one another in our walks with Christ. To encourage one another by showing Christ's love to each other and learning from one another.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30 PM, at Church, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 25+
LG Activities Include:
Sharing life updates
Testimony (around the half-way mark)
Cultivate space for the group to share in reflecting on God’s Word and listening to one another
Socials/devos together
Led by: Gabe l.— NHF DOGs (Disciples of God)
“To form a community of Christian men who have “room to grow”: Rooted in the gospel, through intentional fellowship, faithful discussion, and prayer, we will seek God’s will together and grow as brothers in Christ.”
Meets On: Thursdays @ 6:00-8:00PM, near Rosedale Station, Bi-Weekly
Age Range: 24 to 40
LG Activities Include:
Discussing the week’s sermon and finding applications in our daily lives.
Reading God’s Word, eating together, and dedicated prayer time.
Community building through joint socials with other LGs.
Nurturing trust among group members to create an environment of humility, honesty, and servitude.
Led by: Stephen s.