Life Groups at Mount Olive Lutheran Church are small groups led by members who meet to apply the weekly sermon to their lives. The goal is to grow closer to God and one another. Time is spent discussing the week’s sermon and supporting and praying for one another. 

Why join a Life Group?

Life groups give people the chance to build real connections with others, form strong bonds, and grow together in faith. 

“We love our life group and are so blessed that our life group family allows us to host them every Sunday. We focus on bringing together young Christian families and creating a safe space for us to learn and reflect on the word of God while also having a safe place for our children to play too.” – Amy

“We are so blessed through our life group, and can’t wait to dive back into spiritual growth with them in the coming weeks! Having the opportunity to do life with others who share in our foundational Christian values helps me as a spouse, parent, and friend and keep focused on my identity as a child of God.” – Kristina

“Our Life Group provides us with trusted Christian friends who we can walk through life with. Always building us up! We love our life group.” – Carissa

Where do Life Groups meet?

Some groups meet at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Appleton, and others at host homes around the Fox Cities. 

How can I join a Life Group?

To join a group, contact the leader. Some groups are already at their maximum size (“full”), while others have room for additional participants (“open”). 

2024-25 Life Groups

Sundays

  • Jonathan/Amy McGlin Group (OPEN)
    • Start 9/22 Sundays – Young parents
    • Edgewood Dr., Appleton

Mondays

  • Mark Kobin Group (OPEN)
    • Start 9/9 Mondays – 7 pm
    • Mount Olive Fireside Room

Tuesdays

  • Ruth Maves Group (OPEN)
    • Start 9/10 Tuesdays – 6 pm – Women
    • Mount Olive Atrium
  • Fenske/Peter Group (OPEN)
    • Start 9/10 Tuesdays – 7 pm – Young adults
    • Spring St., Appleton 

Wednesdays

  • Tom/Karen Medema Group (OPEN)
    • Start 9/24 Wednesdays – 7 pm
    • Palladium Ct., Appleton

Thursdays

  • Schaefer/Pastorek Group (OPEN)
    • Thursdays – 6:30 pm
    • Casaloma Dr., Appleton / Spruce St., Appleton

The following Life Groups are already full. It’s great so many members getting together!

  • Aaron/Kristin Sass Group –  Sundays (alternating)
  • Justin/Jodi Slominsky Group – Sundays
  • Jay/Shelley Vanderhoof Group – Mondays
  • Mike/Kathleen Hyne Group – Mondays
  • Stern/Cunningham Group – Tuesdays
  • Jennifer Klemp Group Women –  Tuesdays
  • Jeff/Sheryl Schultz Group – Tuesdays
  • Andrew/Stacy Hitt Group – Wednesdays
  • Mike/Amanda Smith Group – Wednesdays (alternating)
  • Pete/Amy Nelson Group – Wednesdays
  • Jerry/Kristi Evansen Group – Thursdays (alternating)

More Information

If you are interested in starting or joining a life group, contact Pastor Raasch at [email protected], for training and materials.