Groups & Fellowships Guide

The Groups module powers small groups, youth fellowships, Bible study circles, couples fellowships, and prayer meetings. Distinct from operational departments, groups focus on community building, spiritual growth, and peer connection.

1. Creating a New Group

1. Navigate to Operations > Groups in the left sidebar.

2. Click + Create Group.

3. Fill in the group details:

   • Group Name: (e.g., St. Timothy Young Adult Fellowship).

4. Category: Fellowship, Bible Study, Prayer Group, Interest Group.

5. Meeting Schedule: Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly.

6. Group Leaders: Select one or more servants to manage the group.

7. Visibility: Public (open for self-enrollment) or Private (invite-only).

8. Click Save Group.

2. Enrolling Members & Roster Management

1. Open the group details page and click the Members tab.

2. Click + Add Members.

3. Search for parishioners from the People Directory and select their group role (Leader, Assistant, or Member).

4. Click Add Selected Members.

5. Members can also request to join public groups directly from their Member Portal.

3. Group Events & Broadcast Messaging

Group Leaders can manage localized activities without affecting parish-wide calendars:

• Group Events: Schedule a group retreat, dinner, or study session under Group > Events > + Add Event.

• Group Messaging: Click Send Group Broadcast to send instant push notifications or emails to all enrolled group members.

• Attendance Tracking: Take roll call during weekly meetings using the simple mobile check-in sheet.