For those of you who have been living under a rock for the past nine weeks of school, chapel is definitely a little bit different this year. Instead of having chapel every Friday, the students of HCA are split up into “life groups” which meet every other week instead of chapel. Life groups have been a really healthy outlet for me. They allow my classmates and I a chance to express ourselves in a safe space. I think that we don't have enough life groups. I find the small group experience easier to relate to for a variety of reasons. Being in a setting with other girls with similar backgrounds and perspectives makes for a more meaningful spiritual experience. All of our discussions and interactions feel organic in nature and there's no pressure to respond to anything in a certain way.
In life group I have a chance to express how I really feel about God and other topics in my life. As a girl I finally feel like I have a place where people relate to my emotions. We only seem to have life groups once a month I think more life groups would be beneficial. I, along with other students, need more life groups where we could get more individual help instead of chapels it is sometimes difficult to address personal issues. What do you think? Write your comments below!
Written by Jasmine Bonner
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I am glad you are enjoying life groups Jasmine! Life groups is such a huge part of my testimony and I share the same feelings as you about why they are so effective.
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