One of the signature ministries of UMCPS in the last few years has been Life Groups - gatherings of friends (and especially new friends) to develop community and a sense of solidarity on life's journey.  Life Groups are not studies.  They are more about sharing bits of our lives with one another.  So many people come to Palm Springs and to UMCPS looking for a greater connection and sense of neighborhood.  Life Groups help new folks to find a sense of spiritual neighborhood - and they help those of us who have been around a while discover the new friends who are helping to make our church and community such a distinctive and special place.  They meet in coffee shops, back yards, living rooms, at the church facility and online!

This fall we offered four groups over 8 weeks spanning from mid September to mid November.  People reported very positive experiences!  The next round of Life Groups will begin in January 2022, also running for 8 weeks.  During December, we will publicize group opportunities for this winter.  We hope to expand the number of groups, and to keep at least one on-line group, so that friends, part-time residents and those who travel can experience intentional community with us!