For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them – Matthew 18:20
At JGCT we believe that small groups are the front lines in caring for one another and building relationships. We offer different small groups that meet around the city on a regular basis to build friendships, study the Bible and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Women’s Small Group
A gathering of women in all stages of life. Through the study of God’s word, our focus is to grow spiritually, strengthening our faith, minds and hearts while making connections and cementing friendships.
Facilitator: Isabel Setoyama
Schedule: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Men’s Small Group
The Men’s Group meets weekly, on-line, and is open to, and attended by men of all ages from College & Careers to Seniors. It has been a great forum for us to learn from our shared experiences, study the Word of God together, and pray for one another. New joiners are encouraged to attend at any given time.
Facilitators: Peter Chow, Daniel Setoyama, Russell Sugimura
Schedule: Bi-weekly on Thursdays at 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Markham Small Group
A place for fellowship, prayer support and spiritual growth. We begin our time with a potluck dinner followed by a Bible study discussion. We meet at Stephanie and Chika’s home, but other group members sometimes take turns in hosting the group or leading the study. Children are welcome.
Facilitators: Stephanie and Chikara Kida
Schedule: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 6:00 PM
Location: In-person (Markham home)
Etobicoke Small Group
A welcoming group of believers, joined in Christian fellowship and growing together in faith. Our studies are based on Christian life and the Bible.
Facilitators: Masako Tanaka, Lorna Shutter, Mabel Namiki, Paul Marchao, Larry Iwamoto and Peter Chow
Schedule: Fridays, 7:30 PM, biweekly
Location: Zoom
Gospel of Mark Study Group
We meet every other Monday at 8:30 PM via Zoom and are currently studying the Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan. Francis invites us to walk with him tracing the steps of Jesus and the twelve apostles all the way to his death and reurrection.
Are we willing to take a similar journey to embrace discipleship?
Facilitator: Alice Chow
Schedule: 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Budo no ki (Group Vine)
We, like the vines, want to be well connected to the Lord, who is the trunk. We pray and grow.
Facilitator: Ikumi Nitta
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Friday @ 8:00 PM
Location: Online/Zoom
Hope (Group Hope)
Our group focus is to praise the Lord, Learn about God, pray together and encourage one another as we connect and grow in faith.
Facilitators: Yumi Yu
Schedule: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Location: Online/Zoom
Esuteru kai (Group Esther)
A gathering of Japanese speaking women in Mississauga / Oakville / Burlington area since 2010. Through the study of God’s word, our focus is to grow spiritually, and pray/support each other’s challenges of living abroad.
Facilitators: Miki Nakano
Schedule: Every Thursday at 10:00 AM during Covid (usually every other week)
Location: Zoom / Email during Covid (usually at the member’s home)
No no Yuri (Group Lilies of the Field)
Study: sharing from the scripture that has impacted you in that week and let the scripture and the testimony speak to each other’s life.
We also sing the worship song that was chosen as this year’s song, listen and share from the Sunday message every week, and share the prayer requests.
Facilitator: Sumiko Nishiwaki
Case 1: When Church is closed
Schedule: Every Friday
Location: Email
Case 2: When Church is open
Schedule: Every 2nd and 4th Friday 1-3 PM
Location: JGCT
Nonbiri iko kai (Group Easy Going)
Reflecting and Sharing from the Sunday Messages
Facilitators: Toshiyuki Ijichi
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Monday @ 10-11am
Location: Online and Telephone
Gloria Kai (Group Gloria)
We share from the daily devotion we did in the past week, exchange prayer requests and support each other in prayer throughout the week.
Facilitators: Minako Ebisuzaki
Schedule: Every Friday
Location: Email/Online