D-Groups

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During the school year
D-Groups meet on Wednesdays
at St. Thomas
6:15 – 8:00 pm
D-Groups are open to all
7th – 12th graders
and their friends
We play We hang out
We learn We eat

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During the summer
We meet at people’s houses
We play We hang out
We learn We eat

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D-Groups are ALL about
Community Scripture
Playing Growing
Jesus

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What just happened??

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D-Groups took a 2 week break for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve but we’re back in action starting on January 7!

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Heretical Parables
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21
6:15 – 8:00 PM
We all know a bunch of Jesus’ parables. But perhaps we’ve gotten a little too comfortable with them? Parables are supposed to mess with our understanding of the world. Come check out these parables of Jesus – with a twist!

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Mosaic Party
Wednesday, January 28
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Meet at The Fire in Appleton
directions here
Come make some beautiful mosaic art together! Note the time different as well as make sure you meet us at The Fire in Appleton. You need to sign up online for this event
Sign Up Here

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Cups, Gnats, & Camels
Wednesdays, February 4, 11
6:15 – 8:00 PM
Jesus talks about some weird stuff sometimes. Why does he do that? Let’s explore some of the stranger things Jesus says together, shall we?

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No D-Groups
Wednesday, February 18
It’s Ash Wednesday so while there are technically no official D-Groups, you’re invited and should totally come and get a cross of ashes on your forehead!

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D-Groups in Lent
Wednesdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Note the time change! We start in the chapel at 5:30 for communion, then we have soup, bread, and salad together in the parish hall at 6. We head downstairs at 6:30, and we’re done at 8. Don’t miss D-Groups in Lent!

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No D-Groups
Wednesdays, April 1 & 8
Holy Week has services every night so come join us for those and then Aran is taking a few days vacation so we’ll be back in action on April 15!

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Nooma
Wednesdays, April 15 & 22
6:15 – 8:00 PM
Nooma in greek means wind, breath, or spirit. On these 2 Wednesdays, we’ll watch 2 different videos and discuss how God, Jesus, bible, and church are actually still relevant in 2026 – because, spoiler alert, they are.

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Claire & Genevieve Night
Wednesday, April 29
6:15 – 8:0 PM
Aran will be away on a diocesan clergy retreat which means y’all get to have the best night ever!! Don’t miss out on whatever crazy things Claire & Genevieve are gonna come up 🙂

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YouTube
Wednesdays, May 6 & 13
6:15 – 8:00 PM
In Acts chapter 17, Paul uses an item from popular culture to show people who God is and what God is like. Guess what? You can do that too! Join us as you all provide Aran with YouTube videos that inspire you, make you think, show you God’s presence, and more.

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Luigi’s Pizza & Senior Night
Wednesday, May 20
6:15 – 8:00 PM
meet at St Thomas
We’ll walk to Luigi’s (1 block away), have amazing pizza, then come back to St. Thomas, and hear from our graduating seniors, before sending them off with a blessing!

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D-Groups at St. Thomas will be all finished for the school year at that point but don’t be afraid because….

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Summer D-Groups will be starting up once school ends for everyone. We’ll let you know the schedules, locations, and activities for all the Summer D-Groups as we get a little closer to that time!

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