Make a lasting connection!
Joining a group in our spiritual community is your opportunity to make friends and form lasting bonds with like-minded people. Between our interest-based small groups and our book-based SpiritGroups, you’re sure to find a place to connect with our community in deeper ways.
Join a SpiritGroup
SpiritGroups are small groups that come together to study spiritual books. Depending on the group, you meet either online or in person.
🔔 Latest Update: You can find your SpiritGroup now through Sept. 20. All groups are listed below.
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Finding Your Walden: How to Strive Less, Simplify More, and Embrace What Matters Most by Jen Tota McGivney is a self-help and literary guide published by Hampton Roads Publishing. It reinterprets Henry David Thoreau's 1854 classic Walden as a modern roadmap for handling digital noise, economic stress, and burnout through the core philosophy of "paring down to trade up"
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SpiritGroups is what we call “book clubs” and they are a gathering of about 4-10 people that meet either online or in person. Over the course of eight weeks, your group will meet to discuss what you’ve read in the pages of our chosen book.
By joining a SpiritGroup, you’ll not only learn from the topics of the chosen book but you’ll also meet new people and cultivate friendships and bonds that can last a lifetime. SpiritGroups have “Five Core” intentions…communion, connection, compassion, community and challenge.
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Hosting a SpiritGroup is where the magic begins! As a host, you choose the day and time that fit your life, and decide if your group will gather in person, meet online, or enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid format.
For seven weeks, you’ll guide your group on a meaningful, joy-filled journey—keeping the conversation flowing, the energy high, and everyone connected to the SpiritGroup vibe.
No need to worry, we’ve got you covered! You’ll receive all the training, tools, and resources to confidently lead a small group and make it an unforgettable experience for everyone.
You aren’t responsible for finding people to join your group, however, we encourage you to reach out to friends to join!
Your energy. Your leadership. Your group. Ready to make a difference?
📖 Find your SpiritGroup
✨ What if the peace, clarity, and purpose you've been searching for have been within you all along? Join a SpiritGroup (based on a day, time, and location below) and explore with us Finding Your Walden by Jen Tota McGivney, a journey inspired by the wisdom of Henry David Thoreau. Together, we'll slow down, quiet the noise, and rediscover what truly matters.
SpiritGroups
Several times each year our community comes together to study spiritual books in a small group setting both online and in person. We call these SpiritGroups. You can choose to either host your own group or join a hosted group that is already formed.
Our Fall SpiritGroup session based on “Ordinary Mysticism” is currently active however the time window to join a group has ended. You can journey solo by attending Sunday Celebrations Sept. 28 through Oct. 26.
Small Groups
Small groups are a way to connect with others based on shared interests. Below, explore which upcoming small group activities you want to join, or view the list of small groups available to be part of.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most of the Small Groups socials are planned as in-person events, with occasional online gatherings based on the purpose of the event.
SpiritGroups are both online and in person depending on what the host of the group prefers.
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You are welcome to join a group at any time, and while we hope you'll stay and enjoy the activities, you are free to leave whenever it suits you.
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Absolutely! We encourage you to share the joy of our planned events with your friends and family. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to connect with our spiritual family and experience the warmth of our community.
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Joining any of our Small Groups or SpiritGroups is free of charge, however, your generous donations are what sustain and allow us to grow this program. Keep in mind, there may be costs to participating in some of the planned events as communicated by the group leaders.
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For any inquiries about Small Groups or SpiritGroups, feel free to reach out to leo@unityonthebay.org.
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Great question. We conduct surveys twice a year to gather information on the types of groups our community is interested in. Announcements are typically made around May and November, giving you the opportunity to propose and form new groups based on community preferences.