We know it can be a little scary to join a group for the first time, and we know how easy it is to find an excuse to miss out on this, but there’s too much to gain! Check out 5 reasons why you don’t want the excuses or the fear to win out on this one. 1. We meet where you are. Our groups are all meeting online.
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At Hoboken Grace, we truly believe we are better together. This is why we strongly encourage the people in our community to get involved, serve on a team, and grow together in a weekly dinner group. Hoboken has always been a transient community with an influx of people arriving. People move to this region from all over the world for […]
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Our Dinner Groups have always been at the core of Hoboken Grace. Every group is made up of common people from diverse backgrounds, gathered at a common table, pursuing a common goal. It is a practical and hopeful pathway for everyone seeking a closer relationship with God.
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A few weeks ago, I injured my ankle pretty badly and it rocked me. The timing was particularly terrible, not that injuries ever come at a good time. We had work in the new building, the Easter Egg Hunt and Easter all coming up. I found myself filled with guilt for several reasons. First, it made life significantly harder […]
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Christmas is a time for joy, celebration, and connecting with those we love and those we are related to. Whether you’re catching up with old friends, chatting around the dinner table with your extended family, or making small talk with strangers, the season is full of opportunities for conversation. But sometimes, these interactions can feel superficial or unfulfilling. If you […]
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Become a Dinner Group Leader and Create a Space for Authentic Community At our church, we believe in the power of small groups to foster authentic community and spiritual growth. Dinner Groups are a place where people can connect, learn, and grow together. As a Dinner Group Leader, you have the opportunity to create a welcoming environment where this happens. […]
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My journey back to God began at the Hoboken Grace Easter Egg hunt in the spring of 2019. Seeing my kids and others squeal with delight as they uncovered candy-filled plastic eggs in the hay, I wondered – what amazing organization is behind this initiative? Who does this kind of thing in Hudson County FOR FREE?! I was also a […]
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Click here to join a men’s, women’s or married couples group! Dinner groups make it easy to meet new friends, build community, and grow your faith. Whether you are new to Hoboken or have lived here for many years, groups provide real and lasting connection with others in your community. We recently sat down with Colin to help answer some […]
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Dinner groups have always been at the core of Hoboken Grace. Every dinner group is made up of common people from diverse backgrounds, gathered at a common table, pursuing a common goal. It is a practical and hopeful pathway for everyone seeking a closer relationship with God. Whether you are [...]
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When I first started attending Hoboken Grace, I was working 60 to 70 hours a week. By the time I got home I was wiped and exhausted. Then one Sunday a man named Steve invited me to join his dinner group. I hesitated to say yes because I wasn't getting home 'til 8 or 9, and by that point, I just wanted to go home, kick my shoes off and relax. I didn't feel like I had the capacity for one more thing.
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If you’re interested in becoming a dinner group leader, you can find more information here. When CJ was originally asked about leading a Monday night group had had some hesitations. “I thought, ‘How am I going to lead a group of guys with some who are older and smarter than me? What if I don’t have enough biblical knowledge to answer […]
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Kim and her family thought they had found a home in Hoboken, they had purchased a condo, their kids were settled into school, and the whole family was plugged in at Hoboken Grace. Everything was going according to plan, when suddenly life took an unexpected turn, and Kim’s husband’s job found them all uprooting and moving to the Dominican Republic […]
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More than half of the guys in John’s dinner group didn't join by signing up online, as some people do. They're guys he simply met and invited. “They’ll joke around, like, oh yeah, this guy tried to get me for six months before I finally joined a group,” John says. But even when it’s a joke, there’s also some truth [...]
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I recently received an email from someone who was hesitant about committing to an online dinner group. They were having trouble making it work with the demanding hours of a new job. We've all been there, whether it's a hectic job or another commitment weighing down our schedule.
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Divorce and separation are never easy. So, how do we C.A.R.E. for our group members and friends who are experiencing the anger, pain and loss of divorce and separation? C.A.R.E.S. CRISIS – Understanding the Stress of Divorce or Separation Regardless of the reasons, divorce and separation impact every area of a person’s life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, even vocational […]
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