What are small groups?
Small Groups are a great way to get connected with the body at The Sanctuary. Our belief is that small groups are a way to live this Christian life together, to build lasting friendship and community and to be encouraged to grow deeper in your relationship with God. We hope everyone at The Sanctuary gets involved in a small group.
Get involved
Small groups are groups of 10 to 16 people that meet together once a week in someone’s home to study the Bible, pray, grow spiritually and have fun together.
Our next small group session is the week of Sept. 26 to the week of Dec. 12. Use the form below to sign up for a small group online, or you can sign up on Sunday morning at the Welcome Table.
Get to know our small group leaders:
SUNDAYS
Edwards
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: rotating host homes
Leaders: Nathan and Kerstin Edwards
About the leaders: Nathan enjoys reading and video games. Kerstin likes spending time with family and the outdoors. They have two children, an infant and a toddler.
This group is full.
TUESDAYS
Davis/Soteno
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Mark and Sue Davis
Hector and Maria Soteno
Hosts: Vince and Caryl Curletta
About the leaders:
Mark enjoys hiking and soccer. Sue likes hiking and reading. They have three school-age girls.
Hector enjoys running. Maria likes reading and walking.They have three adult children and one teen.
Holtz/Willer
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Naperville/Aurora
Leaders: Jeff and Julie Holtz
Mike and Debbie Willer
Hosts: Jeff and Julie Holtz
Mike and Debbie Willer
About the leaders:
Jeff and Julie love to laugh and have fun. They enjoy spending time with their 3 boys, sports activities (golf, basketball and baseball), and the simple things in life like a good conversation while enjoying a cup of coffee. They have three boys who are 15, 10 and 7.
Mike enjoys fishing, golf, reading, the outdoors, card games, board games and the Red Sox. Debbie loves shopping, outdoor adventures, coffee with friends, scrapbooking, homeschooling and the Red Sox. They have three children who are 9, 6 and 3.
Kaufman
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Seth and Becky Kaufman
(630) 740-0720
Hosts: Daniel and Lesa York
About the leaders:
Seth enjoys keeping up with technology and political news, playing volleyball, anything to do with soccer, playing video games, playing with Grace and watching TV with Becky. Becky likes hanging out with friends and family, watching TV with Seth, going for walks and volleyball. They have one infant daughter.
Klayum
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Tim and Carrie Klayum
Hosts: Tim and Carrie Klayum
About the leaders:
Tim enjoys golf, basketball, softball, hiking and mountain biking. Carrie likes reading, hiking, biking, cooking, coffee and chocolate. They have two school-age children.
Sault
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: central Bolingbrook
Leaders: Larry and Emily Sault
Hosts: Jasen and Suzanne Beste
About the leaders:
Larry enjoys camping, canoeing, hiking, swimming and pretty much anything outdoors. Emily loves homeschooling, sewing, cooking and music. They have five children, three of whom are married.
Wangler
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: southwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Ben and Holly Wangler
Hosts: Mark and Cathy Unger
About the leaders:
Ben’s enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, all things outdoors and sports. Holly likes cake decorating, cross-stitching and playing with their kids. They have a toddler-age son and another child on the way.
This group is full.
WEDNESDAYS
Showalter
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: southwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Joel and Jill Showalter
Hosts: Chris and Jami Urosevich
About the leaders:
Joel enjoys coaching little league baseball, playing golf, hanging out with friends and playing games. Jill likes reading, watching baseball games and “coffee on the veranda”, aka, the back porch. They have one married daughter and two school-age boys.
THURSDAYS
Smith/Matt
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Randy and Linda Smith
Tom and Jolie Matt
Hosts: Tom and Jolie Matt
About the leaders:
Randy loves to hike, bike and get free stuff. Linda likes to travel, find a good bargain and drink coffee with friends. They have two junior high age girls.
Tom enjoys woodworking, outdoor activities and gardening. Jolie likes hiking, biking, outdoor activities, crafting and reading. They have four children, one boy and three girls. Two are in their 20s and two are in their teens.
Smith/Neal
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Ronn and Michele Smith
Kent and Emily Neal
Hosts: Ronn and Michele Smith
Kent and Emily Neal
About the leaders:
The Smiths love vacationing together! Ronn enjoys golf, basketball,and anything outdoors. Michele enjoys baking, exercise and home decorating. They have three children.
Kent enjoys biking, golf and cooking BBQ in his convection cooker. Emily loves writing on her blog, going on adventures with her children, mountain biking, walking and listening to music.
They have four children.
Please fill out the form to join a small group. We will contact you after we receive your information!
