Connection Suppers
When was the last time you sat across the table and had a meal with someone new? North Park Connection Suppers are informal gatherings to get acquainted with others in our church community - our members, our regular attendees, and our guests.
It is no secret we are experiencing growth year over year and God is bringing us together to
serve in ministry. In the seasons ahead, let's connect across generations and across our church to get to know one another in our homes. Three months at a time.
Opportunities to sign-up happen three times a year where you will be grouped with others you may not know very well. Your group of six to eight people will share a meal together once a month.
Three meals over three months.
FAQ's
How Does it Work?
Each season (Fall, Winter, Spring), you will have an opportunity to opt-in for Connection Suppers. You will be assigned to a group of others you do not know, or may not know very well.
Once a month for 3 months, your group will meet to share a meal together; it could be a weeknight dinner, a Saturday breakfast, a Sunday afternoon lunch, or whenever the group decides is best for them. Each month someone in your group will be the Host and cover the expense for that meal.
Can Anyone Sign-Up?
The program is designed for adults: pairs*, and singles. When you sign up, you are only signing up for that particular season of the program. Expect the groups to change each new season - allowing you to meet and share a meal with different people from our church community.
A Host will be assigned for each group and will make initial contact with others in the group and coordinate the first meal. Hosting should rotate, so that each couple is allowed to be a Host for a month.
*Pairs are typically spouses. Singles may want to pair with another single and sign-up as a pair for a 3-month season. Or - singles may sign up individually and will be placed in a Connection Supper group for that 3-month season.
Where Do We Eat and Who Covers the Expense?
The Host for the month will offer to plan the meal in their home, but other options can be suggested by the Host and confirmed with the group, As hosting rotates, consider it an opportunity to cultivate relationships with your style of creativity and hospitality.
The size of your home and what you eat is not the issue - we can all rub elbows as we get to know one another. Examples of meals include a picnic in the backyard, or take-out around the kitchen island, or fine dining around the table. The Host for the month organizes the gathering and will need to be prepared to cover expenses for that month.
Am I stuck in the same Connection Supper Group for an entire year?
No, there will be rotations for each season, Fall, Winter and Spring. Opt-in sign-ups happen several weeks before the start of the next season so you can decide if you want to commit to 3 suppers and host one meal during those three months ahead.
Fall Season: September - October - November
Winter Season: January - February - March
Spring Season: April - May - June
What About the Children?
This program is designed for adults to have a meal together and get acquainted across the table. And while some groups may opt for one month to meet with the entire families, typically it is just adults at table.
Why Are We Doing This Program?
North Park has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. The first step in building deep and rich relationships is simply to get acquainted. This program allows us to get to know one another across generations, across our church community, and across the table. In the hectic pace of our day-to-day lives, it's easy to miss out on the simple pleasure of meeting new friends and breaking bread together.