Expanding Our Community: The Return of L-Teams
For some time now, there has been a wonderful, growing hum of excitement within our congregation. Many of you have expressed a deep desire to reconnect, gather, and serve in smaller, more personal settings. We’ve heard you, and we agree: it’s time to bring back our L-Teams.
As we move into this next season of ministry, we want to grow in a way that is both responsible and sustainable. Rather than waiting for a perfectly polished, top-down program, we are leaning into a decentralized, lay-led model. This allows us to protect our staff’s current focus on our core growth areas while empowering you to lead where your heart is.
Starting March 19th, our weekly newsletter now features a dedicated “L-Team Directory.” This is your space to find a group or start one.
The Three Pillars of L-Teams
To help you find your fit, we’ve categorized these teams into three distinct rhythms:
- Live (Interest-Based): These groups are all about doing life together and building authentic friendships. Think wine tastings, board game nights, hiking excursions, or any shared hobby that brings joy.
- Love (Service-Based): These teams are the hands and feet of our faith. Whether it’s feeding the hungry, cleaning up local parks, or partnering with youth nonprofits, these groups gather to make a tangible impact.
- Learn (Growth-Based): These groups dive deep. From traditional Bible studies and Financial Peace University to book clubs and topical discussions, these teams are dedicated to spiritual and personal development.
How it Works
To keep this sustainable for our Church home, L-Teams will operate with a “grassroots” approach.
- Lay-Led: Each group is championed and managed by its members.
- Minimal Staff Support: Beyond providing the directory for visibility, our staff will not be managing the logistics, childcare, or curriculum for individual teams at this time.
- Direct Connection: The newsletter listing will provide a contact person for each group so you can reach out directly to join.
Ready to List Your Team?
If you are currently leading a group, or if you feel a nudge to start a new one, we want to hear from you! Email LTeams@hclm.org to submit your L-Team. To be included in the weekly directory, please submit the following:
- Official Name of the Group
- A Brief Description (including which “L” you fall under)
- Contact Information (Name and email/phone)
Submissions to The Weekly are due Monday at noon for that corresponding week. We are excited to see how the Spirit moves through your initiative and leadership. Let’s grow together, one L-Team at a time.
(Future) Home for L-Teams
LIVE TEAMS:
LOVE TEAMS:
LEARN TEAMS:
Have an L-Team you would like to list?
Email L-Teams@hclm.org with the following information:
Official Name of the Group
A Brief Description (including which “L” you fall under)
- Live (Interest-Based)
- Love (Service-Based)
- Learn (Growth-Based)
Contact Information (Name and email/phone)
Interested in joining an L-Team ?
Reach out to the leader listed in the directory above!