re: Anyone here a part of a small faith group?

I'm in one. I've gone to it most every week that I could for the last 2 or 3 years. Most of us are from the same church but we have some friends from other churches that come just to hang out. We usually do like 30-45 minutes of "Bible study" and then we just hang out until people go home.

For me, it's less about having someone tell me how to live my life the right way and more about just going to see how other people think about topics that I've already formed an opinion on. It just challenges you to take a step back and maybe look at things from a different perspective...and it's cool to have a night where you know it will be low key and you'll have a chance to catch up with people you might not have a chance to talk to that often. A lot of the guys in my group are 5 or so years younger than me and ask questions about buying a house and investing their money and relationships and stuff. It makes me feel like I'm helping people out I guess.

If you're thinking about giving it a shot, I would recommend trying to get to know one of the group leaders outside of the group setting first to see what you think. I was a part of one in college and the guy that hosted the meetings was relentless in pressuring me to go despite having homework and exams and work to take care of. If you find one that doesn't seem like a super clinger, I'd say give it a shot and see how you like it. Worst thing that could happen is you'll make some new friends. I would offer you to come to mine but then your internet anonymity would be toast.