In an article from SmallGroups.com it talks about connecting Life Groups with the church.

In it Carolyn Taketa writes, “A small group can sometimes function as an isolated island among the numerous ministries of the church.”

Our goal here at Mentor Church is all about connecting. We connect to God, to each other and to the world. We cannot connect if we are an isolated island. So I want to share a couple of them with you.

One is We Need to Serve Together Within and Beyond the Church Walls. Serving projects often knit members together through the bond of shared goals and experiences. When people work with one another and see each other in a different context than the living room, their relationships are strengthened.

Second Initiate Gatherings Beyond Your Group. It's easy to become accustomed to doing activities with just your group. Instead, widen the circle of fellowship and invite different segments of the church to join you for a special gathering. You could invite a speaker on a topic of shared interest, have a joint potluck with other small groups in the church, host a game night for people of all ages, play softball, go bowling, host a babysitting night so parents can go on a date, or organize a simple meal for the youth or the elderly in your congregation. This goes a long way toward investing in relationships outside the group and helps members feel more connected to the life of the church.

There are many ways for Life Groups to connect with others and invest in the larger church community. Just a thought.