Small Groups

Ways to connect!

Are you looking for ways to connect with others? Interested in making new acquaintances, or strengthening friendships?

 Check out the options on this page, learn more about Bible study or fellowship groups, and get involved! New groups are always welcome, so reach out if you have ideas for a fun new group. 

Sunday Adult Education

Sundays | 9:45 AM | Atonement Gathering Place

Regular Sunday Adult Ed is on hiatus until fall 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for individual Bible study and Adult Ed events happening on some Sundays during the summer.

Bible Studies & Prayer Groups

Men’s Tuesday Bible Study

Tuesdays, May 6 – June 17 | 11 AM - Noon
Men are invited to join us in Room 102 for a study "On the Path to Discipleship." Contact Jerry Cook for more information.

Monday Women's Bible Study

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month
(September, October, February, March, April, and May),
at Atonement from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Join in for Bible/book studies on various topics.
Contact Barbara Mock for more information.

Congregation Connections Events

Tuesday Trivia Night

June 24 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Atomic Cowboy
NOTE NEW START TIME! Bring a friend or two and join other Atonement members to test your trivia skills at Atomic Cowboy (7101 W 80th St, OPKS. For more information or to sign up, scan the QR code or visit www.atoneluth.org/smallgroups.Please use the button below to sign up in advance. See you there!

Women's Circles

Hope Circle

Meets on the first (or second, in case of a holiday) Monday evening of each month at 7:00 PM in member’s homes. They use the Gather Magazine as their study resource. Contact Lynn Bleck.

Sarah Circle

Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, September-May, 1:00-2:30 PM in Atonement room 102. Contact Shirley Foss.

Mary Circle

Meets the the 2nd Thursday of each month (September-June) 1:00-3:00 PM, and uses the Gather Magazine from the ELCA as their study resource. They meet in the Atonement Sunshine Room at Atonement. Contact Dorothy Dykman.

Joy Circle

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 PM, in the homes of members, using the Gather Magazine as a study resource. Contact Gerry Barrett.

Fellowship Groups

Novel Ideas
Book Group

 Join other avid readers to discuss the book of the month. The group selects a book to reach each month, and welcomes others who share their love of books. Everyone is welcome! Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in room 102 at Atonement. Everyone is welcome! Contact Cherry Klaassen to find out the book of the month or if you have questions about this group.
NEXT GATHERING:
June 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Atonement Room 109
JUNE'S BOOK SELECTION:
The Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood is a fictional account of a woman who abandons her life in the plains of Australia to live with the nuns in their abbey.

XYZ Seniors

Meets monthly (September-June) at various dates/times, either at the Church or offsite. Great fellowship for seniors (or adults of any age). Sign up at the table in the lobby or contact Jade Scarlett.
NEXT GATHERING:
August 21, 2025
NO GATHERINGS IN JUNE OR JULY
Charter Hall
Guest Speaker: More Info. Coming Soon

Why Cook?
Supper Group

  This group meets on the fourth Sunday evening of the month to enjoy dinner and conversation with old friends and new. For more information or to RSVP, contact Janette Schumm at (913) 302-5233 or using the button below.
NEXT GATHERING:
June 22 | 5:30 PM
Location: Nick & Jake’s
6830 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS
Socialize with old friends and new as we have dinner. Please contact Janette Schumm with questions or to RSVP.

Crafter's Group

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10:00 AM - Noon in the Sunshine Room. Bring your project and enjoy time with other crafters! For more information contact Janice Kindred or Marcia Mack.
NEXT GATHERING:
July 8 | 10:00 AM
Sunshine Room

Men's and Ladies' Breakfasts

Get together for the Men’s Breakfast twice per month, or the Ladies’ Breakfast once per month. Join long-time friends and new ones at First Watch for good food and conversation. For more details and specific dates/locations contact Don Foss at (913) 645-9538 or using the button below.

Atonement Golf Group

This year we have two tee time slots on Thursdays this summer (5:51 PM and 6:00 PM) at Sykes Lady. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Dennis Allerheiligen.