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Groups

Small Groups

Small groups are the primary way churches build community. Holy makes it easy to create, manage, and track small groups.

Creating a Small Group

  1. Navigate to Groups > Create Group
  2. Select type: Small Group
  3. Fill in the details:
FieldDescription
NameGroup name (e.g., "Thursday Night Bible Study")
DescriptionWhat the group is about
CampusWhich campus this group belongs to
MinistryParent ministry (optional)
LeaderPrimary group leader
Meeting DayDay of the week the group meets
Meeting TimeStart time
LocationWhere the group meets
CapacityMaximum number of members (optional)

Group Dashboard

Each group has a dashboard showing:

  • Current member count and capacity
  • Recent attendance trends
  • Upcoming meeting dates
  • Group leader contact info

Group Communication

Group leaders can communicate with members through:

  • Group Email — Send an email to all group members
  • Announcements — Post announcements visible on the group page

Group Lifecycle

Groups can have the following statuses:

StatusDescription
ActiveCurrently meeting and accepting members
PausedTemporarily not meeting (e.g., summer break)
ClosedNo longer active, preserved for historical data

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