Cell Groups
Cell Groups are analogous to families within the larger tribe of Three Nails. We wrestle with life and purpose, while turning to the words of Jesus for direction and hope. A cell group can also be thought of as a “house church.” It’s a little more than a typical Bible study group because the idea is that the cell IS the church. This means that worship, prayer, Bible study, and fellowship are all aspects. They are created with the purpose of multiplication. As a cell grows, the purpose is to divide or send out leaders from within to begin a new cell group. Our cell groups are based out of homes, coffee shops, or anywhere else people choose to gather.
Create a cell - Start or join a new cell group that hasn’t formed yet!
Three Nails is always looking to start new cells and if you’re interested in connecting with folks that have dreams for what their cells could look like but haven’t found others to start it with, you may be in the right place! Perhaps you have your own dreams to start a cell but you haven’t quite found enough folks to make a critical mass, and you’re looking to see who in Three Nails would be interested. Maybe you live in an area that doesn’t currently have a cell, or maybe you want to meet on an evening where there aren’t any cells meeting, or maybe you want to fill a gap by starting a cell group around an issue that’s lacking in Three Nails - a cell group for students or for addicts or for four square players - dream big! Find one of the Lay Pastors, Dan Harding, at jdhtwo [at] gmail [dot com] or 724.316.7159 to connect with folks in the Three Nails community that have intentions on starting or joining a new cell group.
Aletheia Cell
Location: Lawrenceville
Meeting Time: Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm
Contact Ian Kane at ianlukekane [at] gmail [dot com] for more information.
The Aletheia Cell, which meets Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm in Lawrenceville, is an informal gathering of people of various faith orientations. We focus our time around eating a communal meal together, and spend a lot of time playing with and reading Bible stories to the children that attend our meetings.
Breakfast of Champions Cell
Location: Greenfield
Meeting Time: Wednesday 7:30pm - ?
Contact Tim Tobitsch at tim [at] franktuary [dot com] for more information.
“Crazy Ladies” Support Group
Location: Lawrenceville
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday 7pm
Contact Megan at 412.523.6226 for more information.
Any women dealing with issues of depression, stress, anxiety or mental incapacitation are welcome to come! We are a casual group addressing our emotional issues with humor and compassion, cultivating good listening skills and mutual encouragement. Every other Thursday, 7 pm. Please call Megan at 412.523.6226 for specific dates and location, or more information.
East End Cell Group
Location: East Liberty
Meeting Time: Monday 7-9pm
Contact Dan Harding at jdhtwo [at] gmail [dot com] for more information.
Our cell group spans age ranges from a 5-year old boy to a 80-year old grandmother. We’ve got a great mixture of kids, young adults, and older and wiser adults. We occasionally follow some sort of Anglican liturgy, but more often than not you can find us doing some sort of Scripture study, topical study, or crazy board game. We basically enjoy living life together in this cell group. We meet every Monday from 7-9pm at various locations in the East End, so if you’re interested, contact Dan Harding at 724.316.7159 or jdhtwo [at] gmail [dot com].
The Stanton Heights Cell
Location: Stanton Heights
Meeting Time: Mondays
Contact Kris Opat at enjoyingthedance [at] gmail [dot com] for more information.
The Stanton Heights Cell – We meet for fellowship, conversation, and occasionally a good book. We enjoy engaging media and pop culture and seeking the truth of the Lord God in the midst of it. Afterwards, people usually stick around for food and football as well. Things we have discussed in the past: Episodes of “This American Life,” The Screwtape Letters, Rob Bell’s Velvet Elvis, The Nooma Videos, the situations in Darfur and Somalia, An Episode of “The West Wing.”