The Practice of Friendship

“By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.” - Ecclesiastes 4:12 MSG

 

4 people committing to 4 wEEks of CONSECUTIVELY practicing friendship for 40 minutes a week

 

What are quads?

qUads are a simple opportunity to practice friendship in the hurry of life. we call them quads because it’s made up of 4 people.

QUADS Fall 2025 are our micro-groups, each group will be self-directed around the guide provided.

Fall Quad 2 Theme: An Interseasonal Exploration of Our Story in God’s Story

Our focus for the second Quad term is to invite people into connection with others who are in different seasons of relationships. Listening to the stories of those who may seem different from us helps us grow in awareness and understanding of the ebbs and flows that shape every life. We are more alike than we know. It reminds us that there is always a larger story unfolding beyond our own.

We have two types of Quads available: 
A) 2 Couples
B) 1 Couple & 2 Singles

Want to join this quad? Use the "Request to join" button!
When prompted with the comment section - please respond to the following:

  • list an alternate day of the week you are open to meeting on (in the event we have to make some adjustments)

  • couples signing up -- only one person will need to sign up, please use the comment section to list your significant other

Each member of a Quad will take on one week to initiate the meeting up plan (weeks will be assigned but feel free to coordinate with your quad once all members are confirmed)

 

Fall Quad 1: August 31 - September 21 (enroll by August 24)

(Currently open for sign -ups!) Fall Quad 2: September 28 - October 19 (enroll by September 21)

Fall Quad 3: October 26 - November 16 (enroll by October 19)

*You can sign up for as many QUADS as you’d like as long as the time to meet for each do not overlap!

 
 

How Do I Sign Up?

download Church Center

create an account or login

  • Search church “NewSong Church” & Login

  • All Impact Team Members & families who check-in to Children’s Ministry have accounts already

locate & select “groups” icon at the bottom of the screen

once in “groups” find section labeled find a group - select “Quads”

select a quad

Groups are designated by day of the week, pick a group that best fits your schedule where you can make all four days of that quad.

Fall Quad 2: Interseasonal Quads

  • Couples Quads options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

  • 1 Couple x 2 Singles Quads options: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

request to join

  • when you click request to join, a message box will pop up, please include in your message an alternate backup day of the week that would work best for you should all spaces be full or we do not have enough people to fill out a quad on your day of preference**

  • for couples signing up, please designate one person to sign up - in the comment box, please write the name of your significant other

  • you will hear back with your quad the week leading up to September 28th


  • Turn on notifications for church center so you can stay up to date with your quad!

  • Once Quads are finalized, everyone will be able to connect within the group features to coordinate schedules.

    • please take a look under “members” and determine what information you would like to share with your quadmates.

  • Each member of a Quad will take on one week to initiate the meeting up plan (weeks will be assigned but feel free to coordinate with your quad once all members are confirmed)

    • not sure how to initiate? We’ll share our quick guide soon!

 

what is it not?

  • It is not an accountability group, a prayer ministry time, or a time to promote your ideas/opinions. It’s simply a place where you are given space to share and listen. And see what happens!

Note: we expect people to disagree and differ at times, but to work towards love in all ways.

  • It’s not a long term commitment, so there’s no pressure to continue meeting after the four weeks. Maybe you will continue to connect with someone from QUADs and maybe you won’t. Again, it’s not a forced relationship. Just a space to learn about others! 

 

Why would I join a QUAD?

QUADS provide an opportunity to get to know people in a simple way for a brief amount of time. Think of it as an introduction to someone who you might want to know, or didn’t know you wanted to know. Our community has been growing and we would love to take this opportunity to build some new friendships that create opportunities to bridging the gap between those that have arrived in different seasons at varying times.

QUADS gives every person who joins an opportunity to belong, to be known, and to know and appreciate others. 

 

What do you do in a QUAD? 

You can meet in person, on the phone, on Zoom (or other internet platforms), or a hybrid.

And then have a great time discussing questions about life, experiences, and God.

 
“Friendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”
— C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves