Email Templates

  • Copy and paste the template into your group email.

  • Insert your church-specific information into the blanks. 

  • Sign with all leaders’ names in the space indicated. 

  • Feel free to edit as needed!

Week One

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 1 

Email Content:

Welcome to Starting Point! 

We’re so glad you are a part of this group. We realize that meeting new people can feel intimidating. You may even find yourself wondering why you decided to join this group in the first place. That’s normal. But it's going to be so worth it. You're in this group for a reason, and we can't wait to meet you! 

A few reminders before our group meets this ___________. 

Our first group meeting will be this ____________________ , ____________________, from ____________________ to ____________________ . We'll be meeting at _______________________. 

Before our first group meeting: 

  • Listen to the first episode of The Starting Point Podcast.

  • Read Chapter 1, “Start,” in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Our phone numbers are below. Feel free to call or text us. 

See you soon.

[SIGN leaders' names]

Week Two

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 2 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone, 

We had a great kickoff to our Starting Point group this week! If you had to miss this one, that's okay. We're saving a seat for you and can't wait to meet you! It's not too late to jump in. 

For those who missed our discussion this week, you can view this short video we watched together.

Here are the details for this week: 

As a reminder, we will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on ____________________ from ____________________ to ____________________ .

For our next group: 

  • Listen to the second episode of The Starting Point Podcast. 

  • Read Chapter 2, "Problem," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide.

Part of the experience of Starting Point is sharing our stories with each other. If you want help on how to share your story, simply look in the back of the book at “What’s Your Story?” 

As always, if you need us, don't hesitate to reach out. We'll see you next week!

[SIGN leaders' names]

Week Three

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 3 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone! 

Thanks for another great week. We missed those who were unable to make it! If you would like a recap of what we discussed, you can watch this short video. 

Here are the details for this week:

As a reminder, we will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on 

____________________ from ____________________ to ____________________. 

For our next group: 

  • Listen to the third episode of The Starting Point Podcast.

  • Read Chapter 3, "Trust," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

We look forward to seeing you on (blank)! [SIGN leaders’ names] 

Week Four

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 4 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone, 

Thanks for such a great discussion this past group. Just like last time, if you had to miss this one, that's okay. We look forward to seeing you next week! 

For those who did have to miss our discussion this week, view the short video we watched during our group. 

Here are the details for this week:

As a reminder, we will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on 

____________________ from ____________________ to ____________________. 

For our next group: 

  • Listen to the fourth episode of The Starting Point Podcast.

  • Read Chapter 4, "Rules," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

As always, if you need us, don't hesitate to reach out. We'll see you next week!

[SIGN leaders' names]

Week Five

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 5 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone, 

What a great week! It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through this experience together. If you missed our discussion this week, view the short video we watched during our group. 

Here are the details for this week: 

Just as a reminder, we will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on ____________________ from ____________________ to ____________________ .

For our next group: 

  • Listen to the fifth episode of The Starting Point Podcast.

  • Read Chapter 5, "Jesus," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

Reach out if you need us! 

We’ll see you next week!

[SIGN leaders' names]

Week Six

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 6 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone, 

Thanks for a great discussion and a great time together! If you had to miss this week, view the short video we watched during our group as a refresher. 

And here are the details for this week:

As a reminder, we will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on 

____________________ from ____________________ to ____________________. 

For our next group: 

  • Listen to the sixth episode of The Starting Point Podcast. 

  • Read Chapter 6, "Grace," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

We’ll see you next week!

[SIGN leaders' names]

Week Seven

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 7 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone, 

We can’t believe we’re nearing the end of our eight weeks together. We’ve loved being a part of these conversations, and we can’t wait to hear more. Last week was a great discussion on grace. You can watch the video if you had to miss or just want a refresher. 

Here are the details for this week: 

We will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on ____________________ from ____________________ to ____________________ .

For our last group: 

  • Listen to the seventh episode of The Starting Point Podcast.

  • Read Chapter 7, "Faith," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

We’ll see you next week!

[SIGN leaders' names]

Week Eight

Email Subject: Starting Point | Week 8 

Email Content:

Hey Everyone, 

It’s so hard to believe that we’re approaching our last week together. We have loved this time together and getting to know each of you. Last week’s discussion was great, and we’re so sorry if you had to miss. If you’d like, you can watch the video.

Last but not least, here are the details for our final week together:

We will be meeting in the same room, SP ____________________ , on ____________________ from 

____________________ to ____________________. 

For our last group: 

  • Listen to the eighth episode of The Starting Point Podcast. 

  • Read Chapter 8, "Invitation," in the Starting Point Conversation Guide. 

We’ll see you next week!

[SIGN leaders' names]