However, public meeting places can also be used. Many libraries and banks make rooms available without charge. The recommended size of a group is form 2 to 12 people. Larger groups make individual participation more difficult. If your initial response to a mailing is larger than you had anticipated, remember that initial participation in a group can be misleading.
Group size fluctuates during the first several meetings until a core group emerges.
Often, the opportunity presents itself to form a second group. There are handouts that are available, such as Purposes of Search for God Groups and Suggested Meeting Format are among those that are helpful to have on hand in the beginning. After a core group has emerged, fill out the Affiliation form during the business portion of the meeting. Affiliating the group allows us to connect the group to the mainstream of our group activity, where the group can both benefit and assist the group movement. Affiliated groups are on our roster and as new seekers come to us looking for a group in your area, we can refer them to you.