A digital group provides great flexibility and an opportunity to stay connected. We know that leading a digital group can be hard and has its own challenges. We want to help. Check out our digital group leader best practices.

Having trouble with attendance due to “Zoom fatigue” or COVID exhaustion? Check out our tips to help with attendance issues or “Zoom Fatigue”.

Need some new ways to start the conversation? Check out these Icebreaker Questions or use our Digital Story Cards.

Games can be a great way to grow connections with your group members in a stress-free way. Check out these digital games:

• Musical Bingo: A digital twist on a classic Bingo game

• Kahoot!: An online trivia game

• Virtual Scavenger Hunt: A race to gather specific items around your house.

• Who Said It: Jesus or Oprah?: A game of guessing who said each quote

• Scattergories: A creative-thinking, category-based game

• Not-So-Newlywed Game (for couples): See which couple knows each other best

• Heads Up (Apple or Android): Guess the word or phrase and see which couple gets the most right.

• Pictionary: Use a piece of paper or the Zoom whiteboard to draw. Use the board game version or an app to get words or phrases. 


Creating ways for your group to come together can be a challenge. Here are a few ideas: 

• Park - Invite your group to meet at a local park, asking members to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, food, and drinks, and reminding them to remain six feet apart. 

• Grill - If you have a large yard, invite members to join you for a night of grilling and fun. Let them know if they need to bring their own lawn chairs or if you will be providing them, and that seating will be six feet apart. 

• Pool or Outdoors - Some neighborhood pools, park pavilions, and other outdoor spaces have opened. Reserve a night to meet with your group members for a social gathering.

• Driveway Social - Don’t have a big yard? Invite your group to join you in your driveway. Encourage them to bring their own lawn chairs, snacks, and drinks.

• Restaurant Patio - If your group members are comfortable eating at a restaurant, find a great local eatery where group members can hang out, order good food, and enjoy the patio. 

• Fire Pit - Have a fire pit? Put it to good use! Invite group members for a night around the fire pit. You can even provide supplies for s’mores.

The spread of isolation resulting from COVID-19 can cause stress and trigger anxiety. We compiled ideas to help you or those in your group who may be looking for emotional relief resources and strategies.