Small group reminder texts: 15 ready-to-copy examples

A short reminder the day before is the single easiest way to get more people to small group. Here are reminder texts you can copy, and the easiest way to send them to everyone without a group chat.

Tips for reminder texts that get read

Put the day, time and place in the first sentence.
Use their first name.
Send it the day before, in the afternoon.
Change the wording every week so it feels personal.

Weekly reminders

Hey (name)! Quick reminder: small group is at the Riveras' this Thursday at 7. Bring a friend!

Hi (name), see you tomorrow night at 7! We're in chapter 4 this week.

(name), small group is tomorrow at 7. Coffee's on. Can't wait to see you.

Heads up (name): we're meeting at the church this week instead of the Riveras'. Same time, 7 PM.

Hey (name), we're starting a new study Thursday. Great week to come back if it's been a while!

Meals, prayer and care

Hi (name), it's potluck night Thursday! Bring a side or dessert if you can. See you at 6:30.

Hey (name), anything we can pray for this week? Just reply here, it stays between us.

(name), we missed you last week! Hope all is well. Saving you a seat Thursday.

Hi (name), the Garcias just had their baby! Meal sign-up is open if you'd like to help.

Thanks for coming last night, (name). Really glad you were there.

Season changes

Hey (name)! Small groups kick off again the week of January 12. Want me to save you a spot?

(name), no group next week for Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with family, see you the week after!

Hi (name), last night of the semester is Thursday. We're celebrating with dessert!

Hey (name), we're taking the summer off. Group starts back up in September. Have a great summer!

(name), our group is growing! We're splitting into two groups next month. More details Thursday.

How to send them to everyone

Free: paste each text into a new message, one person at a time.

Faster, on a Mac: Bullhorn Text sends a personal text to every person in your group, from your own number, in one click. It can rotate between five wordings so no two texts in a row match, and you can set "every Wednesday at 3 PM" once and stop thinking about it.

Skip the copy and paste

Bullhorn Text is a Mac app. Write your message once, click Send, and everyone gets their own text from your number, with their name in it. Then see who got it.

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Common questions

When should I send a small group reminder?

The day before, in the afternoon, works well for most groups. A same-day reminder a few hours before is good for groups that meet early in the week.

Should I use a group text for small group?

A group thread is fine for close groups that like chatting. For reminders, a personal text to each person gets more attention and fewer reply-all buzzes.