Frequently Asked Questions

A: In order to create a safe, fun, comfortable evening for everyone, there are 3 subjects that you are not allowed to discuss at any time during a Great Fellowship event:

1. You are not allowed to ask anyone for their contact information. This includes their phone number, last name, e-mail address, business card, or their address.
2. You are not allowed to ask anyone if they would like to have another get-together.
3. You are not allowed to ask sexually explicit questions, use lewd language, or say anything that might be interpreted as threatening or as sexual harassment. Please be polite and respectful!

If you meet someone who you would like to see again, you may inform them that you'll be emailing them through the Great Fellowship web site, If they are interested they will send you a reply email. Remember, everyone at the event is interested in meeting people

A: We leave this up to you! We recommend that you wear something that makes you feel comfortable and/or stylish. Please, no jeans or sneakers!

A: We have a Seating Assignment system that tracks who you were introduced to at prior Great Fellowship events, we then make every attempt to introduce you to 6 new people. The Event Host hands each participant their seating assignments when they arrive at the event. We encourage people to mingle and meet anyone with whom they did not have the opportunity to sit during the introduction phase. This includes sitting with people during dinner or anytime before and after the introduction phase is complete.

A: Event sizes vary from 20 to 100 people. Different cities and age groups and interest categories have different average event sizes. For popular groups we often see 50, 60 or more participants.

A: During your Great Fellowship conversations you'll want to discuss topics that help you determine if you'd like to have another get-together with that person. If you are interested in someone, you need to establish a connection with them so they'll want to get together with you. Relax, smile, and enjoy yourself! Here are 8 topics you can discuss, and remember your host will provide you with a sample question sheet just in case you can't think of what to ask:

1. Where are you from?
2. What kind of work do you do?
3. Do you have any brothers and sisters?
4. What kind of sports do you like?
5. Do you have any hobbies?
6. What's the best trip you've ever taken? Where would you like to go next?
7. Do you like to keep up with current events? What do you think about (pick a news item)?
8. Have you seen any good movies lately? What's the best movie you saw last year?

A: Yes.

A: The events range in cost, typically averaging $45 depending on the venue, dinner, and entertainment options.

A: We ask people to arrive early so we have time to check everyone in. If we start the event before everyone arrives, then people end up sitting alone. After you check in you can have a soft drink, and mingle with some other people who have arrived at the event.

A: We do not provide the contact information of our participants. However, our feedback is consistently very positive from both men and women (over 96% satisfaction!). Men and women send glowing quotes to us after every event. You can see a list of those quotes on our web site.

A: Advance registration is required for those who will be participating in the introduction phase of the Great Fellowship event. However, if a person wants to participate in the dinner or fellowhip phase of the event we will accept walk-ins. The Event Host will provide a Late Registration form if we are able to accept walk-ins.

A: Great Fellowship is all about events that help people meet other people. If you are looking to meet people, you are welcome to attend. Just be forewarned that not everyone will feel comfortable with your situation, so be aware of this.

A: To register for an event, it is required that you use a credit card. Our system is set up to accept credit cards only. We use a secure shopping cart system from PayPal which encrypts your information, so it is safe to use. If you do not have a credit card of your own, perhaps you can pay cash to a friend if they let you use their credit card.

A: All events have an equal number of men and women. Sometimes, due to confirmed attendees not showing up, the number is uneven by one or two. However, rest assured that there will be an almost exactly even number of men and women at our events.

A: When you are confirmed for an event, our system automatically sets up your email name and password as the "attendee". This means that event reminders will be sent to your email, and people at the event who meet your friend will be emailing you. Because of the uniqueness of the Great Fellowship system, your friend will need to sign up separately.

A: The smallest event size should have 10 couples, which is enough for everyone to have at least 6 first introductions. We typically allow a maximum of 50 men and 50 women. However, if someone who has been Confirmed as a participant fails to show up, that might result in people missing a round of dating. This is why we ask everyone who registers to commit to attending for the entire event. We always attempt to have at least 1 each male and female assistant host who are single at the event to sit in when we have a no-show.

A: Great Fellowship provides open communication via secure and anonymous email through the Great Fellowship web site. When an attendee emails another attendee they have full control over how much information they wish to share. Note, email messages are never edited for content.

A: At a Great Fellowship event, you get:

1. A safe, fun and comfortable way to meet Christian people who are all interested in meeting other Christians.
2. 6 first introductions*.
3. An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner of really good food.
4. A chance to win prizes (at most events)!
5. The opportunity to meet everyone during the buffet dinner phase of the event.
6. Safe and anonymous email communications available immediately after an event.
7. Maybe the love of your life!

*Occasionally, if a confirmed participant does not show, some participants may have fewer than 6 introductions. However, participants can meet everyone at the event during intermission and after the 6th introduction.

A: Here are the 8 steps to a Great Fellowship event:

1. Please arrive on time!
2. Upon arrival, check in with the Event Host, who will give you a welcome package. In there you will find a name tag, list of 6 people you will be introduced to, and a list of all the people attending your event. Please put the name tag on where everyone can see it.
3. Have a soft drink, some appetizers, and strike up a conversation with others arriving at the event. The event host will let you know when it's time to start.
4. To begin each introduction, take out your introduction sheet and verify that you are sitting at the correct table and with the correct guest.
5. Each introduction lasts for 8 minutes. Try to learn enough about the person so you can decide if you'd like to meet again. On your Suggested Questions Card you'll find a list of topics to help you keep the conversations flowing.
6. A bell will sound to indicate the end of each introduction. Take a moment to make a mark on the introduction sheet if you'd like another get-together with this person. Then proceed to your next assigned table.
7. To keep the event comfortable and low pressure for everyone:
   • Please don't ask anyone for their contact information, or for a get-together.
   • Please be polite and respectful; remember the Golden Rule.

Even if you're not interested romantically, you will have more fun at the event if you approach each conversation with an open mind. Everyone has an interesting story to tell if you ask the right questions!

1. After 6 introductions, we proceed to the all-you-can-eat buffet dinner. Here you get to choose where you want to sit and with whom. You are encouraged to strike up conversations with the people you were just introduced to and anyone else you may have an interest in.
2. When you arrive home we ask that you log on to the Great Fellowship web site and email people you are interested in within 24 hours of the event. Also, when you receive emails from those interested in you we ask that you reply within 24 hours. Please note, not everyone you have an interest in might have an interest in you. Please be courteous and respectful if another attendee wishes to opt out of further communications.
3. Our goal at Great Fellowship is that after you leave an event you say to yourself, "This was really a very safe, fun and comfortable way to meet people. I would come to a Great Fellowship event again and I would recommend this event to other people." Kick back and have fun; remember people are looking for other happy people!

Note: If you feel we can improve our events in any way, please let us know!

A: At an event, most people will use their real first name, and we don't use your last name. However, if you prefer not to disclose your first name, you can use any name you like. Just keep in mind that the name you use will be on your name tag and people you meet will refer to you by that name.

A: Events might start at different times, but a typical event will last for 3.5 hours.

Starting at 6:30PM, the schedule is as follows:
6:30 - 6:55 Check in, get introduction card, put on your name tag, and mingle.
6:55 - 7:00 Welcome and explanation of rules.
7:00 - 8:00 Introductions to 6 people (includes time to switch seats between rounds)
8:00 - 8:55 Dinner (sit with and meet anyone you're interested in at the event) 9:00 - ? Game night or other fun activity

A: The Great Fellowship Guarantee states, "We guarantee you'll meet someone you want to see again, or your next event is on us*".

After the event, if you email someone who attended your event, then you have indicated that you do want to meet that person again. However, if there's nobody from the event who you'd like to see again then we'd like you to try again, on us!

Simply check the "Dissatisfied" box on the Event History page of the member area.

You will receive a credit after you submit the form. This credit will show up when you register for your next event.

*This guarantee is limited to the credit value of your paid event which you have attended.

Note: If the event you attend for free has door prizes you may not be eligible to receive them.

A: Most Great Fellowship events will provide appetizers or refreshments when you arrive for the check in, including soft-drinks. ALL Great Fellowship events are non-alcoholic.

A: Yes. To register for a Great Fellowship event you need a computer with access to the internet. You will also need an email address so you can receive your Confirmation email. If you do not own a computer you can find one at the local library, a friend's house, or at an internet cafe. You can sign up for a free email account through Yahoo, MSN and others, and you can access that account from any computer connected to the Internet.

A: We use PayPal to process all our credit card transactions. PayPal is trusted by over 86 million people worldwide because they use the latest encryption technology.

A: We don't check IDs at the event, but we do want our participants to be "age appropriate". If you feel that most people in this age group would be interested in dating someone your age, then feel free to sign up for that event.

A: In the event of inclement weather, our Event Host will decide if the event will be postponed and rescheduled. Should this happen, participants will be notified via e-mail, and in most cases another event will be scheduled. Just like with a rain-out of a baseball game, we do not offer refunds for those who are unable to attend the rescheduled event.

A: Our registration process explains that we do not offer refunds once the Confirmation emails are sent.

However if you do attend the event and did not meet someone that you would like to see again, your next event is free of charge *.

* This guarantee is limited to the credit value of the paid event which you have attended.

A: Currently, our system is set up to process credit card transactions only. If you do not have a credit card, perhaps you could pay cash to a friend and ask them to use their credit card on your behalf.

A: Please log in to the web site and click "Profile" in order to change your personal information. Once you've changed your information, click "Update" to save the changes.

A: You may unsubscribe by going to your profile page and clearing the checkbox for Promotion Opt Out.

A: Log back into Great Fellowship, and using the list of event attendees provided in your welcome package, begin communicating with other people you are interested in meeting again. After logging in you'll be taken to the Members Area Home Page, click "Contact People" and send an email.

Note: Email messages are sent through the Great Fellowship safe and anonymous email system.