Community Groups have one, simple purpose: to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationship with others and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Community Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.

You’ve probably seen Community Groups meeting and not even realized it. A Community group looks like friends at lunch, teams playing basketball, or people studying a book or topic of interest. At its core, a Community group is a small gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in Community Groups, you can expect to connect with others through a common activity, engage in life giving conversation and request prayer.

Our Community Groups meet for three semesters a year—winter/spring, summer and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Community Groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life, so even if you can’t attend every meeting, there is still great value in joining a group.

Community Groups meet everywhere. Some meet in homes, some at the church, and some in other public places.

Community Groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.

Childcare varies from group to group. When you search our directory for a group, the group profile will indicate if childcare is available.

The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to try different groups that interest you until you find the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in Community Groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!