Small Groups Fall Semester
September 12–December 10
We believe life change happens in the context of trusted relationship. Check out the groups offered below, and click the one that makes sense for you! We love to help people find the perfect fit. If you want a pastor to help find the best group for you, click the "get a recommendation" button.
Coffee & Christ
Come enjoy a hot cup of coffee and scripture before the Sunday morning service. All are welcome.
Type: Co-ed, Bible Study
When: Sundays, 9:30 am
Where: Fairfield campus, 1052 Fairfield Avenue, Fellowship Hall
Leaders: Jack Wharfield
Sunday Gathering: Verse by Verse
2 Samuel: A Verse-by-Verse Study. This class will take a verse by verse look at the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, the life of King David, and the lessons we can learn.
Type: Co-ed, Bible Study Class
When: Sundays, 10:15 am
Where: Downtown campus, Room 107N
Leaders: Carol Snead & Pastor Vicki Kerns
Monday Coffee
Join us for a laid-back time of tasty coffee, good conversations, and great snacks. All are welcome!
Type: Co-ed, Relationship/Encouragement
When: Mondays, 10 am
Where: Fairfield campus, 1052 Fairfield Avenue
Leaders: Pam Bennett
Monday Night Football
Gather to watch football, hear scripture at half time, then enjoy the second part of the game.
Type: Co-ed, Relationship/Encouragement
When: Mondays, 5:15 pm
Where: Green's House in Southwest Eugene
Leader: Pastor Ryan Green
Sharing Scripture and Life
We share each week about our walk with God, pray for each other, and study a chapter in the Bible. An email is sent out to all our members recapping our meeting, list verses, study questions for next week, and prayer list.
Type: Women's, Relationship/Encouragement
When: Tuesdays, 10 am
Where: Downtown Campus, Fireside Room
Leader: Carol Snead
Tuesday Encouragement
Encouraging and uplifting one another in the Lord.
Type: Women's, Connect
When: Tuesdays, 1 pm
Where: Downtown Campus, Prayer Room
Leader: Karen Harbour & Marilyn Cevallos
The Deeply Formed Life
This group will read Rich Villas’ book, The Deeply Formed Life, and discuss five transformative values to root us in the way of Jesus—contemplative rhythms, racial justice, interior examination, sexual wholeness, and missional presence.
Type: Co-ed, Book Group
When: Tuesdays, 8 pm, Starting 9/21, for 10 weeks
Where: Zoom
Leader: Pastor Janae Meyer
Grief Support Group
Journey alongside a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Type: Co-ed, Relationship/Encouragement
When: Wednesdays, 4–5:30 pm, Starting 9/15, for 8 weeks
Where: Downtown Campus, Prayer Room
Leaders: Pastor Vicki Kerns, Ruth Asbury & Judy McCormick
Better Together
This is a very casual group, we discuss each other's weekly events, how Jesus may have been in our lives the previous week, pray for each other, and others. We are an open group, and welcome any new people to join!
Type: Men's, Connect
When: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm, Starting 9/8
Where: Downtown Campus, Hospitality Room
Leaders: Gary McLin & Joe Kerns
Spiritual Practices for the Busy Parent
Participate in easy practices to bring peace into your home and transform your walk with God.
Type: Co-ed, Discipleship
When: Wednesdays, 6 pm, Starting 10/6
Where: Fairfield Campus, 1052 Fairfield Ave.
Leaders: Pastor Jamie Decker
Freedom Group
Reconstructing your life to follow in the way of Jesus takes intention. Join our next Freedom group, a 13-week cohort to take an essential step toward discovering your purpose. Unhindered by negative beliefs from the past, Freedom graduates find their primary identity in Christ and walk tall in the certainty of his love.
Type: Co-ed, Discipleship
When: Wednesdays, 6–7:30 pm, 9/15–12/8
Where: Downtown Campus
Leaders: Pastor Julie O'Hara and Cindy Ryan
Note: Group size is limited to 10 people who are deeply interested in letting Jesus break areas of bondage in their lives! This group uses curriculum which participants will engage with prior to each week’s meeting. This group includes the Freedom Conference, which is hosted 12/10 – 12/11, Friday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm and Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Closed for the semester. Sign up for updates on the spring semester cohort!
Thursday Group
It’s a (mostly) weekly combo Bible study and share group. Our group is women from a range of ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.
Type: Women's, Connect
When: Thursdays, 4–5:30 pm
Where: Downtown Campus, Prayer Room
Leaders: Jean Sperry & Pastor Vicki Kerns
Prayer and Praise
Our group is made up of people with several ages, backgrounds, experiences, faith journeys, and gifts. We desire to bring the joys and trials of life before the Lord in prayer and through Christian community weekly. There's always food.
Type: Co-ed, Connect
When: Thursdays, 6 pm
Where: Rarick Home, West Eugene, Bethel area near Albertsons
Leaders: Nate and Emily Rarick
The Disciples
Join us as we lift each other up in prayer and study the gospel of John.
Type: Men's, Connect, Bible Study
When: Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Where: Downtown campus, Hospitality Room
Leader: Mike Canton
Gazing Higher, Going Deeper with Christ
We are exploring Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to discover how these Gospels demonstrate the character of Jesus; because we want to grow in demonstrating Christ's character through us to the world around us. Oh, and we always have delicious snacks.
Type: Co-ed, Discipleship
When: Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm, Starting 9/23
Where: Tidwell home
Leader: Darrell Tidwell
The Gardening Club
We meet weekly to learn gardening techniques, build relationships, and support one another's gardening needs. All are welcome!
Type: Co-ed, Relationship/Encouragement
When: Saturdays, 9 am
Where: 92100 River Rd, Junction City
Leader: Kathy Harris