As the saying goes, connection and growth happen best in circles, not rows.
Groups are a great way to meet people, develop relationships, grow spiritually, and make a larger church seem small.

Types of Groups

Care Groups

Experience grace, forgiveness, comfort, and healing as part of a community, and be a part of that for others as well

Available Groups

Community Groups

These are ongoing groups that often meet in homes and include a time of personal connection and spiritual growth.

Available Groups

Young Adults

Young Adults small groups are the best way to connect relationally and grow spiritually.

Available Groups

Men

These groups are often topical groups designed for men to interact and develop spiritually.

Available Groups

Women

These groups are designed just for women. Visit the Women’s page to register for groups and events.

Grace Women

Marriage/Premarital

These groups are designed to enrich marriages or to prepare for marriage.

Available Groups

Short Term Groups

Short term groups are different opportunities offered throughout the year such as Starting Point, Financial Peace, Parenting, and more!

Available Groups

Single Adults

Connect relationally and grow spiritually through a weekly singles group for adults in their mid 30s – mid 60s.

Available Groups

Senior Adults

These groups are for senior adults, ages 55+, and provide a great way to connect and grow together.

Available Groups

Available Groups

Click the + next to each group to learn more and sign up.

Ongoing groups that meet regularly to build relationships and pursue spiritual growth together. (Various times and locations. Some met for a semester (Sept – Dec/ Jan-May) and some meet all year (Sept – May).

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If you cannot find a current open group that will work for you right now, please complete the Community Group Interest form below and a staff member will follow up with you.

Community Group Interest Form

DID YOU KNOW: The early church didn’t do “church” around a stage, a study, or screens. Rather, they did it around a table! That’s right, churches gathered in homes – as people would eat, talk, sing, and pray together. Let’s bring “table church” back! Maybe a long-term, weekly community group isn’t the right fit for you in this season of life. Short-term table groups are an alternative option for you to meet with a consistent group of people to share a meal with and build community. For 3 months, commit to meet monthly with a group of friends (new and/or old) for dinner, and do life together over a meal. If you want to keep it up following the 3 month commitment, be our guest!

When: One night a month for 3 months (February – April 2023)

Who: Start one with a group of friends, or request to be placed in a group

Where: In homes, rotating hosts

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This community is for families and caregivers of anyone who is impacted by disabilities of any kind. We want to foster a community of love, growth, and support where you can feel like you belong with others who are walking a similar path as you are. We are seeking a deeper understanding of who God is and digging deeper into understanding His love for us.

Childcare is available with a registration, but space is limited.

When: Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

Where:  GFC, Elementary Wing

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Click here to learn more about our Grace Access Disability Ministry.

Grief Share

It hurts to lose someone. Grief Share is a 13- week, friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm

Where: GFC, Introducing Grace Room

Cost: $20

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Men’s Groups

Stay tuned for future opportunities.

Click here to let us know if you are interested!

Parents of Workers Abroad is a gathering for parents or grandparents of those serving overseas in mission work.

Family members of global workers left behind can feel a sense of loss when their loved ones are on a foreign field. Often there are feelings of gratitude for children obedient to God, mixed with a real sense of loss when they leave, even for those who have prayed for God to send workers into the harvest. This group seeks to provide fellowship, resources, and support to others who understand this unique life circumstance.

When: Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8pm. This is an open group; join any time.
Where: GFC, Upstairs Conference Room

God invites us to cast our cares on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). We are also encouraged to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Praying for each other is an indispensable part of caring for one another. Prayer groups meet at GFC on Fridays at 7am and Sundays at 8am, but you can also join our prayer email list to pray for others from home! Email Jamin at jrathbun@gfcnow.com to be added to the distribution list.

There are 2 weekly prayer group meetings open to anyone who would like to join together and pray:
When/Where: 
Fridays: 7-8am in the GFC Café.
Sundays: 8-8:30am praying for the GFC community, and 8:30-9am praying for the Sunday worship services in the East Group Room.

NO NEED TO SIGN UP. JOIN ANY TIME!

Preparing for Your Next Season

You are invited to a series of monthly gatherings designed to help seniors prepare for their next season of life. Sessions will include practical information in the areas of finances, funeral preparation, and GFC pastoral care. There will be presentations from professionals in these areas as well as a Q&A time and small group discussions.

When: 10-11am, March 22, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12

Where: GFC, Student Center

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A New Perspective on Outreach

GFC’s vision is to help broken and vulnerable people find life in Christ. What does this look like practically within Global Outreach? This New Year, we are looking for new ways to reach out to international people. Some may feel called to mission trips, while others may choose to be involved with internationals locally (e.g., international students, immigrants, etc.). When you’re involved in outreach, globally or locally, you gain new perspectives and insight into who God is and into His love for people. Whether your desire is to go on a future mission trip or you just want to learn more about other cultures, join us for this 6-week training to gain a new perspective in outreach.

Where: GFC, North Room 3

When: Sundays at 10:30am

Cost: $20

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The Grace Single Adult group includes lifelong singles, divorcées, widows, and widowers ages 35 and up (although our “sweet spot” is probably in the 40s, 50s, and 60s since many divorces happen at that age). It’s a great group, and we rally less around our age and more around a mutual desire to grow in the faith, form friendships, recover, heal, serve, love, and have fun. We meet at Grace Fellowship every Thursday at 6:30 for a Bible study and connect for other activities (hikes, concerts, game nights) weekly.

When: Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, GFC, North Room 1. Childcare is available with a reservation.

Sign up below and we will email you with the details to join us!

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Stay tuned for new opportunities.

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Women’s Online Bible Reading Group

Join other women virtually to read through particular passages of God’s Word together this Spring, and enjoy facilitated connection and discussion! One of our Grace Women is guiding a weekly reading plan covering several books of the Bible, directing a private Facebook group for sharing, and will host periodic video conversations on each book read. What might God do in our hearts when we are consistent in reading his Word? Doing so with others can provide the much-needed strength to keep us going, plus wisdom and encouragement along the way.

When: Feb 6-April 13

Where: Online (with 5 optional video meetings – Tues or Thurs, 7pm)

Cost: Free

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Women’s Exercise | Body, Mind & Spirit, A Faith-Based Yoga Class

Join us for an hour of exercise for our bodies, minds, & spirits. No registration needed!
• Tuesday Evenings (5:30 – 6:45PM) | GFC Upstairs Auditorium
• Wednesday Mornings (9:00 – 10:00 AM) | GFC Upstairs Auditorium

Cost: Suggested $5 donation per class

Young Adults (18 – early 30s) We believe that God has designed us for relationships and through those relationships, the Spirit of God changes our hearts from the inside out. Throughout the month, small groups meet in homes across the Tri-Cities to form meaningful connections as we dive into God’s Word together.

Monthly Gathering

  • First Thursday of the Month
  • Location- GFC
  • Childcare Available upon Request.

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Do you want to follow Jesus but don’t quite feel like you know how? Well, you aren’t the only one! This group is for all Young Adults, ages 18-early 30s, and is all about discipleship, or practicing the way of Jesus. It’s how we live out not just the teachings of Jesus, but his very lifestyle (and FYI – Jesus was the most loving, joyous, and peaceful guy to ever live). And the best part is: we’ll do it together. We promise – this will actually change your life. Hope to see you there!

Click below to let us know you’re interested and we will follow up with the next meeting date and location!

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Grace Groups Ministry Leader: Gene Shelton

If you have any questions, or would like to lead or join a group, email Gene.