Community Groups

Get connected. Build relationship. Go deeper.
Plugging into a Community Group, or Small Group, is one of the best ways to grow as a believer in Christ, no matter how long you’ve been walking in the faith. We need the encouragement that comes from doing life with other believers!

Sunday


Elgin

The Art  of Marriage  |  Ralph & Tricia Schultz  |  Weekly  |  For couples—engaged or married for any length of time. We’re using the FamilyLife Today curriculum. The schedule may be flexible; contact Ralph & Tricia. Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Monday


South Elgin

Prayer Altar  |  Lila Bishop  |  Weekly  |  9:30 am  |  Two locations—contact Lila for details  |  We pray for the Church and the community, for revival and current events. Meets year-round.
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Tuesday


At Vineyard

Prayer Group  |  Dale Wiora  |  Weekly  |  9-10:30 am  |  Room 207  |  We come together each week to lift each other up in prayer. This group is open to everyone who seeks prayer and encouragement. Meets year-round, except no meetings in July.
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Elgin

Severson Small Group  |  Tom & Jill Severson  |  Weekly  |   7-9 pm  |  Currently on break; resumes in September.
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At Vineyard

JourneyMen  |  Len Kruse  |  Weekly  |   7-9:30 pm  |  Chapel  |  In this “band of brothers,” we mix the Word, worship, prayer and fellowship to encourage each other in our journey.  Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Wednesday


East Dundee

Chojnacki Small Group  |  Bob & Cheryl Chojnacki  |  Weekly  |   6:30-8:30 pm  |  Currently on break; resumes in September.
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South Elgin

Johnson Small Group  |  Bob & Judy Johnson  |  Weekly  |   7-9 pm  |  On the first Wednesday of each month, we start with a potluck dinner at 6 pm.  Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Thursday


Elgin

Howells/Neal Small Group  |  Joel & Halie Howells, Zach & Courtney Neal  |  Biweekly  |   7:15-9:15 pm  |  Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Friday


At Vineyard

Men's Small Group  |  Ron Skol  |  Weekly  |   9-10:30 am  |  Room 207  |  Fellowship, Bible and prayer—we encourage each other and apply the Word to draw closer to God. Meets year-round.
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At Vineyard 

Women's Bible Study  |  Chris Schmidt  |  Weekly  |   5:15-6:15 pm  |  Chapel  |  Ladies’ group meeting prior to Street Reach. Currently on break; resumes in September.
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At Vineyard

Men's Bible Study  |  Len Kruse, Jim Hoeflich  |  Weekly  |   5:15-6:15 pm  |  Room 207  |  Men’s group prior to Street Reach. Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Saturday


Elgin

Women's Group  |  Sharon Henryson  |  1st & 3rd Saturday  |  10 am  |  Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Monthly Gatherings

Women's Create-Relate

Claire Kruse  |  1st Monday  |  6:30-9:30 pm  |  Elgin
Join our group craft—a new one planned every month—or bring a project of your own to work on. We have a
devotional time and enjoy the opportunity to
relax together and build friendship. Snacks welcome too!
Currently on break; resumes in September.
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Men's Game Night

Chris Hunt  |  1st Saturday  |  6:30-10 pm  |  Community Room
We build relationship over board games, usually strategy games. Of course, a good selection of snack food is part of our winning strategy for the night, too!
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