Connect Groups

Jill Severson
3rd Sundays | Year-round
11:45 am-1:30 pm | Room 207

Do you have a heart for missions? This group is open to anyone who does. We hear from a different church-supported missionary or missionary family every month and pray for them, and we also enjoy a potluck meal together. We meet from 11:45 am until about 1:30 pm. Please bring a dish to share.

Tim & Michelle Pollard
1st & 3rd Sundays | Oct 6-Nov 24
5:30-8:30 pm | St. Charles

This season we will be studying the Gospel of Mark together. Please bring your Bible. Our time in the Word begins at 6:30 pm, but please come early at 5:30 for soup and fellowship!

Hannah Krog & Molly Ackerman
1st & 3rd Sundays | Sept 15-Dec 1
6-8 pm | Community Room

Hey, Parents! Ready to recharge? Join us for REVIVE Parent Nights — an evening of fellowship, encouragement and plenty of fun! We’ll dive into games, prayer and meaningful conversations with other parents who understand the journey. While you’re refreshing, your kids (preschool through 5th grade) will be enjoying their own exciting activities. Please register your children in advance. Contact Hannah or Molly for details.

Lori Hall
2nd & 4th Sundays | Starts Sept 8
6-8 pm | Room 207

Join us in a supportive community of moms dedicated to praying for our children of all ages, from infants to adults. Each gathering will be centered on a specific attribute of God from Scripture, which we'll focus on to lift up our children in prayer. Whether you’re praying for your newborn or your grown child, this group is a place to find encouragement, connect with other moms and see the power of prayer in action.

Tom Severson
Monday - Friday | Year-round
8:15-9:15 am | Vineyard Loft

Here's a great way to start the day . . . meet with Pastor Tom and fellow believers for an hour in the Word! Allow God to unleash new life in and through you as you come to understand and appreciate the Word of God more deeply and apply it in your life. Open to both men and women.

Lila Bishop
Weekly | Year-round
10 am-12 pm | Location varies

As our heart is to deepen our spiritual hunger for Jesus, we are currently studying and discussing a book by Roy and Revel Hession, We Would See Jesus. Purchase of the book is optional. Meeting locations rotate; also available on Zoom. Contact Lila for details.

Marnie Macke
Weekly | Starts Sept 9
7-8:30 pm | Elgin

This group is dedicated to deepening our understanding of hearing God’s voice. Through prayer, biblical teachings and practical exercises, we’ll practice discerning and delivering prophetic words that encourage, comfort and build up others. Whether you’re new to the prophetic or looking to refine your gift, this group is a safe space to grow together in faith and confidence. Limited to 6 people. Contact Marnie for details.

Claire Kruse
2nd Mondays | Starts Oct 14
6:30-9:30 pm | Elgin

Crafts and conversation for women of all ages! Bring a snack to share if you can; minimal payment for supplies may also be requested. Please RSVP to Claire if you're coming. Oct: Felt leaf wreath or swag, yarn pumpkins, TP wreath. Nov: Quilled Christmas tree. Dec: Cookie exchange, ornament making. Jan: Embroidered sachets. Feb: Fabric covered clothesline placemat or bowl. Mar: Framed bird's nest scene. Apr: Etched glass.

Amanda Beissler
Weekly | Starts Sept 10
6:30-8:30 pm | Elgin

Join us for a 16-week journey of prayer, worship and fellowship, with a special focus on how the gospel frames our relationships with God and with one another. We'll spend the first 8 weeks diving into the book of Ephesians and then into Danny Silk's Defining the Relationship. Whether you're single or in a relationship, this group is an opportunity to grow spiritually and relationally with others.

Michelle Pollard
1st & 3rd Wednesdays | Starts Oct 2
9-10 am | Room 207

In the Moms' Prayer Group, we focus on praying for our adult children who struggle in their faith or need to return to the Lord — lifting up our kids and grandkids boldly before the throne of grace.

Becky Norman
Weekly, except 2nd week | Oct 3-Nov 7
6:30-9 pm | Community Room

Has our political environment made you feel like hiding your head in the sand? Are you finding it challenging to understand how politics align with the Kingdom? Pastor Geno Olison of South Suburban Vineyard has developed a Bible study to help us navigate the political climate while keeping our focus on being Kingdom people first. Please note that during the second week, we will meet Tuesday, Oct 8, instead of Thursday.

Bob Mesmer
Weekly | Starts Sept 20
9-10:30 am | Room 207

"Iron sharpening iron" (Proverbs 27:17). This is a men's group focused on fellowship, Bible study and prayer. We seek to encourage each other and apply the Word of God together to draw closer to him and walk in integrity.

Lisa Nelson & Jill Severson
1st & 3rd Fridays | Year-round
9:30-11:30 am | Elgin

Ladies, this is an opportunity to create a safe place to share our stories and listen intently, then take time to listen to the heart of God and share that in response to the story. Meeting locations rotate; contact Lisa or Jill for details.

Jim Hoeflich & Len Kruse
Weekly | Starts Sept 20
5:15-6:30 pm | Room 207

Our group meets prior to Street Reach on the weeks that Street Reach meets. The study is open to all men, not just those who come for Street Reach. This season we'll be taking a look at our heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11.

Brian Walker
Weekly | Year-round
11 am-12 pm | Vineyard Loft

Love to sing and worship the Lord? We're always looking for singers to join the choir. Come join us!

Alex Krog
1st & 3rd Saturdays | Starts Sept 21
10 am-12 pm | Elgin

Join us as we come together to share our stories, find encouragement in our faith and reflect on how the Lord is working in our lives. We focus on building connections, uplifting each other and having fun together. All young adults are welcome! Meeting locations rotate; contact Alex for details.

Chris Hunt
2nd Saturdays | Year-round
6:30-10:30 pm | Community Room

Men who love board games and strategy games, along with a little brotherly fellowship, will enjoy this gathering. High school guys are welcome, too. Please bring a snack or soft beverage to share.