Agape Group
This group is ongoing and open to all adults (although many of us are over 50). We study a variety of biblical topics together, sometimes using DVDs or study books.
- Sundays at 10:00am
- Room: Library in the Tree House Hallway downstairs
- Facilitator: Myron Ripley
Bridge Builders
This groups meets weekly to discuss issues of race, with goals of understanding the biblical call to justice and better loving our neighbors. Our discussions include study of scripture, reading additional book resources, watching films and fieldtrips.
- Thursdays at 7:30 pm
- Via Zoom
- Facilitator: Laura Giessler
Busy Hands Group
This is a time for folks to enjoy and nurture friendships while working on your own
arts and crafts projects. Meetings include bring-your-own lunch, conversation, and prayer.
- Thursdays from 12:00 noon – 3:00pm
- Choir Room
- Facilitator: Kimberly Roll and Lynn Bremer
Faith Brings Hope
In this faith-based peer-to-peer support group. You will find education, comfort, and inspiration in a community of those who have been impacted by substance use disorder (addiction) and other mental health-related issues. Through prayer, shared experiences, and discussion, this group will offer loving fellowship while encouraging personal development for each participant.
- Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, beginning January 18
- Location: Room 208
- Facilitator: Ray and Alison O’Brien
Faithful Families Exploration
Sensing God’s call for your family to explore or grow deeper in faith? Not sure how to get started? In these 3 sessions, we’ll dig a little deeper into topics of worship, prayer, and the bible and how each of these relate to our parenting journey. After each session, an optional ‘family potluck dinner’ is available, and childcare will be offered.
- Time: Session One: Sunday, Jan 21 from 4:00-5:30pm
- Facilitator: Julie Nitzsche
Fill My Cup
We are a group of women of a variety of ages growing in faith together by prayer, study, fellowship and serving.
- Tuesdays, 7pm
- Via Zoom
- Facilitator: Lacy Walton
Friendship Life Group
This group is for adults of all ages who have a desire to grow deeper in their understanding of the Bible with weekly lessons. We focus on various passages and apply them to our lives today.
- Sundays at 10:00am
- Room 208
- Facilitator: Chris Fuss
Hike and Praise
This group meets about once a month for hiking, a time of sharing devotion, and prayer. Hikes are various skill levels and typically here in the Charlottesville area.
- Saturday mornings: 9am
- Location varies: reach out to learn more
- Facilitators: Mike and Laura Nelson
Lectio Divina
This group gathers to meditate on scripture and connect with God.
- Fridays, 9:00-10:00am
- You can choose Zoom or In-Person
- Facilitator: Pastor Chip Giessler
Men’s Bible Study
Instead of having to drive somewhere each week, this group meets online to read, study, and discuss various books of the Bible. If you’re interested in joining in, talk with Mike Thornton or John Oliver.
- Wednesdays, 7pm
- Via Zoom
- Facilitator: John Oliver
Pastor’s Bible Study
This group is open to everyone – those new to the Bible, Bible experts, and those who wish they were more familiar with the Bible.
- Tuesdays, 10:00-11:15am
- In the choir room & via Zoom
- Facilitator: Pastor Chip Giessler
Pastor’s Reading Group
We’ll explore our faith and biblical insights through reading various books focused on spiritual growth. Each month, we’ll read a book together (on our own time) and then come together once a month for discussion and prayer. January: Befriend: Create belonging in an age of judgment, isolation, and fear by Scott Sauls.
- Time: TBD (In Person)
- Location: Parlor
- Facilitator: Julie Nitzsche
Prayer Shawl Life Group
This group meets to make prayer shawls that wrap others in God’s love and pray for one another. All skill levels are welcome.
- Second Mondays at 10am
- Location: Reed Room
- Facilitator: Jane Mangione
Reading Together
This group meets monthly to read and then discuss books with themes that address or touch on religion and spiritual growth. All are welcome to join!
- 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm
- Via Zoom
- Facilitators: Michelle Wamsley
Saturday Morning Men’s Group
Men of all ages are invited for coffee and donuts, Christian fellowship, spiritual growth, a prepared devotion and discussion, and prayer. No commitment is required – come when you can!
- Saturdays, 8-9am
- Choir Room
- Facilitator: Mike Thornton
Sermon Discussion Group
Informal discussion of the Scripture and sermon of the day. Adults of all ages are welcomed, and you may come and go as is necessary. Come every week or whenever you can. Join us for conversation and prayer.
- Sundays at 10:15am
- Reed Room
- Facilitator: Mike Thornton
Sweet Mondays
This is a women’s outreach ministry with an opportunity for women to gather and be encouraged by one another through fellowship, devotion, and prayer; and especially invite and bring someone who is new to faith. Coffee, tea, and mid-morning snack will be provided.
- Mondays (Sept 11, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4)
- Location: Reed Room
- Facilitator: Edie Richards
The Art of Neighboring
Join us for this 7-week study group as we learn about and develop practices that will help us build relationships with our neighbors. In each session, we’ll discover more about this way of living that Jesus intended and the potential impact it can have on the kingdom.
- Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15pm, beginning January 23
- Location: Parlor
- Facilitator: Lea Becker
The Gathering Table
A new study group will be using the book A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, Spiritual Community, along with the teachings of Jesus found in scripture, as a starting point for conversation about creating community. You DO NOT have to read the book to be a part of this group. Please reach out to Pastor Julie if you have questions and want to sign up
- Thursday nights (except for 1st Thursday): 6:30pm
- The Parlor
- Facilitator: Pastor Julie Nitzsche
Thursday Morning Discipleship Group
Do you want to grow closer to God? Join us for short spiritual readings and in sharing how they intersect with our lives. This group is strong on relationships with – God and one another. Current book: Everything Belongs, Richard Rohr.
- Thursdays, 9:00-10:00am
- Via Zoom
- Facilitator: Pastor Chip
Tuesday Morning Prayer
This group meets weekly to pray over the needs of our church body and community. All are welcome to pray.
- Tuesdays, 9:15am – 9:45am
- Via text group chat
- Facilitator: Pastor Chip Giessler
Watch and Discuss The Chosen
Join us as we study Season Two of The Chosen starting mid-January. In each session of the 8-week series, we’ll begin with a 45-minute video and then have a discussion together based on the video and scripture.
- Wednesdays, 1-3pm, Beginning Jan 10
- Location: Choir Room
- Facilitator: Lee and Rosalie Babbitt