Our church offers a variety of life groups that you can join. We believe that people grow best when they are living in community with other believers, and that being part of an intentional environment encourages everyone to engage in a life-changing relationship with Jesus. We encourage everyone in our congregation to join a group that best suits their respective needs and interests.
Our life groups focus primarily on one of the three categories listed below, however every group will include elements of every category.
| Study (Growth Focus) |
| A study life group focuses on biblical-theological growth. The goal is growing in knowledge to foster maturity in faith. One member teaches the group and engages everyone in group discussion. A study life group is generally a short-term commitment of 8-12 weeks. |
| Social (Relational Focus) |
| A social life group focuses on building relationships with fellow believers in the church and includes outreach to unbelievers. A social life group is generally a long-term commitment, with a goal to split into new groups within 1-2 years. |
| Support (Caring/Recovery Focus) |
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A support life group focuses on offering support and strength for people in difficult situations, such as grief, abuse, addiction, marriage problems, and divorce. The goal is to foster a loving, caring community that provides hope and healing. The time commitment required for a support group varies depending upon the needs of the group. These groups are often led by a pastor or another approved expert. |
Current Life Groups
Sunday
| Social - Koinonia |
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What: Christian Fellowship for adults When: Weekly @ 6pm Where: Home of VanBunderens Contact: Mark VanBunderen through office |
| Study - Alpha |
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What: Alpha is a 9 week series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith When: Weekly @ 6pm-8pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Church Office @ 519-649-1662 |
Monday
| Social/Support - The Ark Aid Street Mission |
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What: Helping the homeless at Ark Aid When: Second Monday of the month @ 5:30pm Where: Ark Aid, 696 Dundas St Contact: Johanna Kerr @ 519-670-7383 |
Tuesday
| Social - Signs of Praise |
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What: Whether to communicate the gospel to the deaf or to enhance your worship in song, learn to express your faith in Sign Language! A group for adults. When: Weekly @ 7pm Contact: Judy Carscadden @ 519-204-0733 |
| Study - Zoe Identity Course |
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Coming soon |
Wednesday
| Study - Reading the Red (Matthew's Gospel) |
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What: An interactive study of Jesus' words (red letters) in the Gospel of Matthew. We read, study, discuss, and pray about the content together. A group for adults When: Weekly @ 7pm - 8:30pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Sid Wood through office |
| Support - The Jericho Group |
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What: Conquering mental, emotional, spiritual struggles through Scriptural principles, psycho-education, prayer and mutual support. One issue consistently talked about is loneliness and isolation. As a result this group has also been having bi-monthly social gatherings. The first two gatherings were a BBQ pool party and a pot luck games night. A group for adults. Learn why it is called the Jericho Group. When: Weekly @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Judy Carscadden @ 519-204-0733
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| Study - Young Adults |
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What: A time to explore the Word of God. This life-group is all about sharing life together. Enjoying life's journey and building relationships with one another. A group for ages 19-35. When: Weekly @ 7pm Where: 171 Novella Ave Contact: Mark McLean @ 519-932-0287 |
| Study - Youth |
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Coming soon |
| Study - The book of Genesis |
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What: A study of the first book in the bible. A group for men. When: Weekly @ 7:30pm, runs for 10 weeks, starting September 20th, 2017 Where: 42 Piers Place Contact: Jose Gavilanez @ 519-686-6873 |
"The Jericho Group: By renewing the mind, the walls come tumbling down!"Thursday
| Study - Book of John |
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What: A study of the book of John. A group for ladies When: Weekly @ 7pm Where: 22 Oregon Rd Contact: Ruby Hillier @ 519-685-9522 |
| Social - Ladies in Stitches |
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What: Knitting, crocheting and sewing for missions! All welcome. When: Weekly @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm , last Thursday of the month @ 9:30am-11:30am Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Diane Sloss @ 519-649-1662 |
Friday
| Study - Daughters of the King |
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What: This group is reading and discussing the book "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World". A group for ladies. When: The last Friday of the month @ 7pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Birgit Hunter @ 519-686-5988 & Margaret Ayer @ 416-402-5734 |
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