As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
You were designed to live in community. Belonging to a group where you can find care and support is a game changer. Now is the perfect time to find a LifeGroup that fits your schedule and season of life.
LifeGroups for September 2024
Millennials
Led by David Landry & Jenessa Miglietta
Life can be a busy and ever-changing adventure. The world around us changes, our priorities change, our relationships change, and we change, but God is always there. This LifeGroup is focused on learning, practicing, and reflecting on different ways in which we can hear God, worship, and pray. Join us as we discover different practices and ways to stay connected to God through all of these changes.
Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm in Kilworth // Starting September 17
Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm in Kilworth // Starting September 17
Untangle your Emotions
Led by Rachael Addison
What if instead of ignoring our feelings, we noticed them, named them, and let God use them to draw us closer to himself and others? Jennie Allen uses scientific research, biblical insight, and her own story to help you name and navigate your emotions and learn how they can draw you closer to the God who made you—soul, mind, and heart.
Young Women's Group – Bi-Weekly on Sundays, 7:30pm at New Hope // Starting October 27
Young Women's Group – Bi-Weekly on Sundays, 7:30pm at New Hope // Starting October 27
Cost of Control
Led by Maggie Moloyannis
We often claim to have everything under control—but do we, really? Control can trick us into thinking we can gain comfort, security, and peace through our own efforts. But even though we might think we have a handle on our lives, God is the only one fully in control. Explore how we can walk in faith knowing God is in complete control.
Weekly on Thursdays, 7pm in London // Starting October 17
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Thursdays, 7pm in London // Starting October 17
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Hearing God's Voice
Led by Crystal Bell
Journey with me to learn how God speaks to us through His Holy Spirit. We will learn to not only listen, but discern that voice, while building a better relationship with Him and learning to include Him in every part of our lives.
Group 1 - Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at
New Hope // Starting September 16
Group 2 - Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:30am at
New Hope // Starting September 18
Group 1 - Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at
New Hope // Starting September 16
Group 2 - Weekly on Wednesdays, 9:30am at
New Hope // Starting September 18
Finding your Feet
Led by Marilyn Beaudry
Life happens and with it comes challenges, a need for balance and a steadier pace. Together, let's make some discoveries about ourselves and the role our faith and trust in God plays in finding our footing and bringing a fresh steadiness to light and to our living.
Weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 24
Weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 24
Alpha
Led by Derek & Kendra Axford
The Alpha Film Series is designed for today’s audience. It was filmed all around the world, and features interviews with world-famous leaders and inspiring stories. Two new hosts, Toby Flint and Gemma Hunt, join Nicky Gumbel to unpack the basics of the Christian faith in an updated and engaging way.
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7:30pm in St. Thomas // Starting October 2
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7:30pm in St. Thomas // Starting October 2
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Stuck
Led by Kelly Elliott
For women who have spent time caring for, ministering to and nurturing others, and who seek to become closer to God and take care of themselves by surrendering plans, expectations, pride and rights and rediscovering being full of God.
Women's Group - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12pm at New Hope // Starting September 17
Women's Group - Weekly on Tuesdays, 12pm at New Hope // Starting September 17
Prayers of Lament and Protest
Led by Will Whyte & Charles Bakker
Do you struggle to be honest with God about how you are feeling? Have you ever wondered why the Bible includes stories of people talking back to God? If so, please consider joining this reading group. This fall we will be reading through J. Richard Middleton's groundbreaking book, Abraham's Silence.
Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting October 7
Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting October 7
Psalm 119
Led by John & Linda Blain
Even the most mature believers face dark nights of the soul. During those times God seems distant, his Word feels dry, and the vibrant intimacy we knew before seems absent leaving us wondering, “Where is the Lord in this?” Psalm 119 demonstrates the power of God’s Word in the lives of believers and its ability to provide a warm blanket for the soul.
Weekly on Thursdays, 7pm in Strathroy // Starting September 12
Weekly on Thursdays, 7pm in Strathroy // Starting September 12
The Armor of God
Led by Ann Powell
The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:30am at New Hope // Starting October 23
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:30am at New Hope // Starting October 23
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Managing Your Finances God's Way
Led by Joel Thomas
Our culture has a bad relationship with money. Debt is common, many live paycheck to paycheck, and some of us would rather ignore our bank statements than face our financial reality. This six-session series, covers basic financial stewardship—everything from creating a spending plan to paying off your debt to planning your investments. God’s wisdom will not only help you find solutions for your financial struggles but will transform your heart as you begin to see your finances his way.
Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30pm at New Hope // Starting October 15
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30pm at New Hope // Starting October 15
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Sewing for Missions
Led by Debbie Sutton
Do you have a heart for making a difference in the lives of young women around the world? Join Debbie in this sewing workshop to create kits to donate to Operation Christmas Child and to villages in Guatemala. Help women in need by sewing reusable feminine hygiene products. This group also has many roles for those who don't sew. Cost is $10 per participant for materials. 3 sessions in the fall; 3 sessions in winter
Bi-weekly on Fridays, 9:30am - 12pm at New Hope // Starting October 4
Bi-weekly on Fridays, 9:30am - 12pm at New Hope // Starting October 4
Five Love Languages
Led by Dave McPherson & Peggy Easton
Do you ever wonder, ‘where did the magic go’, or ‘why don’t I feel loved by my spouse anymore’? We will use simple, practical, proven tools to effectively communicate, with the goal of realizing the love that God wants us to enjoy in our marriage. The fact is, people speak different love languages. And unless we feel loved, it is difficult to realize the full potential of our relationship.
Couples Group - Weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 10
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Couples Group - Weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 10
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Women in the New Testament
Led by Liz Bol
Each session examines an aspect of the social and cultural world of the New Testament and explores a biblical woman’s story in relation to her context. The course looks at marriage, at motherhood, at discipleship, at patronage, at teaching, and at leadership as New Testament women live out their callings before God and in the Christian community.
Women's Group – Weekly on Thursdays, 10am at New Hope // Starting September 26
Women's Group – Weekly on Thursdays, 10am at New Hope // Starting September 26
Book of Revelation
Led by Greg Males
One of the scariest books of the Bible is the Book of Revelation. It seems to make no sense when you read it. There is strange imagery which seems not far removed from a fantasy film. We will explore how this book is relevant is to the church today. Through this study we will become familiar with how the Old Testament plays a vital role in interpreting the Revelation and gives us an overall confidence in how well the Word of God has been put together and how we can put our trust in the written Word of God.
Men’s Group – Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 16
Men’s Group – Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 16
Volleyball
Led by Doug & Sue Homeniuk
Come enjoy some volleyball, connection time and prayer time! You can sign up on this page right here!
Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 9
Weekly on Mondays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 9
Pickleball
Led by Sue Homeniuk & Jennifer Johnson
Come enjoy some pickleball, connection time and prayer time!
Weekly on Tuesdays, 8:30am at New Hope // Starting September 3
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Tuesdays, 8:30am at New Hope // Starting September 3
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Pickleball for Beginners
Led by Sue Homeniuk
Come learn the game! This group is for 8 weeks - during the first 2 weeks you will learn the rules and basic skills, and the following 6 weeks will be playing games. Please bring a pickleball paddle. You can sign up on this page right here!
Weekly on Thursdays, 8:30am at New Hope // Starting October 17
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Thursdays, 8:30am at New Hope // Starting October 17
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Share the Gospel
Being Impactful For Christ
Led by Evelyn Crawford
Led by Dave & Jennifer Johnson
This group will include Willie Robertson's 6 lessons "The Gospeler" as he teaches from his experiences about God's mission for us all to share the Gospel message with others.
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7pm in London // Starting September 11
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7pm in London // Starting September 11
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Dave and Jennifer will build on this theme through several 4 to 6 week studies over the year.
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 25
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 25
Life of Joseph
Led by Nanci Harris & Lorraine Hough
In this six-session series, Pastor Bryan Carter will trace the themes of purpose and faithfulness through the life of Joseph, teaching us how to identify and live in our God-given purpose. God will do far more than we could hope or imagine. Today, he is calling us to be people of purpose.
Weekly on Thursdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 26
Weekly on Thursdays, 7pm at New Hope // Starting September 26
Y/A Pickleball
Led by Josh Swarath
Young Adult Pickleball is a time to socialize with young adults at the church. We're open to any skill-level, so come hang out! You can sign up on this page right here!
Weekly on Mondays, 9pm at New Hope // Starting September 9
Weekly on Mondays, 9pm at New Hope // Starting September 9
Sunday Evening LifeGroup
Led by George & Jill Zubick
Join Jill and George for a lively discussion on the Sunday message.
Weekly on Sundays, 7pm in London // Ongoing throughout the year
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Sundays, 7pm in London // Ongoing throughout the year
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Jesus's Farewell Message
Led by Lori Fellner
Do you know Jesus? Francis Chan dives into John 13–17, a passage rich in promises, commands, and eternal truths. He’ll remind us we aren’t called to a part-time faith—we were made to know, walk with, and commune with God.
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7pm (except the first Wednesday of the month when the group is serving at the Ark!) at New Hope // Starting September 18
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Weekly on Wednesdays, 7pm (except the first Wednesday of the month when the group is serving at the Ark!) at New Hope // Starting September 18
*GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Start Your Own Group
Do life with those around you!
Starting a group is easy! All you need to do is grab a few people, find a time and place to meet, and we will help you with the rest. It’s that easy! Fill out some basic information below and we’ll connect with you and help you get started.
Starting a group is easy! All you need to do is grab a few people, find a time and place to meet, and we will help you with the rest. It’s that easy! Fill out some basic information below and we’ll connect with you and help you get started.