LIFE GROUPS: 

real conversations

We weren't made to do life alone! God created us to depend on one another and share in the highs and lows.


In a world that promotes going at it alone, we know God created us for connection and community. God designed us to grow in truth and grace alongside others. In a Life Group, we find safety, friendship, and authenticity.


Let us help you find a Life Group from the list below that will help you grow in your faith in Jesus and relationship with new and old friends. Life Groups are small groups with big impact!


Scroll down to meet our groups!

meet our groups

Click on the leader's information to email them to find out about a group. Also feel free to contact our Director of Life Groups, McLean Murphy at any time.

  • men & women (all ages)

    Our group is open to everyone! Join us as we dive deep into God's word and seek to apply it to our lives. We meet on Sundays at 9:30am at church. We would love to have you jump in with us this fall. Contact leaders, Allison and Mike Murray, for more information.

  • Men (40s & 50s)

    We are a group of men searching God's word for nuggets of peace. Together, we seek to apply God's word to our daily lives. We meet weekly on Thursdays at 7:00am at Hyde Park Panera. Contact leader, David Maddux, for more information.

  • couples (empty nesters)

    If you are a couple with college or adult children, we'd love to have you join our group as we continue to explore the challenges of this exciting phase of life (adult children, aging parents, later-in-life career choices, etc.) and how important faith is to the decisions we make. We meet every other Sunday at 9:15am at church. Contact leader, Jay McLauchlin, for more information.

  • couples (with children)

    Our group for couples with children enjoy community as we grow in our faith in Jesus together. We meet two Sundays a month at the church at 10:30am. Childcare provided. Contact leader, Kristen Conner, for more information.

  • women (empty nesters)

    Enjoy a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere as we grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus and each other. Join us on Wednesdays at 8:45am at Gayle Martin's house. Contact leader, Kathy Conner, for more information.

  • women (mid 20s)

    Join this group of young women navigating life together - relationships, friendships, careers - fueled by scripture and community. We meet on Mondays at 6:00pm at Hyde House (1646 W. Snow Ave). Contact leader, Danielle Dietz, for more information.

  • MEN (30ish)

    We are a group of young adult men who are trying to be intentional in our relationship with Jesus early in our careers and family relationships. We meet on Wednesdays at 7:30pm at rotating locations. Contact leader, Brooks Cunningham, for more information.

  • couples (with young children)

    We value friendships as we share our life and faith in Jesus together. We meet two Sundays a month at the church at 10:30am. Childcare provided. Contact leader, Reid Conner, for more information.

  • Women (late 20s-early 30s)

    Join us as we grow deeper with Jesus and each other in a relaxed, super encouraging and authentic way!  We meet on Thursdays at Buddy Brew (2020 W. Kennedy Blvd.) at 7:30am. Contact leader, Kathy Conner, for more information.

  • Men (Empty Nesters)

    We put what we believe into real life. Discussion and study is based on the sermon Bible passage for the upcoming week. Join us Thursdays at 7:00am at First Pres (3302 W. Horatio St.). Contact leader, Fitz Conner, for more information.

  • Women (30s & 40s)

    We enjoy dinner, studying the Bible and sharing our lives in friendship! We are growing deeper with each other and Jesus. We meet twice a month on Mondays at 6:30pm in members' homes. Contact leader, Kathy Conner, for more information.

  • women (moms)

    This is a group of Moms that gather to walk through life together. We meet First Pres every other Wednesday at 9:00am. Childcare is provided. Contact leader, Emily Fields, for more information.

  • men (dads)

    We are a group of Dads with elementary and middle school aged kids. We enjoy each other as we share life and faith. We meet on Thursdays at 6:00am at Kahwa (3938 Henderson Blvd). Contact leader, Burton Tuttle for more information.

  • women (Moms)

    We are a group of women who love to laugh, share our lives together, and seek after Jesus through his word. We meet weekly on Fridays at First Pres at 9:00am. Contact leader, McLean Murphy, for more information.

  • men (dads)

    We are a group of Dads who encourage each other. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow deeper in your faith in Jesus with other men this would be a great group for you! We meet on Thursdays at 6:00am at Kahwa. Contact leader, Calvin Fields, for more information.

  • women (50ish)

    We are a group of women seeking to go deeper in our relationship with Jesus as we open God's word together. We meet every other Monday at 7:30am in the leader's home. We hope you will join us! Contact leader, Caren Henderson, for more information.

  • Women (60 and older)

    Our group loves sharing life and faith together in this stage of our lives. We meet every other Wednesday at 1:00pm at the church. We would love to have you join us! Contact leader, Carla Conner, for more information.