small groups

5-6:30 PM // Sundays // Gathering Space // Begins September 20

Adults are invited to gather for community while students meet for Youth Group. Together we'll discuss the morning's sermon, share life, and build lasting friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

5:00-7:00 PM // Sundays // Room 322 // Begins September 13

Take control of your money with Financial Peace University! This nine-week class uses biblical wisdom and common sense to help you tackle budgeting, pay off debt, and invest for your future!

The FPU class is available every September.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

9:30-11:00 AM // Wednesdays // Room 330

The Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study will kick off the new semester on Wednesday, September 9th with the study "Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns Over Heaven and Earth." This 8-week study by favorite author and presenter Melissa Spoelstra will explore Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to learn about angels - who they are, what they do, and what they have to do with us. We will see how the work of angels always points back to the purpose and power of God. All women are invited to join us for this study on the fascinating subject of angels.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

9:30-11:00 AM // Wednesdays // Room 323

The Wednesday Morning Men's BIble Study will begin on Wednesday, September 9. This group looks at a different topic each week, discussing relevant scriptures and life experiences and addressing questions that arise from the conversation. As each session is "stand-alone," all men are invited to join in any Wednesday morning they can.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30 PM // Thursdays // Fulson House // Begins September 17

A Bible study guide exploring how to build meaningful community in an isolated world, combining biblical teachings, scientific research, and practical solutions for deeper connections.

A huge part of our group is building community and supporting each other through life. Our conversations are the most important part.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

11:00 AM // Sundays // Weekly // Room 312 // Begins September 20

Study: Finding God in Unexpected Places by Philip Yancey.

Yancey searches out the unlikely spaces that God prefers to occupy.  God shows up in the background of world events, in great art, at the workplace and, yes, at church.  Yet all too often we overlook God hidden within the everyday rather than the miraculous.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

7:00-8:00 PM // Thursdays // Room 323 // Begins September 24

This class is a midweek option to keep your faith going past Sunday.

Includes a little teaching and a lot of conversation! Pam and Bill Carpenter lead the discussion.

New to Bible study or not, all are welcome!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30 PM // Thursdays // Raby Home //  Begins September 24 and ends October 15

(Once you sign-up the group leader will send you the address)

A casual home gathering for those in a season of life beyond carpools and practices, built around friendship and shared desserts.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

10:00 AM // Room 311 // Tuesdays

If you're navigating the pain of loss, you don't have to do it alone. Join our Grief Support Group, led by a certified grief educator, where we'll explore healing through the book It's OK That I'm Not OK and incorporate grief movement to help release and process emotions.

This group offers a safe, supportive space to share, connect, and find comfort with others who understand. Wherever you are in your journey, you're welcome to join us as we move toward healing together.

We would be honored to have you join us at 10 AM in room 311 on Tuesdays, September 29 - November 17.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Ann Williams. Sign-up will be available on July 26!

6:30-8:30 PM // Mondays // Room 301 // Begins October 19 and ends December 7

Join us for this 8-week class for adults providing information and support for persons in the beginning stages of recovery from a divorce/break-up. The focus is on endings and letting go of the past.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Kathy Christenson.

6:00 PM // 2nd & 4th Thursdays // The Gathering Space

This group is for all mommas who have a little at home too young for kindergarten to come together to grow in faith, connection, and navigate those early years together. Childcare will be provided.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

10:00 AM // Sundays // Weekly // Room 301

Study: Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again by Lysa TerKeurst. This will be a 12-week study, running (approximately) from June 21 to Sept 6.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30-8:30 PM // Thursdays // Room 322 // Begins October 8

More info to come!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

9 AM // Sundays // Room 323

For adults navigating the balance of career, family, and faith, learning how to juggle responsibilities and still stay connected to what truly matters. This group is a space to build authentic community while growing spiritually. Each week, we’ll reflect on the previous Sunday’s sermon and explore how to live it out in our workplaces, homes, and everyday lives as we seek to thrive in this season of adulthood.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:45 PM // Tuesdays // Room 301

This group is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

You do not have to sign up or give any personal info to attend this group.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Ann Williams.

6:00 PM // 2nd Thursdays // Room 306

Relationships can be messy, complicated, and overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating separation, co-parenting challenges, holding out hope for healing, or just need a space to process, you don’t have to do it alone. This group is made up of real people who value honest conversation, real support (not judgment), and a place to feel seen. We’ll walk with you through the hard stuff—one step, one conversation, one messy chapter at a time. There will be separate conversation groups for men and women, and childcare will be provided.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

5:30 PM // Tuesdays // The Gathering Space

For recent grads and those navigating the early years of adulthood, this group offers a welcoming space to grow in faith, find friends, and explore life together. Members serve at CLEARR, our recovery ministry, hang out, and enjoy fun activities while supporting one another through this season of life.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30-8:00 PM // Thursdays // Coffee Bar

If you have littles at home, are raising teenagers, or are just beginning to empty your nest, please join us as we study the sermon series each week. We will relate it to our own lives and offer a safe place to grow and connect with other women.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

A support group for allies & members of the LGBTQ+ community

12:00 PM // 1st Sundays // Lecture Hall

A support group for finding like-minded people who are allies & members of the LGBTQ+ community. This group talks about the current sermon series and applies it to their life and experiences.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30-7:15 AM // Tuesdays // Weekly // Lecture Hall (Room 330)

Tuesday morning fellowship of men seeking to grow in the likeness of Christ by sharing our witness with one another.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

Times & Locations Vary

The Brunch Bunch is a group of people aged fifty and up who meet for various social activities (monthly breakfast, after-church lunches, dinner theater, and other events.) The purpose is to develop new friendships within our church community and strengthen your Christian ties.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30-8:30 PM // Wednesdays // WCC Gym

Get your game face on and come play for bragging rights on the pickleball court.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

9:00 AM // Sundays // Weekly // The Lecture Hall

Study: God, I Need Some Answers by David Jeremiah.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

11:00 AM // Sundays // Weekly // Room 322

Study: The Holy Spirit.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

11:00 AM // Sundays // Room 323

Dive deeper into our Sunday messages! If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

7:45-8:30 AM // Every other Tuesday // The Lobby

A group primarily for younger women on their way to work or taking care of young kiddos. We meet every other Tuesday and discuss a sermon-based study. If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

6:30-8:30 PM // Tuesdays // WCC Gym

This small group is for anyone 16+ who wants to come play pickup basketball, build community, and grow friendships. No matter your skill level, you’re welcome. This is all about having fun, getting active, and connecting with others. Bring a friend and come hoop with us!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

4:30-5:30 PM // Thursdays // Coffee Bar

Join the young men of Woods Chapel for a time after work to go over the sermon from the past week. This group is designed to connect and navigate the strengths and struggles of manhood together.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.

11:00 AM // Sundays // Weekly // Room 311

Study: Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Peter: Between the Rock and a Hard Place by Max Lucado.

We'll be using Max Lucado's study guide about the two letters written by Peter as the basis of our discussions as we seek to discover how to apply Scripture in our lives today. This study includes 12 lessons, which take 2-3 weeks each.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this group, please contact Emily Scott.