This group focuses on helping women who are struggling with the debilitating effects of anxiety and depression. The goal is to facilitate growth and trust in God’s restoring power as the ultimate source of freedom. Participants complete a weekly study as they meet for discussion, prayer and sharing in a safe, supportive environment. As group members grow and heal, they can, in turn, strengthen others who are facing the same challenges. This group may be especially helpful as you seek to cope with the ongoing effects of the pandemic.

If you are comfortable speaking English, Spanish, or both, we welcome you to join this Community Group meeting at Black Rock Church. This fall, our topic will be around gathering as a community of Christ-followers. Please fill out our sign up form to let us know you are interested in connecting or learning more about this group.

Through this study of 1 John, we’ll see how a rich understanding of the love of God prepares us to thrive in times of great stress and strengthens us for every season of life. Discover how we are to live in this world as children of light and how the best way to defeat spiritual warfare is to be preoccupied with Jesus.

A group for men who are seeking a better life by living out their God-given roles in the family, with friends, and at work. This group also deals with the challenges of anger, anxiety, depression, and other issues. By viewing DVDs and engaging in open, truthful discussions in a safe environment, group members will discover tools to help them courageously live out their calling as godly men.

Who is Jesus? What did he achieve? How should we respond? Discover foundational beliefs of Christianity through God’s story told in the Bible. This conversational setting gives you time and space to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith – Jesus Christ.

*’Family-friendly”: child care provided through our Sunday Kids’ church programs.

This group for men and women meets online weekly with occasional in-person gatherings in the Norwalk area. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly in Fairfield and is located near Round Hill Rd and West Languth Rd.

Click the sign up button for the group leader’s bio or to sign up.

This group of senior adult (55+) men and women meets weekly at Black Rock Church. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This Trumbull-based group for men and women meets weekly on Zoom. This fall, the group will study through the book of 1 John. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This new group for men and women meets weekly in Easton near the intersection of Morning Glory and Wintergreen Drive. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly, located in Milford near Sandpiper Crest & Merwin Ave. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly in Stratford, near the intersection of Long Brook Ave and Poplar Street. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly at Black Rock Church to connect and study the Bible together. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly at Black Rock Church. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly on Stillson Rd. in Fairfield. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This group for men and women meets weekly in Westport, near the intersection of Crooked Mile Road & Calvary Road. This group will work through a study in the book of Hebrews. Click the sign up button for a group leader bio or to sign up.

This new community group for men and women meets weekly in Bridgeport near the Trumbull line.

Click the sign up button to learn more about the leaders or express interest in this group.

This group for men and women meets weekly in Fairfield and is located near Old Academy and Mine Hill Rd, and will study the book of Hebrews this fall. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This Bridgeport-based group for women currently meets online via Zoom. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

Disciple means follower or learner. A disciple isn’t a super-Christian, in fact, Jesus assumes all his followers are disciples. Build upon your foundation of trust in who Jesus is and what He did for you through His life, death, and resurrection during this 8-session study in the book of Philippians. Join others to discover how to live with wholehearted confidence in Christ as we become more like Him.

*’Family-friendly”: child care provided through our Sunday Kids’ church programs.

Separation and divorce are among life’s most painful and stressful experiences. It’s a confusing time when people may feel isolated and have questions about issues they’ve never before faced. DivorceCare meets weekly to help you manage these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. A video seminar featuring interviews, real life case studies and other helpful tools is followed by group discussion with time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group.

A Sunday morning topical Bible study and discussion paired with conversation and prayer. This group is geared toward Seniors (55+). Signing up is not required for this group, but you can let us know you’re interested by clicking the button below.

If you’ve suffered the passing of a family member or friend, it may be difficult to feel optimistic about the future. This can be a frustrating, lonely time as you face concerns for which there are no easy answers. Using the GriefShare program, Grieving with Hope will help you work through these issues and move toward rebuilding hope. Videos featuring interviews with grief and recovery specialists, real life case studies and other helpful tools are followed by group discussion with time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group. Help is available for those dealing with grief and trauma during the pandemic.

If you’ve suffered the passing of a family member or friend, it may be difficult to feel optimistic about the future. This can be a frustrating, lonely time as you face concerns for which there are no easy answers. Using the GriefShare program, Grieving with Hope will help you work through these issues and move toward rebuilding hope. Videos featuring interviews with grief and recovery specialists, real life case studies and other helpful tools are followed by group discussion with time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group. Help is available for those dealing with grief and trauma during the pandemic.

A Sunday morning topical Bible study and discussion. Signing up is not required for this group, but you can let us know you’re interested by clicking the button below. ‘Family-friendly’: care and learning spaces for children through Kids Ministry Sunday School program.

In Isaiah 61, we’re told that God’s mission is to release captives, bring light to the darkness, and replace ashes for beauty. His desire is to take us from shame into blessing. Living Isaiah 61 is a safe, supportive, and shame-free community for men that is dedicated to restoring wholeness from our sexual brokenness. Join us as we experience transformation from this painful struggle into the life of freedom God desires for all of us.

This group provides Christ-centered fellowship and discussion over presented topics. This fall, the focus will be on understanding and leveraging your God-given attributes in ways that bring significance to how you follow Jesus in everyday life. Gatherings are held two Saturdays per month during each ministry term (Sept. – May). All men over the age of 18 are welcome to attend. Sign up if you’d like to receive communication about upcoming events.

Moms of the Rock gathers twice a month (2nd and 4th Thursday mornings, Sept 12 – May 22) to help moms of young children thrive personally and equip them to raise their children to follow Jesus. There are many ways to get involved at Moms of the Rock, even for those who don’t have young children. If you are interested in learning more, email Ashley – awhitaker@blackrock.org .

*Moms of the Rock has a yearly registration fee to help cover the cost of childcare, food, and other activities. See sign up link for details.

Black Rock’s Sanctuary Service is geared toward our young adult community. Find out more about Sanctuary’s Sunday evening service and small group opportunities at blackrock.org/sanctuary. If you’d like to contact a Sanctuary leader, click the sign up button below.

Our senior adult community (55 years & older) meets for luncheons on the 1st Friday of each month (Sept-June). The SOR focus is on building supportive relationships that help seniors grow as Christ-followers. SOR also hosts special activities and Bible studies throughout the year.

This group supports single moms and their families through relationships, encouragement from the Bible, and building practical life skills. This group meets at Black Rock the third Sunday each month, Oct. – May.

*’Family-friendly”: child care provided through our Sunday Kids’ church programs.

Using the proven Higher Ground approach, this group provides Christ-centered recovery and relational support to men who are seeking freedom from the life challenging issues of alcohol, or other chemical dependencies. Recovery is based on surrender to our Higher Power, Jesus Christ. In a confidential, safe setting, participants are freed to share struggles and breakthroughs as they build healthy relationships with God, themselves and others.

*This group meets at the Black Rock Easton Campus

Using the proven Higher Ground approach, this group provides Christ-centered recovery and relational support to women who are seeking freedom from the life challenging issues of alcohol, or other chemical dependencies. Recovery is based on surrender to our Higher Power, Jesus Christ. In a confidential, safe setting, participants are freed to share struggles and breakthroughs as they build healthy relationships with God, themselves and others.

*This group is NOT currently meeting. Fill out the interest form to be connected to the leader or express interest in a future opportunity.*

The Bible consists of sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years. How can you begin to understand it as a whole? This group will help you see how to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation as one unified story of God’s plan to save the world through Jesus.

*’Family-friendly”: child care provided through our Sunday Kids’ church programs.

Grace changes everything about how we interact with the world around us. In this video discussion series by Pastor Tim Keller, we’ll learn how the gospel can change our hearts and our communities. See how we can live more fully as disciples of Christ in this world right now, even as we look forward to the promise we have in Him.

“Family-friendly” child care is provided through our Sunday Kids’ church programs.

Grace changes everything about how we interact with the world around us. In this video discussion series by Pastor Tim Keller, we’ll learn how the gospel can change our hearts and our communities. See how we can live more fully as disciples of Christ in this world right now, even as we look forward to the promise we have in Him.

The central message of the Bible is the Gospel. It’s a proclamation of good news that answers the most important questions of – Who is God? Where did we come from? What is our greatest need and How is Jesus relevant to our lives today? This group will help you see the gospel for yourself and the way that it changes everything.

*Family-friendly: childcare available through regular Sunday morning kids programs.

This study of the book of Acts will help participants see connections to the Old Testament, the life and ministry of Jesus, and what is to come in the new creation. Join us and experience the promise of the book of Acts.

*The first half of Acts will be covered this fall, and the second half during the winter/spring term.