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Living Free is a collection of Christ-centered support groups where healing begins—not through quick fixes, but through honest community, biblical truth, and the power of God’s grace.
Fall 2026 Living Free options include groups for substance abuse, divorce, grief, sexual purity, anxiety, and anger.
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Community Groups meet regularly throughout the year in various towns across the area to study the Bible and encourage one another as they seek to apply spiritual truths to everyday life.
Living Free Groups (Support) provide a safe place to find healing, hope, and support for various life challenges including grief, divorce, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. For confidential guidance about joining a Living Free group, contact groups@blackrock.org
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Every attendee of Black Rock Church is encouraged to participate in our new Embark course! Through honest conversations, biblical truth, and authentic community, this group will explore why Christians: BELIEVE in who Jesus truly is, and receive His forgiveness. SURRENDER to His loving will for their lives. GROW in the rhythms of a transformed life.
Embark is offered on various days and times throughout the year. Fill out our sign-up form to express interest, and we will be in touch with details about upcoming options.
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.
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A group for men and women meets weekly at Black Rock. This group is currently full. Click the sign-up button to be added to our waiting list.
*Family-friendly: childcare is available for kids in grades 1 – 8 via our Wednesday night kids/student programs.
This group for men and women meets weekly in Shelton on Cove Road. Click the sign-up button to be connected with the group leader.
This group is geared toward Senior adults (55+). If you would like to be notified when the group opens in the future, please click the sign-up button to express interest.
This group is currently full. Click the sign up to express interest and be added to our waiting list. This Trumbull-based group for men and women meets weekly on Zoom. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.
This group is currently full. If you would like to be notified when the group opens in the future, please click the sign-up button to express interest.
This 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 during the school year. Click the sign-up button to connect with the group leader for more information.
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 community group for men and women meets weekly in Milford near the intersection of Bryan Hill Road and Midwood Road.
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 Shelton Community group is currently full. If you would like to be notified when the group opens in the future, please click the sign-up button to express interest.
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 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 is currently full. If you would like to be notified when the group opens in the future, please click the sign-up button to express interest.
If you are comfortable speaking English, Portuguese, or both, we welcome you to join this Community Group meeting at Black Rock Church. Please fill out our sign-up form to let us know you are interested in connecting or learning more about this group.
If you are comfortable speaking English, Spanish, or both, we welcome you to join this Community Group meeting at Black Rock Church. Please fill out our sign-up form to let us know you are interested in connecting or learning more about this group.
This Bridgeport-based group for women currently meets online via Zoom. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.
This group is FULL. Please fill out the sign-up form if you would be interested in a group like this in the future. Did you know that even ordinary routines can serve as extraordinary opportunities to live out God’s love in profound ways? This group will help couples discover simple practices around daily routines that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God—both for you and everyone in your home.
Community Bible Study is hosted by Black Rock Church. For the 2026/2027 year, the CBS co-ed group will be studying Philemon, 1-2-3 John, and Jude (as a 12-week course called “Christian Living”), as well as Colossians, Job and Joshua, each as separate course sections. Click Sign Up for more information or to register.
Community Bible Study is hosted by Black Rock Church. For the 2026/2027 year, the CBS Women’s group will be studying the books of GENESIS (24-weeks) + JAMES (6-weeks). Childcare is available for an additional fee. Click Sign Up for more details or to register.
This group focuses on helping women who are struggling with the debilitating effects of anxiety and depression, facilitating growth and trust in God’s restoring power as the ultimate source of freedom. Participants meet for discussion of study materials, prayer, and sharing in a safe, supportive environment. In-person spots for this group are filled, but you can still sign up and join via Zoom.
For men who are seeking to live out their God-given roles in the family, with friends, and at work. This group deals with the challenges of anger, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Through video study and honest discussion, group members will discover tools to help them live out their calling as godly men.
Divorce is among life’s most painful and stressful experiences. DivorceCare meets weekly to help you manage challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. A video seminar featuring interviews, case studies, and other helpful tools is followed by group discussion to share and receive support from the group.
Using the GriefShare program, Grieving with Hope will help you process emotions following the passing of a family member or friend, and move toward rebuilding hope. This group includes videos featuring grief and recovery specialists, real-life case studies, and time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group.
Using the GriefShare program, Grieving with Hope will help you process emotions following the passing of a family member or friend, and move toward rebuilding hope. This group includes videos featuring grief and recovery specialists, real-life case studies, and time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group.
Steps to Freedom for Families aims to support families impacted by the addiction of loved ones. This group will help participants look at the nature of addiction and recovery from a Christ-centered perspective. Learn how to love the addict while establishing an environment that will not support the addiction.
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. In a confidential, safe setting, participants are freed to share struggles and breakthroughs as they build healthy relationships with God, themselves and others.
In Isaiah 61, we’re told that God’s mission is to release captives, bring light to the darkness, and replace ashes for beauty. 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.
In Isaiah 61, we’re told that God’s mission is to release captives, bring light to the darkness, and replace ashes for beauty. 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.
The Kingdom of God was the central message of Jesus’ life, teaching, and ministry, yet for many Christians it remains one of the least understood themes in Scripture. In this three-week class, you’ll discover how God’s Kingdom is the framework for understanding Jesus’ mission, your purpose, and calling as His disciple. Connect the dots between the Gospel, discipleship, and everyday life that will give you a fresh, biblical vision for living on mission with Jesus. Before signing up for this group, it is strongly recommended that you have completed Embark.
Jesus said that the two greatest commandments are to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself. While it is impossible to live this out in our own strength, as Christ-followers we have the Holy Spirit’s help, enabling us to bear the fruit of love toward others. Join us for weekly book discussions (online via Zoom) on this topic so we can better practice Jesus’ teaching about loving our neighbors well. Information about purchasing the book will be available upon registration.
This group provides Christ-centered fellowship and discussion over presented topics. Gatherings are held one Saturday 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.
Join this community of Christian women seeking to deepen their relationships with the Lord and each other. Our twice-monthly meetings are always packed with delicious breakfast, fun fellowship, and rich biblical truth. Childcare is available for children from birth to age 5.
*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. Contact Ashley Whitaker with any questions: awhitaker@blackrock.org.
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.
Surviving or Thriving? Join Pastor Gaylord as he provides keys to help deal with the ups and downs of life in this world, so that your journey is a living witness to God’s love and power!
1st Friday of each month (Sept-Dec & Feb-June). Stay after for the Seniors of the Rock luncheon. Sign-up is only required if you are not yet on the SOR mailing list.
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. Before signing up for this group, it is strongly recommended that you have completed Embark.
This Bible study meets regularly to study one book of the Bible at a time, verse by verse. Whether you are new to the Bible or have been reading it your whole life, this group is a great place to deepen your understanding and application of God’s Word while connecting with others. This group is currently studying the book of John, and participants are welcome to join at any time.
The Book of Romans, written by the Apostle Paul, outlines the core message of the gospel and the life change that comes from trusting Jesus. This women’s group will slowly unpack the book of Romans together, verse by verse. Whether you are new to reading the Bible or have been studying it for years, this group is suitable for anyone interested in learning more!
This 10-Week Bible Study for women by Lydia Brownback offers an in-depth, exegetical look at the book of Philippians. Together, we’ll explore this hope-filled letter rooted in the good news of the gospel.
- Participants are responsible for purchasing their own study guides (details in the sign-up link).
- Email Questions to Sherry: sst8975@icloud.com


