Connect in a Group

DEVELOP LIFE-GIVING RELATIONSHIPS

God designed us to live in intentional community.

  • Gather regularly to build life-giving relationships with other Christ followers
  • Equip yourself and others through studying Scripture together 
  • Mobilize to put into action love for each other and the world

Groups Spotlight

Christianity Explored  

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.

 

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 21 – Nov. 2
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

 

Storyline Of The Bible

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.

 

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 21 – Nov. 16
Time: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM

 

In Church As It Is In Heaven

 

God’s Word provides hope and a vision for thriving multiethnic, multigenerational, and multi-socioeconomic churches. This video-based discussion group will help participants explore how to cultivate the same multiethnic kingdom culture that gave hope to the world in the earliest centuries of Christian faith. The companion book is recommended but not required for this group.

 

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 21 – Oct. 26
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Types of Groups

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

Topic-based Groups meet for a set number of weeks and focus on specific areas of study. Options range from groups for those building their faith foundation to those eager to take a deeper dive in a focus area such as Bible study skills, theology, or leadership development. 

Group Finder

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Note: Family-friendly indicates childcare may be an option and/or children are welcome to attend.

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Anxious For Nothing (Women) - Living Free Support-

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 17 - Dec. 10
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.


Bi-Lingual Community Group (English/Spanish)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Community
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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.


Breaking Free From Anger (Men) - Living Free Support

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 4 - Nov. 20
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.


Christianity Explored

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 21 - Nov. 2
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

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.


Community Bible Study (CBS - Co-ed)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Tuesday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 2, 2025 - May 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Community Bible Study is hosted by Black Rock Church. For the 2025-26 year, the CBS co-ed group will be studying the book of PSALMS. You can learn more here.


Community Bible Study (CBS - Women)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 10 - May 6
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Community Bible Study is hosted by Black Rock Church. For the 2025-26 year, the CBS Women’s group will be studying the book of PSALMS. You can learn more here


Community Group - Bailey

Location: Online
Day of Week: Monday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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.


Community Group - Barker

Location: Fairfield
Day of Week: Monday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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.

 


Community Group - Campbell

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Community
Family-friendly: Yes
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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

*Family-friendly: childcare is available for kids in grades 1 – 8 via our Wednesday night kids/student programs.


Community Group - Cross

Location: Online
Day of Week: Tuesday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This Trumbull-based group for men and women meets weekly on Zoom. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.


Community Group - Hoopes

Location: Milford/Orange
Day of Week: Monday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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.


Community Group - House

Location: Bridgeport/Stratford
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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.


Community Group - Passarelle

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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.


Community Group - Pastir

Location: Milford/Orange
Day of Week: Monday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

This Community group for men and women meets weekly in Milford near the intersection of Bryan Hill Road and Midwood Road. Click the sign-up button to learn more about the leaders or to express interest in joining this group.

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

 


Community Group - Quintero

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Friday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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


Community Group - Ricketts

Location: Redding/Bethel
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.

Community Group - Schirmann

Location: Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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.


Community Group - Tabora

Location: Bridgeport/Stratford, Trumbull
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM

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.


Community Group (Women) - Linevitch

Location: Bridgeport/Stratford, Online
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Community
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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


Discipleship Explored: a study in Philippians

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 21 - Nov. 9
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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.


DivorceCare - Living Free Support

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 11 - Dec. 18
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.


Financial Peace University (FPU)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 21 - Nov. 16
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Using materials from Ramsey Plus (free to Black Rock attenders), this study aims to help participants create a budget, get out of debt, and make a financial plan, so they can be better stewards of resources God has entrusted to them.

‘Family-friendly’: care and learning spaces for children through Kids Ministry Sunday School program.


Grieving With Hope (Day) - Living Free Support

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 11 - Dec. 18
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.


Grieving With Hope (Night) - Living Free Support

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 11 - Dec. 18
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.


In Church As It Is In Heaven

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 21 - Oct. 26
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

God’s Word provides hope and a vision for thriving multiethnic, multigenerational, and multi-socioeconomic churches. This video-based discussion group will help participants explore how to cultivate the same multiethnic kingdom culture that gave hope to the world in the earliest centuries of Christian faith. The companion book is recommended but not required for this group.


In Church As It Is In Heaven (online)

Location: Online
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 23 - Oct. 30
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM

God’s Word provides hope and a vision for thriving multiethnic, multigenerational, and multi-socioeconomic churches. This video-based discussion group will help participants explore how to cultivate the same multiethnic kingdom culture that gave hope to the world in the earliest centuries of Christian faith. The companion book is recommended but not required for this group.


Kairos - Adult Bible Study

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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.


Letters of John (Women's Online Bible Study)

Location: Online
Day of Week: Monday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 15 - Nov. 17
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

This women’s online group will use the study guide, Letters of John: Embracing Certainty in Times of Insecurity, and also discuss the resource, Christianity, Cults & Religions. Participants are responsible for purchasing their workbook and pamphlet for this group (available on Amazon.com or Christianbook.com).


Living Isaiah 61 - Living Free Support

Location: Online
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Group Begins in Oct.
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

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.


Men of the Rock

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Saturday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. - May
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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.


Moms of the Rock

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Community, Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 11 - May 28
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Moms of the Rock gathers twice a month (2nd and 4th Thursday mornings, Sept 11 – May 28) 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.


Sanctuary - Young Adults

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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.


Seniors of the Rock

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Friday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept.- June
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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.


Sharing Your Faith With Confidence

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Sept. 21 - Nov. 9
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Deepen your understanding of the good news message of the gospel and discover how to share the hope of Jesus with clarity and compassion. This group will honestly discuss the challenges and the cost, and provide encouragement to share your faith anyway.


Steps to Freedom (for Families) - Living Free Support

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.


Steps To Freedom (For Men) - Living Free Support

Location: Easton
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Sept. 10 - Dec. 17
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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.


Storyline of the Bible

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 21 - Nov. 16
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

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.


Tapestry Singles Prayer Meeting

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Saturday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Tapestry Prayer Meeting is a safe space to develop Jesus-centered relationships and provide support through prayer for those who are unmarried, divorced, or widowed. Sign up if you’re interested in joining and would like to be emailed about future events.

Need help finding a group?

CONTACT

SARAH PURDY

Adult Discipleship Associate Director

spurdy@blackrock.org

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