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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.

The next term will be winter/spring 2024. Click the sign up button to express interest.

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

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.

*The next term will begin winter/spring 2024. Click the sign up button to express interest.

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

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.

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.

This group for men and women meets online weekly with occasional in-person meet-ups 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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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.

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 group for men and women meets weekly in homes in the Sandy Hook/Newtown area. Click the sign up button to be connected with the group leader.

This Community Group for men and women is located near Black Rock Church, making it a great option for parents of students attending Black Rock’s Fusion High School Ministry.

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 in Ansonia near the Ansonia Nature Center.

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

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.

Not sure what group to pick? Click the button below, share a little info about what you’re looking for, and we’ll get back to you in a few days with some group suggestions.

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.

What does it mean to be blessed? Through studying the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, this group will discuss Jesus’ teaching about what it means to live in the kingdom of God, and what the blessed life really looks like.

*Meeting schedule follows the Thrive middle school ministry calendar. *Family-friendly: care for kids in grades K-8 is available through our Wednesday night programs.

Part of Moms in Prayer International, this group meets weekly, following the Fusion High School ministry calendar on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Moms of the Rock gathers twice a month (2nd and 4th Thursday mornings, Sept – May) 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 – ashley.whitaker1230@gmail.com.

*Moms of the Rock has a yearly registration fee to help cover the cost of childcare, food, and other activities.

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 focuses on supporting those whose lives have been affected by the chemical dependency struggles of family members and friends. As group members support one another, learn healthy coping tools and turn to God’s truth for healing and understanding, they will experience hope to face the future with greater confidence. Group participants will grow in their ability to identify and develop healthy strategies for coping with misplaced guilt, shame and enabling behaviors as they learn to more effectively support their loved one’s recovery.

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.

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 gives couples 7 essential steps to blended family success and provides practical solutions for stepfamilies. Most typical marriage education programs and ministries aren’t enough for couples in stepfamilies. Since being married and in a stepfamily is a “package deal,” tools are needed for both the couple and the package. Smart Stepfamily deals with issues such as coparenting, stepparenting, ex-spouses, expectations, finances, loss, spiritual shame and more.

*Family-friendly: child care available upon request.

Guiding others is inevitable and common to our life experience. God-centered leaders are rare. See what we can uncover about God and His blueprint for leadership by studying the lives of Joshua & Joseph. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own workbooks, which are listed below.

• Joseph: How God Builds Character by Paul Borthwick
• Joshua: All God’s Good Promises by Kathleen Nielson