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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

Foundation Builders

Discussion Group (11:10 AM)  

 

Join us this winter for our Foundation Builders discussion groups! These groups will meet for 6 Sundays during the Foundation Builders sermon series, with each session focused on discussing the sermon main ideas from the prior service hour. This is a great opportunity to connect with others, ask questions, deepen your understanding of our foundational beliefs, and explore how to apply them to your life.

*’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: Feb 9 – Mar. 16
Time: 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM

Foundation Builders

Discussion Group (12:30 PM)

Join us this winter for our Foundation Builders discussion groups! These groups will meet for 6 Sundays during the Foundation Builders sermon series, with each session focused on discussing the sermon main ideas from the prior service hour. This is a great opportunity to connect with others, ask questions, deepen your understanding of our foundational beliefs, and explore how to apply them to your life.

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Feb 9 – Mar. 16
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 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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STEP 2:

View the narrowed group list that matches your selections. You can always uncheck boxes to try a different search.

STEP 3:

Click the yellow sign-up button to sign up!

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

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Building Cross-Cultural Relationships

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Feb. 23 - Apr. 6
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Deepen your understanding of the biblical mandate for the multiethnic church, and gain practical insights for experiencing life with others among the diverse body of Christ. Short daily readings and personal reflections will be the basis for weekly discussions. Get to know and learn from others in Black Rock’s increasingly diverse congregation.


Building Cross-Cultural Relationships (ZOOM)

Location: Online
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Feb. 27 - April 10
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM

Deepen your understanding of the biblical mandate for the multiethnic church, and gain practical insights for experiencing life with others among the diverse body of Christ. Short daily readings and personal reflections will be the basis for weekly discussions. Get to know and learn from others in Black Rock’s increasingly diverse congregation.


Christianity Explored

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Feb. 23 - April 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 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.


Faith & Fellowship - Adult Bible Study

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

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.


Foundation Builders Discussion Group (11:10 AM)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Feb 9 - Mar. 16
Time: 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

Join us this winter for our Foundation Builders discussion groups! These groups will meet for 6 Sundays during the Foundation Builders sermon series, with each session focused on discussing the sermon main ideas from the prior service hour. This is a great opportunity to connect with others, ask questions, deepen your understanding of our foundational beliefs, and explore how to apply them to your life. This group will begin shortly after the 10:00 AM service dismisses.

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


Foundation Builders Discussion Group (12:30 PM)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Topic-Based
Group Duration: Feb 9 - Mar. 16
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Join us this winter for our Foundation Builders discussion groups! These groups will meet for 6 Sundays during the Foundation Builders sermon series, with each session focused on discussing the sermon main ideas from the prior service hour. This is a great opportunity to connect with others, ask questions, deepen your understanding of our foundational beliefs, and explore how to apply them to your life.


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.


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. 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

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Community, Topic-Based
Family-friendly: Yes
Group Duration: Sept. 12 - May 22
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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.


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.


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, separated, 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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