Small Groups
please use the form below to learn more or sign up
CONNECT: EXPLORE CHURCH MEMBERSHIP - This small group experience (5 weeks) will help you understand what it means to be part of the church, how you can grow spiritually, and to learn about - and live into - Garfield's mission, vision, and values. You can join Garfield Memorial at the conclusion of the group if you wish.
NEXT SESSION starts Sept. 26 6:30-8:00 PM and runs for 5 weeks. Childcare provided.
Mom’s Group
1st & 3rd Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM, Pepper Pike (Wesley Room)
Mom’s group is for moms of children/youth of all ages. Use the form on this page or contact Becky Batchelor at bbatchelor627@gmail.com / 215-205-5972.
Youth Group
Sundays, 4:30-6:30 PM, Pepper Pike (KidzSpace Theater)
For grades 6-8 and 9-12. Join us for games, food, worship, and Bible discussions. Go to our Youth Group page on this website or contact Youth Pastor Tharon Eulinberg tharon@garfieldchurch.org
Men’s Group New - Study Starts September 11
2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM (KidzSpace Theater, Pepper Pike)
Garfield’s Men’s Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. On September 11 we'll start a new study of Job using Paul Steven's study guide Job: Wrestling with God which can be purchased on Amazon for $9.89. (see the link below)
To sign up or learn more use the form above.
Foundations Journey Group - New Study Starts September 6
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM (KidzSpace Theater, Pepper Pike)
(Childcare provided)This group is committed to learning, growing, praying, and building relationships to grow deeper in Christ. Childcare provided. Use the form below or contact Jerry Pennick at jerrypenick@gmail.com.
Women’s Group - New Study Starts Sept. 7
We will begin the 7-session study utilizing Adrienne Camp’s As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms, on Thursday evenings, beginning Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 PM at the Church. The Psalms reflect our emotions and God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Throughout this 7 week Bible study, we will gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around us.
Order your copy of the As for Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms Study Guide which includes access to streaming video). It is available on Amazon and Lifeway for $20.99. Please order your study book so that you will have it for our first session on September 7.
Please use the form above to learn more or to sign up.
Child Care (nursery-5th grade) available when requested in advance
Daytime Book Club at Garfield
This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 AM for discussion and fellowship and maybe meet some new friends.
If you are interested, please use the form above or contact Diane Ferri: diane.ferri@sbcglobal.net 440-429-5746 and we'll let you know what the current book selection is.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Exercise + Hear Bible Verses + Fellowship
Meets online on Zoom, 5 mornings per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Saturdays 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM.
Watch & hear ability-leveled exercise movements with rest breaks in between when Bible verses are read aloud. It concludes with group prayer. This is for all: any ability level (from joint/back friendly to advanced), any age, couples, parent/child. There's no cost or exercise equipment mandatory to join! Ephesians 6:10-20 & 1 Timothy 4:13a is this group's missional scripture, "To build each other up in physical & biblical strength so that we can put on the Whole Armor of God." Complete the online form above for further details.
MULTIETHNIC CONVERSATIONS
Multiethnic Conversations is a 9 week small group experience using the resource, Multiethnic Conversations: a Journey toward Unity in your Church by Mark DeYmaz and Oneya Fennell Okuwobi. Through short readings and discussion, we’ll discover together what it means to be “Walking, Working & Worshiping Together as One” in a safe, authentic atmosphere. Offered several times per year. Learn more here.
