Small Groups
SUNDAYS
Mom’s Group - 1st & 3rd Sundays
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 to learn more/sign up.
CONNECT: Explore Church Membership
Next session starts Sept. 7, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
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. The group will meet over lunch & childcare is provided.
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 NextGen Pastors, Caleb & Leilani Angel. caleb@garfieldchurch.org, leilani@garfieldchurch.org
Pizza with the Pastors
Select Sundays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Pizza with the Pastors is a time to learn more about Garfield Memorial’s DNA, ask questions, and learn how to get connected over pizza. Childcare provided (nursery - 5th grade). Next Pizza with the Pastors is October 5th We hope you'll join us for Pizza soon!
MONDAYS
MEN'S GROUP
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM (Chapel)
To sign up or learn more use the form below.
MINISTRY BY STRENGTHS
This is one of our most popular On Ramps. This Biblically-grounded short term small group uses the Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment to discover your “top 5” strengths. This group will help you learn how uniquely and wonderfully you –and others!- are made (Psalm 139). . We'll distribute the books that have the assessment at the first meeting (cost $20). Childcare through grade 5 provided. Use the form below to sign up or learn more about the next session.
TUESDAYS
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Small Group
First and Third Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Wesley Room)
The Circle of Friends meets twice a month for a variety of activities including Bible study, field trips, fellowship and mission/outreach projects.
Current study is based on the book of Daniel For more information or to sign up use the form below.
Temperaments 2.0
Select Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Beginning in August, anyone who has participated in the “I Said This You Heard That” group is invited to join in monthly continuation sessions led by Lana Moore and Kari Cunningham-Otieno. Participants will take a deeper dive into the characteristics of each temperament, and how to navigate relationships well. Upcoming dates: August 19, September 30, October 28, November 18, December 16, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 19. Use the form below to sign up or learn more.
I SAID THIS, YOU HEARD THAT (6 weeks)
Next Session starts Monday, September 23 (childcare provided)
If you've ever said the wrong thing or said the right thing the wrong way you know how quickly your big mouth can make a big mess. But it doesn't have to be that way. This 6-session video study explores how your wiring affects what you say, how you listen, and how others hear you. After taking the 40-question assessment, you'll learn a simple framework that will instantly improve your communication. And you'll see how advice from the apostle Paul thousands of years ago may have held the secret all along. Led by Kari Cunningham-Otieno. Sign up using the form below.
WEDNESDAYS
Women’s Mid-Week Mini-Sabbath Group
Wednesdays, 7-8 PM – Location: ARISE Studio: 6009 Landerhaven Drive, Suite F Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
These weekly gatherings are a sacred pause in the middle of our busy lives. We create space to slow down, connect deeply with other women, and find rest for our bodies, minds, and spirits in an atmosphere of diversity, empathy, and unity in Christ. Through Scripture, prayer, and the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit, we share stories, seek wisdom, and encourage one another in faith. All women are welcome, come as you are and leave renewed. Come when you can! Use the form below to sign up or learn more.
THURSDAYS
Women’s Group
Weekly on Thursdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
New study TBD. To learn more or sign up for the next session use the form below or contact Ramona slocumfam5@aol.com
Women's Daytime Book Club at Garfield
Second Thursday, 10 AM (Pepper Pike)
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.
DAILY
STRENGTH TRAINING
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.
Exercise + Hear Bible Verses + Fellowship
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. Contact Flora Mark at flora@garfieldchurch.org for more information.