Small Groups
SUNDAYS
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.
Starting February 4, they will be starting the book B.L.E.S.S.: 5 Everyday Ways to Bless Your Neighbor & Change the Word by Dave Ferguson! (https://www.amazon.com/BLESS-Everyday-Neighbor-Change-World/dp/1684510880) B.L.E.S.S. provides authentic and practical ways to love your neighbors & change the world by following five life patterns that we see throughout Jesus’ life and ministry: Begin with Prayer; Listen with Care; Eat Together; Serve in Love; Share Your Story.
Faithbuilding Group Study - 2nd & 4th Sundays
Being alive means handling constant change. As people, we are "in process," constantly undergoing physical, mental, and spiritual change. The new year is a great opportunity to stop and take stock of that process and ask the question, "Is the path I'm walking on leading me to a more loving, more God-filled future?" In this group, we'll center fellowship and bread-breaking around the book We Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation by Brian McLaren. We meet the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. We will roughly follow the church calendar with readings throughout the Bible in an attempt to center ourselves around that question and work to make the answer to it a resounding "Yes!". We will ask questions, explore the scripture, and seek "aliveness in Christ" together. To learn more or sign up, please contact Alex at alexander.r.hoffman@gmail.com or use the form on this page!
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
MONDAYS
DISCOVERY: Ministry by Strengths
Next Session TBD
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). Led by Pastor Chip and Terri Freed and Pastor Terry McHugh.
CONNECT: Explore church membership - Next Session TBD
This small group experience 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. Us the form below to sign up.
MEN'S GROUP
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.
To sign up or learn more use the form below.
MILLENNIAL MONDAYS
3rd Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM (KidzSpace Theater, Pepper Pike)
Millennial Mondays are for millennials (1981 - 1996) who are currently connected with Garfield Memorial. It is to empower millennials to help shape and lead the ministry of the church now and in the near future. These gatherings will help to chart our course. They will also be amazing times for fun, fellowship and making connections.
RSVP HERE for the next gathering on May 20, 6:30-8:00 PM with dinner and child care (nursery-grade 5) provided.
TUESDAYS
NEW Small Groups based on B.L.E.S.S. Series starting Jan. 16 at 6:30 PM (Heights Area)
This new 5-week group will use the book B.L.E.S.S.: 5 Everyday Ways to Bless Your Neighbor & Change the Word by Dave Ferguson as a resource this January! https://www.amazon.com/BLESS-Everyday-Neighbor-Change-World/dp/1684510880
B.L.E.S.S. provides authentic and practical ways to love your neighbors & change the world by following five life patterns that we see throughout Jesus’ life and ministry: Begin with Prayer; Listen with Care; Eat Together; Serve in Love; Share Your Story.
WEDNESDAYS
Foundations Journey Group
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM (KidzSpace Theater, Pepper Pike) Childcare provided
Le by Jerry and Veda Penick
This group is committed to learning, growing, praying, and building relationships to grow deeper in Christ. Use the form below or contact Jerry at jerrypenick@gmail.com or Veda at vedapenick@gmail.com for more information. Starting January 10, we will begin a 5-week study using the book B.L.E.S.S.: 5 Everyday Ways to Bless Your Neighbor & Change the Word by Dave Ferguson https://www.amazon.com/BLESS-Everyday-Neighbor-Change-World/dp/1684510880
B.L.E.S.S. provides authentic and practical ways to love your neighbors & change the world by following five life patterns that we see throughout Jesus’ life and ministry: Begin with Prayer; Listen with Care; Eat Together; Serve in Love; Share Your Story.
THURSDAYS
Women’s Group
Thursdays, 7:00 PM - Winter Study Zoom Only
For the winter months, the Women's Group will meet via Zoom starting Jan. 11 at 7:00 PM and then every other Thursday. We'll be reading and discussing the book by Jackie Hill Perry, Holier than Thou:How God's Holiness Helps Us Trust Him. (available on Amazon, Walmart, or Target.) Please read the first chapter prior to the first meeting.
To learn more or sign up and receive the Zoom link, contact Ramona slocumfam5@aol.com or use the form below.
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.
