Fall Life Groups 2026
Start Date: Life Groups will start the week of Sunday, October 4, 2026.
End Date: Life Groups will be completed no later than December 15,
2026.

Note: Childcare for all ages of children will be provided on Wednesday
night, Oct. 7. The following week, Oct. 14, Adventure Club
programming will officially begin. 

Tuesday Morning
The Means of Grace
Description: God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it forms us. Join this
10-week journey exploring the practices God uses to help us receive
His grace and become more like Jesus. Through Scripture, discussion,
and hands-on spiritual practices, we’ll explore the “Power of 4”
building a consistent rhythm of engaging Scripture four or more days
each week—and discover disciplines like prayer, works of mercy,
communion, and other practices as means of God’s grace rather than
simply things we do for God. Along the way, you’ll develop a simple,
personal Rule of Life—a practical plan for rhythms and practices that
can help you intentionally follow Jesus long after the group ends.
Leader: Pastor Phil and Christopher Campbell
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Location: Herkimer Apartments Lobby

Wednesday Daytime
The Purple Book
Description: The Purple Book is a Bible study guide designed to help
believers know and apply the essential beliefs of Christianity. This
updated version gives new believers and longtime followers of Jesus
the foundation they need to grow strong in the Christian life.
Leader: Jackie Ribbe
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Youth Room

Wednesday Evening
The Means of Grace
Description: God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it forms us. Join this
10-week journey exploring the practices God uses to help us receive
His grace and become more like Jesus. Through Scripture, discussion,
and hands-on spiritual practices, we’ll explore the “Power of 4”
building a consistent rhythm of engaging Scripture four or more days
each week—and discover disciplines like prayer, works of mercy,
communion, and other practices as means of God’s grace rather than
simply things we do for God. Along the way, you’ll develop a simple,
personal Rule of Life—a practical plan for rhythms and practices that
can help you intentionally follow Jesus long after the group ends.
Leader: Anna Miedema
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Location: Youth Room

Recovery/Support - Overcoming Addiction
Description: This 12-step recovery group has biblical foundations and
will teach, discuss, and apply those principles to life and the recovery
journey. This is open to all men and women.
Leaders: Stacy Jenkins and Matt Emery
Time: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Sanctuary

Adventure Club - Kids’ Discipleship Night (Starts Wednesday, October 14)
Adventure Club is our Wednesday evening children’s programming for
kids ages kindergarten through fifth grade. The plan for the fall is
“Adventures in the City” where we will explore ways that people in our
community help keep the city safe, healthy, and fed. Nursery is
provided for children younger than kindergarten if signed up.
Leader: TBD
Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Kid City

Thursday Morning
The Means of Grace
Description: God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it forms us. Join this
10-week journey exploring the practices God uses to help us receive
His grace and become more like Jesus. Through Scripture, discussion,
and hands-on spiritual practices, we’ll explore the “Power of 4”
building a consistent rhythm of engaging Scripture four or more days
each week—and discover disciplines like prayer, works of mercy,
communion, and other practices as means of God’s grace rather than
simply things we do for God. Along the way, you’ll develop a simple,
personal Rule of Life—a practical plan for rhythms and practices that
can help you intentionally follow Jesus long after the group ends.
Leader: Pastor Phil
Time: 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
Location: Youth Room

Thursday Evening
Habits of the Household
Description: This group builds community and fellowship for young
families, especially those with kids too young for Adventure Club. Each
week we will share a potluck-style meal (bring a dish to pass, if you
are able) and dive into what it means to follow Jesus as families with
young kids through the book Habits of the Household by Justin
Whitmel Earley. This is a whole family experience: we will talk, eat,
laugh, and play with our kids milling around us. Come to embrace the
chaos and experience the kingdom of God with and through our
babies, toddlers, and kids!
Leaders: Will and Corrinne Weaver
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: The Weavers' House (sign up to get address)

Saturday Afternoon
Recovery/Support - Redeemed Sisters
Description: This is a faith-based recovery and support collective.
This group is a sanctuary for sisters in Christ to find real-talk and
support that goes beyond addiction into the whole woman. God has a
path for each of us and we want to help one another find that path.
Leader: Erica Oliver
Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Youth Room

Sunday Afternoon
Medium Adults
Description: Doing life, exploring faith, and finding community in the
middle. Are you somewhere in that “medium adult” stage of life—not
quite a young adult anymore, but not sure you feel like a full-fledged
grown-up either? This Life Group is designed especially for adults
roughly 25–35 years old who want to build friendships, grow in their
faith, and wrestle with meaningful questions together. We’ll meet
weekly after the second service in the Youth Room for conversation
and community. Our discussions will dig deeper into City Life’s current
sermon series and explore insights and questions from the BEMA
Podcast, helping us better understand Scripture and what it means to
follow Jesus in everyday life.
Leader: Alli Miedema
Time: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Youth Room