We all need someone to spur us on, to remind us of God's love and faithfulness, and to sit beside us through the highs and lows of life. Small groups at Granite City Church connect us with others who can help us live as honest, maturing, and thriving Christians. From Bible study to discipleship, from friendship to service, each of the groups described below will help you grow as a follower of Jesus within your local church. Join one today!
Boulderz: 20's and 30's Group
Who?
Adults in their 20's and 30's
When?
Times vary
Where?
Locations vary
This group is where young adults meet to grow in community, discipleship, and faith. Through social gatherings, service opportunities, and worship events we encourage one another, learn from each other, and walk with Jesus -- together. Times and locations vary, but we try to host a scheduled meetup every third weekend of the month.
Weekend Small Group
Who?
Everyone
When?
Sundays after the service
Where?
The KidsRock Room at the Church
Group Leader
Derrick Tate
All are welcome at this in-person Bible study where participants may feel comfortable asking questions and praying in either English or Chinese. Participants bring their own lunch and we eat together at 12 noon. Study and prayer time follows from 12:30 to 1:45pm. This fall we will go more in-depth into passages from the sermon series, focusing on examples of historic Christians for inspiration and encouragement.
Women's Group
Who?
Women
When?
Mondays at 7:30pm
Where?
The Fireside Room at the Church
Group Leader
Jess Chen and Kathleen Sharkey
The Women's Group at Granite City aims to embrace our sisterhood in Christ and explore what it means to encourage each other to know God and His purposes for us in the world. Join us as we pray together, support each other, and seek God's truth for our lives. This winter we will be reading HAGAR: Rediscovering the God Who Sees Me by Shadia Hrichi.
Tuesday PM Bible Study Group (ZOOM)
Who?
Everyone
When?
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Where?
Online
Group Leader
Tirzah Cook and Ishnane Guillet
This supportive group of adults meets weekly on ZOOM to share the highs and lows of life and grow in God's word. For the next 8 weeks we will be diving deeper into themes and topics raised by the Formed sermon series.
Men's Group
Who?
Men
When?
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Where?
The Fireside Room at the Church
Group Leader
Chris Wong and Adrian Tsang
On Thursday evenings a group of men meet to encourage one another and grow in faith as men of God. We hope to create a space where men can connect and share topics that are helpful to our faith journey, especially those that may be difficult to discuss in mixed groups. We acknowledge that some men with kids cannot physically join the group on Thursday evenings. On the first Thursday of each month, Chris will lead an online session for fathers to connect for a time of fellowship while the rest of the group meets at church in person to fellowship and pray for each other.
Family-Friendly Small Group
Who?
Families with young children
When?
1st and 3rd Sundays, 4-5:30pm
Where?
Private residence
Group Leader
Patricia Yu and Yutian Ling
This small group fills the needs of parents/guardians who require childcare in order to participate in a Bible study with other adults. During the 12 week winter session, this group will be going through the study Unshakable Hope and exploring what it means to cultivate hope in an anxiety-filled world.
This group meets in a private residence in Quincy on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. During the Bible study portion, childcare is provided. Afterwards, stay for a family potluck! Note: the Family-Friendly Small Group is currently at capacity. Fill out a form to be added to a wait-list to join.
Alpha
Who?
Everyone
When?
Currently on hiatus
Where?
Church
Group Leader
To be announced
Alpha is designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. We'll explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?”, and “How does God guide us?” All sessions start with a shared meal and time of connection. You'll have an opportunity to hear from others and contribute/share in a judgment-free environment. Fill out our form to find out when the next Alpha session is due to begin.