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. Each of the groups described below will help you grow as a follower of Jesus within your local church. Join one today!
Newcomers Group
Who?
Adults/Newcomers
When?
Fridays at 7:30pm
Where?
At the leaders' residence
Group Leader
Glen and Pastor Cindy Comiso
The next session will launch on April 21st, 2023. In this five-week session for people who are newcomers to Granite City, we will explore how God's mission to reach and restore people can happen through you and the church.
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. Each week we meet immediately after the Sunday service to eat, fellowship, and pray together, followed by a discussion of the Bible passage introduced by the most recent sermon.
Women's Group
Who?
Women
When?
Mondays at 7:30pm
Where?
Church, with occasional virtual meetings
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 and spring we will be examining our spiritual life and relational rhythms with "The Relentless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer.
FreedUp Financial Group
Who?
Adults
When?
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Where?
Zoom
Group Leader
Pastor Stephen Sharkey
Note: This session ended in December 2022. Check back for updates on upcoming sessions. All of us have to deal with money; it’s a part of our lives that we can’t ignore. But did you know that our relationship to money is spiritual? Money is deeply connected to our emotional and relational health. The “FreedUp” Small Group is a six-week course to help people Thrive Financially and Grow Spiritually. And it’s not just for people who are struggling with money or debt -- this amazing program offers 3 tracks that can help provide life-changing spiritual formation no matter where you are financially.
Tuesday Night Bible Study Group
Who?
Adults
When?
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Where?
Combination of Zoom and in-person meetings
Group Leader
Ishnane Guillet
Note: This group is currently on hiatus. This supportive group for adults digs deep into the Word. We study the Bible to experience God and grow closer to Jesus and our relationships with each other and our community. This session will focus on the ten-part podcast series from The Bible Project called I AM WHO I AM.
Kendall Square Lunch Group
Who?
Adults working in Kendall Square
When?
First Wednesdays of the month
Where?
Restaurant in Kendall Square (TBD)
Group Leader
Daniel Bondeson
The Granite City Kendall Square lunch group meets once a month on a Wednesday during the work week at a restaurant near Kendall Square. Attendees typically work in the Kendall Square area and attend Granite City. Attendees pay for their own lunch, and are encouraged to bring guests. In this informal group, we focus on general fellowship and the discussion of topics related to the intersection of work and faith.
Men's Group
Who?
Men
When?
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Where?
The Fireside Room at the Church
Group Leader
Chris Wong and Adrian Tsang
Every Thursday evening 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 discuss a passage in the Bible or a book related to being a man of God, and spend some time sharing and in prayer. Previous studies have included the book of Mark, the book of Romans, the life of David, the Community Bible Experience, and Kingdom Man by Tony Evans.