Connect in a Group

DEVELOP LIFE-GIVING RELATIONSHIPS

God designed us to live in intentional community.

  • Gather regularly to build life-giving relationships with other Christ followers
  • Equip yourself and others through studying Scripture together 
  • Mobilize to put into action love for each other and the world

EMBARK – Join The Journey

(A 7-Week Group)

Discover the fullness of life Jesus offers while learning our shared discipleship framework of:

BELIEVING in Him
SURRENDERING to His loving will
GROWING in your relationship with God

Types of Groups

Community Groups meet regularly throughout the year in various towns across the area to study the Bible and encourage one another as they seek to apply spiritual truths to everyday life.

Living Free Groups (Support) provide a safe place to find healing, hope, and support for various life challenges including grief, divorce, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. For confidential guidance about joining a Living Free group, contact groups@blackrock.org

Topic-based Groups meet for a set number of weeks and focus on specific areas of study. Options range from groups for those building their faith foundation to those eager to take a deeper dive in a focus area such as Bible study skills, theology, or leadership development. 

Group Finder

STEP 1:

Use the filters to narrow the options by checking and unchecking boxes. We recommend doing this on a desktop computer versus a mobile phone.

STEP 2:

View the narrowed group list that matches your selections. You can always uncheck boxes to try a different search.

STEP 3:

Click the yellow sign-up button to sign up!

Note: Family-friendly indicates childcare may be an option and/or children are welcome to attend.

Type of Group

Best Options For

Location

Day of the Week

Time of Day

Family-friendly

Living Free Support - Anxious For Nothing (Women)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield, Online
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Jan. 21 - Apr. 22
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This group focuses on helping women who are struggling with the debilitating effects of anxiety and depression, facilitating growth and trust in God’s restoring power as the ultimate source of freedom. Participants meet for discussion of study materials, prayer, and sharing in a safe, supportive environment.


Living Free Support - Breaking Free From Anger (Men)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Jan. 8 - March 12
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

For men who are seeking to live out their God-given roles in the family, with friends, and at work. This group deals with the challenges of anger, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Through video study and honest discussion, group members will discover tools to help them live out their calling as godly men.


Living Free Support - DivorceCare

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Jan. 22 - Apr. 30
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Divorce is among life’s most painful and stressful experiences. DivorceCare meets weekly to help you manage challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. A video seminar featuring interviews, case studies, and other helpful tools is followed by group discussion to share and receive support from the group.


Living Free Support - Grieving With Hope (Day)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Jan. 22 - Apr. 23
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Using the GriefShare program, Grieving with Hope will help you process emotions following the passing of a family member or friend, and move toward rebuilding hope. This group includes videos featuring grief and recovery specialists, real-life case studies, and time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group.


Living Free Support - Grieving With Hope (Night)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Jan. 22 - Apr. 23
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Using the GriefShare program, Grieving with Hope will help you process emotions following the passing of a family member or friend, and move toward rebuilding hope. This group includes videos featuring grief and recovery specialists, real-life case studies, and time to share about what’s going on in your personal journey as you receive support from the group.


Living Free Support - Steps to Freedom (for Families)

Location: Black Rock Church, Fairfield
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Jan. 22 - Apr. 23
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Steps to Freedom for Families aims to support families impacted by the addiction of loved ones. This group will help participants look at the nature of addiction and recovery from a Christ-centered perspective. Learn how to love the addict while establishing an environment that will not support the addiction.


Living Free Support - Steps To Freedom (For Men)

Location: Easton
Day of Week: Wednesday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Ongoing
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Using the proven Higher Ground approach, this group provides Christ-centered recovery and relational support to men who are seeking freedom from the life-challenging issues of alcohol or other chemical dependencies. In a confidential, safe setting, participants are freed to share struggles and breakthroughs as they build healthy relationships with God, themselves and others.


Living Isaiah 61 - Living Free Support

Location: Online
Day of Week: Sunday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Ongoing
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

In Isaiah 61, we’re told that God’s mission is to release captives, bring light to the darkness, and replace ashes for beauty. Living Isaiah 61 is a safe, supportive, and shame-free community for men that is dedicated to restoring wholeness from our sexual brokenness. Join us as we experience transformation from this painful struggle into the life of freedom God desires for all of us.


Living Isaiah 61 - Living Free Support

Location: Online
Day of Week: Thursday
Group Type: Living Free (Support)
Group Duration: Ongoing
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM

In Isaiah 61, we’re told that God’s mission is to release captives, bring light to the darkness, and replace ashes for beauty. Living Isaiah 61 is a safe, supportive, and shame-free community for men that is dedicated to restoring wholeness from our sexual brokenness. Join us as we experience transformation from this painful struggle into the life of freedom God desires for all of us.


Need help finding a group?

CONTACT

SARAH PURDY

Adult Discipleship Associate Director

spurdy@blackrock.org