Small groups are an extension of Table fellowship at Village Church.

As we welcome more and more people to the Table on Sunday mornings, we are setting smaller tables where relationships and connection can happen throughout the week and in greater depth. Our small groups use a trimester system, meeting for 8-10 week periods three times per year.

Fall 2024 Small Groups

Groups run September 8 – the last week of October.

Group registrations will be live by 8/18

Small Groups

Traveler’s Rest Small Group

A conversational book study of “Body: Biblical Spirituality for the Whole Person” by Paula Gooder

WHERE?: The home of Brendan and Catherine Jones Payne (east of Travelers Rest on State Park Road)
WHEN?: Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30p
DETAILS: Come after dinner for conversation for first half hour, book study from 7-8, and Compline prayer to close; light snacks provided.
CONTACT: Brendan and Catherine Jones Payne

Women’s Bible Study

Join us this fall as we study the book of Ruth.  We will be using Kelly Minter’s study guide Loss, Love, and Legacy.

WHERE?: Village Church Fellowship Hall
WHEN?: Tuesdays, 9:30am–11:30am
DETAILS: Limited childcare is available for kids ages 0–5.
CONTACT: Jessie Armerding or Katie Fink

Paris Mountain Small Group – Group Full

A study and discussion of The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb by Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel.

WHERE?: The home of Brent and Sarah Schoen (near Paris Mountain
WHEN?: Sundays, 5 to 7:45 pm
DETAILS:Each week, we'll share a family potluck dinner followed by a youth group carpool, book discussion (led by Moses Nickerson) & prayer. No childcare is provided, but kids are welcome. Babies/toddlers may stay with adults during discussion & prayer while older kids play.
CONTACT: Melanie Samples (mksamp@gmail.com)

Downtown Greenville Book Study – Group Full

Come for a discussion of Soren Kierkegaard's meditations on Matthew 6:24-34, "The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air: Three Godly Discourses." Kierkegaard understood the Sermon on the Mount as a call to a Christian life of silence, obedience, and joy. We'll wrestle with his interpretation in an effort to deepen our love and understanding of the Gospel.

WHERE?: 330 East Coffee Street
WHEN?: Thursdays, 6:30pm–7:30pm
DETAILS: No childcare. Fellowship to follow at Fireforge.
CONTACT: Wade Cupcheck

Village Mission East Community Group

This group is for those who will be joining Village Mission East, are discerning if they would like to join, and for anyone else. We will meet every other week for prayer and fellowship. The location will change based on the number of people signed up for the group. Please visit the website to learn more about Village Mission East or contact Mike+.

WHERE?: TBD, but on the Eastside
WHEN?: Wednesday, 630p-8p, every other week starting September 18

Matters of the Heart

Come explore “Matters of the Heart” in Scripture to discover “God’s Heart” for what matters to us. We will endeavor to tackle everyday heart-aches with a biblical framework to gain clarity for their purpose wrapped in God’s promises. We will consider examples from the lives of David, Mary, the disciples, and a few other people whose lives help to direct us to better understand why God instructs us to guard our hearts and seek first His kingdom.

WHERE?: Lauri Connor’s home (Near Bob Jones)
WHEN?: Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:30pm
DETAILS: No childcare available
CONTACT: Lauri Connor

Intentional Mom’s Group

We will be meeting to discuss episodes from the "Intentional Parents" podcast by Phil and Diane Comer (parents of John Mark Comer). The podcast covers different aspects of raising children well and to be passionate Jesus followers. We will bring our littles with us, hold, and play with them while we chat. It may be slightly chaotic, but it will be fun. Come make other mom friends!

WHERE?: Village Church Fellowship Hall
WHEN?: Mondays at 11am (except 9/23)
CONTACT: Clare Berlinski

Other small group-like things

Prayer 315 Groups

Prayer 315 groups are groups of 3 Village folks who gather together for 15 minutes of prayer each week, lifting up one another, Village, our city, and the world. These intercessory groups will span the school year, wrapping up in June. Since we’re on the small groups page, note that you can do a small group and a Prayer 315 group! If you’re interested, you can sign up here.

Alpha

Alpha is an 8-10 week small group experience designed for anyone and everyone to explore questions about spirituality, the person of Jesus, or faith. If you are interested in being a part of Alpha this fall, check out the Alpha page here.

 Anglicans 101 + Confirmation Night

Next class begins October 8, 2024

This five week class explores the Anglican way and how Village is following Jesus together in this tradition. All are welcome to join this required class for those seeking membership and Confirmation.

For those seeking Confirmation, an important sixth meeting will be added.