We believe that a church is meant to be a community of people who are seeking to express and grow in their faith. As such, relationships are foundational to our church and a relational approach is key to how we work together. We are seeking to grow in our relationship to Jesus, and we have found that this happens better when we do it together. Being around others who struggle with the same questions and some who are a little but further on in following Jesus helps us get closer to Him. And just about everything in life goes better when we’re part of a healthy community. Celebrations and joyful times are even better when they are shared with others. Sorrows and troubles are lighter when they are shared with folks who will stand with us, pray for us, and serve us practically in those times. And times of crisis and uncertainty are less fearful when we are part of a community of people who are committed to one another.

Our Sunday worship gatherings are fairly large and so other ways and places of building relationships are key to living life in community.

We have several sub-congregations who help foster community through training, mission and social events. “Dive” is oriented towards twenty-somethings who are just diving into adult life. “Renew” is oriented towards those who are over 30 and perhaps wanting to stay in a renewed perspective.

In addition we have many small groups which are key locations for building relationshiops. Some are coed and meet in homes and are called housegroups. Others are mom’s groups, women’s groups, men’s groups, or organized around special support. Our Ruth and Naomi group is a support group for single mothers. To get the most out of our community, participation in a small group is best.

You can check out the times and locations of our small groups here:

» Vineyard Small Groups