COMMUNITY & GROUPS

Journey like Jesus by living life together.

Groups are gatherings of approximately 8-20 people who meet regularly to explore faith, celebrate the successes and good times of life, as well as comfort one another during the tough and disappointing times. Groups are made up of people from all spiritual backgrounds – skeptics, spiritual explorers and longtime followers of Christ. No one is expected to have all of the answers to Biblical questions or have life figured out.

New groups launch each fall (September), spring (January), and summer (June) - some groups take a break during the summer.


Keep scrolling to view a full list of the groups available now! If you see one you’re interested in, click the “CONNECT” button!


OUR FALL 2025 CHURCH-WIDE STUDY

Practicing the Way

The Practicing the Way Course features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. You’ll form a foundational understanding of intentional spiritual formation. We’ll explore how to follow Jesus in our busy, distracted, and increasingly secular culture.
Each week, you’ll watch teachings, participate in guided discussion, and leave with practical steps to apply to your life.


Below is a list of all Practicing the Way groups.
Keep scrolling for a list of other community groups + studies offered this fall.

Other Groups

ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
All Stars Group

Monthly

Saturdays
2:00 - 3:30 pm
at the church

Leader: Dorcas Bartley

CONNECT
VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES
Veterans Group

Bi-weekly

Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
at the church

Leader: Harold Cherry & Rob Peterson

CONNECT
ANYONE
Graceworks

Bi-weekly

Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at homes

Leader: Lynn & Dennis Moore, Bob & Leannah Meritt
Study: Sermon Study (follow up from Sundays)

CONNECT
ANYONE
Don’t Look Back

Weekly

Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:00 pm
at the church

Leader: Sabrina & Mike Cuniowski
Study: Don’t Look Back by Christine Caine

CONNECT
ANYONE
Sermon Review & Community

Bi-weekly

Wednesdays
6 - 7 pm
at homes

Leader: Austin & Karson Moore
Study: Sermon Study (follow up from Sundays)

CONNECT
ANYONE | EMPTY NESTERS
Empty Nesters Group

Bi-weekly

Sundays
6 - 7:30 pm
at homes

Leader: Tom & Lynn Schwartz
Study: Sermon Study (follow up from Sundays)

CONNECT
ANYONE | EMPTY NESTERS
Thriving in Babylon

Bi-weekly

Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at the church

Leader: George & Charleen Hartman
Study: Thriving in Babylon

CONNECT
WOMEN ONLY
Yoga Group

Weekly

Mondays
5:30 - 7:00 pm
at the church

Leader: Liliana Lindsay

CONNECT
WOMEN ONLY
Prayer Group

Twice monthly

1st and 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 - 8 pm
at the leader’s home

Leader: Shyla Ruiz-Esparza
Study: Help and Hope for Family of Prodigals

CONNECT
MEN 21+ ONLY
Wild at Heart

Monthly

Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at homes

Leader: Steve Melton
Study: “Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge

CONNECT
ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
All Stars Group

Monthly

Saturdays
2:00 - 3:30 pm
at the church

Leader: Dorcas Bartley

CONNECT
VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES
Veterans Group

Bi-weekly

Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
at the church

Leader: Harold Cherry & Rob Peterson

CONNECT
ANYONE
Graceworks

Bi-weekly

Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at homes

Leader: Lynn & Dennis Moore, Bob & Leannah Meritt
Study: Sermon Study (follow up from Sundays)

CONNECT
ANYONE
Don’t Look Back

Weekly

Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:00 pm
at the church

Leader: Sabrina & Mike Cuniowski
Study: Don’t Look Back by Christine Caine

CONNECT
ANYONE
Sermon Review & Community

Bi-weekly

Wednesdays
6 - 7 pm
at homes

Leader: Austin & Karson Moore
Study: Sermon Study (follow up from Sundays)

CONNECT
ANYONE | EMPTY NESTERS
Empty Nesters Group

Bi-weekly

Sundays
6 - 7:30 pm
at homes

Leader: Tom & Lynn Schwartz
Study: Sermon Study (follow up from Sundays)

CONNECT
ANYONE | EMPTY NESTERS
Thriving in Babylon

Bi-weekly

Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at the church

Leader: George & Charleen Hartman
Study: Thriving in Babylon

CONNECT
WOMEN ONLY
Yoga Group

Weekly

Mondays
5:30 - 7:00 pm
at the church

Leader: Liliana Lindsay

CONNECT
WOMEN ONLY
Prayer Group

Twice monthly

1st and 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 - 8 pm
at the leader’s home

Leader: Shyla Ruiz-Esparza
Study: Help and Hope for Family of Prodigals

CONNECT
MEN 21+ ONLY
Wild at Heart

Monthly

Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
at homes

Leader: Steve Melton
Study: “Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge

CONNECT

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Making friends who can walk with you on your journey of exploring faith and following Jesus matters. There are so many spaces to belong at Lake Forest, and you can jump in at any time!

Kids & Youth

Through Kidventure and Lake Forest Youth, we provide spaces for fun, faith, and friendship for kids birth through 12th grade! We also have Next Gen Trail Guide events throughout the year for parents, grandparents, and families.

Kids, Youth, & Families
Serve Teams

Joining a Serve Team is one of the best ways to connect with others! You get to know new friends while greeting guests, pouring coffee, caring for kids, and more.

Serve Teams
Missions

Whether you’re mentoring kids at lunch together, traveling to the Appalachia to repair homes, or packing groceries for our neighbors, you can find community through Missio Dei.

Missio Dei
Kids & Youth

Through Kidventure and Lake Forest Youth, we provide spaces for fun, faith, and friendship for kids birth through 12th grade! We also have Next Gen Trail Guide events throughout the year for parents, grandparents, and families.

Kids, Youth, & Families
Serve Teams

Joining a Serve Team is one of the best ways to connect with others! You get to know new friends while greeting guests, pouring coffee, caring for kids, and more.

Serve Teams
Missions

Whether you’re mentoring kids at lunch together, traveling to the Appalachia to repair homes, or packing groceries for our neighbors, you can find community through Missio Dei.

Missio Dei