Fall semester
Shared Tables. Shared Lives. Shared Mission.
semester overview
The fall semester groups are meeting from Sept-Nov.
We have three basic kinds of groups at Faith E:
Community, Study, and Cares.
Click the links below to see what groups are being offered this semester.
Community GROUps
These groups are primarily about belonging.
Goal: Build friendships, share life, pray together, follow Jesus in real time.
Meeting Rhythm: Ongoing (semester-to-semester or year-round). Weekly or every other week.
Content Style: Sermon-based discussion or light curriculum that keeps the focus on application and relationships.
Atmosphere: Around living rooms, meals, coffee tables. Relational and conversational.
Who It’s For: Anyone looking for connection and a spiritual family.
How To Join: We currently have community groups looking to add members. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch.
Study GROUps
These groups are primarily about learning.
Goal: Grow in biblical knowledge, theology, and discipleship skills.
Meeting Rhythm: Short-term (6–10 weeks). Has a clear start and end.
Content Style: Bible studies, classes, or topical courses (marriage, finance, prayer, apologetics, etc.).
Atmosphere: More structured, syllabus-driven, with homework or reading.
Who It’s For: People who want to go deeper into Scripture or a focused topic, often in addition to a Community Group.
How To Join: Just show up on the day the group meets. Some study groups have a small fee to help cover the book being discussed.
Women-only
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Father's House Study
for women onlyTuesdays at 6:30 pm
Location: Faith E Church
Group Leaders : Shar Palaiyan, Christine Schwichtenberg, Rachel Finneman, and Co-Leaders
Father’s House is a safe space for women to ask honest questions, connect in small groups, and experience the love of God the Father. This is more than another Bible study—it’s an invitation into a life of freedom, healing, and deep connection with the Father Heart of God.
Cost: $10
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Simply Psalms
for women onlyMeets Wednesdays at 9:00 am · Nursery available
Group Leaders : Candi Allen, Wednesday Tryan, Carli McCotter, Teresa Lagace, Theo Gonzales, and Co-Leaders
Join us for a 10-week journey through the Psalms, designed to deepen both heart and mind in love for God. In groups of 8–10, we’ll read, pray, and reflect on these ancient prayers—growing in intimacy with God and each other through honest conversation and Scripture-rooted prayer.
Cost: $15
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Meets every other Sunday at 9:30 am in the Fireside Chapel at Faith E
Meeting: 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7A casual, come-as-you-are meetup for single moms to talk life, kids, and everything in between. We meet to swap stories, share ideas, and connect with others who get it.
No need to signup, just show up!
Co-ed
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Meets every other Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 pm · 10/15, 10/29, 11/12
Location: Mazevo Coffee @ 3911 Central Ave
Group Leaders: Tim Lagace and Matt Jones
Come explore the big questions of faith and reason. Together, we’ll discuss the cornerstones of thought that support a rational faith and practice thoughtfully engaging with common objections to Christianity.
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Sundays at 5:30 pm · Starting date Sept. 14th
Location: Faith E Church, Rm 120-121
Group Leaders : Justin & Madison Bak
This group will explore the first sessions of the BEMA Discipleship podcast, focusing on the first five books of the Bible. BEMA offers a historical, narrative-based approach to Scripture. Each week, we’ll listen to an episode, then meet to read the text and discuss together. It’s a meaningful way to grow in faith and connection as couples.
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Sundays at 6pm at Faith E
for ages 18-29Check out our next monthly event.
men-only
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Romans
for men onlyMeets Mondays at 7:00 pm
Join any time!Group Leaders: Johnathan Wood & David Barndt
Join us for a deep dive into the book of Romans as we explore its rich theology, historical context, and practical implications verse by verse. Whether you're familiar with Romans or reading it closely for the first time, this is a space to ask questions, wrestle with meaning, and grow together in understanding. Bring your Bible and come prepared to engage the text.
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Romans
for men onlyMeets Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
Join any time!Group Leaders: Kyle Leonard
Join us for a deep dive into the book of Romans as we explore its rich theology, historical context, and practical implications verse by verse. Whether you're familiar with Romans or reading it closely for the first time, this is a space to ask questions, wrestle with meaning, and grow together in understanding. Bring your Bible and come prepared to engage the text.
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Living by the Book
for men onlyMeets Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
Join any time!Group Leader : Kyle Leonard
Learn how to study the Bible for yourself with this practical group based on Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks. We'll walk through simple tools for observation, interpretation, and application—helping you read Scripture with clarity and confidence. Great for anyone wanting to go deeper in personal Bible study.
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A Man & His Wife
for men onlyMeets Wednesdays at 6:00 am · Join any time!
Group Leader: Max Payne
This men's study focuses on building a stronger, Christ-centered marriage. Through honest conversation and biblical insight, we'll explore what it means to love, lead, and serve our wives well. Whether you're newly married or decades in, this group is about growing as husbands together.
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The Gospel of John
for men only
Meets Fridays at 6:30 am
Join any time!Location: Faith E Church
Group Leader : Johnathan Wood and Co-Leaders
Join us as we walk verse by verse through the Gospel of John, digging into the life, words, and works of Jesus. This group focuses on careful, text-based study to better understand who He is and what it means to believe in Him. Bring your Bible and a heart ready to learn.
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The Gospel of John
for men only
Meets Fridays at 9:00 am
Join any time!Location: Faith E Church
Group Leader : Tim Ketcham
Join us as we walk verse by verse through the Gospel of John, digging into the life, words, and works of Jesus. This group focuses on careful, text-based study to better understand who He is and what it means to believe in Him. Bring your Bible and a heart ready to learn.
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‘The End According to Jesus’
for Men onlyMeets Fridays from 6:00-8:00 pm · Join any time!
Location: Faith E ChurchGroup Leader : Steven Scott
This study looks at Jesus’ teaching on the end times from the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21—side by side. We’ll connect His words with key passages from Isaiah, Thessalonians, Revelation, and other books to see how the whole Bible speaks to the signs of the end.
Care GROUps
These groups are primarily about healing.
Goal: Provide a safe and supportive environment for people walking through hardship.
Meeting Rhythm: Seasonal or time-limited (8–13 weeks), with careful boundaries.
Content Style: Guided curriculum, trained facilitators, often confidentiality agreements.
Atmosphere: Pastoral, supportive, high-trust. Sometimes gender-specific or issue-specific.
Examples: Grief recovery, divorce care, and addiction recovery.
Who It’s For: People in a vulnerable or transitional season who need specialized ministry.
How To Join: Our GriefShare and DivorceCare Groups have already begun for this semester. New groups will begin in January.
Lead a Group
The spring semester for groups is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to step out and lead a group.
Sign up below for more information.