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Fabiana is a bilingual Latina who resides in Denville, NJ with her husband, two kiddos, and doggie Brunson. She loves to read historical fiction novels, enjoys a tasty meal in good company, morning workouts, and is excited to connect and grow ...

Bloom Book Club: 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Frances Bowen

Frances Bowen was born and raised in New Jersey. She has four sons and has been married for 16 years. She loves teaching her kids, catering to her home, reading, and being an encouragement to other moms.

Bloom Book Club: 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Candace Thom-Rogers MA

Every 2 weeks: Sundays at 5:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

Candace Thom-Rogers lives in Montclair, NJ but originally from Trinidad and Tobago. She serves at the Montclair Campus in Quest Teens, the Lay Counseling Ministry, and leads a small group called Beyond Recovery. She is a foodie in that she lov...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Sharonda Scroggins

Weekly: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Battlefield of the Mind

Sharonda is a RN specializing in the care of cancer patients. She’s been a member of Christ Church almost two decades serving as worship and creative arts member & chaplain. She enjoys working with single mothers & single women in ministry and...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Erin Murphy

Every 2 weeks: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

Bloom Book Club: Battlefield of the Mind

Erin has been a member of Christ Church for over 20 years. Anything easy, low key, with delicious food, and no humidity is where she is happiest! Erin loves being married to her husband Keith and taking walks with their dog Gidget. She also li...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom and Rockaway

Leader: Joy Francis

Every 2 weeks: Sundays at 4:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Battlefield of the Mind

Joycelyn is an avid hiker, runner and reader. She’s been married for 18 years and is a mom of 2 boys, a 19 and 10 year old. She’s been facilitating book clubs for over 10 years with women all over the world. She’s looking forward to coming tog...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Tiffany Thurman

Every 2 weeks: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

Bloom Book Club: Battlefield of the Mind

Tiffany, a Southern Belle who now resides in Pennsylvania, actively engages in her church community through her involvement in Quest Kids at the Rockaway Campus and The Care Center of New Jersey, as part of Christ Church's Next Chapter Movemen...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Tracey Smith

Every 2 weeks: Sundays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table

Tracey loves nothing more than to read, discuss, and recommend good books! She attends the Montclair campus of Christ Church and serves in the Montclair Bookstore. For over 20 years, Tracey served as a board member and chapter facilitator for ...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Jennifer Royster

Jennifer was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. She first visited Christ Church at the Tri-County Fair about 12 years ago and felt connected. Shortly after she made Christ Church her new home. She is a seamstress and event planner who loves help...

Bloom Book Club: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Elizabeth Santana

Every 2 weeks: Thursdays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table

Elizabeth is a New Jersey native that attends Christ Church. She loves knowledge, loves fellowship and meaningful discussions. Whenever there’s a chance, she loves the outdoors, hiking and music.

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Belleville, NJ

Leader: Akisha Robinson

Every 2 weeks: Saturdays at 11:00 AM

Bloom Book Club: Don’t Give the enemy a seat at your table

Akisha began her journey with Christ Church, after discovering them on TikTok. She is currently a part of the children’s ministries, serving as a Quest Kids junior elementary teacher. She’s an avid adventurer, including venturing to her couch ...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Tiara Raman

Every 2 weeks: Saturdays at 11:00 AM

Bloom Book Club: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table

Tiara or Tee as everyone calls her, serves at Christ Church as a leader in the Teen Ministry at Rockaway. She loves animals, trying new restaurants, working out, and watching movies. She is an avid reader and is excited to read and reflect wit...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

In-Person

Montclair, NJ

Leader: Crystal Endsley

Weekly: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Elijah, Faith, and Fire

Both performer and professor, Dr. Crystal Endsley Taylor is an award-winning spoken word artist, poet, author, and advocate. She lives in Montclair and teaches at John Jay College in New York City. Whether she is rehearsing theater with high s...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Debbie Mbabazi

Every 2 weeks: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Elijah, Faith, and Fire

Debbie was born in London, U.K. but now lives in New Jersey. She attends Rockaway campus and is active in the Upper Room Community and the Altar Worker Ministry. She loves to travel and is well on her way to accomplishing her mission of visit...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

In-Person

Kenvil, NJ

Leader: Lynn Beattie

No Scheduled Days

Bloom Book Club: Elijah, Faith, and Fire

Lynn is a long standing member of Christ Church. She has enjoyed serving through the years in Hospitality, Children’s Ministry, Facilities, Small group Ministry and other areas. The past year leading a Bloom Book Club has been a highlight. Lyn...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Angela Harrison

The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Angela “AJ” is from New Jersey, and spent 5 years in Connecticut. AJ enjoys a good cup of black coffee, hiking and being outdoors. She is a part of the Worship and Creative Arts Ministry and loves to read and learn new things about doing life ...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Amy DiPasquale

Amy F. DiPasquale was born and raised in Essex County; she is a true Jersey girl through and through. Amy graduated from Montclair State University with her bachelor’s degree. She has spent nearly 15 years in management and leading people. On ...

Bloom Book Club: Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Judy Lugo

Judy is a very personable person who loves to fellowship. She is married and has a son. She lives in Northern New Jersey, and attends the Rockaway Campus. She loves to read and watch movies, and she also loves to travel. She is an avid reader ...

Bloom Book Club: Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & Various Locations

Leader: Patricia Hursey

Every 2 weeks: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Patricia, raised in NJ, married 19 yrs and is a Christ Church small group leader. Her favorite restaurant is Bone Fish Grill. She can be found eating out frequently with her hubby #datenights. She is looking forward to "Blooming" with other w...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Lillian Velez

Every 2 weeks: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Forgiving What You Can't Forget

Lillian Velez is a new member of Christ Church. Lillian is a certified life coach. Lillian is passionate about teaching and mentoring and enjoys reading, watching documentaries and salsa dancing.

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Crystal Lannaman

Weekly: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

Bloom Book Club: Jonah

Crystal was born and raised in North Carolina and moved to New Jersey in 2008. Crystal joined Christ Church- Rockaway campus in 2017 where she was part of Quest Kids, Events, and the Greeters Ministry. She loves traveling to beaches, trying ...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Stacey O'Connor

Tuesday at 7:30 PM

Bloom Book Club: Jonah

Stacey O’Connor was born in Barbados and immigrated to NYC. She is a member of Beacon Church in Long Island. Stacey is married and has a teenage son. She is an avid reader of books rooted on the Word of God to grow deeper in relationship and f...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Bryn Whittle

Every 2 weeks: Fridays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Jonah

Bryn attends the Christ Church's Montclair campus. She is a senior elementary teacher in Quest Kids. As a member of a book club for over a decade, Bryn loves to read and is looking forward to embarking on this Bloom book club journey with you.

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Angela Henderson

Every 2 weeks: Sundays at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Take Courage

I have been in a wonderful relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for over forty years. As I matured spirituality and naturally I noticed that my passions can be combined in every area of my life. I love to have fun, love my family,...

In-Person

Rockaway, NJ

Leader: Brittany Lanzone

Every 2 weeks: Sundays at 2:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Take Courage

Brittany Lanzone is a mid-western girl that grew up in New Jersey. During the day she runs an interior design and build company and at every other moment around and in-between she is the mom of two elementary age children and a fuzzy labrado...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom & In -Person

Leader: Nicole Grimsley

Every 2 weeks: Fridays at 7:30 PM

Bloom Book Club: Women of the Word

Nicole resides in Essex County, New Jersey and enjoys worshiping at the Rockaway and Montclair locations with her children. A lover of all genres, she often reads multiple books at once. She looks forward to sharing faith, fellowship and encou...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Kim Graham

The 2nd and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM

Bloom Book Club: Women of the Word

Kim has been a follower of Christ for 39 years. Through many ups and downs, what grounds Kim is the word of God and knowing God still loves her no matter what. She is excited to be involved by leading a book club and is ready to connect with o...

Virtual

Virtual via Jitsi

Leader: Carolina Forsyth

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7:45 PM

Bloom- Get Closer!

We thrive when we get closer to Jesus and I love creating space for authenticity and vulnerability. As we pursue His word and meaningful relationships, it's beautiful, powerful and freeing to see and hear God in new ways. Born in Venezuela and...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: JONNIE JACKSON

The 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM

Bloom: Elijah, Faith and Fire Bible Study

Jonnie is a member of Christ Church since November of 2020. Jonnie’s passion for Christ and compassion for his people began shortly after receiving Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1979. She has a heartfelt desire to see the people of God, g...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Duke Ophori Leader: Grace Ophori

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 7:00 PM

Bloomfield - Berkeley Avenue

Duke and Grace have been Christ Church members and LIFE Group leaders for over 10 years. God called them to reach out to His people and use their gift of hospitality to promote supportive relationships. Married 25 years, they love to entertain...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

Yes

In-Person

Bloomfield, NJ

Leader: Sharon Mingo-Clark

The 3rd Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM

Bloomfield - Broughton

Sharon decided to lead a Small Group because she loves connecting with people and sharing ideas. Her favorite Small Group memory was i when her son conducted her group while she was in the hospital with a broken leg, joining in group via phone...

Group Type

Interest-Focused Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Elizabeth Acevedo

The 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM

Blooming Together in Gods' Word

Elizabeth considers it a privilege to serve God and her church. She desires to see women healed and set free by the power of the Word and the Holy Spirit. She is convinced that Jesus is the great Bondage Breaker and can heal deep wounds that s...

Group Type

Bloom Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Piscataway, NJ and Zoom

Leader: Roxy Zubrycki

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM

Bridging the G.A.P

Roxanne Zubrycki (Roxy)! Is a wife, a mom to 2 daughters and a GlamMa. She loves the Lord and helping people. She is compassionate about giving back and helping those less fortunate through charitable organizations. She and her family have bee...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Jerisa Maseko Leader: Harry Maseko

Harry and Jerisa enjoy learning and discussing the Word of God in their small group to apply it to their lives because it is alive and powerful and feeds the soul. A special time in their group is when someone sits in their "prayer chair" and...

Building Your Marriage to Last!

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Julia Olayanju Leader: Bunmi Olayanju

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 7:00 PM

Building Your Marriage to Last!

Julia and Bunmi believe that success in marriage is a result of determination, hard work and complete reliance on God. During their life group sessions couples will enjoy working through the designated resources, sharing practical strategies a...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Married

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Montclair, NJ

Leader: Cheryln Sayles Leader: Todd Sayles

The 1st and 3rd Friday of every month at 7:30 PM

Building Your Marriage to Last!

Todd and Cheryln have been married for 21 years and are the proud parents of Adam (16), Tyree (15), Kimaya (12) and Jakim (10). They have been members of Christ Church for 22 years and are both Deacons. Todd and Cheryln believe small groups ar...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Married

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Michael Prince Leader: DeBorah Prince

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 8:00 PM

Building Your Marriage to Last!

Michael and DeBorah believe that sometimes married couples just need a seasoned couple to walk with them for part of their journey, especially if they are in a blended family. They bring a wealth of knowledge and life experience to their Marri...

In-Person

Englewood, NJState

Leader: Teresa Lang

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM

Christian Dating

As Christians we should not be dating like the world. If you have ever been in a relationship that did not work, then this group is for you! This group will expose the tactics the enemy uses to distract God’s people from pursuing a personal re...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Single

Childcare

No

In-Person

Rokcaway, NJ

Leader: Paul Valverde

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM

Compartiendo Vida y Fe (Sharing Life and Faith)

¡Bienvenidos a "Compartiendo Vida y Fe"! En nuestro grupo, fusionamos la riqueza de las experiencias diarias con la profundidad de la fe. Si estás en búsqueda de conexiones genuinas, un lugar para fortalecer tu fe y la oportunidad de hacer am...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

West Caldwell, NJ

Leader: Wunmi Sadik Ph.D.

This group is aimed at helping couples build and strengthen stronger, Christ-centered relationships. It is open to couples at every stage from preparing for marriage, newlyweds, restoring marriages in crisis and helping empty nesters. It is on...

Couples Connect

In-Person

Rockaway, NJ

Leader: Angela Maceda

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM

Creative Mode: College Prep and Career Lab

"Let us help you design and build an awesome future!"

In-Person

Randolph, NJ

Leader: Anice Thomas

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM

Cultural Connections through Christ

This LIFE Group aligns with the Christ Church mission to connect people to people and people to God. I hope to create a safe and comfortable space for us to dive deeper into God’s word while also acknowledging and celebrating our cultural comp...

In-Person

Livingston Mall Food Court

Leader: Angela Maceda

The 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 2:30 PM

Deeper Encounter

Deeper Encounter Live is a community of college students and young adults who gathers to learn biblical truth, hear the voice of God by interacting with Holy Spirit, engage in group discussion, pray together and receive personal ministry. We w...

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 5:00 PM

Life Group

Community Type

Young Adults, College

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: David Roach

Weekly: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

DivorceCare

DivorceCare helps you deal with the pain of divorce and rebuild your life again. DivorceCare consists of 13 weekly sessions. It’s a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Meetings are held on Zoom Tu...

Group Type

Care Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Judith Duncker

Duncker Life Group

Dr. Judy Duncker came to Christ Church over 20 years ago. Throughout that time, she has served in a variety of ministries in different capacities. Each opportunity to serve God’s people has been a blessing that she has come to cherish. Judy ...

Virtual/In-Person

Teaneck, NJ

Leader: Chloe Timothy

The 3rd Monday of every month at 7:30 PM

Executive Group Coaching for Business Leaders

Executive Group Coaching for Business Leaders is geared to address the challenges faced by corporate leaders. Learn how to lead your team(s) for greater impact and how to maintain the optimum professional/personal life balance. This group is f...

Group Type

Connect Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

Virtual

City, State

Leader: Vivian Thornes

The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 AM

Explore

Explore Life Group will focus on reading and discussing the Bible in a warm and friendly environment. As we come together to study the God’s word, we gain a better understanding of who he is and the depth of His unconditional love for us.

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Brittany Galka

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM

Falling in Love With Jesus!

An encouraging group where women can support one another in falling in love with Jesus, while understanding how fearfully and wonderfully made we are by Him. Brittany loves to cook and experiment in the kitchen, love gardening - growing her ow...

Virtual/In-Person

Irvington, NJ

Leader: Grandma Bee Thomas Brudent

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM

Family Roots Are Deep And Strong!

God made a promise to Abraham that blessing would come to every family and nations from his lineage. The Bible Revealed Jesus The Christ to be Abraham descendant. In John 3:16, 17 God fulfilled his promise to Abraham. Jesus obedience to his F...

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM

Interest-Focused Group

In-Person

Various Locations

Leader: Todd Sayles

Father and Kids Hangout

Our mission is to learn to become fathers of excellence and actively mentor our children for the future. While enjoying an outing with our children, we create an atmosphere where fathers hold each other accountable and our kids are able to dev...

In-Person

Parsippany, NJ

Leader: Richard Evaniecki

The 2nd Saturday of every month at 7:30 PM

Fitness and Faith

Fitness and Faith is designed to bring fellowship to men. The Bible calls for us to renew our minds, but in order to walk fully in what God has for us, we must equip our bodies as well. A healthy body can help us think more clearly, function ...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Men

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Morris County and Northern New Jersey

Leader: Joy Francis

Saturday at 9:00 AM

Fitness For LIFE- Hiking

Joycelyn Francis is a Fitness Coach born, and raised in the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago. She and her husband have two sons and they live in Rockaway Borough, where they enjoy fitness training, hiking, and working out in the various...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

Yes

In-Person

Flanders, NJ

Leader: Wemi Fasehun Leader: Olasehinde Fasehun

Ola and Wemi love serving the Lord and count it a privilege to be able to share God's Word with others. They desire to see others set free and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit and to see the body of Christ grow in faith through the word ...

Flanders Life Group

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Greg Pristell Jr.

Friday at 8:00 PM

Florham Park - Ward Pl.

Greg became a Small Group Leader because he loves connecting with people and growing together by drawing closer to God. His favorite Small Group memory is when the group went through a Passover ceremony and learned its traditions and origins. ...

Virtual

FreeConferenceCall.com

Leader: Rose Serrano

Every 2 weeks: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

Flourishing

A wife of thirty six years, mother of nine children along with a host of grandchildren. I enjoy traveling, going on adventures and learning about other cultures. My desire is to come alongside other women on life’s journey with all of it’s b...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Grace Gbadamosi

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 8:00 PM

Fords - Creighton Ct

Fords Life Group was started a little over 10 years ago, by my husband, Isaac (who went home to be with the Lord in 2016) & I. We are a diverse group of individuals and families, who have enjoyed God’s Grace & mercy, celebrating His goodness ...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom

Leader: Deborah Nichols

Deborah Nichols became a member of Christ Church in 2000 after dating the church for many years. She decided to become a Small Group Leader to extend her gift of hospitality to others, while serving the Lord, through group lessons and spiritua...

Fuller Place

Single, Married, Men, Women

Life Group

Community Type

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom

Leader: Sandra Denis

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11:30 AM

Fully Equipped

A Life group for women who are willing to push past fear and break out of our comfort zone to be all that God's called us to be, and to Know that we are fully equipped to do the will of God! Sandra is a wife, mother of 3 adult sons and proud g...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Alysia Thomas

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM

G.R.O.W (Growing, Rejoicing, Obeying, Worshippers of The Lord)

Alysia is a physical therapist for over 20yrs, and I enjoy working with the elderly. I want to be a Small Group Leader to be a blessing to others, to grow spiritually, and to be used by the Lord. In our meetings, we will worship, pray, praise,...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

In-Person

Various Locations

Leader: Larry Clifton Jr.

Saturday at 11:00 AM

Garden State Warriors

Got a love for the game of Basketball? Want to learn more about God through the bible? This group will give you an opportunity to do both. We'll explore the most recent bible lessons at a deeper level and alternate that by playing at outdoor p...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Men

Childcare

Yes

Virtual/In-Person

City, State

Leader: Aly Horton

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM

God Says We Are...

Have you ever taken the time out to read all of God's Word? We will be going through the Bible in a unique way to understand God's character, who He says we are and His promises for us. We'll be working through challenges like fear, anxiety, d...

Group Type

Interest-Focused Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Janice Campbell Leader: Bryan Kay

Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 PM

GriefShare

GRIEFSHARE, Helping Hurting People, Are you grieving the death of a loved one or someone close to you? Maybe you: …need someone to share the feelings of your loss …need comfort and encouragement …need to reb...

Group Type

Care Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Ernestine Carmichael

The 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 6:00 PM

Hidden In Plain Sight: Toxic Relationships

Hidden toxic relationships are those that might not be immediately obvious to an outsider or even to the people involved. They are characterized by subtle and insidious negative patterns and behaviors that can be hard to detect on the surface,...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Sandra Santos

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 7:00 PM

Iron Sharpen Iron

We are a small group of ladies that have become family as a result of sharing our hopes, believes and experiences. We enjoy coming together to discuss God’s Word, His great love for us and to encourage and pray for one another. I truly enjoy...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

City, State

Leader: Afolabi Ogunnaike

The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM

Iron Sharpeners

Men were not intended to be lone wolves. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). The goal for this small group is to connect guys who want to deepen their faith and build community. We will worship, pray, stu...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Kathleen Maloney

The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 PM

Journey Toward Hope

A group for family members and caregivers with loved ones living with mental illness. Looking after a family member with a mental illness can be an extremely stressful situation. It can be isolating and painful. You are not alone. By sharing y...

In-Person

Rockaway/Montclair

Leader: Richard Evaniecki

The 1st Sunday of every month at 2:30 PM

King I. M.

This group will prepare Godly men for marriage and help them understand who they are in the Lord. They will get a deep understanding of what God says about marriage and love. They will understand their kingdom roles and what kingdom roles a wo...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Jerisa Maseko

The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7:30 PM

Ladies in Ministry

There are many challenges for the development of women in ministry. The uniqueness of our journey makes it hard to balance life and a desire to do more for God. Together we’ll define being equipped to do the work of the ministry.

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Dhana Reynoso-Miele

The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM

Latino Life Group

Es una gran bendición tener la oportunidad de servir a mi comunidad Hispana/Latina con el apoyo espiritual de Christ Church-En esta etapa de "Life Group".--nuestro grupo se llama: Life Group en Espanol--Unidos iniciaremos nuestra trayectoria...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Frances Bowen Leader: Mark Bowen

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM

Learning to Love the Word

Mark and Frances Bowen have been married for 14 years with 4 awesome sons and have a love for people and a passion for God’s word. Mark has spent over 20 years in the ministry in various roles including teaching, preaching, young adult bible s...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

In-Person

Denville, NJ

Leader: Sandy Jones

The 4th Saturday of every month at 8:30 AM

Let’s Move

Women of Christ Church do you want to get together, have fun and do life together? My name is Sandy Jones and I am really excited to bring women and young ladies together to exercise and have fun. In this group we will pray, fellowship and m...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Gwendolyn Prelow

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Prelow, is a seasoned Bible teacher who loves God and His people. She receives her greatest joy from being a servant in the Body of Christ and from studying and sharing God’s Word with others. Gwen has demonstrated the ability...

Life in the Word

Virtual/In-Person

City, State

Leader: Hijira Ali

Life, Fellowship & God’s Word

As we study God’s Word, we gain a deeper understanding of how to better connect with God and how to apply Christ-like principles to our life. As Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we support one another in life, encourage one another through spi...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

Yes

Virtual

Conference Call

Leader: Sandy Payne

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 6:00 PM

Lion Chasers

Sandy decided to lead a small group to encourage others and help build them up in their walk with God. She likes to have fun and to meet people. During one small group meeting, an individual came and was complaining the group was too far from ...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Carol Blum Leader: Victor Blum

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM

Loving God’s People

Vic and Carol Blum reside in Toms River. They love God, their family, and the beach. They have been married for 46 years, have two grown children and five incredible grandchildren. Vic and Carol love connecting with God’s people and have been ...

Virtual

Google Meets

Leader: David Ward Leader: Edna Ward

David and Edna have been members of Christ Church for over twenty years and have served as Deacons, Co-Directors of the Upper Room Community and Marriage Mentors. Edna is a Marriage and Family Therapist and David is a retired NYC High School A...

Managing Pressure in Your Marriage

In-Person

Mount Olive, NJ

Leader: Lissette Velez Leader: Mark Velez Sr.

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 1:00 PM

MARRIAGES WITH GOD AT THE CENTER!

Mark & Lissette have faithfully served God and his people at Christ Church for several years. They have served in the Men’s and Women’s Ministries, as well the Pastoral Assistant and Quest Kids Ministries, respectively. Mark and Lissette have ...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Married

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Paterson, NJ

Leader: Charles Harris

The 2nd Saturday of every month at 12:00 AM

Married Forever

This group is about married life and the stuff married-folks didn’t tell you to do in order to keep it strong. Charles and Tisha have been faithfully attending Christ Church for 10 years and married for 32 years. Their love for both God and fa...

Virtual

Millburn, NJ

Leader: SMART OSAFO

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 12:00 PM

Millburn - Millburn Ave

Heeding to the warning in Revelation 2 to the church at Ephesus, our Life Group will focus on the “first works” – loving God by caring for each other and doing God’s work by enthusiastically participating in our church activities. It’ll be ab...

In-Person

Various Locations

Leader: Joy Francis

Saturday at 7:00 AM

Mindset and Miles Running Life Activity Group

The purpose of the activity group is to bring together a community of believers who enjoy the sport of running. This group is for anyone who wants to become a runner, is already a runner, or just want to train for an up coming race such as 5K...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Paula Meikle

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM

Moms and Moms to Be

Moms and moms to be will come together and openly share their challenges in motherhood. Seasoned moms will impart their experience and wisdom upon new moms and moms to be. We will be transparent and vulnerable in our sharing, to the point th...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Dee Maya Leader: Lissette Velez

Monday at 7:30 PM

Moms In Prayer International

Moms in Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ. We gather as mothers to pray that our children will receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, and then stand boldly in their faith. In addition, we pray for our schoo...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Darlina Edmondson

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 4:30 PM

Montclair - Bloomfield Avenue

After being a Small Group participant, and later becoming the apprentice to her Small Group Leader, Darlina prayed about becoming a leader of her own Small Group. God gave her the courage and desire to pursue serving Him in this capacity. Da...

Virtual

Microsoft Teams

Leader: William Whitelaw

William and Patry love to teach the Bible and see people grow closer to God. They enjoy Christian music and reading the Word of God together. This groups meets virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Montclair - Union St.

Virtual

Conference Call

Leader: Delores Crawford-Gant

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 1:00 PM

Newark- Central Ave.

Delores Crawford considers herself blessed to be a member of Christ Church for over 15 years. She also serves on the Personal Touch Ministry, Altar Ministry, the Upper Room Community. She loves to see others blessed through meeting in prayer,...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Jeanette Hernandez

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 3:00 PM

Newark- Hudson St.

Jeanette feels that being a Life Group Leader has been a wonderful blessing, a service to God, and a help to others to understand what life is about. She desires to help people grow stronger in the Lord. Jeanette’s hobbies include cooking, b...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Ethel Price

The 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 3:30 PM

Orange - Main St.

Ethel enjoys leading a Small Group because it is an opportunity to interact with other fellow believers. Her group is an open atmosphere where attendees can feel free to discuss issues without shame or guilt. Ethel’s hobbies include walking, ...

In-Person

West Orange, NJ

Leader: Natacha Clesca-Charlemagne

The 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM

Our Bodies, Our Temples

In this life activity group, the goal is to connect individuals through fitness and love of nature, hiking, walking and dancing through worship music! I believe that our bodies are our temple, specifically given to us so we can do the work th...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

www.zoom.us Meeting ID: 852 9346 7403 Passcode: 7Dp3j8

Leader: Demetrisha Barnes

Weekly: Thursdays at 7:30 PM

Overcomers

The Overcomers group provides support to people in recovery from life-controlling problems through a 12-step therapeutic process. The program is designed to bring wholeness to people and families suffering from serious addictions of all types....

Group Type

Care Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

In-Person

Bloomfield, NJ

Leader: Keri Giannotti

No Schedule

Painting with “God-fidence”

Keri hosts a small group painting scriptures to gain “God-fidence.” Each monthly meeting centers on a Biblical Verse and an accompanying painting to remind us of God's presence in our daily lives. Members will leave with their own unique paint...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Winston Williams

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM

Piscataway Life Group

Winston & Dawn have been members of Christ Church for over 12 years. Winston has served faithfully in the Prison ministry, Personal Touch and as a ‘Middle School Boys’, Sunday School teacher. Winston, loves the Lord and has been a follower of ...

In-Person

Randolph, NJ

Leader: Rosemarie Peters

The 2nd Saturday of every month at 5:00 PM

Randolph- Roc Etam Road

Do you desire a closer walk with God and strong relationships with other women? Then the In Full Bloom-Sisterhood is the group for you. We are seeking like-minded women who will journey together in pursuit of God and how He relates to us in to...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Gwendolyn Porter BA

The 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 5:00 PM

Reading the Bible in 180 days

Ms. Gwendolyn has a passion for the word of God. She believes the Bible is a book of historical and prophetic projections for our lives. When we study the word of God it will also give us a deeper perspective of our lives. Ms. Gwendolyn is a ...

Virtual/In-Person

Zoom and In-Person

Leader: Peyton Baptiste

Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 PM

Real Men Real Issues

Men gather together to receive support, encouragement and prayer for life’s issues, challenges and struggles. We will meet virtually on the Monday 7pm – 8:30pm

Group Type

Care Group

Community Type

Men

Childcare

No

Virtual/In-Person

Various Locations

Leader: Arlie Williams

The 1st Monday of every month at 7:30 PM

Restoring Hope through A.R.T.

Restoring Hope through Artistic activities, Reflection, and Time is a small group to express our faith creating colors of hope through Bible journaling featuring Inspire Psalms Coloring & Creative Journaling through the Psalms Tyndale House/Pa...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Rinda Barclay

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM

Rinda's Life Group

Rinda has been a member of Christ Church for 5 years. As an HR professional, she loves helping people in all walks of life. She also is a Group Leader with Quest Teens at the Montclair campus. In her spare time Rinda enjoys reading, theater...

In-Person

Montclair

Leader: Elaine Narcisse

The 3rd Friday of every month at 7:00 PM

S.A.L.T. (Singles Anointed as Light & Truth)

Just because you're single doesn't mean you have to go through life alone. If you are looking to connect with like-minded individuals who share your faith and values…Look No Further!!! S.A.L.T. (Singles Anointed as Light & Truth) is a communi...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Stephanie McDaniel

The 1st and 4th Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM

Sister's Safe Space

Sister's Safe Space is a “self-care” group for women who may have difficulty navigating through their day-to-day life because they feel unbalanced. These unbalanced feelings in their personal life may be due to being overworked or overwhelmed ...

Group Type

Connect Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

Virtual

Conference call

Leader: Diana Freeman

Diana loves people. Her heart breaks to see people struggling, burdened down, and confused. She likes to help people with God's word to restore, redeem, replenish, repair, and build friendships. One Saturday, her group prayed for a young sing...

South Orange - Harding Drive

In-Person

City, State

Leader: Kaleigh Johnson

The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM

Stay-At-Home Moms

This group is for stay-at-home moms looking to meet up for play dates and encouragement amongst mothers! It is a safe place for traditional families while we work to keep biblical practices at the center of our servant hood as mothers and wive...

Virtual

Google hangouts

Leader: Liz Bennett

The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 9:30 AM

Teaneck- State St.

Elizabeth has been a student of the Bible all her life since her mother, a Sunday School teacher and her father a minister first demonstrated a love for the Lord. Liz sings in the Christ Church Adult Choir and she performs ‘outreach’ with the...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Keisha Raghoo

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 7:00 PM

The Purpose Driven Women

Connected through stories of hope, inspiration and scripture-based guidance, The Purpose Driven Women life group aims to reinvigorate the collective of Spirit-filled women eager to propel their journey of purpose. Keisha is mother of three ch...

Group Type

Life Group

Community Type

Women

Childcare

No

In-Person

Montclair (East Campus)

Leader: Lorraine Lee

The 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 1:15 PM

The Queens Inauguration of Marriage

Join us at Queens' Inauguration for Marriage, where we're dedicated to preparing for the beautiful journey of godly marriages. I'm Lorraine Lee, answering God's call to lead this remarkable small group. My own journey to becoming a godly wife...

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Erica Urquhart

The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:45 PM

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choi...

Group Type

Connect Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

Virtual

Conference Call

Leader: Charles Pasteur Leader: Marlene Pasteur

Paul told the Corinthians that some plant seeds, others water them, and God makes them grow. Charles and Marlene wanted to be a part of that, so they became Small Group Leaders. One of the best meetings was when God touched and healed Marlene!...

Union - Morris Ave.

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Kelechi Okere

Our goal is to get to know ourselves better by learning who God is through his Word. Amazing things happen in our lives when we get to know who God is and trust his Holy Spirit to guide us. For this small group season, we will ask the Holy Spi...

Union- Alpine Avenue

Single, Married, Men, Women, College

Life Group

Community Type

Childcare

No

In-Person

Teaneck, NJ

Leader: Diane Miles

The 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM

United We Step

Diane loves serving the Lord and serving people. Her intent is to live a healthy life, taking care of her mind, body and soul. Diane’s desire is to encourage others on their journey to a healthier lifestyle through aerobics, cardio, bike rides...

Group Type

Activity Group

Community Type

Everyone

Childcare

No

In-Person

Warren, NJ

Leader: Miranda Chibwe Leader: Brian Chibwe

Brian and Miranda started a Small Group because they recognized the impact and importance of community, friendships, and fellowship in their lives. They want to give back and perpetuate that system of support for themselves and others. Their f...

Warren - Sherwood Ct.

Virtual

Zoom

Leader: Akia Blandon