Life Groups

For a breath of fresh air in your week! Multiple life groups meet in homes, apartments, local restaurants, gyms (even a few at the church building.) Each in its own way provides an opportunity to step from the isolation into an experience of community. You’re welcome to try any out. Newcomers are warmly welcomed. Visiting doesn’t obligate you. And you won’t be asked to participate beyond your comfort level. Some people visit a life group before ever attending a weekend celebration. Groups vary in size from a handful to a size that stretches the meaning of “small.” They meet as often as weekly, as infrequently as monthly; most meet for an hour or two.

Each group has a web entry with pertinent info: where, when, who, what to expect. Contact Pastor Marissa for more info or to get in touch with a group leader.

Interested in starting your own Life Group? Let us know by emailing a pastor!


 

Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers is for men who need encouragement, support, and accountability of other men on the journey of faith. Through honest interaction with the Bible and each other, we are committed to helping each other become more like Jesus.

Day/Time: Most Thursdays at 7:30pm.  Get in touch with Eric to find out about the next meeting.
Address: Ann Arbor home
Leader(s): Eric Acton

Intercessory Prayer

Do you have a heart to pray for others? Come join us! This group is focused on pray for individuals, the church, and the larger community. We spend our time together in worship, reading the Bible, and praying. Anyone can share a prayer request with prayerteam@annarborvineyard.org

Day/Time: 8pm Sundays and Wednesdays
Address: zoom
Leader(s): Barb HIllaker

Come and See

Join us as we practice noticing, responding to and sharing about God’s Kingdom activity in our everyday lives. A typical evening includes a few worship songs; time to tell about “how Jesus is messing with us” (being disciples of Jesus and discipling others); Bible study and prayer. Attendees from A2 Vineyard and also other congregations. Everyone is welcome!

Day/Time: Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Address:  varies
Leader(s): Pat and Joan O’Connell + rotating weekly leadership

Outdoor Adventures

The outdoor adventure life group will be an opportunity to move our bodies, take in God’s creation, and join in fellowship with others. The activity and location will change week-to-week to reflect the unique opportunities each of our unpredictable Michigan seasons provides. Through conversation in nature we are committed to “walking” alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ on the journey of life. If you are looking to foster authentic relationships while spending time appreciating God’s creation this group may be for you.

Day/Time: Mondays at 6pm
Leader(s): Liz Ludwig-Borycz
Outdoor Adventures is on pause right now. If you’re interested in joining in the Spring/summer, let us know!

Gettin’ Dicey

This is a group for people who like playing board or tabletop games. We gather regularly to hang out, play games, and enjoy some good company.

Day/Time: 7:30pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Address: Ypsilanti home
Leader(s): Michael Jardrich Ortiz and Joel Stralnic

Dawn Treaders

We meet together at the beginning of our day to study the Bible and pray for each other’s needs. We have a heart for Church unity–participants represent a variety of churches and places on the path!

Day/Time: Friday 7am
Address: zoom
Leader(s): Martha Balmer, Joan O’Connell, Pat O’Connell

The Once A Month Book Club

We read through one chapter a month of a book that gives us plenty of food for thought–then we talk about it together on a Sunday morning before church.

Day/Time: 3rd Sundays at 9:30am (September through May)
Address: Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor
Leader(s): Janice Ortiz

Moms Connect 

This monthly group aims to build community among those of us tasked with the endless work of raising small humans. Our target audience is moms/caregivers of preteens and younger, but we love & welcome women with older kids, as well as those who may not have kids but are willing/able to come alongside those that do. Our monthly gatherings will look different every month— perhaps crafting, a “speed-friending”, or seeing a movie. This may be a good fit for you if you’re looking to connect from time to time, but your schedule doesn’t allow for a weekly commitment. We’ll be happy to see you as often as you’re available.

Day/Time: once a month ~6:30-8pm
Where: varies
Leader(s): Charity Hoffman

Pizza in the Park 

We bring pizzas to Liberty Plaza to share with our unhoused neighbors!

Day/Time: Fridays at 5:30pm
Where: Vineyard Church @5:30 or Liberty Plaza @7:00
Leader(s): Clem Hasselbach

Parents & Kids Meet Up 

This life group is aimed at families with one or more children ages 0-5. We plan to meet at the church and kids can play outside on the playground while parents connect. We hope to provide a place for young families to connect during a hectic season of life and to be able to share what’s going on in our lives and pray for one another.

Day/Time: 9:30 2nd and 4th Sundays
Where: Vineyard Church
Leader(s): Nate and Gabi Steiner

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt Book Club

We’ll get together once a month to discuss one chapter of this book by Pastor Jentezen Franklin. We’ll listen to and learn from each other as we move through hurt into healing together.

Day/Time: Wednesday evenings once a month
Where: Vineyard Church
Leader(s): Constance Dunham

Great Stories and God’s Story

Fiction may not be “true”, but great fiction can reveal truth and foster hope in us. Let’s read and discuss some!

Leader(s): Jonathan Hurshman

It’s Craft Time

Bring your latest project and let’s do some crafting together!

Day/Time: First Thursdays 7:30pm
Where: Ann Arbor Apartment
Leader(s): Melissa Mahler

Cooking with Constance

Cook In or Cuisine out with Constance once a month for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Share a meal together with your brothers and sisters in Christ!

Day/Time: Once a month
Where: Varies: homes, restaurants, and church
Leader(s): Constance Dunham

Techno-Theology STEM Book Club

How does following Jesus change how we understand and interact with science and technology? What about the tricky questions of theology and ethics emerging from scientific discoveries and technological advancement? How can we live as faithful and flourishing humans in this rapidly changing world?

Leader(s): Jonathan Hurshman

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