Grace Groups

Grace Community Church has taken some big steps to become a church of small groups rather than a church with a small group program.  What does that mean?   It means we do ministry primarily in and through small groups rather than through a variety of programs.  We call our small groups Grace Groups and they are the primary means for discipleship, relationships, and care at Grace Community Church.

We use the following acronym to describe what Grace Groups are like.

Growth – Grace Groups are places where individuals are challenged to grow toward full devotion to Christ as Scriptural truth is applied to life.

Relationships – Healthy relationships characterized by acceptance, love, openness, encouragement, confidentiality and honesty are the environment for life change in Grace Groups.

Accountability – Grace Groups provide a safe place where individuals are reminded and encouraged to fulfill the commitments they have made to God, to their families and to each other.

Care – Grace Groups will creatively provide nurture and care in practical ways for everyday life and in times of crisis or change.

Evangelism – Grace Groups will be committed to fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission by representing Jesus to those who do not yet know him and by encouraging each other to share Jesus with others in our lives.

When can I sign up for a Grace Group? Make a request at any time to join a Grace Group.  This helps promote intimacy within each group and strengthens relationships.

How do I sign up for a Grace Group? Call the office at 540-662-3300, or you can send an email to gracegroups@gracecommunity.com or you can fill out a form here.

What Grace Groups are currently available? Here is a list of the current groups:

Sundays mornings at GCC Led by Jay Foreman.  A small group of singles and couples.

Sundays 4:00pm  in Stephenson – Led by Chuck and Jillian Green. A married couple’s group (20’s-30’s) Shared cost childcare is available.

Sundays 8-9pm in Winchester (off Valley Ave.) – Led by Jeremy and Christie Coulson

Monday at 6:30 in Stephens City - Stephen Marut hosts a young adult small group

Every other Monday 7:00pm in Inwood, WV - Led by Kerry and Kelly Wolf. A group for both singles and couples.

Every other Tuesday 6:30pm at GCC – Led by Bryan and Karen Contreras .  A small group of couples with young children.  Shared cost childcare available.

Tuesday at 6:30 in Winchester - Samantha Brogan hosts a women’s small group

Tuesday 7:00pm in Winchester - led by Rick Briggs – a men’s small group and book study

2nd and 4th Wednesday Morning at 9am at Emmanuel Methodist Church - “Wednesday Morning Mamas” led by Missy Nakaishi

Wednesday evenings in Winchester (off Senseny Road) – Led by Bill and Juanita Kellaris.  All walks of life small group.

Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm in North Winchester (off Welltown Rd.) – Bible Study led by Pastor Brad

Wednesday 6:45PM in Stephens City – Led by Mike and Melanie Evans.  A couples’ small group.

Wednesday 7:00pm at GCC - Jack Julcher hosts a Bible study small group at the church.

Thursday 6:00pm at Lake Holiday - Lee Reams hosts a small group

Every other Thursday 6:30pm in Winchester -  A small group of couples with young children.  Shared cost childcare is available.

Thursday 7:00pm - Led by Keith and Donna Crider.  A  group for married couples with grown children (Empty Nesters).

More groups are forming! Please contact gracegroups@gracecommunity.com to learn more!