Life Groups

Where We Find Unity in Community

Welcome to Life Groups, where our community flourishes in the vibrant tapestry of diversity. These small gatherings, meeting 2-4 times a month, are your sanctuary of belonging, regardless of age, background, or life journey. Imagine a mosaic of souls coming together, sharing stories, offering support, and embracing the beautiful mosaic of life.

In our Life Groups, we explore the depths of our shared humanity, finding strength in unity, joy in togetherness, and solace in acceptance. We navigate life's twists and turns side by side, discovering the power of friendship, understanding, and compassion. We delve into the scriptures together, draw inspiration, and celebrate victories. We don’t just learn from our past; we embrace it, finding wisdom in every story. With open hearts and open minds, we help one another grow, ensuring that no one walks alone.

Meet our Life Group leaders

  • Manny Delossantos & Gladys Ramos

    We are a small group of Filipino-American members of FUMCCV who gather together and celebrate. We meet on the last Sunday of every month in person or via Zoom. We extend God’s love to you and welcome you to join us in our faith journey and learn about Filipino culture through Christian spirit and tradition.

    Contact Manny & Gladys

  • Aries Ramirez

    Life group for teens in 7th-12th grade, led by the Director of Youth Ministry. Most Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm

    Contact Aries

  • Alan Hay

    Social Justice group, focused on service and study.

    Contact Alan

  • Stephanie Yoon

    A group for families with young children

    Contact Erik

  • Jill Van Wormer

    Sunday Morning Women's Group

    Contact Jill

  • Sarah Krueger

    Young adults ages 20-35

    Contact Sarah

  • Rev. Hal Kingsley

    Open to all people on any level of bible knowledge.

    Contact Rev. Hal

  • Rev.'s Chuck & Jan Kishpaugh

    A group open to all to study and fellowship together.

    Contact Chuck & Jan

  • Pam Hay

    Women's Study Group

    Contact Pam

  • David Hall & Manny Delossantos

    Men's Group for men of all ages.

    Contact Dave

  • Rev. John Schroeder

    Explorers Class - for people who are looking to grow in their faith

    Contact Rev. John

  • Eric & Rexanna Swanson

    A time for the Sanctuary Choir to study and pray together.

    Contact Eric & Rexanna

FAQs

Have questions, or are you eager to join a group tailored to your unique journey? Reach out to any of our welcoming Life Group leaders or use the button below. Your community awaits!

  • Spiritual growth happens best in a small group of like-minded people with mutual support and encouragement. Christianity is relational in nature as we are pursuing a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and there is nothing better the assist us on our journey than real relationships with others. 

  • There are four primary foci of a LIFE Group: 

    1.  Study – with the support of church staff you will choose the subject matter and study together each time you meet (you might study a book of the bible, a subject like forgiveness, or a practical topic like Christian parenting, etc.).  

    2.  Care – you will become the primary congregational caregivers to one another; someone is sick and needs meals you will provide this for one another, someone is going through a tough time you will check in with them often, someone is celebrating a great event you will be there for them. 

    3.  Serve – a couple times a year the LIFE Group (with the support of the Missions Team) will identify a service project and participate as a team.  You are free to choose a project that is near and dear to the people in the LIFE Group and to serve as you desire.  This is simply a way of sharing God’s love together with the world as a group. 

    4.  Outreach – a couple times a year you will design a fun time for the LIFE group members to enjoy and you will each invite a friend(s) to join you.  This is a great way of introducing your un-churches friends/family/co-workers to meet the church and grow a little deeper.  Who knows one of these friends might just want to join the group, might want to join the church and might come to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and that is the ultimate goal of all Christian activity.

  • Groups work best when people are assembled by lifestyle and affinity, however, we have seen groups be very successful with people who seem from the outset to have very little in common and together they discover a great connection.  When a group is launched there is always a feeling out time of about 4 meetings after which people can commit to stay with the group or find another group that works better for them.  A group generally stays together for a year then re-evaluates whether to continue, stop meeting all together, or add a few more people into the mix.