Our spiritual growth occurs in community – not isolation. Sanctuary Groups are places where we gather to be known, to know God, and to more deeply know ourselves beyond our Sunday morning worship services.
Leaders: Bethany & Patrick DeArmond
Launch Date: September 2024
Date & Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:00p.m. -8:00p.m., summers off
Location: Eastside
All of our participants are adult men & women, with or without children.
We are a new group on the East side of Columbus, welcoming anyone: all ages, all phases of life! We have some families with children, so we will work to have childcare available most nights, but we would also love to incorporate our children into our group at times. Our hope is that we can foster an atmosphere of vulnerability and compassion and live out what it means to be Framily.
In this group, we will experience community through group discussions, exploring what is happening in our own lives through the sharing of “Highs and Lows," and sharing meals together because we believe that is such a great way to live in community with one another (and we love food!)
Group Title: Young Adult Group
Leaders: Darby & James Eaves
Date & Time: Thursday evenings, weekly, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, all year 'round,
Location: Gahanna
Most of our participants are young adult men and women.
"In this group, we meet with the intention of getting to know one another deeply, knowing God more, and reflecting personally. We do this through a monthly rhythm of 1 week meeting in a time of fellowship, and 3 weeks studying God’s word and engaging in a variety of spiritual practices. We pray that this creates a space to show up authentically and bring others into deep community."
Group Title: Young Women's Sanctuary Group
Leaders: Aubrey Lawrence & Dara Broadous
Date & Time: Mondays, bi-weekly, 7pm - 9pm, summers off
Location: Franklin Park/Old Oaks
All of our participants are young adult women.
The Young Women's Sanctuary group is a vibrant and inclusive small group dedicated to empowering women in their faith and womanhood. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where women ages 18-24 can explore their beliefs, ask thought-provoking questions, and grow spiritually. Through engaging discussions, uplifting activities, and nurturing friendships, we aim to revive the hearts and minds of young women, encouraging them to embrace their unique identities as beloved children of God.
Click here to contact Aubrey about joining!
**Click here to RSVP for the Young Women's Mixer Event (Saturday, July 29th)
Group Title: Men's Community Group
Leader: Danny Greenawalt & Brian Stier
Date and Time: Mondays, weekly, 8 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., summers off
Location: Sanctuary Columbus Church
All of our participants are adult and young adult men.
Our weekly men's sanctuary group is designed to connect with God and with one another. Each week we will study a brief passage from the Bible or a specific text. All men are welcome even if you can only join us for just one season. We typically meet from Labor day to Thanksgiving, January to the start of Lent, and then post Easter to Memorial day.
Leaders: Sean Ransom
Date & Time: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, weekly, at 7 p.m., all year 'round
Location: alternating between various group members' homes
Most of our participants are older adult men and women.
We engage in spiritual practices while following and discussing the current sermon series. We also share a good meal or snack.
Group Title: Sanctuary Daytime Group
Leaders: Gretchen Greenawalt & Carrie Damschroder
Date & Time: Wednesdays, weekly, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., summers off
Location: Sanctuary Columbus Church (Community Room)
All of our participants are adult women.
Each week, we'll start with a community welcome and will continue with liturgical prayer and the investigation of scripture through the Inductive Method (e.g., including observations, interpretation, application). We'll end with fellowship and fun!
Coffee and childcare will be provided! No need to prepare, come as you are!
**Childcare provided
Leaders: Melissa Chang & Chris Gygax
Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 8:30pm
Location: Zoom/Dublin-South Powell-Lewis Center areas
Most of our participants are adults (20s-60s) including singles, married couples, and their children.
In addition to exploring issues of faith together (through discussion and book studies), we share Framily dinner once a month in person. We also have a special in-person summer schedule. Email below to find out details-- we can't wait to connect with you!
Group Title: Practicing the Way
Leaders: Cheri & Gregory Brumbaugh
Date & Time: Thursdays, bi-weekly, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., all year 'round
Location: Westerville
Most of our participants are adult and young adult men and women.
In this group, we aim to create a safe space to form deeper relationships with God, ourselves, and others. Throughout 2023, we will be exploring 9 spiritual disciplines using John Mark Comer’s Practicing The Way study. There are no required readings or homework for this study, but we will be encouraged to practice various spiritual disciplines between meetings. We will also have group meetings dedicated solely to fellowship and/or service.
Singles and married couples with or without children are all welcome! While she will not be in our meeting area during group time, there is a dog in this household.
Group Title: North Westerville Sanctuary Group
Leaders: Joy & Joe Walton
Date & Time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm, summers off
Location: Westerville
Most of our participants are adult men and women with children.
We engage in spiritual practices, share high points and low points, do topical studies, and discuss videos/podcasts and other resources relevant to our walk with God. Our group consists of mostly families who have found Sanctuary Columbus Churhc within the last 4 years.
Leaders: Megan & Sean Bradford
Date & Time: Wednesday evenings, bi-weekly, all year 'round
Location: Gahanna
Most of our participants are adult men and women.
**Childcare provided
Our Rhythm:
1st Wednesday: Ladies Night
2nd Wednesday: Dinner and Bible study (everyone)
3rd Wednesday: Guys Night
4th Wednesday: Bible study (everyone)
Group Title: Contemplative Community
Leaders: Mandy & Stuart Pierce, Merrianna & Nathan Holdeman
Date & Time: Sundays, bi-weekly, 4-6 p.m., all year 'round
Location: Clintonville
Most of our participants are adult and young adult men and women.
In this group, we will regularly meet together to engage in contemplative practices and prayer-- maybe sing a few songs and perhaps share a meal.
We strive to create a safe space for people to bring their full selves. Bring your praises and hardships so you can encounter God in community and be empowered and equipped to be sent out to do the daily Kingdom work that's already set before you in your communities, with neighbors, in your places of work, in your school, etc.!
**Children are welcome!
Group Title: Thursday Night Sanctuary Group
Leaders: Michelle Kovoor & Danny Ndung'u
Date & Time: Thursdays, bi-weekly, dinner @ 6p.m., 7:30p.m. start time, summers off
Location: Columbus, OH
Most of our participants are adult & young adult men and women with or without children.
Join our Sanctuary Group for a journey through the teachings of Jonah, Joel, and Amos. Our meetings blend a shared meal, personal sharing, prayer, and engaging discussions on the Scriptures! All are welcome to explore faith and fellowship in a warm, community setting.
If you have general questions about our Sanctuary Groups, you're welcome to reach out to our Associate Pastor, Micah Morgan, LPC.
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