Life Groups

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2024 Fall Life Groups


CO-ED


A Study in the Book of Romans

Led by: Chuck Bongiorno

Location: CCC

• Meets 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS at 7:00PM


The book of Romans is considered to be one of the most important books ever written on the Christian faith. In this book the apostle Paul defines the gospel, and discusses its significance and implications for the Christian life. Join us for a video series and discussion, with teacher and pastor Dr. JD Greear as we explore this great book.


American Patriots

Led by: Bill & Michelle Franzen

Location: CCC

• Meets 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS at 7:00PM


Calling all Patriots! Meet and fellowship with other concerned citizens, as we encourage each other in our faith and pray for the restoration of our nation. We will study the Godly foundation of our nation and learn about the men, women and events that shaped our country under God's divine protection and guidance.


Chips, Dip, and Fellowship

Led by: Randy & Cheryl McCoy

Location: Varies

• Meets 3rd SATURDAY at 6:00PM


Our group will meet monthly with the intent of spending quality time socially. As married couples, we can fellowship together, develop long-term friendships, and strengthen our church family connections.


Cost: Per Activity


Couples Group

Led by: Brad & Liz Edwards

Location: Varies

• Meets 3rd SATURDAY at 6:30PM (Large Group)


This group is for married couples & single adults. The format will be a once-a-month potluck style get-together for fellowship and an ongoing monthly small group gathering of people at their mutual convenience. 


Cost: Per Activity


Couples Social Gathering

Led by: Scott & Michele Boman

Location: Varies

• Meets 3rd SATURDAY at 6:00PM


This group is for married couples to come together to foster our relationships outside of our Sunday morning service. We will fellowship, break bread together and have fun!


Cost: Per Activity


Dinner & Date Night

Led by: Mike & Lori Blicher

Location: Clarkston/Varies

  • Meets two SATURDAYS a month


To continue expanding the Social Life Groups, Mike and Lori will coordinate a fun-filled semester. One Saturday is a group get-together and the other is a pairing of couples for a date night at their mutual convenience. Meeting locations will rotate, with the first location being at the Blicher's home in September. 


Cost: Per Activity


Exploring Heaven

Led by: Marilyn Blum, Ian Leath & Mike Oginsky

Location: American House - Sterling Heights

• Meets every 3rd FRIDAY at 6:30PM


Join us as we explore where we go when we die and where we will go when we are resurrected into our eternal home after the new heavens and new earth is established. We will examine faulty misconceptions and look for insights and truths from the Scriptures.  


Koinonia Social Group

Led by: Dave & Lynn Cupp

Location: Varies

• Meets 3rd SATURDAY at 6:00PM (Large Group)


This group is for all adults who are looking to build relationships with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ! We meet twice a month- once in a large group with all participants and once in small groups at various scheduled times.

Cost: Per Activity


Outreach

Led by: Kelly Billeci & Sue Delicata

Location: Varies


Our mission is to serve "the least of these" as Jesus instructed. Through partnerships with local non-profit organizations, we will share God's love and joyfully serve our community through opportunities such as packing/delivering meals, rehabbing properties, visiting senior centers and blessing local foster children. When you sign up for the Outreach group, we will make you aware of our upcoming projects. Some require many people and some require only a few, so you will be able to join with whatever opportunities fit your schedule and abilities. Joining this group will allow us to communicate these events to you- we would love to add you to our CCC Outreach Team!


Overcomers

Led by: Lolly Wolfrom

Location: Clinton Township

• Meets MONDAYS at 12:30PM


A group for widows, widowers, or those who are overcoming a challenging season of their life. A group for all ages, we will meet together for support, fellowship, and building up our faith. This semester, we will use the book and DVD from Tony Evan's book Hope for the Hurting. Join us for this great study to help heal your hurting heart.


Cost: Book


Revelation

Led by: Jim & Lesley Sand

Location: Sterling Heights

• Meets THURSDAYS at 1:00PM


This group will conduct an in-depth study of the book of Revelation. We will use a video curriculum by Gary Hamrick. Following the video, we will engage in discussion. 


Rooted (GROUP FULL)

Led by: Jeff & Erin Madak

Location: Clinton Township

• Meets every other THURSDAY at 6:30PM


Let's build community as we walk through life together. Our group is composed of adults primarily in our 40s/50s and this semester we will be in the Book of Colossians through a study by Louie Giglio. What we think about Jesus matters! Our perception of Him shapes us—what we say, how we treat others, even what we think. What we believe about Jesus influences everything from our corporate worship to our relationships to our attitude toward sin. Now alive in Christ, we can live a life worthy of God instead of falling back into the ways of the world. We will watch the short video together and follow up with a few group discussion questions. Come for the Bible study, stay for the fellowship.


Spanish for Adults

Led by: Sonia Rank

Location: Online

• Meets THURSDAYS at 7:30PM


In this group I will be teaching Spanish for beginners. After this class, you will be able to have a basic conversation in Spanish. We will meet over Zoom and use the Duo Lingo app.


MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Families Growing and Serving Together

Led by: Chris & Holly Gordon, Mark & Alicia Bernabei

Location: Troy

• Meets every other SUNDAY at 1:00PM (Bible Study) or 5:00PM (Serve)


We are a group of families focused on growing in our walk with Christ, supporting one another with parenting, building relationships with one another and being the hands and feet of Jesus alongside our children. Each month, one of our meetings will be for Bible Study and the other will be serving together as families. This group is best for families with children 7 years and older.


His Needs, Her Needs for Marriage (GROUP FULL)

Led by: Pastor Chris & Megan Rea

Location: TBD

• Meets every 3rd TUESDAY at 7:00PM


For couples in their 30s/40s, discover the unique needs of both husbands and wives in a fulfilling marriage. Through open discussion and shared insights, we'll explore how to better understand and meet each other's emotional and relational needs, strengthening your bond and creating a happier, healthier marriage.


Young Married & Engaged Couples

Led by: Jeff & Megan Amicucci

Location: CCC

• Meets 2nd & 4th TUESDAYS at 7:00PM


For young married and engaged couples (30s and under). We want to help build a community of young couples that can grow deeper in their relationships with God, each other, and other Christian couples in a similar stage in life. We will be studying Building a Better Marriage by Earl & Oneka McClellan.


MEN


7 Challenges Men Encounter

Led by: Randy McCoy & Dave Cupp

Location: CCC

• Meets 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS at 7:00PM


Daily it's getting more challenging to be a man. Our present culture is redefining manhood and confusing men in their pursuit of Biblical manhood. Discover how to respond by rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, loving unconditionally, living with integrity, serving humbly, and investing eternally. We will be using the video study 7 Challenges Men Encounter (Vince Miller) followed by group discussion.


Book Cost: $9


Discipleship: A Study on 2 Timothy

Led by: Andrew Gipe & Kevin Bobcean

Location: CCC

• Meets 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS at 7:00PM


This group is for men desiring to grow spiritually and learn what biblical discipleship looks like. The intent of the group is to expand our reach to members of our church and community, with the purpose of building meaningful relationships and making disciples as we are called to do.


Men & the Word

Led by: Pastor Dave Cummings

Location: CCC

• Meets every other TUESDAY at 6:30AM


Men!  Let's gather for some coffee and scripture before work! We are currently in the Book of John - join us as we dive into it's meaning and application in our lives, focusing on our personal calling and conduct as sons of God.


Science & the Bible

Led by: Chuck Bongiorno & Howie La Gorio

Location: CCC

• Meets 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS at 9:00AM


Does science contradict the Bible? Can the biblical creation account in Genesis be reconciled with modern scientific theories? Does the teaching of the Bible regarding medicine and diet contradict modern medical practices? If you are interested in these types of topics, join us on Saturday mornings as we dive into the teachings of the Bible relative to modern science.


They Walked with God

Led by: Pastor Dan Casey

Location: CCC

• Meets 2nd & 4th TUESDAY at 7:00PM


In this group for men, we will study Max Lucado's They Walked WIth God. We will look at 5 ordinary people in the Bible who became extraordinary because they were changed by God.  


Young Fathers

Led by: Dave Bongiorno & Andrew Gipe

Location: CCC

• Meets 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS at 7:00PM


This group is for dads of younger kids to connect for fun, fellowship, and prayer. Half of the time will be for fun activities, while the other half will be focused on learning how to be a godly dad and husband.


Cost: Per Activity


PRAYER


Hour of Prayer

Led by: Pastor Tony Rea

Location: CCC

  • Meets 1st WEDNESDAY at 7:00PM


Join us as we unite to spend some time praying to our Lord. This is for anyone who wants to be in a prayer-filled setting! We will gather to pray together and cover the many needs of our church, our families, our communities and our world. Great things happen when God's people seek His face!


Intercessory Prayer

Led by: Pastor Terese Rea

Location: CCC

  • Meets THURSDAY at 9:30AM


This is a group for those who feel they have the gift of intercession or desire to grow in the calling for intercessory prayer. We meet and have a time of study and then intercede over our church and nation's needs. 


Monthly Prayer Groups

Led by: Mary Schoenfeldt

Location: CCC

  • Meets monthly


If you have a heart for prayer, a focus group is for you! We are a church that believes in the power of prayer, and we have different focus groups that meet monthly to pray for various ministries. We invite you to join us one day a month to be a part of the group that you feel called to! More information will be provided on specific dates/times for your chosen prayer group upon registering.


  • CCC Families and Military (Mary Schoenfeldt)- 3rd Tuesday
  • Sunday Ministries (Sue Brow)- 3rd Tuesday

Requests are emailed- no meetings


  • Outreach, Missions, & Evangelism- Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday 12PM
  • Children/Youth Ministry (Megan Amicucci)- Meets Wednesday 10AM
  • Church, State, the U.S. & Nations (Sandy Detz) - Meets 1st Wednesday 6PM
  • Revival (Jim & Karen Gustafson)- Meets 3rd Wednesday 7PM

Sunday Morning Prayer

Led by: Pastor Terese Rea

Location: CCC

  • Meets SUNDAY at 9:00AM


This is a group that meets to pray for our Sunday morning services each week. We will have prayer before service for the worship, the message, and lives & hearts to be changed. 


WOMEN


GEMS - Growing Every Mother Stronger

Led by: Christel Waltman

Location: CCC

• Meets TUESDAYS at 9:30AM


A time for moms of young (or not so young) children to build relationships, encourage one another, and study God's Word. We pray these meetings help each member to grow stronger in their faith & parenting journey.  This semester we will be studying Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel, Founder of Family Matters Ministries.

We all want to raise great kids who love Jesus, but the pressures of modern life seem to work against our ability to do that. Every parent should feel equipped to raise kids in today's demanding world. This study outlines a blueprint for parenting, scripturally rooted in how God treats His own kids. It encourages us toward a parenting style that mirrors God's love, reflects His forgiveness, and displaces fear as a motivator. This study brings hope to modern stressed-out and tired parents looking for a better way to raise their children. Free childcare available for children 5 & under. Pre-registration for childcare is required.


Cost: Book


Craft & Chat

Led by: Meagan Bozinovski & Christel Waltman

Location: CCC

  • Meets monthly on FRIDAY at 5:30PM


A monthly fellowship group with an emphasis on scrapbooking scripture, crafting and fellowship. While supplies will be provided, you are welcome to bring any additional scrapbooking or craft materials you have on hand. Anyone who would like to have fun scrapbooking or work on your next creative project can join!


Faith & Fitness

Led by: Abbey Knotts

Location: CCC

• Meets every 2nd SATURDAY at 10:00AM


Calling all women! Join us for Faith & Fitness, a unique class that blends physical exercise with spiritual growth. Our sessions will include gentle stretching and toning exercises designed to improve your flexibility, strength, and overall well being. Alongside our fitness routine, we'll dive into scripture, engage in meaningful discussions about faith, share inspirational stories, and reflect on how we can stay focused on God's plan in our lives. Whether you're looking to enhance your physical health, deepen your spiritual journey, or connect with a supportive community of women, this class offers a holistic approach to wellness that nurtures both body and soul. All fitness levels are welcome. Our prayer is that you leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and empowered.


This class is free of charge, but will require you to bring a yoga mat! We also recommend bringing a water bottle and your Bible!


Handwork Projects

Led by: Kim Dalen

Location: Rochester

• Meets 1st Friday at 6:30PM


Ladies! Bring your own handwork, (knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, needle felting). Enjoy evening of fellowship and light snacks, while working on your own projects.


Homeschool Mom's Support Group

Led by: Laura Knoll

Location: CCC

• Meets every 4th MONDAY at 7:00PM


This group is for mothers to find support and encouragement in the journey of homeschooling their children. We will have a devotion time, discuss topics of need/interest and share information.


Interlace Connections (GROUP FULL)

Led by: Kim La Gorio

Location: Varies

• Usually meets one THURSDAY per month, but day may vary with activity


This group helps women of all ages connect with one another through fun activities such as movie nights, game nights, craft projects, cooking classes, cultural events, and much more!


Cost: Per Activity


Ladies Online Bible Study

Led by: Lynn Cupp

Location: Online


This is a daily online Bible study from Love God Greatly (lovegodgreatly.com). On September 30, we will begin the study Daniel and November 25 we will begin Advent. Read the posts and journal at your convenience and comment along with other group members to deepen your understanding of God's Word. We use the app, Signal, for our conversations. 


Cost: Book


Mornings for Moms

Led by: Genevieve Palnau

Location: Sterling Heights

• Meets 2nd & 4th SATURDAY at 9:30AM


This group is for mothers of young children to connect with other moms going through a similar season. Each meetup will include a short devotion and fellowship. We will plan to meet once a month at a coffee house and once a month at a local home.


Women's AM Bible Study

Led by: Pastor Terese Rea

Location: CCC

• Meets TUESDAYS at 9:30AM


This semester our study is The Gospel of John: Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World. Jesus is peace and offers peace. Author Melissa Spoelstra encourages us to slow down and linger with the Living Word. John's Gospel challenges us to take on the posture of a learner - understanding that the peace that Jesus offers is not an ease of circumstances but a stillness of the soul. We meet in a large group for worship and to watch the video teaching, then break into small groups for discussion.  

Free childcare available for children 5 & under. Pre-registration for childcare is required.


Cost: $22


Women's PM Bible Study

Led by: Madelene Sanders, Suzie McAleer, Connie Day, Lynn Cupp

Location: CCC

  • Meets TUESDAYS at 6:30PM


Most Christians know Jesus as Savior, but fewer have come to know Him as Healer. The Bible reveals that Jesus is our Lord and our Savior, but the Scriptures also reveal that Jesus is our Healer. We need to know Him as both. In our seven weeks together, we will study the Word through video teachings and small groups to discover what the Bible teaches about healing today. We will also learn how to pray for healing. All are welcome- whether you are a seasoned Believer or studying the Bible for the first time. We come together to study the Bible, make new friendships, and to pray for one another. There is no assigned homework, but you are encouraged to review what we discuss in each session. 


Jesus said to him. “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know Me?” -John 14:9


Cost: $15


YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT


Christ, Coffee & Crafts: High School Girls Bible Study

Led by: Elise Gordon, Bella Gordon, Sofia Bernabei, Madison Moggio

Location: Troy/Sterling Heights

• Meets 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS at 10:00AM


We want to reach high school girls in the age range of 9th-12th grade to create a community of godly friendships and good relationships with Christ. We want it to be an opportunity where the older girls can help the younger ones navigate their walk through high school. In addition to studying God's Word, we will also enjoy coffee and crafts!


Youth Serve Team

Led by: Pastor Tyler Green

Location: Meets at CCC to carpool to location


This group is for 7th-12th graders who want to serve alongside other students and be Jesus' hands and feet in their community. Opportunities to serve will come from local food banks, nursing homes, homeless aid stations, homes for the elderly and widowed, and more. All of these initiatives are led by adult chaperones and have been vetted for safety. This group will be put into a group email/text and will get updates as opportunities present themselves.


Band of Brothers

Led by: Jonathan Knotts & Mitch Childress

Location: CCC

  • Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 6:30PM


This group is for young adult brothers (18-30 yrs) in Christ who are single, engaged, married, or dating. We will have an open forum of conversation centered around what it means to be a man of God and a man in relationship in today's culture. We will also aim to create a safe space to share struggles and offer support and offer guidance for those who desire relationships and desire marriage.


Game Night

Led by: Mitch and Shea Childress

Location: CCC

  • Meets THURSDAYS at 7:00PM


A group for Christ-loving young adults to gather and fellowship while enjoying the fun that comes from playing board games together!


Men's Basketball

Led by: Donnie Krall/Pastor Tyler Green

Location: CCC

  • Meets SATURDAYS at 9:00AM


We welcome young adult men who are interested in playing competitive pickup basketball. New teams will be composed each week from those who attend. There are no egos in this group. It's all for fun, competition, and community! Invite friends, co-workers, or neighbors! 


The Cave

Led by: Pastor Tyler Green

Location: CCC

  • Meets 2nd & 4th MONDAY at 7:00PM


This group is for men ages 16 - 30 to come and get mentorship from the fathers of CCC. We will read the book Wild at Heart by John Eldridge, discuss the chapters, and then flow into conversation about life and Godly manhood. We will spend our time sharing a meal, cracking jokes, and have a great time with other incredible men in our church family.


Cost: Book


Young Adult Volleyball

Led by: Emily Riffel and Melissa Chute

Location: CCC

  • Meets FRIDAYS at 6:30PM


A Co-Ed Young Adult group (ages 18-30) that meets for a night full of fun, fellowship, Jesus, and friendly competition!


Young Adult Women's Bible Study

Led by: Hannah Krall & Hannah Cummings

Location: CCC

  • Meets every other MONDAY at 7:00PM


We are back for the fall! Hannah Krall and Hannah Cummings officially reporting back for round 2 of CCCYA Women's Bible Study. We're here and excited to deepen the connection within CCC's young adult ministry. This semester we will be meeting more regularly to enjoy each other's company, as well as organize some seasonal activities outside of normal meeting times. Expect us to go over two books in the Bible (yet to be announced) as a group engaging in thoughtful, casual discussion. Oh, and expect some fun too!


Young Married & Engaged Couples

Led by: Jeff & Megan Amicucci

Location: CCC

• Meets 2nd & 4th TUESDAYS at 7:00PM


For young married and engaged couples (30s and under). We want to help build a community of young couples that can grow deeper in their relationships with God, each other, and other Christian couples in a similar stage in life. We will be studying Building a Better Marriage by Earl & Oneka McClellan.