Groups are where we get connected to community, grow together as we seek Jesus, and positively impact the world around us.
Looking for a Bible study, family group, or a place to meet up with others who want to learn more about a particular interest? There’s a group for that!
Click on a group below to find out more about it. To register for a group, use the form at the bottom of the page.
Biblical Greek Life Group
Biblical Greek Life Group
Goal: Enhanced understanding of Bible text
Facilitator: Paul Gavitt
Location: Beyond Bread, Campbell Ave.
Date/time: TBD (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), 6:30-8:00pm
Frequency: TBD (weekly or twice/month)
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: Greek for the Rest of Us, William D. Mounce, available as hardcopy or e-book (Nook Book, Google Books, Apple Books)
Maximum participants: Eight
Current available registrations: Seven
Four Wheelin’ Life Group
Steeple Chase Northminster 4 Wheel Drive Life Group
Goal: Enjoy God’s creation and Christian fellowship. Get Ross off pavement.
Facilitators: Tom Erickson & Andrew Ross
Location: In the distant desert dirt roads
Date/time: Saturdays, 10:00am-3:00pm
Frequency: TBD
Expected amount of preparation: Vehicle with ground clearance, BYOLunch
Text: 4 Wheel Drives of Arizona book, new ed.
Maximum participants: The more the mayhem!
Current available registrations: The sky’s the limit…
Higher Ground Northminster Hiking Group
Higher Ground Northminster Hiking Group
Goal: Enjoy God’s creation and Christian fellowship on a range of local trails from easy to moderate.
Facilitators: Lisa and Jeff Vernon
Location: TBD depending on hike. Possibilities include meeting at church to carpool, or at trailhead or other location.
Date/time: Saturday mornings, as determined by the group
Frequency: Once a month
Expected amount of preparation: BYO water, food, trekking poles, hat, sunscreen, appropriate clothing/footwear for trail conditions and temperature/weather changes.
Text: None
Maximum participants: 12 (including facilitators)
Current available registrations: Ten
House of Tutors Life Group
House of Tutors Life Group
Goal: Enhanced understanding of learning of elementary kids
Facilitator: Robert Butler
Location: Butlers house – Swan & Sunrise
Date/time: TBD or Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm
Frequency: TBD or twice/month
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s discretion
Text: To be arranged in early meetings
Maximum participants: No limit – all Cragin tutors welcome
Current available registrations: 18
Ideas to ‘Let Go’ – Online Life Group
Ideas to “Let Go” – Online Life Group
Goal: Enhanced understanding of “Let Go and Let God”
Facilitator: Sandra Jane Marshall
Location: Online Zoom Meeting Room on computer or tablet
Date/time: TBD (Saturday or Sunday), time TBD
Frequency: TBD (weekly or twice/month)
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: Let Go by Sheila Walsh, available as e-book (Google Books)
Maximum participants: Six
Current available registrations: Six
Lydia Bible Study Life Group
Lydia Bible Study Life Group
Goal: Enhanced understanding of the Bible
Facilitator: Lisa Grenier
Location: NPC Grundstrom Room
Date/time: Thursday, 5:45-7:20pm
Frequency: Second Thursday, monthly
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s discretion
Text: Bible
Maximum participants: Open
Current available registrations: Open
Marriage Support Life Group
Marriage Support Life Group
Goal: Provide an opportunity for study, prayer and fellowship supporting couples married for any length of time
Facilitators: Chris and Gail Staring
Location: Staring home
Date/time: TBD, 6:30-8:30pm
Frequency: TBD (once or twice/month)
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: TBD
Maximum participants: Eight
Current available registrations: Eight
Monday Bible Study Life Group
Monday Bible Study Life Group
Goal: To deepen our relationship with God and others through Bible study, fellowship and prayer
Facilitators: Roger, Anita Macklin; Bob, June Foltz
Location: Facilitators’ homes
Date/time: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm
Frequency: Weekly
Expected amount of preparation: Read Bible and study book, answer questions
Text: Life Change Bible Study (1-3 John) by Karen Hinkley, available as paperback or e-book
Maximum participants: 12
Current available registrations: FULL
Parent Connect Life Group
Parent Connect Life Group
Goal: Enhanced enjoyment of/proficiency in parenting
Facilitator: Danielle Constant
Location: NPC Upper Room
Date/time: Sunday, 9:30-10:30am
Frequency: Weekly
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: Bible and TBD
Maximum participants: TBD
Current available registrations: TBD
Bible and Dice Life Group
Bible and Dice Life Group
Goals: Better understanding of Bible text; dice game, Christian fellowship
Facilitator: Pat Price Avenetti
Location: Facilitator’s home
Date/time: First Monday of the month, 6:00-7:30pm
Frequency: Once a month
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: The Bible, Proverbs first
Maximum participants: Eight
Current available registrations: Two
‘Satisfied Singles’ Life Group
“Satisfied Singles” Life Group
Goals: Meet, fellowship, and learn from others outside of or far away from nuclear families with kids
Facilitator: Daniel Barker
Location: Participant homes
Date/time: TBD (Monday, Friday, Saturday), 6:30-9:00pm
Frequency: TBD (approximately once a month)
Expected amount of preparation: None
Text: None unless participants choose one
Maximum participants: Six
Current available registrations: Four
Seekers Bible Study Life Group
Seekers Bible Study Life Group
Goal: Bible study and prayer
Facilitators: Don and Belva Burig
Location: NPC Music Rehearsal Room
Date/time: Monday, 3:00-4:30pm
Frequency: Weekly
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: Bible
Maximum participants: 12
Current available registrations: Four
Sunday Serendipity Life Group
Sunday Serendipity Life Group
Goal: To do the Christian life together
Facilitator: Ray Sammons
Location: Online
Date/time: Sunday, 2:00-3:00pm
Frequency: Weekly
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: The Disciple’s Creed – provided online
Maximum participants: Eight
Current available registrations: Two
The Lunch Bunch Life Group
The Lunch Bunch Life Group
Goal: Food and Christian fellowship
Facilitator: Mary Wolfe
Location: Various restaurants
Date/time: Thursday, 11:30am
Frequency: Second Thursday, monthly
Expected amount of preparation: Friendly spirit, money for lunch!
Text: None
Maximum participants: TBD
Current available registrations: Five
Women of the Word (WOW) Life Group
Women of the Word (WOW) Life Group
Goal: Women’s Bible study and prayer
Facilitator: Linda Carey
Location: NPC Grundstrom Room
Date/time: Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am
Frequency: Weekly
Expected amount of preparation: Participant’s decision/discretion
Text: Bible and TBD
Maximum participants: TBD
Current available registrations: TBD
