JOIN ONE OF OUR CONNECT GROUPS
What are Connect groups?
Connect Groups at Grace are social groups that are based around an affinity or activity. Our wide variety of Connect Groups are designed for everybody so you can make friends who share your hobby. It doesn’t matter whether you call Grace your home, or even if you go to church at all. We don’t want to add something to your calendar, instead we are inviting you to do your hobby with others. Or maybe you are looking to learn something new. Where will you connect?
List of Connect Groups
Car Enthusiasts
Mens Group
Jim McCabe
What’s better than a Saturday morning enjoying a coffee and some conversation over beautiful cars? If this sounds like a dream Saturday morning to you, join our Connect Group!
Gardening
Womens Group
Moreen Suter
Gardening is a great way to connect with nature and with God. Why not connect with others as well? This group is for any and all women who love to be outdoors and exercise their green thumbs.
Coffee and Conversation
Moms of Kids with Disabilities
Thea Taylor
Being a mother of a child with disabilities provides unique joys and challenges. Whether you are a new mom or a veteran, we would love for you to join our coffee and conversation group! This will be a safe and fun environment to share experiences, tips, and tricks.
Hang Out
Adults with Disabilities
Thea Taylor
“Saturday Night Life” is a safe and fun space to get to meet new friends for adults with disabilities. We meet once a month on Saturday nights. Come hang out with us! We are open to participants and volunteers.
Soccer Watching
All Welcome
Matt Lawrence
The beautiful game. If you are passionate about soccer, we are too! Join us monthly to watch soccer and make some new friends!
Biking NCR Trail
All Welcome
Phil “JR” Chenowith
The NCR trail is a beautiful asset in our area, let’s get out and use it! It’s the perfect place for a Saturday morning ride! Whatever your pace or experience is, you are welcome. Join us!
Shopping
Young Adult Women
Emma Gongon
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “I would love to go shopping but don’t have anybody to go with,” you’ve just found your people! In our Connect Group, we love browsing stores, even if we don’t buy anything! Join us!
Smoking Meats
Mens Group
Gregory Rowland & Mark Richardson
Brisket, sausage, ribs, and burnt ends, we smoke em’ all! If your mouth is already watering, you’re in the right place. We are passionate about great barbecue and would love for you to join our Connect Group!
Coffee Tasting
All Welcome
Drew Bennett & Christian Landry
If you love great coffee, join our group! Whether you drink Keurig and want to learn more or you’re a home roaster, all are welcome. Bring your favorite coffee beans and we will try them all!
Hiking
Young Adults
Drew Bennett & Christian Landry
Sick of being inside? Looking to connect with other twentysomethings? If you love hiking or just need to get out of your house, we have the connect group for you! Join us! We believe life is lived better outdoors!
Golf
Mens Group
Ben Abell & Pat Goodman
Do you daydream about Bermuda fairways? Is your Amazon cart constantly filled with that one more thing that will finally change your game? We are right there with you! Golf is the greatest game, and we hope you guys will join us out there! Whether you are a shooter or a shanker, we think there is no better way to spend an afternoon.
Endurance Sports
All Welcome
Josh Chang
Running, biking, swimming; we got it all! This group is for those who love endurance sports. Open to all experience levels! Join us!
R.P.G.
All Welcome
Michael Rome & Anna Rome
This is a Connect Group for those who love Role Playing Games. If you are looking for a new story, join our group!
Board Games
Young Adults
Michael Rome & Anna Rome
Whether it’s Monopoly, Catan, Clue, Risk, or even Scrabble, we play it! Have fun! Meet people! Bring a friend and your favorite game! Join our group for a good time.
First Fruits Farm
All Welcome
Ben Mortensen
If you are looking for a great opportunity to do something together as a family, there is nothing better than serving at First Fruits Farms! No phones. No screens. Just wide-open fields. Come make a difference and grow closer as a family while having fun at the same time!
Photography Club
All Welcome
Josh Chang, Drew Bennett & Christian Landry
Professional Photographer? Shooting your cousins wedding? Instagram warrior? Wherever you are in your photography journey, if you love photography, or simply want to learn more, we are the group for you. All experience levels welcome. Bring your own camera. (Mirrorless, DSLR, Smartphone, Film, etc.)
Preschool Moms
Moms
Anna Rome
Calling all moms of Pre-k kids! Our little ones may be what we all have in common, but when we connect past that, we may find that there is more to a connection than our kids. Come and drink some coffee and get to know other moms!
Motorcycles
All Welcome
Anita Ashley & Renard James
If it has a motor and 2 (sometimes 3) wheels, it’s welcome! The Motorcycle Connect Group is for those who love to ride and want to meet others who do as well. Join us!
Scrapbooking and Card Making
Womens Group
Anita Shaw & Lisa Droski
Scrapbooking and Card Making is a great way to get creative and make something meaningful. Bring your own supplies and come spend time with other women who are like-minded crafters.
Yoga
Womens Group
Lisa Paavola
In the Yoga Connect Group, we focus on mindfulness and stretching so that the body and mind can be relaxed and refreshed. Whether you are a yoga pro, or you have never done it before, we encourage you to come and check it out!
Roller-Skating
Families
Khori & Christine Smith
Get out and move as a family! Roller skating is as fun for the kids as it is for the adults, so lace up your skates and get ready to roll!
Newcomers
All Welcome
GFC Staff
Are you new to Grace? This is for you! We would love to get to know you and create a space for you to meet others who are also new at Grace. Come learn more about Grace and what we have to offer!
Knitting + Crocheting
All Welcome
Ann Kumpf & Dawn Garner
Looking for a cozy and welcoming community to share your love of knitting and crocheting? Join us and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts who share your passion! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter or crocheter, you’ll find inspiration, support, and new friends in our group.
Swing Dancing
All Welcome
Janiya Thacker
Step into the rhythm and join our swing dancing connect group! Whether you’re comfortable with the jive or even if you just want to learn what that means, feel free to sign up. No experience is necessary; come as you are and let the music sweep you off your feet!