FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
In Acts 2:21-22, we see that the early church’s life together wasn’t confined to Sunday mornings only. In the same way, our desire as a church is to encourage one another to love and good deeds throughout the week (Heb. 10:24-25). Faithful discipleship requires time. Here are some of the ways our faith family spends time together so that we can grow into a holy temple in the Lord (Ephesians 2:21-22, 4:11-16). We would love to have you join us in one of these discipleship opportunities!
Fellowship Groups
Our Fellowship Groups provide an opportunity for additional, more intimate fellowship, so we can better live out the “one anothers” of the New Testament. These groups often center around discussion of the previous Sunday’s sermon and prayer. Fellowship Groups are designed to be a supplement to our corporate worship on Sunday. We encourage all members to consider participating in one of these soul-enriching groups!
Note: Most Fellowship Groups take a break during the summer and resume meeting regularly in the fall.
Tuesday Evening: Mallette/Dobson Fellowship Group
Tuesday evenings (3 weeks on, 1 week off). This group will meet in either Mallette’s or Dobson’s home from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Unfortunately, this group cannot accommodate children.
Sunday Evening: Roper Fellowship Group
2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays Sundays at 6:30 PM at the Roper’s home. Christian fellowship, sermon discussion, and prayer. All are welcome!
Wednesday Evening: Pineapple Inn Fellowship Group
Missions-focused community group meets at the Pineapple Inn every Wednesday night. (7:00-8:30 PM). Includes “game and conversation nights” with the Pineapple residents such as international (J1) students.
Tuesday Evening: Disque/Hornor Fellowship Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 6:00 PM. The group will meet in the Disque home.
Wednesday Afternoon: River to River Fellowship Group:
This group is for adults and discusses the sermon questions. They meet at the church at 1 pm.
Thursday Evening: Koch Fellowship Group
This is a great group for all ages; everyone is welcome. They meet every other Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. They meet at the Turners’ home.
Wednesday Evening: Young Marrieds Fellowship Group
Focused on couples in their first years of marriage, this group meets every other Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Witt’s Home.
Thursday Evening: Quirin/Vlk Fellowship Group
This group is excellent for everyone; they are happy to welcome families with children, and they gather at Alex Vlk’s home every other Thursday.
Friday Evening: Hess/Ward Fellowship Group
This is an excellent group for families with older children; they gather on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays at 6 pm to discuss the sermon. They meet at the Snowske’s home.
Friday Evening: Marquez/Dry Fellowship Group
First and third Fridays from 6:00-8:00 PM. This group meets at the Saul home, making it great for both adults and those with families.
Thursday Evening: Thompson/Rader Fellowship Group
This group is wonderful for adults with young children and discusses the sermon questions. They meet at the Mogrovejos’ home.
Friday Evening: Jason Smith and Tyler Smith Fellowship Group
This group is excellent for families with children; they gather at Tyler Smith’s home in the Barhamsville area on the first and third Fridays of the month from 6 pm to 7:15.
Wednesday Evening: Wes Wirkkala and Pat Gillis Fellowship Group
This group is for adults and is currently studying the book of James. They rotate between group members’ homes.
STUDIES & DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS
We believe that making disciples is at the heart of the Christian life (Matt. 28:18-19), and while discipleship happens primarily on Sunday mornings, it also happens throughout the week, as we live the Christian life together (Eph. 4:15)! Like our Community Groups, these provide an opportunity for additional fellowship, as well as focused time of discipleship and study of God’s word or good Christian books.
Note: there are many other studies and discipleship relationships happening at Christ Fellowship that are not listed here. Our aim is not to have a long list of programs or formal discipleship events, nor to confuse these things for spiritual health. Rather, our goal is to create a culture of discipleship wherein members pursue one another’s spiritual good as a lifestyle! So, while these groups provide a good context for discipleship, we encourage disciple-making in our church to take place in a host of informal, member-initiated contexts as well: men meeting with men over coffee before work, mothers inviting single women into their homes to help care for their children, single men visiting ailing widows to read Scripture together, and the like!
For College Students
Romans Road - Sunday Night. Are you interested in learning more about the significance of the cross and developing a deeper understanding of the Gospel? Join us as we journey through the book of Romans to uncover life-changing truths contained in the Gospel. Led by Pastor Bryce Rader and W&M PhD candidate Trevor Stalnaker, this study, called "Romans Road," will provide a space for delving deep into the Good News. For more information, contact Bryce at bryce.cfcw@gmail.com.
For Women
Summer Women's Study - The Women’s Ministry Team is looking forward to a summer of growth, both spiritually and in fellowship. If you are interested in joining a women’s Bible study over the summer, several groups will be meeting to go through Courtney Doctor’s “Behold and Believe,” a 7-week study on the “I AM” statements of Jesus. The study will run from June 16 to July 28. Please contact the Women's Ministry Team at womensministry@cfcw.church if you would like to join.
Coffee Talk - Time and Location Vary. Edifying conversations and “Titus 2” discipleship for young women over coffee and fun activities. Contact Amy Partlow (partlowfamily@yahoo.com).
For Men
Men's Basic Training - Saturday Morning. All men are welcome and encouraged to participate in Men’s Basic Training. Ninety minutes of Bible study, fellowship, and prayer. We meet at CFCW the first and third Saturdays of every month at 8 AM. Our current study is on the Psalms. Contact Bob Morrison at 703-405-6330 or robertg5morrison@gmail.com with questions.
Friday Men’s Fellowship - Friday Morning. A number of our men meet at 7:30 a.m. on Fridays for a Bible Study, fellowship, and prayer. If you would be interested in joining or have any questions, feel free to contact Dan Roper at 757-869-6039 or dan.roper@cox.net. The group is currently studying the book of Isaiah.
Ladies, please join us as we gather together this Fall to study 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John using Jen Wilkins’ 10 week study Abide. Study groups will begin meeting at the church the week of September 14th. Requested donation to cover book cost: $15 (If cost is prohibitive, please reach out to womensministry@cfcw.church)
Women’s Fall Bible Study:
Enjoy reading and discussing an edifying book? Join us as we delve into A Place To Belong by Megan Hill. We will meet on October 13th and November 17th from 6:30pm to 8pm in the Fireside Room. Requested donation to cover book cost: $10 (If cost is prohibitive, please reach out to womensministry@cfcw.church)