Open Enrollment Season
Community Groups are small groups of adults that meet weekly in homes for 12-24 months for connection and spiritual growth. The groups below are currently open to new group members.
*** If you can’t find a group that fits your needs, we can help! Please contact us at groups@journeyrva.com.
Finding great community doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve made it easy by offering groups where you can meet new friends and grow in your faith.
Join a group and experience for yourself why we say life is better connected.
3 Simple Steps
- Find Your Group. All groups are placed online for you to choose the one that fits best for you and your schedule.
- Join Your Group. Save your spot in a group by signing up below.
- Meet your Group. Your new Group Leader will send you details on where and when your first group meeting will be!
If you have additional questions, you may find this FAQ helpful. We hope to see you in a group soon!
Can’t find a group that fits your schedule? Join our waitlist.
Leader(s): Christian & Emily Smith
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – Bilbo Baggins
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Couples
Group Description: This is a group for married couples; late 20’s-40’s. Childcare is available, cost: $10 per child, per week
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm
Area of Town: 4 (map)
Pet(s): None
Leader(s): Jayson Fuentes
Favorite Book or Quote:
“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)
What are you most excited for in your new group?
Group Type: Couples Group, no children present in this group.
Description: This group is for couples looking to better understand God’s word and how we apply it to our everyday life by using Journey’s messages and scripture. If you are new to the Word or just enjoy fellowship with other Christians, we would love to have you join.
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Area of Town: 2 (map) Pet(s): Host home has cats
Leader(s): Kit and Cindy Charbonneau
Favorite Book or Quote:
Christ Clone Trilogy
What are you most excited for in your new group?
Excited to have a group meeting in Amelia approx 20 min from Woodlake entrance
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Mixed
Group Description: This is a group for families with teenagers
Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 6:30pm
Area of Town: 1 (map)
Pet(s): Dog
Leader(s): Rob Ayers
Favorite Book or Quote:
From mentors in my life: “Nothing is simple” – Paul Condon / “Everything is simple – until you know something about it.” – Jack Bailey
What are you most excited for in your new group?
Growing together: Spiritually, as disciples, and as friends
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Mixed
Group Description: This is a group for adults who are interested in working together to learn more about the faith, and to grow as disciples.
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm
Area of Town: 5 (map)
Pet(s): Dog
Leader(s): Nick and Muriel Liguori
Favorite Book or Quote:
What do you mean he don’t eat no meat!? Oh, that’s okay. I make lamb. Come. ~ My Big Fat Greek Wedding
What are you most excited for in your new group?
We’re excited to build a community and do life with other believers.
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Mixed
Day of Week: Saturday
Time: 3:00pm
Area of Town: 2 (map)
Pet(s): N/A
Leader(s): Amelia Brinson
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Senior Community | Ages 70+
Day of Week: Last Wednesday of the month
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Area of Town: 2 (map)
This group meets for lunch once a month at the Journey Campus.
Favorite Book or Quote:
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
What are you most excited for in your new group?
Excited for continued fellowship and relationship with Christian brothers and sisters studying His Word, praying for and serving together.
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Mixed
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm
Area of Town: 1 & 2 (map) *This group rotates homes
Pet(s): N/A
Group Type: Men’s
Leader: Paul Hutto
Favorite Book or Quote: “Get in the chopper!”
What are you most excited for in your new group? To see how God will move in each of our lives as we dive into God’s word together.
Description: Men’s groups are made up entirely of single men or a mix of men at different stages of life, including married, single, divorced, and widowed.
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm
Area of Town: 2 (map)
Pet(s): Dog, Cat
Leader(s): Cori Kolenda
Favorite Book or Quote:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
What are you most excited for in your new group?
Connecting with women to study God’s Word
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Women’s
Group Description: Open to all ages.
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am
Area of Town: Between 2&4 (Lake Chesdin) (map)
Pet(s): N/A
Leader(s): Amelia Brinson
ABOUT THE GROUP
Group Type: Women’s
Group Description: This group is for women 65+
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am
Area of Town: 2 (map)
Pet(s): N/A