SMALL GROUPS

Below is a list of our “open” small groups meeting at this time. Groups can be interest-based, life-stage based, or geographically-based. They meet at different times during the week and most operate on a semester basis (Fall, Spring, Summer). Anyone can join an open group at any time. See the current group schedule and the contact form below. If you have any general questions, email Cassandra Christopher. Click here if you’re interested in learning about on-campus classes.


Aim High (Hiking Group)

Leader: Doug Christopher

Day/Time: Saturdays 7:30-9am (**Meet at 7:25 to begin the hike by 7:30)

Location: Stough Park Nature Center, 2300 E Walnut Ave, Burbank 91504

*NEW* Beauty Will Save the World Book Study

Leaders: Chadwick and Sam Harman

A book study on Beauty Will Save the World by Brian Zahnd. In this book, Zahnd teaches us to stay on the journey to discover the kingdom of God in a fuller, richer, more beautiful, way.

Day/Time: Tuesdays 7-9pm, February 11 - May 6, 2025

Location: The Harman residence (North Hollywood); address provided at sign-up

The Bible is Sufficient

Leader: Doug Christopher

We will address the Bible’s incredible sufficiency and relevance across time, cultures, geographies, and age groups. We will address all questions concisely.

Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:45pm

Location: Chapel

*NEW* Book of Matthew Bible Study at the Taylors

Leader: Daren Taylor (w/ Andrea)

Each week, we will go through the book of Matthew verse by verse through, following along with the BEMA podcast.

Day/Time: Fridays 6-9pm, February 14 - May 9, 2025

Location: The Taylor residence (North Hollywood); address provided at sign-up

Book of Matthew Bible Study

Leader: Gary Correll

Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm

Location: Fireside Room

*NEW* Caregiver Support Group

Leader: Sandra Scher

This class is designed to help relive the burden/stress caregivers experience. Through mutual support, prayer and discussion of similar life circumstances, caregivers will receive the emotional support needed to continue on with their demanding job.

Day/Time: First Wednesday of each month; 11am-12:30pm, February 10 - May 5, 2025

Location: Fellowship Hall

Conversational Spanish

Leader: Helene & Ricky Cob

Day/Time: Tuesdays 7-8pm, February 11 - May 6, 2025

Location: The Niemetschek residence (Sun Valley); address provided at sign-up

*NEW* “Healing in Community” Grief Group

Leader: Kenneth Andersen, MFT trainee, Village Community Counseling Center

Day/Time: Thursdays 6-7:30pm, February 13 - April 17

Cost: $10/session or $80 due in cash the first session.

(Please note: Registration info can be found here)

“Just Friends” (singles between ages 30-55 - click here to register)

Leaders: Becky Murdoch & JP Chism

Meet socially every 2-3 months

Paint & Praise

Leader: Helene Cob

Day/Time: Fridays and Saturdays 9:30-11am

Location: The Cob residence (Burbank); address provided at sign-up

*NEW* Resilient Faith Book Study

Leader: Matt Beimford

A book study on Resilient Faith by Gerald Lawson Sittser

Day/Time: Tuesdays 6:30-8pm, February 11 - May 6, 2025

Location: Fireside Room

Santa Clarita Small Group

Leaders: Ryan & Carrie Post

Day/Time: Sundays @ 5pm beginning in February - Location rotates

*NEW* Senior Adult Study Class

Leader: Wade Mikels

Day/Time: Thursdays Noon-1:30pm, February 13 - May 8, 2025

Location: Chapel

*NEW* Estudio Bíblico en Español para Mujeres (Spanish Bible Study for Women)

Líder: Claudia Zamora

Estamos estudiando el Evangelio de Mateo

Día/tiempo: Martes 11:30am-1:00pm

Información: (818) 441-2070

Tuesday Women’s Bible Study

Leader: Cassandra Christopher

Day/Time: Tuesdays @ 8:45am - 10:45am or 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Chapel

Young Adults Bible Study (Ages 18-34)

Leaders: Patrick Christopher & Ryan Valdiviez

Day/Time: Mondays 7-9pm, location varies


If you’re interested in registering for any of these groups, fill out the form below. Someone will be contacting you shortly.