SMALL GROUPS

Discover ways you, and yours, might better connect within the Wayside community. Fill out the form below what you might be interested in and/or scroll down to learn more.

SMALL GROUPS

  • open and affirming, inclusive, progressive church

    SUNDAY MORNINGS
    11:00am
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    A community of mostly mid 20’s to mid 30’s people, seeking wisdom together—leaving certainty behind, and trying to thoughtfully figure out how to live well in a complex world.

  • SUNDAY EVENINGS
    5:00pm
    Wayside Friends Church

    Nursery
    Children 3 years old and younger are welcome any time during our gathering for nursery care.

    Kids’ Connect
    Preschoolers - 5th graders will be dismissed halfway through our gathering to join in biblical or social/environmental awareness based teaching.

  • open and affirming, inclusive, progressive church

    MONDAY MORNINGS
    9:00-9:30am
    Wayside Sanctuary

    Come be a part of intentionally praying for our community, the concerns around us, as well as the needs of the broader world as we provide support and encouragement for one another.

  • open and affirming, inclusive, progressive church

    TUESDAY MORNINGS
    9:00-10:00am
    Wayside Sanctuary + Zoom

    Women and gender diverse folx are invited to fellowship together. Come as we share life stories, read books together, and find ways we can be supportive to one another.

  • spectrum, True Colors

    2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
    7:00pm 
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    True Colors, formerly Spectrum, is an LGBTQIA+ Christ-centered group for the support of Queer adults and allies seeking God through the rainbow spectrum.

  • 2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
    drop-in/ stay 5:00 - 8:00pm
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    Women and gender diverse people are invited to bring their own creative work (e.g. painting, embroidery) and enjoy each other’s company. Light snacks, tea, decaf, and wine will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks as well.

  • SATURDAY Oct 11 + 18 + 24
    10:00-11:15am
    Lyrics Cafe

    Students are invited to open tabs at Lyrics cafe for a time of personal check-in, bible study, and shared prayer requests. This is specific for students who are eager to go deeper in learning conversations around scripture and spiritual practices. All levels of participation/observation welcome. RSVP to Rachelle [she/her].

  • GATHERINGS VARY

    Middle and high school students will have Connection Groups to build community, camaraderie and learn together. These groups will be organized to fit students schedules and interests, gathering twice a month this fall, for 6 total gatherings.

  • GATHERINGS VARY

    The Families Group is for our parents and guardians with kids elementary age and younger. Sign up for more information on upcoming fun events for kids as well as their grown ups.

  • GATHERINGS VARY

    Come connect with other college-age young adults for meals, hanging out, and fellowship.

  • Do you have an idea for a group you’d like to create and lead? Is there a past group at Wayside you miss and want to lead?

    Connect with us to see if we can work together to make your idea become a reality!