SMALL GROUPS

WEEKLY

  • 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
    All kids are invited to learn, create, and play together halfway through our gathering.

  • 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 Community Room + 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.

MONTHLY +

  • 1st + 3rd WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH
    6:45-7:45pm
    Wayside Main Lobby

    Women + gender diverse folx are invited to fellowship together. Come as we share life stories and find ways we can support one another.

  • 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
    4:30-5:30pm
    Barley & Vine Tavern

    Men + gender diverse folx are invited to fellowship together. Come as we share life stories, and find ways we can be support one a other.

  • spectrum, True Colors

    2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
    7:00-8:00pm 
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    True Colors is an LGBTQIA+ Christ-centered small group for Queer adults seeking God through the rainbow spectrum. Join us for conversation and connection.

  • THURSDAY: OCT 8, NOV 12, DEC 21
    drop-in/ stay 5:30 - 8:00pm
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    Women and gender diverse friends are invited to visit together and B.Y.O.A. (Bring Your Own Art) to work on. Painting, fiber arts, ceramics, doodling - any creative pursuits are welcome or just come and hang out.

    Please RSVP as a simple supper is provided; snacks welcome.

  • FALL SESSION: OCT 19 + 26, NOV 2 + 9
    6:30-7:30pm
    Wayside Fellowship Hall

    All adults are invited to study, learn, and grow together. The fall session will center around Richard Rohr’s “Jesus' Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount. Meetings are thoughtfully led to accommodate those who may be unable to read/ listen.

    Sign up ahead of time and we can have a book ready for you to use.

  • FRIDAY , NOV 13 or SATURDAY, NOV 14
    times + locations vary

    Sign up [available soon] to attend a fall potluck-style dinner at the home of one of our Wayside community members for a time to connect, eat, be together.

  • SPORADIC SATURDAYS
    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. Check the calendar for specific dates.

  • GATHERINGS VARY
    1 hour [time TBD]
    Wayside Sanctuary

    Everyone is welcome to join in Unprogramed Worship. A time for cenerting, reflection, and listening to the presence of Christ.

  • GATHERINGS VARY

    Middle schoolers and High schoolers are
    invited for various opportunities to connect and have fun together! From Sip + Study, to day trips (i.e. Broomball, plays, movies), there is something for every student to exerience belonging.

  • 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.

  • SOMETHING MSSING?

    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!

SMALL GROUP INTEREST FORM