GROUPS

CONNECT relationally, GROW spiritually, and MULTIPLY Christ-centered disciples.

We weren’t made to do life alone. We believe that we were created to be in community. Groups will help you develop meaningful relationships with your Midtown family while you pursue God together!

Groups at Midtown Church

We kicked off Groups at Midtown Church in summer 2022 with 10 groups and 100 people. Now, in 2024, we've grown to 70+ groups and over 1,200 adults! Through Groups, people are finding HOPE in God, building rhythms of spiritual HEALTH, and experiencing God's HEALING in various aspects of life—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Looking for a recovery, support, or grief share group? Click below to view our counseling resource page.

START A GROUP

As groups continue to grow, we are in need of more individuals to start new groups! You don’t have to be a pastor or have a theology degree to do just that – let God use you to bring community together. We'll resource and encourage you along the way.

2 WAYS TO START A GROUP:

1. LEAD

Become a group facilitator of an official Midtown group that would be posted online for people to request to join. We’ll work alongside you to train, equip, and encourage you as you create community here.

2. GATHER

It doesn't have to be formal! Pray about who God wants you to invite and gather those people to do life together around a study whether it is your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, or anyone else you feel called to have community with. You can use our group resources and go at your own pace.

Note: Interested in opening up your home, but not necessarily leading a group? Click here to email us if you would like to HOST and we’ll look to match you with a group leader in need of a venue.

Interested in leading an official Midtown Group?

Apply to be a group leader here

JOIN A GROUP

There are two types of groups offered.

1. COMMUNITY GROUPS

Our Community Groups meet year-round and provide opportunities for connection with a larger body of people (50+) through meetups and events in Elk Grove and Sacramento. Community groups are a great place to meet others that you could start a small group with.

- 1825
- The Bridge (25-39)
- Midtown Men
- Midtown Women
- 55 & Better
- Confident Mommas
- Parent Tribes

2. SMALL GROUPS

Our Small Groups provide a more intimate opportunity for relational depth with a smaller gathering of people (typically up to 12 individuals) that are focused on a Bible study, book study, or sermon deep dives. Located throughout the city at coffee shops, homes, parks, community centers, etc.

These groups run in trimester seasons Winter/Spring (January - May), Summer (June - August) and Fall (September - December).

Note: Interested in opening up your home, but not necessarily leading a group? Click here to email us if you would like to HOST and we’ll look to match you with a group leader in need of a venue.

View Open Groups

Looking for a recovery, support, or grief share group?

Visit our Counseling + Resources page here

FAQs

What is a group?

Group size is up to each facilitator. However, we do encourage group size to be 6-12 people to maximize opportunities for intimate connection.
Some are Coed Groups.
Some are Men’s Groups.
Some are Women’s Groups.
Some meet weekly.
Some meet bi-weekly.
Some are Bible study focused.
Some are Sermon Deep Dives.
Some are Book studies.
All are centered around Jesus and community.

How long does a group last?

Typically, our Groups last 8-12 weeks.
Groups will run Spring, Summer, and Fall.

When and where do they meet?

Groups meet everywhere! We encourage people to think outside the box. You can meet in homes, virtually by zoom, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, dorm rooms–you get the picture. We don’t let location stop us from circling up and growing.