Life is better together. Find your place to belong.
Because we believe life is better connected, we invite you to find a place to belong. Join a small group of 12-15 adults who meet weekly or regularly throughout the year to grow spiritually & do life together. Groups are a place where you & your family can connect, grow and serve!
CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Removing obstacles to being in community
We understand that the expense of childcare can be a deterrent to participating in a Community Group. Because we are committed to removing as many obstacles as possible, the church offers childcare scholarships upon request for events occurring within the last 30 days. More information can be found here.
Groups @ Eldersburg
We’re working hard on our new location – check back in the Spring for Groups and Classes at the Eldersburg location!
Groups @ Hampstead
Adult Community Group
1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays | Begins March 1 | 7:30-9:00pm | Chesmar Home
Sherri & Chris Chesmar
This group will be doing the 6 session “Mysteries of the Messiah: Unveiling Divine Connections from Genesis to Today” study. Participants may purchase the study guide on Amazon.
Discover Financial Peace
Mondays | 9 weeks | March 7 | 6:30-8:00 pm | Hampstead Campus
Ann & Earl Pope
In nine weekly workshops, learn how to get rid of debt, manage money, and save wisely. Financial Peace University video teachings, class discussions, and small group activities will provide biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. Stewarding every good gift is part of God’s plan for you! Access to FPU website is $60 for 3 months.
Session topics include:
- Starter Emergency Fund & Budgeting
- Pay Off All Debt
- Save a Fully Funded Emergency Fund
- Invest for the Future and Build Wealth
- Buyer Beware
- The Role of Insurance
- Retirement Planning
- Real Estate and Mortgages
- Living and Giving like No One Else
Intro to Theology Class
Weekly on Sundays | 9:00-10:am | Starts 2/27 | 7 weeks
Patrick Shilts & Wendi Schuchman
Everyone’s a Theologian by R.C. Sproul – An Introduction to Systematic Theology. This book brings to life what can seem like dry discussions of minute points of doctrine. Dr. Sproul demonstrates his trademark ability to make complex subjects easily understood, surveys the basic truths of the Christian faith, reminding us once more of what God is like and of what He has done for His people in this world and the next.
Kids Play Group
Fridays | 10am-12pm | Various Locations
Heather Shilts
Weekly play dates, do life together and join in on planning fun activities & adventures for our kids!
Men’s Group
1st and 3rd Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm | Begins Mar 2 | 7 sessions | Hampstead
Kevin Deming
Am I making any difference in this world? We want to make a difference, but there are so many opinions on the way to do that. Maybe there’s a different way to make a difference, and we’re just missing it. Without a doubt, Jesus is the person who has made the biggest difference in all of history. So, how did Jesus make such a difference in this world? If we study the story of his life as recorded in the Gospels, there are a number of answers we could highlight, but there’s one particular phrase that captures how Jesus had such an impact, and this phrase is how he wants to use us to make a difference: one at a time.
Mom’s Group
Bi-Weekly on Thursdays | Begins 2/17 | Hampstead Campus
Heather Shilts
Devotionals, fellowship, & MNO “Mom’s Night Out”. Do life together and hear from a variety of speakers who will encourage you in your journey of motherhood. And your kids can join in on Outside of Sundays!
Open Adult Connect Group
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month | Begins March 3 | 6:30-8pm | Elders/Deacons/Staff | Hampstead Campus
This Open Group involves taking a closer look into the current sermon series with a chance to have deeper conversations and reflections on the message.
Outside of Sundays
Bi-weekly on Thursdays | 6-8pm | Begins February 17 | Hampstead Campus
Outside of Sundays is a going-deeper small group for 3 year olds to high school seniors. We will explore the Biblical life applications we learn on Sunday through fun activities. Starting at 6:00pm and wrapping up by 8:00pm, this is a great opportunity for children and students to have fun and continue learning about the love of Jesus.
Preschool (ages 3-5) Wendy Kilroy; Elementary (K-5th) Quintin Ott; middle schoolers and high schoolers Chris Mattic
Starting Point
Sundays | Starts March 6 | 8 Weeks (excluding Easter) | 9:00-10:15am | Hampstead
Starting Point is a conversational environment where you can explore faith and experience community. It’s a safe place for you to ask questions and to learn about the Bible and Christianity. You may have questions that you’ve always wondered about but never felt you could ask at church – legitimate questions that would make many Christians uncomfortable. Ask them. Nothing is off-limits. This study is for:
- SEEKERS: those who are curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity
- STARTERS: those who have just begun a relationship with Jesus Christ
- RETURNERS: those who have some church experience but have been away for a while
Trail Life
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8pm | Luke Fry & Kevin Resh | Ongoing – break for summer
Trail Life USA is a Church-Based, Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to the heart of a boy. Established on timeless values derived from the Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, boys from Kindergarten through 12th grade are engaged in a Troop setting by male mentors where they are challenged to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, and develop practical leadership skills to carry out the mission for which they were created.
Young Adults
Friday, Monthly | Time & Location TBD
Chris Mattic
We will have monthly gatherings, hang out, get to know other 18 to 26 year olds, make new friends, and study God’s Word. The next get-together is February 25th at 7:00pm
Groups @ Westminster
Starting Point
Starting Point is a conversational environment where you can explore faith and experience community. It’s a safe place for you to ask questions and to learn about the Bible and Christianity. You may have questions that you’ve always wondered about but never felt you could ask at church – legitimate questions that would make many Christians uncomfortable. Ask them. Nothing is off-limits. This study is for:
- SEEKERS: those who are curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity
- STARTERS: those who have just begun a relationship with Jesus Christ
- RETURNERS: those who have some church experience but have been away for a while
Starting Point is offered as a stand-alone 8 week class on the following dates/times:
- Sundays | 2/20 – 4/10 | 9:30 OR 11:30am | Westminster Campus Room 2
It is also available as part of an open existing Community Group, beginning the week of February 20th:
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday | 1:00pm | Westminster Campus 252 Room | Syes Community Group (Singles & Married Couples)
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday | 7:00pm | Westminster Campus Room 5 | Brown Young Adult Community Group
- 1st & 3rd Thursday | 6:30pm | Westminster Campus Room 2/Zoom | Belt/Ford Community Group (Singles & Married Couples)
- Bi-Weekly on Fridays | 7:00pm | Westminster Campus Lobby | Cummins Seasoned Adults Community Group
Belt / Ford: Mixed (Singles & Married Couples)Community Group
Thursday | 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 6:30 pm | Westminster Campus Room 2 & Online Via Zoom
James Belt & Bill Ford
Brown: Young Adult Community Group
Tuesday | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays | 7:00 pm | Westminster Campus Room 5
Paul Brown & Thaddaeus Fillmore
Cummins Seasoned Adults Community Group
Bi-Weekly on Fridays | 7:00 pm | Westminster Campus Lobby
Marc & Bonnie Cummins
Kim: Mixed Community Group
Tuesday | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays | 6:00 pm | Westminster Campus 252 Room
Jimmy & Melissa Kim
Men’s Forge: Men’s Community Group
Thursday | 2nd & 4th Thursdays | 6:30 pm | Westminster Campus Room 5
Doug Newton
Military: Mixed Community Group
Sunday | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 4:00 pm | Westminster Campus Room 4
Jim & Dawn Penrod
Prime Timers Community Group
Monday | Every Other Week | 10:00 am | Westminster Campus Warehouse
Bill & Anne McKenna
Stuart: SWAG [Single Women After God] Community Group
Wednesday | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 6:30 pm | Westminster Campus
Gail Stuart
Stubbe Women’s Community Group
Monday | 2nd & 4th Mondays | 6:45 pm | Stubbe Home
Rachel Stubbe
Join Group
Sweet Ones Women’s Community Group
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:00 pm | Online Via Zoom
Candy Aaron
Syes: Community Group
Sundays | 1st (Study), 2nd (Social) & 3rd (Study) | 1:00 pm | Westminster Campus
Kevin Syes
Taylor/Fisher Tuesday Women’s Community Group
Tuesdays | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday | 6:30 pm | Westminster Campus
Rainey Taylor & Monica Fisher
Trail Life
2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8pm | Luke Fry & Kevin Resh | Ongoing – break for summer
Trail Life USA is a Church-Based, Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to the heart of a boy. Established on timeless values derived from the Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, boys from Kindergarten through 12th grade are engaged in a Troop setting by male mentors where they are challenged to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, and develop practical leadership skills to carry out the mission for which they were created.
For Care Groups, see our Care Groups page.