Groups & Courses
“…And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
— ACTS 2:42
Here at Embrace we believe that BECOMING like Jesus and BELONGING to one another in Christian community go hand in hand. Simply put, being part of a Group or Course is an intentional way of setting aside time to join our hearts and lives around Jesus and His word.
WINTER & SPRING 2025 GROUPS
Click the button below to sign up for a course or group, and leaders will be in touch soon.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAYS at 9:30 AM / Begins January 21st
Leader: Becca Banus
Meets at the Banus Home - West Auburn
This group will meet weekly and center around the discussion of scripture and resources from the Right Now Media library.
Questions? Contact Becca at rebecca.banus@gmail.com.
WOMEN’S COMMUNITY GROUP
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00 PM / Begins January 8th
Leaders: Somer Givens & Wendy Smith
Meets at the Smith Home ~ North Auburn
This group meets weekly and is centered around reading scripture, praying together, and building community in relationships.
Questions? Contact Somer at smgivens78@gmail.com.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 AM / January 15th - March 5th
Leader: Laura Foxhall
Meets at Embrace Church
This group will meet weekly and study a book of the bible, pray together, and build community in relationships.
Questions? Contact Laura at lauraballengerfoxhall@live.com.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY GROUP
BIWEEKLY ON THURSDAYS at 6:30 PM / Begins January 23rd
Leaders: Merrill & Amanda Hammett
Meets at the Hammett Home ~ North Auburn
This group meets twice per month and is for men and women, married or single, in the young adult stage of life. One of the monthly gatherings will be sharing a meal together, and the other will be a time of scripture reflection and prayer.
Questions? Contact Amanda at amanda@embraceauburn.org.
DIVORCECARE GROUP
TUESDAYS at 6:15 PM / January 14th - April 8th
Leader: Nikki Barnes
Meets at Embrace Church
DivorceCare is 13-week, video-based support group where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. The cost is $20, which includes your participant workbook. Please click here to register for this course.
Questions? Contact Nikki at nikkidvm@yahoo.com.
MEN’S COMMUNITY GROUP
THURSDAYS at 6:30 AM / Begins January 9th
Leader: Dave Harle
Meets at Embrace Church
This group meets weekly and is centered around reading scripture, praying together, and building community in relationships.
Questions? Contact Dave at daveeharle@gmail.com.
MEN’S COMMUNITY GROUP
WEDNESDAYS at 7:00 PM / Begins January 8th
Leader: Dustin Norris
Meets at Embrace Church
This group meets weekly and is centered around reading scripture, praying together, and building community in relationships.
Questions? Contact Dustin at bigdee63@gmail.com.
COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAYS at 6:30 PM / Begins January 23rd
Leaders: Dusty & Peggy Ann Hall and Josh Hillyer
Meets at the Hall Home
This group is for all men and women who are in the college age group. It meets weekly and is centered around scripture, prayer, and building community in relationships.
Questions? Contact Josh at hillyer@embraceauburn.org.
”NORTH OF 55” COLLECTIVE
A Large Collective Group Open to Anyone Ages 55 and Up
Leaders: Corb & Jan Morgan
Dates & Locations Vary
This group gathers monthly for a shared meal and a time of devotion. If you’re 55+, they’d love to connect with you!
Questions? Contact Jan at juanenondngirl@gmail.com.
MORE DETAILS & FAQ’s:
COMMUNITY GROUPS: Community groups typically meet weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters. They are led by individuals or small teams who host the gatherings and facilitate discussions. Gatherings consist of discussion & prayer centered around a scripture passage or a topic decided upon by the leaders.
COURSES & BIBLE STUDIES: Courses and studies are shorter in duration, usually ranging from four to eight weeks. They typically use a specific curriculum, book, or videos and may include weekly scripture study or follow-up work to be done between sessions. They meet at various times throughout the year.
CHILDCARE: We’ve found that groups and courses typically work best with adults only, so childcare is handled at the family level. However, some community groups have family meal nights during the semester when children are included.
CONNECT: Community groups are open to join anytime, although scheduling varies from group to group, so be sure to connect with leaders for up to date information on group meeting schedules.
LEADERSHIP: Interested in leading a group? Click here to learn more about group leadership at Embrace.