Moving from rows to circles is a critical step to getting connected to a faith community. Our church has a wide variety of Life Groups and Bible studies with differing study topics, levels of activity and make-up... and several of these groups are inviting new members to join!   

A list of the groups that have availability are listed on this web site. Click to review the various groups and sign up for one you would like to visit. It's that easy!

FUEL students, this week we're launching Catching Fire, looking at how our words, comments and conversations are a lot like fire. We'll start with talking about Out of Control... the way recklessly used words can leave things a charred mess. This is a good topic for you to bring friends into.  

Parents, visit sonrisechurch.info for details on how you can have influence with your student on this topic.

Register now for our Heart & Soul leadership training event this coming Tues., Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Heart & Soul is an on-going leadership training program that has been designed to prepare and mobilize leaders at Sonrise. In our next gathering, we'll be learning from Bill Hybels on the topic of Fantastic People. He'll be teaching about how leaders, fundamentally, move people from here to there. What does that mean and why does it matter? Join us and we'll learn together! An optional dinner is available at nominal cost. Childcare is provided as well. Please register at sonrisechurch.info.

• If you've experienced loss, the holidays can seem overwhelming. Gain support and a new perspective by attending Surviving the Holidays, a seminar designed to help anyone who is struggling with grief. Join us in the Garage on Nov. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is not provided. For more information and to register, visit sonrisechurch.info 

   

   

• If you have a desire to serve and like physical work, the Allen County UMC Habitat Task Force could use your help with this year's Habitat for Humanity home build! No special skills are needed - if you can swing a hammer, paint, cook or pray, they will be happy for your help! Build dates this year go through October 18. To find more information or register to help, visit fortwaynehabitat.org/volunteer.
   
• Several Bible studies are meeting this fall - it's the perfect opportunity to join a group that is digging into the Word. Sign up at the Welcome Center unless otherwise noted.

*Betsy Rowe leads a women's study of "One Thousand Gifts," by Ann Voskamp. This group will meet in the Conference Room on first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. beginning Oct. 5.

 *Greg Bilbrey leads a men's study on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:30 a.m. in the Living Room.    

*All men are invited to an on-going men's Bible study that meets each Thursday from 7:00-8:30 a.m. at the Bob Evans at Jefferson Pointe. They are currently studying Proverbs. No sign-up necessary; just show up!

• The Young Adults ministry meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
  If you're a recent high school grad, college student, 20-something or young married couple, please join us for food, fellowship and worship!