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Our group will provide an opportunity for young families to connect in Springfield and surrounding areas. We meet monthly on Saturday mornings and engage in kid-friendly activities, such as exploring nearby lakes, playgrounds, parks, and participating in seasonal events. Kids of all ages are welcome, and we'll aim to get you home before naptime!

Leaders: Jolene + Michael Tang

Celebrate and strengthen your relationship! In the New Way to Love Group, you can find laughter and connection with other couples while learning and practicing essential skills for godly and resilient relationships. Join us for an eight week course from 10/13-12/8 meeting at the Turnaround from 5 PM to 7 PM.

For 8 weeks we will explore:
-Biblical principles & Faith
-Communication
-Conflict resolution
-Caring behaviors.
-Shared values & vision.
-Relationship safety.
-Enduring connection.

Please share all childcare needs with us.
There is a workbook, which costs $20. It will be provided the first night of the class (10/13).

Join Laura Crosby for 4 weeks (Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4) to discover how the posture of different people in the Christmas story can practically impact our experience of Advent this year!

7-8 pm via Zoom

We are a group of men seeking after God together. We meet weekly on Tuesday evening at 7:15 pm in Alexandria, VA. We study the Bible topically in areas that are practical in our lives. We support one another in prayer. We walk with each other through the challenges of life.

If you're questioning your faith, returning to faith, or just exploring what you believe—The Alpha Course might be a great place to be. Alpha is a course that explores the Christian faith and is designed for conversation, questions, and community. It's free, and all are welcome!

Each week we will have a meal together and dive into life's toughest questions like - "Is there more to life than this? Why did Jesus die? Who is the Holy Spirit? and Does God still heal today?"

We kick of September 16th at 7PM and will run for 10 weeks. To register go here The Alpha Course Registration

Alpha Online will be meeting weekly beginning Sept 30th and will seek to create a space for honest conversation around some of life's biggest questions and what it means to be a Christian today. It is designed to provide group members an opportunity to connect with one another, while also providing the opportunity to ask any and all questions about one's faith and share thoughts, ideas, testimonies and opinions in a safe and caring environment. Nothing is off limits in this group! Ultimately, through fellowship, discussion and pertinent video content, Alpha brings people at all stages of their faith journey together while providing the chance to (re)encounter Jesus.

On the 1st Saturday of the month, in partnership with Capital Life Church, we volunteer with Arlington Food Assistance Center by sorting and bagging food for the community in VA. We engage in community with other believers in our area and the AFAC Staff while fulfilling a tangible need.

This serving opportunity is family friendly.

This is a clinical group for adult survivors of complex trauma (military, DV, sexual abuse, trafficking, etc.).

Most survivors are stuck in their mid-brains where words don't reside. The language of this part of the brain is visual art, music, movement, and drama. We will be using these modalities to bring safety, stabilization, and resolution to your trauma. We are not teaching artistic skills but instead, focus on color, shape, and texture to create images of exploration, hope, and healing.

Each week has a different healing theme and includes visual art, movement, mindfulness self-compassion, and journaling.

This group is offered by Restoration 1:99 (R1:99), an NCC ministry partner. It is led by Candace Wheeler, LPC, CDBT, NCC and R1:99 provides all art supplies. All participants must fill out a short intake form and have a 10 min zoom interview.

Group size is limited to 8 participants and the fee is $60 per session. Clients must pay for a block of four sessions at a time ($240). R1:99 accepts AmeriHealth- a type of DC Medicaid. R1:99 can give you a receipt that you can turn into your carrier for reimbursement. Scholarships may be available.

Awaken is an intensive program for men seeking sexual integrity. Each module consists of 12 weeks of instruction, reflection, prayer, and small group work.

Awaken is offered by Regeneration Ministries and includes several options you can choose to engage in.

1) The Awaken Community

A free online community where men come together and support each other in pursuing freedom from sexual sin.

Uncover the hidden wounds, beliefs, and patterns keeping you stuck, and discover the good you didn't know was there.

Share prayer requests, resources, and learn from Regeneration Coaches.

2) The Awaken Course

Online course comprised of 48 Lessons broken into 4 modules including videos, readings, reflection questions and more for men seeking a path toward sexual integrity.

Go through on your own or with a group of men you know.

Draw closer to Jesus as your source of healing by pressing into four key areas of your life: Strength, Heart, Mind, & Spirit.

3) Awaken Groups

You weren't made for lust. You were made for love. Awaken helps you develop a vision for the man God created you to be.

Official groups that meet weekly and go through the Awaken course together led by Regeneration staff or vetted trained volunteers.

Experience a powerful place where accountability actually works, with a proven track record for helping men move toward sexual integrity in Jesus.

Awaken Groups begin on the 1st Tuesday of January, April, July and October. They meet from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Tuesday evenings on Zoom. Groups are also offered in person in Towson, MD.

Costs for each component vary. Click here for further details or to register.

This program is offered by Regeneration Ministries, an NCC ministry partner. Regeneration equips men, women, and families to learn and live God's good, holy, and beautiful design for sexuality. They do this in partnership with the local church through helping people deepen their union with Jesus Christ, grow in relational wholeness, heal from brokenness, and walk in sexual integrity. To that end, they provide one-to-one spiritual coaching and healing prayer, programs and support groups, conferences and events, trainings, and online and written resources.

1 Corinthians 14:1 "Pursue LOVE and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy."

Building Resilience in Families Through Art is a safe space for families surviving chronic stress and trauma. These sessions will give you and your family a special time to bond in new ways that weren't possible during the chronic stress/trauma. You will have fun and develop greater trust and respect for each other. These workshops assist families explore where they have come from and the kind of future they envision for themselves. Learn to reconnect in a healthy way and make space for all your feelings.

Each session is led by a licensed trauma therapist, has a different theme, including simple meditations, and provide a time of sharing. It meets on Tuesday nights from 5:45pm to 7:15pm at the Capital Turnaround.

This group is offered by Restoration 1:99 (R1:99), an NCC ministry partner. There is a short 10 minute assessment with the parent prior to approved registration.

Group size is limited to 6 families and the fee is $95 per session ($1,140). Families should include one parent and one or two children (ages 7 to 14). R1:99 accepts AmeriHealth- a type of DC Medicaid. R1:99 can give you a receipt that you can turn into your carrier for reimbursement. Scholarships may be available.
Further details are available here.

We are a group of women from different parts of the world who have been diagnosed with cancer at any time in our lives. We meet online every Monday from 8pm to 9pm EST (Washington DC time).

This is a space where our cancer challenges are openly shared, understood and prayed for. We aim to continue experiencing God's presence and His promise of a rich and satisfying life in the midst our challenges.

Our online gatherings typically start with sharing experiences of God's goodness for the week and health updates. Looking at Scriptures and discussing possible life applications, praying for empowerment to live in His ways, and building community all play a big part in our meetings.

One Saturday a month, usually the last Saturday, we come alongside our unhoused neighbors and volunteer at Carpenter's Shelter to:
- Serve/prepare a meal

- Engage with people experiencing homelessness, but currently in shelter, and

- Bless the staff with our help

To sign up, email Jenn Myers to jenniferm316@gmail.com

Come Join us! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Find freedom from your hurts, hang-ups, and habits at Celebrate Recovery!

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program for those dealing with any sort of hurt, hang-up, or habit. This can include struggles with relationships, anger, food, sex, porn, drugs, alcohol, finances, gambling, self-injury, family dysfunction, the effects of past abuse, and more.

Celebrate Recovery meets year-round at the Capital Turnaround (700 M Street SE - please use the corner door at L & 8th Sts. SE) on Thursday nights at 6:30pm and you can join at any time. Dinner is available starting at 6pm.

Each night consists of worship and either a lesson or a testimony, followed by men's and women's open share groups, which follow the Five Small Group Guidelines to create a safe space. Confidentiality and anonymity are required.

Childcare is provided for infants through 5th grade. Please register your kids here.

Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Ryan Zempel at recovery@national.cc.

Find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups through working the 12 Steps in this Christ-centered recovery group!

The Celebrate Recovery men's step study is a deeper dive into the Celebrate Recovery material, meeting together from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Monday nights at the Capital Turnaround for 10-12 months beginning September 30th. Each week, we will share answers to questions from one of the four participant guides as we work through the 12 Steps, applying the material to our lives and finding freedom in Christ.

Anonymity and confidentiality are requirements in the program and we ask all participants to adhere to the Five Small Group Guidelines.

All participants will need to purchase the 4 participant guides and the CR Study Bible.

The step study begins September 30th and will close to new participants after we complete the first participants guide.

Attendance at a Celebrate Recovery general meeting is also encouraged! NCC's Celebrate Recovery meets at 6:30pm Thursday nights at the Capital Turnaround.

Free childcare for infants through 5th grade is provided. Click here to register kids.

This Christ-centered 12-step program is for those dealing with any sort of hurt, habit, or hang-up. This can include struggles with relationships, anger, food, sex, porn, drugs, alcohol, finances, gambling, self-injury, family dysfunction, the effects of past abuse, and more.

There is also a women's step study that will be meeting Tuesday nights beginning October 1st.

Find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups through working the 12 Steps in this Christ-centered recovery group!

The Celebrate Recovery women's step study is a deeper dive into the Celebrate Recovery material, meeting together from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday nights at the Capital Turnaround for 10-12 months. Each week, we will share answers to questions from one of the four participant guides as we work through the 12 Steps, applying the material to our lives and finding freedom in Christ.

Anonymity and confidentiality are requirements in the program and we ask all participants to adhere to the Five Small Group Guidelines.

All participants will need to purchase the 4 Journey Begins participant guides and the CR Study Bible.

The step study begins Oct. 1st and will close to new participants after we complete the first participants guide.

Attendance at a Celebrate Recovery general meeting is also encouraged! NCC's Celebrate Recovery meets at 6:30pm Thursday nights at the Capital Turnaround.

This Christ-centered 12-step program is for those dealing with any sort of hurt, habit, or hang-up. This can include struggles with relationships, anger, food, sex, porn, drugs, alcohol, finances, gambling, self-injury, family dysfunction, the effects of past abuse, and more.

There is also a men's step study that will be meeting Monday nights beginning September 30th.

We are a mission based social group interested in the crochet arts and blessing our community with our creations. All are welcome regardless of crocheting ability, but all must be willing to crochet and learn from others in the group.

We will have monthly group goals for crafting items; and, we will deliver our creations to those in need during the holiday season. We will meet together regularly and might join other communities (such as the aging population) to fellowship and exchange blessings. We will love on our community with our crocheted creations!

Welcome to Cycling for Christ (C4C)! Cycling enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to join us, as we explore the beauty of the DMV on two wheels. We meet once a month, on Saturday mornings. Information such as location, distance, route type, and difficulty level (i.e. elevation gain) will always be shared in advance. Safety is our first priority, so we ask that all riders wear helmets and proper footwear/clothing and follow trail etiquette. All rides will take place on asphalt trails. Each ride will offer a devotional and time of connection--to break, snack, and share a meal together (picnic or local venue). See you on the trail!

We are a group of women of all ages to come to build a personal relationship with Jesus himself. Jesus is calling us women to sit at his feet and learn of him.

The following group is offered by Revoice. Revoice's mission is to support and encourage gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other same-sex attracted Christians—as well as those who love them—so that all in the Church might be empowered to live in gospel unity while observing the historic Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality.

Since 2018, Revoice has been building life-changing community for sexual minorities through their annual conference. In partnership with local churches and sexual minorities across the country, they've now started regional chapters. Chapters are local community hubs for sexual minorities who follow Jesus. They meet once a month to foster connection, provide safety, and emphasize dignity. Revoice partners with local sexual minorities to facilitate groups, and with local ministers to provide pastoral care as needed.

The DC Chapter of Revoice meets monthly in southeast DC. Fill out this form to receive further details, including their participant agreement. Revoice's statement on Sexual Ethics & Christian Obedience is a helpful guide to understanding who they are and what they believe.

We meet on the second Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm at the DC Dream Center (2826 Q St SE), for indoor and outdoor service projects, including Second Saturday Serve and one off events. We'd love to have you join us! (If you are a bigger group we ask that you let us know so we can plan accordingly). All ages and abilities are welcome and we look forward to serving with you!

We will meet one Friday a month to eat lunch together. We also hold a Bible study online with weekly check-ins.

Our vision is to bring the DC Community together in a way that reflects God's community. God's community is diverse in all respects - age, background, appearance, maturity, and experiences. And, therefore, we aim to gather without dividing along any of these lines.

During the weeks, we will stay in touch via WhatsApp and Facebook to discuss the current sermon series, engage in Bible Study, and host mission events.

We host monthly family walks on Saturdays in an effort to form positive relationships with our neighbors and gather as God's cohesive and diverse community.

Life can often lead us and our families into unexpected places and leaves us to wonder, "Where is God in all of this?" No one plans to have an eating disorder, but it happens and those who struggle need the support of their family and friends. Our virtual prayer support group for parents and loved ones will help you connect with others who are on similar journeys and engage your faith to find hope in the recovery journey.

Each meeting will be led by dedicated Rock Recovery volunteer and trained dietitian, Beth Ask. This group is designed to provide connection to other parents and family members who are going through similar struggles. In each group, you and your family will be encouraged to lean on God and provided with tools to heal through scripture reading, journaling, group discussion and reflection.

This is a free prayer support group, open to anyone who is providing care for a loved one through the eating disorder recovery journey. Click the button at the top of the page to RSVP each week.

Each group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM EST.

Ready to find connection and community support to help you navigate the journey of recovery with your loved one? Click here to learn more and RSVP.

Have questions about the group? Email Rock Recovery at faithsupport@rockrecoveryed.org.

This group is being offered by Rock Recovery, an NCC ministry partner. Rock Recovery strives to reduce stigma and spread awareness around eating disorders and provides affordable and transformational resources to those struggling and their support networks. Since 2009, the organization has served more than 125 adults through affordable clinical outpatient recovery programs and educated 15,000 community members to seek help for themselves or their loved ones.

We are a group of individuals who are in a season of separation or divorce and are seeking the Lord's guidance on how to navigate its difficulties within His Word and Will. We meet weekly on Mondays and child care is available. We hope to create a safe space where not only healing is possible but where we can edify each other (Proverbs 27:17).

NCC is planning to launch DivorceCare for Kids next spring, so this fall we're spending time praying for the launch and prepping materials for the program!

Art and activity supplies are needed for each week of the program, so this fall the Prep Team is assembling and preparing the materials that will be needed, so less prep work will be required next spring. We'll be meeting between services at the Capital Turnaround on Sunday mornings every two weeks this fall.

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a 13-week program for children ages 5-12 whose parents are in a separation or divorce. It's filled with activities, games, music, and crafts that help kids process their feelings and communicate with their parents. The children learn that they are loved, they will be okay, and God's love will strengthen them.

We're also looking for leaders to help lead DC4K next spring, so if you're interested in that, please let us know!

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Eats Drinks & Chats will meet once a month on a Friday evening (and maybe a Saturday afternoon) throughout the NoVA area to hang out, try new eateries, and meet new friends.

We use Google Groups for the email list, so click that button (right there below this description!) to get in the group. ED&C uses Slack as our messaging system for day of plans and (of course) gifs, chatting, etc. - so you'll also get an invite to that!

Hope to see you soon!

Join me in a unique group that will require a little bit of reading, a lot of honesty, vulnerability and accountability, and 5 minutes of sharing what you are learning each week. We'll be using the Marco Polo app so that you can share any time or day during the week. There is literally NO EXCUSE for why you can't be in this group. The group has a MAX of 12 people and will close once we reach the limit. Our first and last meetings will be on Zoom, and the rest will happen at your convenience. First come, first served.

This is a group for married women in the DC area. We will meet every other Thursday in the Alexandria area. The group will explore biblical principles through text, build friendships, pray and encourage each other in our Christian faith.

Family Grace groups are for family members and spouses supporting a loved one through a mental or emotional health difficulty or disorder.

They are designed to integrate science and your faith in Christ to relieve your symptoms from mental and emotional health difficulties, renew your faith, and restore life and purpose for you and your relationships.

Family Grace is a 16-week Bible study packed with relevant Biblical stories, neuroscience, and practical tools designed to help you...

• Gain unique Biblical and scientific understanding to remove confusion and renew your faith with hope!
• Improve your relationship with new communication skills, healthy boundaries, and practical ways to handle all kinds of challenges.
• Improve the quality of your own life through practical tools and increased understanding of you and your loved one's experience.

... and so much more!

Please note, while NCC is not currently able to offer Family Grace groups, other churches around the country are offering them online. Click here to see the options.

Interested in leading one of these groups? Check out Mental Health Grace Alliance's free online training and let Ryan Zempel, our Pastor of Recovery and Care, know!

The Family Grace curriculum was created by Mental Health Grace Alliance. If you yourself are experiencing a mental or emotional difficulty or disorder, check out Living Grace!

Do you ever see God moving in other people's lives and wonder why He isn't doing the same for you? What if witnessing God move in others' lives isour proof that He is still a miracle-working God? A God who doesn't just hear but acts. A God who doesn't just see but rescues. This is where the book of Daniel shines. It's an account of the Lord doing mighty things over and over again, building our confidence not just in His power but His personal care toward us. While you wait on answered prayers or even hope for a miracle, the book of Daniel will quiet your fears and anxieties as you remember the God you have working on your behalf.

Let's get into the Word, share, encourage one another, and build a circle of friends while we're at it! This is a women's First 5 study of the book of Daniel. This semester, we'll meet Monday's 5:45 - 6:45pm at Bozzelli's in Springfield (& occasionally on Zoom). We look forward to welcoming new faces!

This co-ed small group will be serving up delicious biblical topics and of course edible delights. As a group we will embark on a journey the through the pages of Bible to uncover inspiring stories that will deepen our faith and ignite our spirit. I invite you to delve into the depths of history as we rediscover stories of faith, courage, and divine providence. Stories that have the power to transform our lives. This first semester we will get to know some lost women of the Bible and eat some delicious baked goods. The book, Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew, is available in print and audio.

The group's first meeting will be online this Friday, September 13 at 7:00 PM. You will receive an invite and additional information after registering. We will determine as a group how to proceed with in-person meetings. Please read the book's introduction prior to our first meeting.

This discussion group is hosted by an ex-engineer, physics teacher, and guided by T. Longman's Bible commentary. We will meet weekly for open discussion. Inquisitive minds welcomed.

We are a women's group to discuss the book "God, Where Are You?" By John Bevere over some light snacks every other Friday evenings!

Need Help Dealing with Grief?

GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Groups Are Here for You.

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you'll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what's normal in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you'll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. A typical meeting includes a video, conversation (you don't have to talk if you don't want to) and a workbook for weekday followup exercises.

While NCC is not currently offering GriefShare, many other churches in the DC area (and elsewhere) are offering it online or in-person. Visit GriefShare.org and enter your location to find meetings near you.

Join us twice a month as we adventure through The God Connection - 12 Ways You Hear God's Voice, by Bethany Hicks.

His Breath Presence: Tap into the incredible power of God's gift THE BREATH OF LIFE..
Learn to how to activate his breath presence with your breath flow, how to harness his gift of life and awaken the potential within and create change from the inside out.

God initiated 4 breaths of love for us:
1. When he created the heavens and the Earth. Genesis 1-2
2. When he formed man from the dust and breathed into his nostrils. Genesis 2:7
3. When he gave his last sacrificial breath and died for our sins. Matthew 27:50
4. When he has ascended to heaven and breathed the Holy Spirit upon us. John 20:22

Unfortunately, most of us are unaware of how to breathe property, harness and use our breath flow to cultivate God's breath presence in us. His breath presence has the power to influence every decision of our mind, every action of our body, control our emotions, and affects every system in our body (cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, immune, digestive, respiratory), nurtures the mind, and fuels the body.

Let's start the morning and week off by walking one inch taller, breathing our way into our Godly greatness, harnessing the power of his breath gift, and activating the strength of our BREATH & Mind + Body + Spirit.

We meet once a week on Monday mornings from 7 to 8 am.

Active breathwork will reconnect you with your breath, expand your lung capacity, activate the your diaphragm, pelvic floor and your entire myofascial core box. Breathe powerfully and increase myofascial mobility using various breathing styles.

Benefits of harnessing the power of our breath:
Decreases stress and muscle tension
Calms nerves
Sharpens focus
Minimizes negative and distracting thoughts
Reduce fatigue
Promote stamina
Reduce anxiety

Adopting a regular, long-term schedule of breathing practice will improve the body's ability to manage stress, improve athletic training, find calm, and aid in recovery and all-around human performance.

Found in biblical and ancient texts supported by evidence-based science, breathwork training is the secret weapon of many professional athletes and high performers.

THE ANCHOR SCRIPTURE FOR THIS GROUP IS ACTS 19:2 .."He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost..." THE GROUP IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO (I) KNOW THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT,(II EXPERIENCE MORE INTIMACY WITH THE LORD (III) WALK IN THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF GOD (IV) GROW THEIR FAITH. WE HAVE WEEKLY VIRTUAL MEETINGS VIA ZOOM (TUESDAY EVENINGS 7-8PM EST).

We are a group of all ages that read and discuss a different C.S. Lewis book every semester. We meet once a week, rotating who leads discussion on that week's chapter(s). Some group members are very familiar with C.S. Lewis, while others are just beginning. Everyone is welcome!

Leaders are: Anna Walcutt and Natalee Allenbaugh

InService meets every Sunday, and depending on the date we meet either at the Capital Turnaround (700 M ST SE) or Ebenezers Coffeehouse (201 F ST NE)

As of right now, we meet at the Capital Turnaround at 10:45 AM every Sunday except for the second Sunday of every month. On the second Sunday we meet at Ebenezers at 11:45 AM.

We hand out lunches around these neighborhoods and check on folks experiencing homelessness - the food creates a great opportunity to build relationships. It's a special group of volunteers and is one of the few groups of its kind that isn't semester based (it's been going on for over a decade).

Another way to contribute is our meal sign up at the following link: https://takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=NTEZ9342

We are a group of Latinos who attend NCC coming together for the summer to enjoy the vibrant activities of DC and celebrate how God has brought us together to this city.

This is a co-ed group, meeting in Maryland, that is for anyone who has a love for games and laughs. We share lots of fun moments while enjoying all kinds of games! we meet a couple of times per term, one event being a group outing (e.g. pumpkin patch or top golf), and one event being a game night at a group member's home in Laurel. New members are welcome!

Living Grace groups are for adults experiencing a mental or emotional health difficulty or disorder. They are designed to integrate science and your faith in Christ to relieve your symptoms from mental and emotional health difficulties, renew your faith, and restore life and purpose for you and your relationships.

Living Grace is a 16-week Bible study packed with relevant Biblical stories, neuroscience, and practical tools designed to help you...

• Manage stressors, tension, and difficult moods
• Increase calm through rest, relaxation, and joy,
• Decrease negative thoughts and reframe to confidence,
• Empower you to create safe and healthy relationships,

... and so much more!

Please note, while NCC is not offering Living Grace this semester, other churches around the country are offering it online. Click here to see the options. Check out the first chapter of the Living Grace workbook here.

Interested in helping lead Living Grace next semester? Check out Mental Health Grace Alliance's free online training and let Ryan Zempel, our Pastor of Recovery and Care, know!

The Living Grace curriculum was created by Mental Health Grace Alliance. If you are a family member/spouse supporting a loved one through a mental or emotional difficulty or disorder, check out Family Grace!

Serve neighbors impacted by incarceration this semester with Love Justice - NCC's prison and reentry ministry. We circle needs in prayer, journey with neighbors in prison and support their reentry. We gratefully partner with Prison Fellowship® to support Angel Tree programs, Second Chance Month and Justice Reform initiatives.

This is an online mentorship that lovingly invests in the preparation, maximization, and restoration of lifelong marriages - walking alongside couples who are new or less experienced in the marriage relationship. We meet bi-weekly online on Monday evenings at 7 pm. Our mission is to invite couples into a space for open dialogue and learning concerning issues that arise in the beginning stages of marriage and beyond.

Leaders: Louis + Michelle Oliver

Are you and your spouse Empty Nesters? In the Golden Years of your marriage? Trying to navigate life over 50? Grandparents? This group is for married couples over 50 who want to journey together to make the best of this season of life. We will discuss topics such as: Aging, relationships, physical changes, praying for adult children, health issues, intimacy, legacy and any other topics we wish to explore. We want to connect with other couples to create new friends, and discuss real issues using the Bible and Christian materials.

We will meet online every other Wednesday at 7pm.

Leaders: Brent + Sonjia Penny

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry teaches how to slow down, embrace simplicity, and apply time-tested principles for a balanced life and emotional well-being, helping you find the peace of Jesus amidst the chaos of modern living.
This is a co-ed group that will meet on-line via Zoom, every Monday 6:30pm-8pm. This group will be a safe space to dig deep within us to identify and collaborate practical ways to deepen our relationship with Christ and live a well-balanced life.

We are a young couple in the MD area hosting a game night every other friday night. We hope to facilitate a beloved community where all can come and feel welcome. A typical game night will include snacks, refreshments, games (of course), encouragement and laughter. We look forward to welcoming you to our group!

Our group is primarily for military families, but open to any interested in building community. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 3-5pm at our home in the Springfield-Burke area. A typical gathering will be spent socializing, snacking, sharing testimonies, reading the bible, and praying together. Our group is family friendly, and our daughter provides in-home childcare for a small fee (reimbursable by NCC).

We hike on Saturdays, about once a month with varying start times, with local spots and as far away as Shenandoah National Park or Harper's Ferry for half day trips. We hope to create a space where everyone can experience God in nature and through good fellowship and good food. Novice to seasoned hikers welcome, every adventure is a little different and we do our best to communicate all the details and make the hikes accessible!

This is a family-friendly small group centered around Saturday park playdate meet-ups for young kids. Our goal is to help foster additional connection points for our young kids outside of NCC Kids and have an opportunity to build relationships with other NCC parents and families.

We will meet two Saturdays a month at the playground at the Fields at RFK at 10AM.

We are a community of Christian entrepreneurs and professionals committed to supporting one
another on our business journeys. Whether you're a novice just starting or a seasoned veteran with years of experience, our group provides a welcoming space for sharing ideas, asking questions, offering feedback, and more.
We meet online via Zoom for one hour every third Friday of the month at 3 PM PT/6 PM ET.
We believe in the power of coming together—an encouragement not just for ourselves but for others navigating this entrepreneurial journey.

This isn't just an event; it's a unique opportunity for like-hearted individuals to learn, grow personally and professionally, forge meaningful connections, and collaboratively navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.

Ready to be part of something more? Save the date for our next gathering!

New ID is a six-week Christian recovery series designed to help bring healing and hope to individuals struggling with eating disorders and related issues. Each week includes a teaching, testimonial from someone who is recovered, group discussion and prayer time to close.

This session will meet on Wednesday nights, Oct. 2nd - Nov. 6th, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The cost is $99 for six weeks, but a sliding scale is available.

Click here to learn more and register.

Have questions about the group? Email Rock Recovery at faithsupport@rockrecoveryed.org.

This group is being offered by Rock Recovery, an NCC ministry partner. Rock Recovery strives to reduce stigma and spread awareness around eating disorders and provides affordable and transformational resources to those struggling and their support networks. Since 2009, the organization has served more than 125 adults through affordable clinical outpatient recovery programs and educated 15,000 community members to seek help for themselves or their loved ones.

We are a group of late 20s - mid 30 year olds who meet roughly every other Sunday after Church for lunch at local restaurants. Our group intends to cultivate a deeper sense of community by discussing the current sermon series and applying the Word in our every day lives in and around NoVA.

Leaders: Karah + Marshall Janevicius

The NCC Men's Community consists of small groups meeting in different locations, all linked in the common purpose of fostering a safe place of spiritual, social and intellectual depth where men committed to God and building His Kingdom can grow in friendship with other men, draw closer in relationship with Jesus and become ever more the men God intended us to be as we navigate the challenges of modern life. This group meets in the Dunn Loring area near Mosaic district.

The small groups meet weekly, except for once a month when all the groups will meet together at The Capital Turnaround to enable friendships to develop among men in the various small groups. At those monthly meetings, in addition to a couple of "TED" talks about our study topic and some mixed group discussions, we'll follow up with "Social Time" where adult beverages, smoothies and cigars are likely to appear. The Community will also conduct quarterly retreats down at David Grizzle's farm in Lexington, VA. Our retreats involve hard hikes, deep conversation, running chainsaws, time for reflection, skeet shooting, and prayer, as well as unbelievably good food. The intention is that each man would be able to attend a retreat at least twice a year. We are also intent on building a service culture involving serving our homeless neighbors.

We will also follow a common curriculum, studying Romans with a strong emphasis on application and building strong Christ-focused relationships. We always place a high priority on being known and seen in a safe community.

We intend for our group to be very inclusive. No one is not the right man for this group.

The NCC Men's Community consists of small groups meeting in different locations, all linked in the common purpose of fostering a safe place of spiritual, social and intellectual depth where men committed to God and building His Kingdom can grow in friendship with other men, draw closer in relationship with Jesus and become ever more the men God intended us to be as we navigate the challenges of modern life. This group meets in the Springfield, VA area.

The small groups meet weekly, except for once a month when all the groups will meet together at The Capital Turnaround to enable friendships to develop among men in the various small groups. At those monthly meetings, in addition to a couple of "TED" talks about our study topic and some mixed group discussions, we'll follow up with "Social Time" where adult beverages, smoothies and cigars are likely to appear. The Community will also conduct quarterly retreats down at David Grizzle's farm in Lexington, VA. Our retreats involve hard hikes, deep conversation, running chainsaws, time for reflection, skeet shooting, and prayer, as well as unbelievably good food. The intention is that each man would be able to attend a retreat at least twice a year. We are also intent on building a service culture involving serving our homeless neighbors.

We will also follow a common curriculum, studying Romans with a strong emphasis on application and building strong Christ-focused relationships. We always place a high priority on being known and seen in a safe community.

We intend for our group to be very inclusive. No one is not the right man for this group.

Leaders: Kubey Carriker + Wycliffe Thomas

We are a group of primarily 20-35 year olds who meet in the Ballston area for Bible study and fellowship. This semester, we will be walking through spiritual gifts!

We are a group of women leaders who support one another in prayer and Bible Study to strengthen and encourage ourselves to daily draw nearer to Christ as we live out :
Proverbs 31:8-9:
Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.

We are a group of artists and creatives who believe that beauty is the apologetic and artists are the evangelists. We will meet for 8 weeks to share our creativity and inspire one another. We hope to create a space where we can embody the creative Imago Dei within us and discuss how we can join God in the renewal of all things and re-enchant modern culture towards redemption through the beauty we create and live.

We are a group of Mamas seeking to create a safe space to connect and discuss life with kids! We all can benefit from the support of community and shared experiences.

We will meet twice a month at a local coffee shop.

We are planning to gather at 6:45 on Thursdays before House of Prayer to pray with moms of preschool children and moms who are pregnant. We will focus on praying for the children of the moms who attend specifically and for the children's ministry of our church.

Would you love to be more intentional about praying for your family? We invite you to join us.

We are a group of moms of all ages, who are learning to lean not on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge Him. We share our lives, our hearts, our testimonies and prayer requests.

It is so fun supporting each other, lending our faith, and bringing our needs to the feet of Jesus. Our heavenly Father is so faithful and kind; and sharing in all the wins is just the best!

We meet every Thursday at 9:30am EST virtually, and will hold quarterly in-person fellowship gatherings.
Come as you are. Come when you are able.

This is a spirt-filled online group of NCCers from across the globe. This semester, we are reading John Mark Comer's book, Practicing the Way, reading a chapter per week with discussion and prayer. Join us!

Leaders: JoEllen Delamatta + Ted Greenfield

We gather as parents of pregnancy and infant loss to celebrate, grieve, hope, pray and grow with one another. We meet twice a month for group discussion and prayer. We welcome both men and women - fathers and mothers. We hope to be a community where those recently experiencing loss can walk alongside those that have experienced the same years, and even decades, ago. If you are experiencing infertility, you are absolutely welcome and hope you join us, though our focus of study will be supporting pregnancy loss.

A premarital class for engaged couples or those seriously considering the covenant of marriage. We meet Wednesday nights 7-9pm starting Sept. 11. Each couple pays for the Prepare Couple report (one-time, online scoring fee of $35) used to grow a healthy relationship.

Public Square shares Jesus' love for neighbors through prayer walks and casual interaction. As the Father sent Jesus, so Jesus sends us into the neighborhoods! We have a bi-weekly Sunday prayer walk cohort after service @ Turnaround as well as monthly Saturday meetups from 11:30-1:00 in various locations.

Leaders: Eva Riddick + Brandon Irwin

Join us for a weekly gathering where women of all ages come together to discuss the sermon, share life experiences, and uplift one another in a safe, loving environment. Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, connect with others, or simply find encouragement, this group is for you. Occasionally, we'll have special speakers, and each member will have the chance to share her story. Feel free to bring friends along—everyone is welcome!

WHEN: Monday nights, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
(Arrive at 6:30 for snacks and casual conversation)

September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 2, 9

Join our Family Friends team within Refugee Care and be matched to a refugee family who has resettled in the DMV. Through a small group of 5-6 people you will walk alongside a family providing care and support. For each family this looks very different and can be everything from helping with English and job applications to doing social outings together and sharing meals. The Family Friend Team meets with the family on average every week for a few hours and a year commitment. Let us know if you are interested in learning more.

Weekly we'll gather to practically and spiritually equip one another to share the hope of the gospel. This is a place of support and training, where we'll workshop together our individual stories and learn how to contextually share the good news

We aspire to be bridge builders, peacemakers who set the tone and set the table as grace givers and truth tellers. To be ones who seek to understand instead of being understood. To prioritize relationships and build others up. Join us for a four-week online pop-up group unpacking the principles: Disagree Freely, Ask Anything, Love Regardless, and Listen Well. Tuesday nights @ 7pm starting Oct 1st.

Our group is for married couples in the SW DC area. We meet weekly to discuss the sermon and pray for and encourage each other.

We are a group of a mix of all ages who meet virtually in the DMV area.
We meet weekly reviewing the study questions from "The Bible Study" one book of the Bible at a time. This term we are completing the New Testament. We hope to create a space where members feel like a part of the community and share their experiences and understandings of the bible through the thought-provoking questions from the text. A typical gathering will be spent viewing a recap video from The Bible Project, discussing the questions from the book of the week, and deep-diving into each book and the contents as a group. All are welcome!

Join our 6 week study about the Good Marriage, with the option to getaway on a retreat together in beginning of November. Each week we will focus on a Biblical skill set to help you and your spouse cultivate a Good Marriage. We meet on Monday nights where childcare is provided at Capitol Turnaround.

Start Sept 23rd!! In person!

The Living Room is a small group that brings people together from all walks of life to fellowship and study the scriptures over a meal. Through the breaking of bread, we have the opportunity to follow the model of Jesus by building relationships with people who are often forgotten or overlooked. While all are welcome, many individuals in this small group have found themselves living on the streets, in a local shelter, or as part of the working poor.

The meeting location for this group is wheelchair accessible.

Inviting women of all ages & stages... We were meant to live life together. Community is God's design. Be a part of The Sisterhood.

What if we, as a sisterhood, could ignite our confidence and become a force? This semester, we'll be reading Sarah Jakes Roberts' book, Power Moves, where she maps out a pathway "to reclaiming and redefining what power is" and assists us in sharpening it into confidence. We'd love to have you join us as we build community together and dive deeper into our God given purpose & power.

Gathering via Zoom the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, starting September 21st. Our goal is to create a space for deep meaningful conversations and personal transformation.

Leaders: Simone Simpson-Britton + Angela Asare

Thrive groups are designed to help you master the science and faith experience to see whole-health results — physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally.

Utilizing the Thrive workbook, you'll discover God's heart and design for your whole-health life purpose and meaning. Thrive reduces stress through tools designed to reduce your ongoing mental and emotional stressors. Thrive builds resilience as you're empowered to manage the stressors causing anxiety, depression, etc. Thrive renews you. While anxiety, depression, etc. naturally make us question who we are, Thrive helps renew your identity, relationships, faith, and purpose. Thrive works wonderfully alongside professional therapy, not replacing it.

Please note, while NCC is not currently able to offer Thrive groups, other churches around the country are offering them online. Click here to see the options.

Interested in leading one of these groups? Check out Mental Health Grace Alliance's free online training and let Ryan Zempel, our Pastor of Recovery and Care, know!

The Thrive curriculum was created by Mental Health Grace Alliance.

Are you called to write?
Are you passionate about writing but are running into stumbling blocks?

Welcome to the Writer's Courtyard. We all get writers' block, run out of time in a day, and even doubt our own writing skills. But, we are in this together. Accountability and writing always go hand in hand.

This group will be a time to be encouraged and inspired in what God has called you to write. while also to dialogue with other writers. Responding to the needs of the group, there will be a short lesson each week to help you move forward in your calling. We alternate meeting as a group with one-on-one coaching sessions. Usually the first and third Thursdays are group meetings. Zoom invitations are sent on Wednesdays.

This Fall we will also be reading The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.

Are you 18-35 years old and living in the DC area? Learn to make DC a place where you thrive, not just survive.

Calling all young adults as we gather twice a month to develop new friendships, grow existing ones, and be challenged in your faith through captivating topics & discussions led by mentors and discipleship!! Come hungry- food will be provided! Check out our instagram for more info and register here: Young Adult Gatherings