Community Groups

In community you can know and be known, love and be loved, and serve and be served. Living life together was a vital strategy for Christ in His own ministry and was a very effective means of strengthening each other and advancing the kingdom in the early church (Acts 2:46-47).

What is a Community Group?
Community Groups are a primary avenue of discipleship to deepen relationships within our church body by gathering in smaller groups, committed to one another in fellowship, prayer, and applying God’s Word to our lives.

Why should I join a Community Group?
Community is not an optional piece of the Christian life, but it is what we were created for and is modeled after the triune nature of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When believers gather together, God promises to do extraordinary things through ordinary means - fellowship, prayer, and applying God's Word to our lives. Community Groups are an invitation to the very thing that we were created for, “Glorifying God and enjoying Him forever” (WSC #1). Life in Christ is life together.

When do groups begin?
Community Groups begin in early fall of each year and last throughout the school year, taking a break for more organic community fellowship through the summer.

Where and when do the Community Groups meet?
Groups are hosted in homes throughout Oconee County on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

How many people will there be in each group?
We try to be intentional in keeping the groups between 12-16 adults to help foster commitment, resilience, and intimacy. We also encourage groups to leave room to welcome newcomers.

How do I sign up for a group?
Simply go to the Groups tab on the Church Center app on your phone or click the sign-up links below.

What is Church Center?
Church Center is Oconee Fellowship's information and communication hub for our community groups (along with many other facets of church life). Please go ahead and download the app to connect with your group. Your Leader/Host will help you navigate this tool if you have questions.

Help! I really want to be in a specific group but it is full.
Intentionally working to consider group dynamics means that sometimes a group will fill up. If one particular group is full, consider visiting one of our other groups or reach out to us as we are regularly looking to form new groups when we can.

What do I do with my kids?
Some of the community groups offer childcare. Whether a group is offering childcare or not is listed on the group’s page.

Will there be food?
We believe that sharing meals together as believers is important! Most groups will offer some sort of meal or snack option.

What if I have more questions?
If you have any additional questions please email Jeff at jeff@oconeefellowship.org.

Groups for the '26-'27 Calendar Year

Miller/Brown
Sundays from 6-7:30pm
Watkinsville
Dinner and childcare provided

Morse/Steele
Sundays from 6-7:30pm
Boulder Springs Subdivision
Dinner and childcare provided

Wreyford/Spires
Sundays from 6-7:30pm
Lane Creek Subdivision
Dinner and childcare provided