And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
ACTS 2:46–47 (ESV)
Why Community Groups?
God made us social creatures who long for connections. While we all have Facebook "friends" and social media "followers," real connections are harder and harder to make.
At Immanuel, we believe that discipleship (being a growing follower of Jesus) happens through relationships.
Community Groups are where we make personal connections with other people who are on the same faith journey. We gather to laugh, encourage, pray, and grow in our understanding together. It is where we seek to live out our identity as disciples on mission.
At Immanuel, we believe that discipleship (being a growing follower of Jesus) happens through relationships.
Community Groups are where we make personal connections with other people who are on the same faith journey. We gather to laugh, encourage, pray, and grow in our understanding together. It is where we seek to live out our identity as disciples on mission.
What are Community Groups?
Community Groups typically meet for about 90 minutes in homes throughout the region or at the church. These gatherings consist of fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
Many of our groups build on the message from the previous Sunday. Some will have other topics.
Many of our groups build on the message from the previous Sunday. Some will have other topics.
How do I join a Community Group?
You can join any group listed below. Reach out to the group leader with any questions and directions if no address is listed.
You don't need to already know anything or anyone or dress in a certain way. You will be welcomed and loved exactly where you are.
You don't need to already know anything or anyone or dress in a certain way. You will be welcomed and loved exactly where you are.
Current Community Groups
College and Young Adult Group: Sunday 6:30pm - 8:00pm
(Every other week)
Meets at the main church building
Leaders: Butch & Bekah Dettmer
Meets at the main church building
Leaders: Butch & Bekah Dettmer
Schodack Group: Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm
Meets at the main church building
Leader: Kevin Booth
Leader: Kevin Booth
Daytime Group: Tuesday 10:45am-12:15pm
Meets at the main church building
Leader: Brad Guenther
Leader: Brad Guenther
Parent's Group: Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Meets at the main church building
Leader: Paul Guenette
Childcare available
Leader: Paul Guenette
Childcare available
Averill Park Group: Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30
Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner at 6:00pm for those able to attend.
Group starts at 7:00pm
Leader: Brian Wilson
Dinner at 6:00pm for those able to attend.
Group starts at 7:00pm
Leader: Brian Wilson
Rensselaer Group: Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm
Located on Third Ave. Ext
Leader: Kevin Post
Leader: Kevin Post
Women's Group: Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm
(1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month)
Meets at the main church building
Leader: Meg Booth
Meets at the main church building
Leader: Meg Booth
Men's Group: Thursday 5:30pm-8:00pm
(2nd Thursday of every month)
Meets at the main church building
Dinner is at 5:30pm ($7/ea.)
Group starts at 6:15pm
Leader: Jerry Hill
Meets at the main church building
Dinner is at 5:30pm ($7/ea.)
Group starts at 6:15pm
Leader: Jerry Hill
Connect Student's Group: Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm
(every other week; Ignite meets on opposite weeks)
Grades 6-12
Meets at the main church building
Leaders: Sherry West, Kelly Post, Paul Guenette
Grades 6-12
Meets at the main church building
Leaders: Sherry West, Kelly Post, Paul Guenette