Groups

Spring 2025

In Christ's body we're all connected to each other.

Experience the power of fellowship as we grow in faith, support one another, and serve in Christ’s mission. Being part of a Group or class is a great way to build deeper connections, share life’s joys and challenges, and walk together as the body of Christ. Come and be encouraged, prayed for, and challenged to live out God’s purpose for your life. Let’s grow in faith—together!

Intentional Discipleship Training Day

Location: Life Center (GCN)
When: February 22, 1-4pm
Child Care Available: Yes
Details
This seminar will provide practical steps for mentorship relationships and cast the vision for accountability and spiritual transformation for every person associated with GCN. Please register on the app or website; everyone is invited! 
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Adult Discipleship Class

Location: Room 108 (GCN)
When: Sundays, 9:00am
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will be studying the Book of Luke.

30's & 40's Group

Location: Life Center (GCN)
When: Sunday 2/16 , 3/16, & 4/6 at 12pm
Child Care Available: Children Welcome
Details
Life Group for anyone in their 30s and 40s. Children and families are welcome. We’ll connect, eat together, have some fun, open God's word and pray together. This group will meet for potlucks once a month in the GCN Life Center right after the worship service. They will also be organizing a one night camping outing for Memorial Day weekend. 

Empty Nesters

Location: Orban & McGlaughlin Homes
When: Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
The group will share a weekly themed potluck dinner, divide into men's and women's groups for discussion of the Pastors’ Sermon Series, and then pray together. This group is ongoing throughout the year and meets alternating between the Orban’s and the McGlaughlin’s homes.
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Jim & Sue Orban, Rick & Ilona McGlaughlin

Rewind

Location: Clugston's Home
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
Open to all, this group will discuss Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace. Groups starts February 6th.
Contact Leader
Greg and Laurilee Clugston
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Men's Bible Study Group

Location: Beall's Home (Mt. Airy)
When: Thursday (2/Month), 7:00-9:00pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will share a meal followed by a viewing/discussion of “The Chosen.” This group is ongoing.
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David Beall

The Parent Collective 

Location: Life Center (GCN)
When: March 30, after church
Child Care Available: Yes
Details
Join other parents with children ages 0-18 to connect and discuss things you’re currently facing while raising kids. Share tips and strategies and hear from a panel of seasoned parents in the hope you’ll feel less alone, overwhelmed, and anxious as you raise your kids!
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Marriage Enrichment Discipleship Class

Location: Room B2 (GCN)
When: Sundays, 9:00am
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will be studying Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
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Bible Diggin' Zoom Group

Location: Zoom
When: Sundays at 6pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This international group is studying The Book of Luke. This group is ongoing through the year. Newcomers are welcome!
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Women's Monday Zoom Bible Study

Location: Zoom
When: Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group is studying “Ruth” by Kelly Minter through March 17th, but group is ongoing throughout the year.
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Women of Wisdom (WOW) Zoom Group

Location: Zoom
When: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will use a video series “The Book of Jonah with David Platt.” Group starts on February 20th.
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Nancy Hunkeler

Prime Timers

Location: Life Center (GCN)
When: Friday (Dates TBD), 12:00-1:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
For seasoned adults 55-ish and up, join us for a meal and fellowship every other month!
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Jean Hampton & Jill Gale

Financially Fit

Location: Goshen Room 107 (GCN)
When: Saturdays in March, 4-5:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
“Financially Fit” is a 5-week class focused on helping you get a handle on your personal finances. We’ll tackle everyday budget and finance topics like debt, emergency funds, savings, and giving. We’ll share practical money-saving ideas and apply God’s financial principles, as we learn how to live generous lives.
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Men's Sunday Discipleship Class

Location: Room 105 (GCN)
When: Sundays, 9:00am
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will be exploring the principles of discipleship found in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. The new study will begin February 23rd.
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Sunday Night Dinner Group

Location: Young's Home (Gaithersburg)
When: Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
We will enjoy dinner together and participate in the video discussion series “What Happens Next” by Max Lucado on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm for 12 weeks, with breaks for holidays. We end with prayer requests and announcements. Join Max Lucado on an optimistic and accessible journey into what the Bible says about the end times. This series provides a solid foundation for understanding God’s eternal plan and events like the rapture, the tribulation, and our eternal glory in heaven. The end of our story is all about hope and all about Jesus.
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Sticky Fingers Society Zoom Group

Location: Zoom
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9:00-9:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
Small group designed especially for moms with children in elementary school and younger. We'll come together for a brief devotional time, engaging discussions, and supportive prayer. It's a chance to connect, share our experiences, and lift each other up! Whether you're a seasoned mom or new to the journey, we'd love to have you join us. This group is ongoing throughout the year.
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Miranda Wood-Makary

Journeying Together Zoom Group

Location: Zoom
When: Thursdays, 7pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
Women's covenant group meeting, establishing spiritual disciplines and discovering God's presence in our daily lives. This group is ongoing. Newcomers welcome anytime!
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Pastor Karen VanGilder

Women of Wisdom (WOW)

Location: Molly's Home (Mont. Village)
When: Fridays, 1:00-2:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This women’s Life Group will be studying Two Steps Forward by Sharon Garlough Brown. Group starts January 24th.
Contact Leader
Molly VanBronkhorst

Life Group Apprenticeship Program

Location: TBD
When: TBD
Child Care Available: No
Details
Ever thought of a topic you would like to see a Life Group form about but did not feel equipped to start it? If there is any chance God has a Life Group leadership call for you, the Life Group Apprenticeship program is here to provide you the tools to fully engage with it. Contact Giadira for further details.
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Women's Sunday Discipleship Class

Location: Goshen Room 107 (GCN)
When: Sundays, 9:00am
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will be studying Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything by Jennifer Rothschild.
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MOMS in Community

Location: Goshen Room 107 (GCN)
When: Mon. 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, 5/19, 7pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
The years of motherhood are paved with both tears of triumph and struggle. Oftentimes we find ourselves overwhelmed, lonely, and lost. Our struggles are common to all moms, and each season of motherhood holds new opportunities and challenges. We will focus on the topics of Disappointments, Burnout, Parenting & Identity using a video series from Gather Moms. There is joy and victory in surrendering our struggles to Jesus and coming together in community and prayer for each other and our families.

This groups meets once a month on Monday (February 24, March 24, April 28 & May 19) from 7-8:30pm.
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Men's Morning Zoom Group

Location: Zoom
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group will be studying the book of Mark using N.T. Wright’s study guide.
Contact Leader
Darrin Cave & Nehemias Iglesias

Young Adult Bible Study

Location: Goshen Room 107 (GCN)
When: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Child Care Available: No
Details
This group is exploring Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. It runs year-round and includes special outings and events together.
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Josh Clugston, Justine Glieger, & Holly Ross