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Small Groups


​A place to belong, grow and serve.
A Small Group is an intentional gathering of people that meet with regularity for the purpose of  exploring and growing a deeper faith through bible study, prayer, service and/or fellowship together.
​Most s
mall group opportunities meet from September through May with a limited number of small group opportunities in the summer months.
​There are short- term small group opportunities available in Sept/Oct, for Lent and in May (Mental Health month). Please see our Connect Page for current short-term listings. 

​If you are interested in learning more about a group, joining one of the small groups or have a desire to start up a new group please contact our Relational Ministries Director:
 [email protected]

Current Small Groups


Sundays
10:15am 1st & 3rd Faith In Action (study focus is justice & social issues) 
Doug & Karen Schwab at Joy! 

Mondays
7pm 2 & 4th Spirit of Sojourners (bible study group) Sandy Voigt at Joy! 
3rd week each month 
F.L.O.C.K. to the A.R.C. (Fully Living Out Christ's Kingdom
Anti-Racist Commitment) Mandy Jo Skinner at Joy!

Tuesdays
9:30am weekly Tuesday Morning! (bible study group) Jenelle Roush @ Joy!
7pm 1st Bible, Beer, Bros (light study & fellowship group) Mark Borgetti & Tim Maguire - off site at Bills Pub

Wednesdays
7 pm 2 & 4th Amazing Grace (bible study group)Mary Reiling at Joy!

7-9pm 1st & 3rd  Limitless Women  (bible study group) Kristin Herrmann - in her home

Thursdays
11:30am on 1st Lunch Bunch (fellowship group) Carol Schlevensky at local restaurants each month
7pm 1st & 3rd Godfellas (bible study group) Pat O'Neill at Joy!
6:30-8:30 pm 2x/month Simply Searching (bible study group)Ginny Skweres on ZOOM
6:30-8pm 4th Thurs/month Wine, Women & the Word (monthly gathering for devotion and fellowship)Sheryl Young in homes


Fridays
7pm on varied dates Game Night(fellowship group) Linda Poe at Joy!

Saturdays
 2nd week each month Supper Club (fellowship potluck) Sheryl Young- various host homes                                                                                                                                                   
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Location:

749 S. Hunt Club Rd.,

​Gurnee IL, 60031

847-362-4JOY (4569)
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    • Worship
    • LGBTQIA
    • FAQ
    • Mission / Values
    • Joy Staff & Council
    • Contact Us
    • 2024 Annual Report
  • Watch Now
    • LIVE Broadcast
    • On Demand
  • Adult
    • Small Groups
    • New Member Class
    • Adult Special Events
    • AA
    • LGBTQIA
  • Kids/Youth
    • Nursery
    • SUNDAY SCHOOL
    • Family
    • Youth Ministries Page
    • Children and Youth Ministry Registration
    • Joy VBS
  • Giving
  • Resources
    • Calendar
    • CCB Log In
    • Joy Training Page
    • meal request
    • Prayer Request
    • prayer quilt request
    • RightNow Media
  • The Connect Page
  • JoyServe 2025