Adults
DON’T DO LIFE ALONE
They are your key to developing healthy relationships with those who share your interests, or people who are dealing with similar life issues.
Groups are an opportunity to reach out to others, while growing in your walk with God.
Groups meet in homes, businesses, restaurants, or other locations throughout the city. These groups change at different times during the year, so you have the opportunity to explore different groups and you can join a group at any time. You’ll never fully experience all Journey’s Crossing has to offer until you connect in a Group!
Let us help you find a group.
SMALL GROUPS
Small groups are weekly gatherings of about 5-15 people that meet in homes, coffeeshops, restaurants, and the great outdoors.
They exist to provide a place where you can make friends, follow Jesus, and make a difference.
We have groups that study the Bible, others that play sports, some built around serving the community, while still others gather around the dinner table. Wherever you are in life and in your spiritual journey, we have a group for you.
HOW TO JOIN A GROUP
- Find a group below
- Contact the leader
- Show up
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Lead A Group
You know as much as anybody that it’s important to be connected. That’s one reason you’re part of Journey’s Crossing.
We know it’s hard to connect with others and build lasting friendships. We know that even defining community is tough because being in community is more than showing up for Bible study. It’s also sharing food, laughing till it hurts, and doing what you love to do with your favorite people.
What if you could help more people find and enjoy that kind of laughing, caring, and growing community. You can. Here’s how:
How do you lead a Group?
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| AFTER-PARTY: Online Campus | Thursday | Evening | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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AFTER-PARTY: Online Campus
Leader: Brooke Palmer
Name: Online Campus Digital Small Group If you are a regular attending member of our online campus, or are looking for a way to fit small group community into your schedule and think an online option might work, you can join this weekly Sunday conversation small group. We meet through a RingCentral meeting link each week and discuss thoughts, ideas and questions that come up from our Sunday message. See you online. |
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| ARTS & CRAFTS | Varies | Varies | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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ARTS & CRAFTS
Leader: Barbara Wilkinson
This GROUP is a coalition of ARTIST who will offer a variety of days, times, and ARTISTIC options. Acrylic painting, Water colors, 5-color acrylic, knitting, arts & crafts... and more. Details: MEETING OPTIONS VARY |
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| BIBLE STUDY [Men & Women] | Sunday | Afternoon | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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BIBLE STUDY [Men & Women]
Leader: Helena Carey
Summer Bible Study grouo We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we share. Join us Let's build friendship, follow Jesus, and together make a difference in the world. |
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| BLESSING OF BROKENESS [Women] | Wednesday | Evening | Women's | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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BLESSING OF BROKENESS [Women]
Leader: Roslyn Houston
Perhaps circumstances have left you feeling so broken that you doubt that it's possible to pick up the pieces. Maybe you can't, but God can. Discover the blessings on the other side of brokenness - spiritual maturity, true intimacy with God, and powerful ministry to others who, too, are broken. Contact: Roslyn Houston |
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| BOOK CLUB | Sunday | Evening | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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BOOK CLUB
Leader: Lisa Runyon
Starting June 21st, we'll meet on Sundays at 8:00 pm. We'll start with zoom meetings. This is a book club where we are reading books that focus on the experiences of black Americans and discuss ways that white Americans can become anti-racists because, according to Ibram Kendi, "the opposite of 'racist' isn't 'not racist.' " All are welcome. We will decide as a group what to read. I have a list of options. The group will vote on what to read. Some options that I have identified/collected. Under our Skin by Ben Watson |
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| DISC GOLF | Friday | Evening | Activity/Interest | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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DISC GOLF
Leader: Steven North
Come make new friends and have some fun. |
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| DISCIPLESHIP & ADMIN | Monday | Morning | Administration | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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DISCIPLESHIP & ADMIN
Leader: Marlana Titus
Come put your administrative & support gifts to work. Join the Journey's Crossing Admin team. Group serves together each Monday. Our group will study DisciplesPath and this group works together as an ADMIN team to process Sunday data to assist with input and followup of Sunday next steps, newcomer data, prayer requests, and connections. |
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| DISCIPLESHIP [Men & Women] | Saturday | Morning | Biblical Study | Gaithersburg-Mont. Village | Journey's Crossing |
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DISCIPLESHIP [Men & Women]
Leader: Jennifer (Jenny) Charkoudian
Want to grow, change, and follow Jesus as a way of life? We are a group that meets on Saturday late morning ONLINE BY PHONE currently. Under normal conditions we meet at Panera to talk about our journey. We'd love to have you. Please contact Jenny at 240.483.9404 to coordinate details for meeting dates. |
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| DISCIPLESHIP [Women] | Monday | Evening | Women's | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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DISCIPLESHIP [Women]
Leader: Denise Loutoo
Contact: Denise Loutoo & Denise Tonelli Download the Workbook Link: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/disciples-path-the-journey-leader-guide-volume-1-revised-P005811529 MEETING LINK: Go to www.RingCentral.com Come make friends, follow Jesus, and together make a difference in the world! We think life is BETTER TOGETHER. Come make friends, follow Jesus, and together make a positive difference in the world. |
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| DIVORCE CARE | Thursday | Evening | Support/Recovery | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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DIVORCE CARE
Leader: Michael Young
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. Divorce can be hard and painful. But it's a lot easier when you go through it with others and know that God has your back each step of the way. That's what we do in this group, using a program of study that has proven effective in helping people navigate separation and divorce. Men and women are invited. |
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| Fil-Am Connection | Thursday | Evening | Sunday Message Group | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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Fil-Am Connection
Leader: Joy Corpuz
Leader: Joy Corpuz |
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| GAME NIGHT | Saturday | Varies | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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GAME NIGHT
Leader: Helena Carey
Summer Frienship Group We'll enjoy interactive, fun, board games ONLINE. All-ages welcome to join the fun! Come make friends, discover how to follow Jesus, and together make a difference in the world. |
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| HE STILL MOVES STONES | Thursday | Evening | Women's | Gaithersburg-Mont. Village | Journey's Crossing |
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HE STILL MOVES STONES
Leader: Carmen Collette
Details: Women, Thursday, 7pm in Gaithersburg Book Study: "HE STILL MOVES STONES" by Max Lucado WE call our group "Sisters in Christ". |
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| HIKING | Saturday | Afternoon | Activity/Interest | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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HIKING
Leader: Michael Young
Join us on Saturday afternoons (time/location varies) |
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| HOW TO FEED YOURSELF SPIRITUALLY | Tuesday | Evening | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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HOW TO FEED YOURSELF SPIRITUALLY
Leader: Mark Wilkinson
JC CORE ONLINE COURSE: Watch the session training, and then the small group will meet to discuss together. Join this CLASS and learn to feed yourself spiritually. Get tools to learn how to study Scripture, Meditate, Memorize, and Pray, to grow closer in your relationship with God. If you have questions: |
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| JAM Night @JC | Tuesday | Evening | Activity/Interest | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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JAM Night @JC
Leader: Steven Garcia
Ready to JAM? Musicians, pick up your instrument and come join us for JAM night at Journey's Crossing. Here's a chance to bring your instrument and share your passion of music with others. We'll select songs, play, pray, share truth and learning from songs/Psalms and jam together each week. |
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| JC CHOIR: Summer | Tuesday | Evening | Activity/Interest | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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JC CHOIR: Summer
Leader: Schroeder Noble
Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Quit singing in the shower. Join the Journey's Crossing choir. Meets: Tuesday, ONLINE PROPOSED resuming rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:15pm ONLINE or @12900 Cloverleaf, Germantown per the following schedule: June 23: sopranos |
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| JC EVENTS: Planning Group | Varies | Varies | Large Group Events | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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JC EVENTS: Planning Group
Leader: Sommer Gee
Leader: Sommer Gee Meets: As Events become "Open" |
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| Jesus through the Eyes of Women | Wednesday | Evening | Women's | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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Jesus through the Eyes of Women
Leader: Leslie Herrera
Misha and Leslie will use the If Gathering Study called," What the Women Saw" to understand the unique relationship of Jesus and women. Through this six-session study, we will discover who Jesus is through the unique perspective of women in the Bible. We will study the lives of Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene and others and learn from their faith and failures, and be reminded that Jesus cared for and valued the women he was surrounded by. Contact: Leslie Herrera, Misha Rious |
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| MAKE A DIFFERENCE! | Tuesday | Evening | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Leader: Mark Wilkinson
JC CORE ONLINE COURSE: Watch the session training, and then the small group will meet to discuss together. Join this CLASS and learn how to use your gifts to make a difference. If you have questions: |
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| MOMS | Wednesday | Morning | Women's | Gaithersburg-Mont. Village | Journey's Crossing |
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MOMS
Leader: Laura North
This is a small group for Moms, children are welcomed, not required. Details: Wednesdays at 10am-noon As a JC connected attender/member you may have the connection to the RightNow Media virtual vault in the sky to connect resources for your personal use and for the group. Enjoy! Please email Groups@journeyscrossing.org if you need an "invite". Then create a password and have fun. There's even stuff for your kids to watch too. |
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| PAINTING: Variety, Lessons, Acrylic/Water Color | Varies | Varies | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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PAINTING: Variety, Lessons, Acrylic/Water Color
Leader: Barbara Wilkinson
This GROUP is a coalition of ARTIST who will offer a variety of days, times, and ARTISTIC options. Acrylic painting, Water colors, 5-color acrylic, knitting, arts & crafts... and more. Details: MEETING OPTIONS VARY |
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| PRAYER Time @6:30am | Tuesday | Morning | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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PRAYER Time @6:30am
Leader: Farnaz Hashempour-Heckert
PrayerTime @6:30-7:30am Tuesday Morning We meet on the Facebook Messenger Video chat to pray. |
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| PRAYER Time @7am | Wednesday | Morning | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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PRAYER Time @7am
Leader: Melissa Murphy
PrayerTime @Noon Please email Melissa for information. |
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| RE-UNION | Monday | Evening | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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RE-UNION
Leader: Brooke Palmer
Meeting in Germantown @JC [Men & Women] The message of Jesus changed the world...until the world changed the message. Is a truncated and fragmented version of the good news masquerading as the full, forceful gospel of Jesus? A growing movement of truth-seekers and Jesus-lovers believe so, and they are calling for a return to the first and foundational message of Jesus. Join us as we work through the book Reunion: The Good News of Jesus for Seekers Saints and sinners by Bruxy Cavey, bestselling author and teaching pastor at The Meeting House. In the pages of Reunion: a dynamic investigation of the most earth-shattering, piety-smashing, life-changing news ever. Dig into Scripture with Cavey as he unfolds God's message for the world. Learn why you shouldn t follow the Bible (but why you'll want to read it to learn how to follow Jesus). Scout out the real definitions of sin and salvation, which might surprise you. Discover your true citizenship in the Jesus nation, where you might be ready to die for a cause but never willing to kill for one. Glimpse a God who is love itself and who, like it or not, just can't stop thinking about you. This small group will meet outside on the back patio at the Journey's Crossing building. We will eat a meal together. Likely pack your own picnic with the hopes of being able to grill together later in the summer. Unfortunately due to the location outside there will not be child care provided for this group at this time. |
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| Serve Team: ARTS [Tech, Music & Arts Groups] | Sunday | Morning | Ministry Team | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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Serve Team: ARTS [Tech, Music & Arts Groups]
Leader: Bill Wilkinson
The ARTS ministry exists to help Journey's Crossing "meet people where they are and bring them back to God" through the use of the arts. Our second purpose is "to meet artist where they are and bring them back to God."
Click on Planning Center icon above to access your schedule and library of music. Please let me know if you need your user name/password resent to you. |
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| SERVE TEAM: Emergency Response | Varies | Varies | Ministry Team | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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SERVE TEAM: Emergency Response
Leader: Stephanie Cornthwaite
This group is in formation. Please send interest and passion for safety or expertise. |
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| SERVE TEAM: Guest Services | Saturday | Morning | First Impressions | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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SERVE TEAM: Guest Services
Leader: Laura North
THIS TEAM MEETS ONLINE. We share life, play games, reflect on God's goodness in devotion, and pray for one another. This team serves as Welcome Center, Greeters, Hospitality, Ushers, Parking, Security. They will help to answer questions, create inviting environments, and assist attenders to meet their needs. |
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| SERVE TEAM: JC Facility Cleaning & Care | Monday | Evening | Activity/Interest | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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SERVE TEAM: JC Facility Cleaning & Care
Leader: Samuel Jones
Do you enjoy cleaning? We will worship God through prayer and caring of the JC facility. Join us to help with light maintenance and weekly cleaning tasks. MEETINGS: Need based. |
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| SERVE TEAM: Ushers | Saturday | Morning | First Impressions | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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SERVE TEAM: Ushers
Leader: Laura North
THIS TEAM MEETS ONLINE. We share life, play games, reflect on God's goodness in devotion, and pray for one another. This team serves as Welcome Center, Greeters, Hospitality, Ushers, Parking, Security. They will help to answer questions, create inviting environments, and assist attenders to meet their needs. |
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| SERVE TEAM: Youth | Tuesday | Evening | Church-Wide | Gaithersburg-North Potomac | Journey's Crossing |
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SERVE TEAM: Youth
Leader: Scott Velasquez
ONLINE Team meetings. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our Youth to change the world, come join this team. We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we build friendship, and faith, as we serve and support students. |
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| Serve Team: YOUTH - JCyouthworkers | Varies | Varies | Ministry Team | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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Serve Team: YOUTH - JCyouthworkers
Leader: Scott Velasquez
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| Summer Outreach Opportunities | Varies | Varies | Outreach | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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Summer Outreach Opportunities
Leader: Darin Brown
Join this group to hear about Summer SERVE opportunities. In this interesting season, we trust that God will provide opportunities for the church to care for and provide for needs in our local community. Please email Darin@JourneysCrossing.org if you have further questions. |
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| SUNDAY MESSAGE Bible Study [Men] | Monday | Evening | Church-Wide | Gaithersburg-North Potomac | Journey's Crossing |
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SUNDAY MESSAGE Bible Study [Men]
Leader: Christopher Dual
Want to make friends, follow Jesus, and make a difference in the world. We do too! Join our Men's group, and small group study using the Sunday Messages, starting February 10. Men's group meeting on: Starts at 7pm, weekly, ONLINE Join us as we dig into the "Church-wide Sunday Messages" topics. We will use a podcast that addresses questions from the community, and discuss additional questions that we come up with in our group. We will make friends, follow Jesus, and together make a difference in the world. |
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| Sunday NEXT Experience [4 weeks] | Sunday | Morning | Church-Wide | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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Sunday NEXT Experience [4 weeks]
Leader: Barbara Wilkinson
Participate in a 4-week experience to help you find your next steps here at Journey's Crossing. If you are new at Journey's Crossing or you'd like more information, connection, or you are are interested in membership at JC, please attend our NEXT interactive experience offered on Sundays at 11:30am in Room 105. Step 1: Connect (1st weekend of every month), Most people like to start with Step 1, but you are welcome to start at any point. Know that there is no NEXT experience on the 5th weekend for any month that has a 5th weekend. NEXT meets in the Conference Room 105, located down the hallway to the left when you enter the building. Sign up at this link: https://journeyscrossing.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/406/responses/new Please note: 1. Attendance: NEXT has been designed in a way that it makes it easy for you to complete all 4 steps. If you find you are unable to attend class during your regular time you may come back the following month for the class you missed. 2. Regarding children 5th grade and under: The Next experience is an environment for adults and teens only. Please use our children's programs for a fun and educational experience geared specifically for them as well as our Nursery. This will help preserve the adult content of some of our table discussions. 3. Dogs/pets. To respect people with pet allergies and eliminate distractions, no animals are permitted at Next other than your own service animal (Wearing proper identification/fully trained). Don't anticipate a stale class, taking notes all the time. These sessions will be filled with laughs, new friends, and training on how to follow Jesus in the 21st century. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Your Guide for the Journey, Barbara Wilkinson |
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| WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP | Varies | Afternoon | Women's | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Leader: Joy Corpuz
ONLINE connections for women. Meets: ONLINE & various activities offered. |
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| ZUMBA, Saturday @9am | Saturday | Morning | Activity/Interest | Germantown-Darnestown | Journey's Crossing |
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ZUMBA, Saturday @9am
Leader: Chanel Odom Jones
Join us ONLINE on Saturday's for Zumba and morning prayer! Often called exercise in disguise, Zumba is an awesome dance fitness experience that takes the "work" out of workout. Tons of fun, fellowship and friendship! Stop counting the reps and start training to the beat in this unique workout + music experience. STARTS: JUNE 27 (weekly) Cost: FREE! Contact: Chanel Odom-Jones |
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