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.

Group Lists

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

Group Lists

Questions About Groups

Is Childcare Provided?

Not all Groups offer childcare, but there are options available. Some Group members share the responsibility of watching the kids, split the cost for a sitter, or make other arrangements. Let us know if you would like to join a Group with a childcare option.

What will my Group do?

It depends on the kind of Group you choose. Some Groups serve on the same team at church. Other Groups study the Bible together. And some get together to enjoy a shared interest, such as basketball, Jeeps, or video games. Find all the Group options here.

How long is the Commitment to the Group?

Our groups usually run for three months (as we know that interests change along with schedules). While we encourage you to commit to the three-month time-frame in order to give relationships a chance to grow, feel free to visit as many as you’d like until you find one that fits you.

Where do Groups Meet?

Groups meet in homes, restaurants, or coffee shops. Some Groups meet to ride bikes or go for a hike. We can help you find a Group near you and based on an activity you’re interested in.

How often do Groups meet?

That is entirely up to the group leader. Some groups meet once a week, others meet every other week, and some are just once a month! The leader will make all group members aware of the schedule (and the schedule will also be posted in the /groups booklet).

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:

Lead A Group

How do you lead a Group?

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Name	Day	Time	Type	Area	Campus
After-Party, Germantown, 1pm [Men & Women]	Sunday	Afternoon	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party, Germantown, 1pm [Men & Women] Leader: Helena Carey Church-Wide Group Contact: Helena Carey Email: [email protected] Sundays at 1 PM at JC, Room 101 We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we share. 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. Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Sunday Afternoon
After-Party: Gaithersburg & Online [Men]	Monday	Evening	Church-Wide	Gaithersburg-North Potomac	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Gaithersburg & Online [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: Monday, 7pm, @ JC Group Leader: Steve Bentley Email: [email protected] Starts at 7pm, weekly, Monday - February 10 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. The church-wide topics will be: 3 weeks: This Is What we Do [generosity] and 7 weeks: Bystanders [study of the Book of John] Gaithersburg-North Potomac (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Monday Evening
After-Party: Gaithersburg [Men & Women]	Tuesday	Evening	Church-Wide	Gaithersburg-North Potomac	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Gaithersburg [Men & Women] Leader: Scott Velasquez Meets Tuesday @7pm Location Germantown/Gaithersburg Email: [email protected] We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we share. 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. Gaithersburg-North Potomac (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Tuesday Evening
After-Party: Germantown [Men & Women]	Wednesday	Evening	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Germantown [Men & Women] Leader: Rosenda McCook Meets: 7pm, Wednesday, Germantown Contact: Rosenda McCook, Evelyn Cannon Email: [email protected] We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we share. 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. Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Wednesday Evening
After-Party: Germantown [Women]	Monday	Evening	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Germantown [Women] Leader: Denise Loutoo Contact: Denise Loutoo & Denise Tonelli Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Day: Monday, 7pm @JC Location: Journey's Crossing, 12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive, Suite A, Germantown, MD "Church-wide Sunday Messages" topics group. We will use a podcast to address 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. 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. The church-wide topics will be: 3 weeks: This Is What we Do [generosity] and 7 weeks: Bystanders [study of the Book of John] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Monday Evening
After-Party: Moms [Morning]	Wednesday	Morning	Women's	Gaithersburg-Mont. Village	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Moms [Morning] Leader: Laura North This is a small group for Moms, children are welcomed, not required. Details: Wednesdays at 10am-noon Contact: Laura North Email: [email protected] Starts: February 5 Join our FUN get together to kick off Spring Group Session. Join us as we dig into the "Church-wide Sunday Messages" topics February 12. 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. Gaithersburg-Mont. Village (Journey's Crossing) Women's Wednesday Morning Childcare Available
After-Party: Rockville [Men & Women]	Friday	Evening	Church-Wide	Potomac-Rockville	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Rockville [Men & Women] Leader: Jon Knosp Church-wide study Leaders: Jon and Wendy Knosp Place: Rockville MD 20850 Time: Fridays 7-8.30 pm Children are Welcome! If you are on this parenting journey along with us you won't want to miss the opportunity to join in with this small group. We will meet each week through this church-wide study. This small group provides support and community not only for us as parents but for our kids as well. Looking forward to a great semester together with you! Potomac-Rockville (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Friday Evening Childcare Available
After-Party: Rockville [Men & Women]	Thursday	Evening	Church-Wide	Potomac-Rockville	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Rockville [Men & Women] Leader: Steven North Details: Thursday, 7pm Contact: Steve & Laura North Email: [email protected] Starts February 13 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. The church-wide topics will be: 3 weeks: This Is What we Do [generosity] and 7 weeks: Bystanders [study of the Book of John] Potomac-Rockville (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Thursday Evening
After-Party: Thursday [Men & Women]	Thursday	Evening	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Thursday [Men & Women] Leader: Yolanda Rious Join us as we study the "Church-wide Small Group session" studying our Sunday Message topics. We will use the podcast that addresses questions, and use additional questions to apply truth together to grow in friendship, following Jesus, and making a difference in the world. Our church-wide topics will be: 3 weeks: This Is What we Do [generosity] and 7 weeks: Bystanders [study of the Book of John] Contact: Barbara Wilkinson or Misha Rious Email:[email protected] or [email protected] Day: Thursday, 7pm @JC Location: Journey's Crossing, 12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive, Suite A, Germantown, MD Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Thursday Evening Childcare Available
After-Party: Virtual [Noon]	Wednesday	Afternoon	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader After-Party: Virtual [Noon] Leader: Meek Banks-Dual Church-wide Study of Sunday Messages: Contact: Meek Banks-Dual Email: meek [email protected] Wednesday OR Thursday Meetup: online at 12noon We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we dig into the Sunday Message discussions together via our online Zoom. 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. Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Wednesday Afternoon
Discipleship & Admin Team	Monday	Morning	Administration	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Discipleship & Admin Team Leader: Marlana Titus Come put your administrative & support gifts to work. Join the Journey's Crossing Admin team. Group serves together each Monday. Day: Monday, 8:30am Small Group Study, Admin tasks, 10-11:30am Study starts: February 10 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. Leader: Marlana Titus Email: [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Administration Monday Morning
Discipleship study [Saturday, Men & Women]	Saturday	Morning	Biblical Study	Gaithersburg-Mont. Village	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Discipleship study [Saturday, 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 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. [NOTE: group coordinates meeting dates]. Gaithersburg-Mont. Village (Journey's Crossing) Biblical Study Saturday Morning
DivorceCare	Thursday	Evening	Support/Recovery	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader DivorceCare 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. Co-led: Michael Young, & Cyndi Thompson Meetings are on Thursday, 7pm at Journey's Crossing Contact: Michael Young Email: [email protected] Please contact me if you need childcare. Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Support/Recovery Thursday Evening Childcare Available
Event Planning for Game Night	Varies	Morning	Outreach	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Event Planning for Game Night Leader: Brooke Palmer Family Board Game Night during Spring Break ON April 8, Wednesday prior to Easter. Contact: Brooke Palmer Location: Germantown at JC Time: AM Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Outreach Varies Morning
Five Languages of Love [Tuesday, Couples]	Tuesday	Evening	Couples	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Five Languages of Love [Tuesday, Couples] Leader: Farnaz Hashempour-Heckert Leaders: Farnaz & Dave Heckert Place: Germantown Time: Starting Feb 11th, Weekly On Tuesdays, 7pm Contact Farnaz & Dave at: [email protected] Looking forward to a great semester together with you! Book: The marriage you've always wanted by Gary Chapman using his book, "The 5 Love Languages" Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Couples Tuesday Evening
Got Questions?	Wednesday	After Work	Topical Study	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Got Questions? Leader: Jason Knight Title: Got Questions? Description: Are you wondering why the Bible matters today? Are you somewhat skeptical and looking to have a friendly discussion? Want to know how to engage so you can reach and not repel? Looking to hang out regularly where they listen more, argue less and make real connections? Then this Small Group is for you! Meets: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Germantown Contact: Jason Knight, [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Topical Study Wednesday After Work
JAM Night @JC	Tuesday	Evening	Activity/Interest	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader 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. Details: Tuesdays, biweekly at 7pm @JC Germantown Contact: Robert Hogan Email: [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Activity/Interest Tuesday Evening
James: Bible Study [GROUP FULL]	Thursday	Evening	Biblical Study	Potomac-Rockville	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader James: Bible Study [GROUP FULL] Leader: Darren Petrie Meets: Thursday, 7:30pm, Rockville/Derwood Contact: Darrin Petrie Email: [email protected] Book of James, Study with Frances Chan Please contact to request this group. Potomac-Rockville (Journey's Crossing) Biblical Study Thursday Evening
JC Building Beautification & Cleaning	Monday	Evening	Activity/Interest	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader JC Building Beautification & Cleaning 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. Meets bi-weekly 6-7pm @JC Contact: Sam Jones Email: [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Activity/Interest Monday Evening
JC Choir: 2020 Spring	Tuesday	Evening	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader JC Choir: 2020 Spring Leader: Schroeder Noble Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Quit singing in the shower. Join the Journey's Crossing choir. Meets: Tuesday, 7pm @JC Contact: Addie Momyer, Schroeder Noble Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Tuesday Evening
Oola for Christians [Women]	Wednesday	Evening	Women's	Potomac-Rockville	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Oola for Christians [Women] Leader: Sommer Gee Name: Oola for Christians [Women's Group] Place: Derwood, Gee's Home Time: 7pm Leader: Sommer Gee Contact: [email protected] Oola: Finding balance in an unbalanced world. We will be working through seven key ares of faith, family, fitness, fun, friends, finance and field by learning how the ultimate guru, Jesus himself, found balance. Potomac-Rockville (Journey's Crossing) Women's Wednesday Evening
Parenting [Kids 3-12yrs]: Thursday	Thursday	Evening	Activity/Interest	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Parenting [Kids 3-12yrs]: Thursday Leader: Kristen Wilkinson Need help with your every day parenting? We think every parent does. So, if you are looking for friends, help following Jesus, and help to make a difference with your kids, this is the group for you. Contact: Kristen Wilkinson Email: [email protected] Day: Thursday, 7pm @JC [Men & Women] Location: Journey's Crossing, 12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive, Suite A, Germantown, MD Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Activity/Interest Thursday Evening Childcare Available
Serve Team: Guest Services	Sunday	Morning	First Impressions	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Serve Team: Guest Services Leader: Laura North Please consider helping to serve our community and JC family. Join the fun, use your gifts and talents, and share God's love and kindness. Contact: Laura North Email: [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) First Impressions Sunday Morning
Serve Team: YOUTH - JCyouthworkers	Varies	Varies	Ministry Team	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Serve Team: YOUTH - JCyouthworkers Leader: Scott Velasquez Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Ministry Team Varies Varies
Sunday NEXT Experience [4 weeks]	Sunday	Morning	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader 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), Step 2: Community (2nd weekend of every month) Step 3: Change Makers (3rd weekend of every month) Step 4: Compassion (4th 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 Community Pastor Journey's Crossing: A Christian Church Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Sunday Morning Childcare Available
Women's Bible Study [GROUP FULL]	Wednesday	Morning	Women's	Gaithersburg-North Potomac	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Women's Bible Study [GROUP FULL] Leader: Kim Lefelar Meets: Wed mornings from 10-11 at Tuckahoe Way, North Potomac, MD 20878. No childcare available. No book needed other than a Bible and notebook. We will summarize the study and provide an outline at the first meeting, and use it as a time to get to know each other and get a read on where we all are when it comes to our preconceived ideas about women and God/Jesus. We will keep the study at an hour. Email: [email protected] Group is limited in space. Contact Kim if you'd like to get more information. Gaithersburg-North Potomac (Journey's Crossing) Women's Wednesday Morning
Women's Event & Potluck [Monthly]	Saturday	Afternoon	Women's	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Women's Event & Potluck [Monthly] Leader: Joy Corpuz Title: Womens Monthly Potluck Description: New in town? New to JC? Feeling alone? Join us once a month for a fun-filled ladies potluck to connect with old friends and make new ones. Meeting dates vary based on availability and scheduling options. Meets: Saturdays, once a month, Location: 12900 Cloverleaf Center Dr, Germantown Contact: [email protected] Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Women's Saturday Afternoon
Women's Group [Sisters in Christ]	Thursday	Evening	Women's	Gaithersburg-Mont. Village	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Women's Group [Sisters in Christ] Leader: Carmen Collette Details: Women, Thursday, 7pm in Gaithersburg Contact: Carmen Collette, Email: [email protected] WE call our group "Sisters in Christ". This session we will study "Becoming A Contagious Christian", and discuss communicating faith in a style that fits you, by Mark Mittelberg and Lee Strobel. The Participant's Guide can be purchased from Christian Book or Amazon or other Christian book stores and Barnes and Noble can order it. The best price I found was from Christian Book (online). I need a little more time to prepare for this study and would like us to start back on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This should allow everyone time to get their Participant's Guide. I have the DVD and kit. I have missed our fellowship and look forward to seeing you on the 30th. Gaithersburg-Mont. Village (Journey's Crossing) Women's Thursday Evening
Woodbine Bible Study [Thursday 1st & 3rd]	Every Other Thursday	Evening	Biblical Study	Frederick-Urbana	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Woodbine Bible Study [Thursday 1st & 3rd] Leader: Terry Bittner We meet on the first and third Thursday evenings in Woodbine. For more information, Contact: Terry Bittner Email: [email protected] Frederick-Urbana (Journey's Crossing) Biblical Study Every Other Thursday Evening
You in Five Years [Online, 9pm]	Thursday	Evening	Church-Wide	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader You in Five Years [Online, 9pm] Leader: Kenisha Nowlin You in 5 Years Contact: Kenesha Nowlin, Chris Dual Email: [email protected] Thursday, 9pm Meetup: Online We'll enjoy interactive, lively discussions. Bring your insights and questions and let's have fun learning as we dig into discussions together via our online Zoom meetup. We will make friends, follow Jesus, and together make a difference in the world. Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Church-Wide Thursday Evening
Zumba	Saturday	Morning	Activity/Interest	Germantown-Darnestown	Journey's Crossing
Contact Leader Zumba Leader: Melissa Murphy Join us 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. Cost: FREE! Contact: Melissa Murphy Email: [email protected] Day: Saturday @9am Location: Journey's Crossing, 12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive, Suite A, Germantown, MD Germantown-Darnestown (Journey's Crossing) Activity/Interest Saturday Morning