Groups & Courses

“…And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

— ACTS 2:42

Here at Embrace we believe that BECOMING like Jesus and BELONGING to one another in Christian community go hand in hand. Simply put, being part of a Group or Course is an intentional way of setting aside time to join our hearts and lives around Jesus and His word.

WINTER/SPRING 2026

Interested in a shorter duration, discipleship focused group? Check out our Spring courses.

COURSES

  • TUESDAYS at 6:00 PM  /  February 3rd - March 3rd
    Leader: Josh Agerton
    Meets at Embrace Church
    “Leading Like Jesus” is a five-week course designed to prepare and empower persons who are interested in leading Embrace Church discipleship vehicles such as community groups and courses. It is open to men and women of all ages. You can read more about group leadership requirements at Embrace here.

  • MONDAYS at 6:00 PM  /  Jan. 26th - March 23rd
    Leaders:  Craig & Laura McClellan and Amanda Hammett
    Meets at Embrace Church
    The “Practicing the Way” course is an on-ramp to spiritual formation, exploring what it means to follow Jesus in our busy, distracted, and increasingly secular culture. This eight week video-based course consists of teachings and guided group discussions to help you lay the foundation for a life of apprenticeship to Jesus. This group is open to women and men of all ages.

  • TUESDAYS at 6:30 PM  /  Jan. 13th - April 14th
    Leader:  Nikki Barnes
    Meets at Embrace Church
    DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. In this 13-week, video-based support group program, you’ll watch a 30-minute video filled with practical suggestions from counselors and other experts on divorce recovery. Plus you’ll hear from people who’ve experienced a marriage breakup and who share what’s helped them. The cost is $20, which includes your participant workbook.

Community groups are all about growing in relationship with others and discipleship to Jesus.

GROUPS

  • MONDAYS at 6:00 AM  /  Begins January 5th
    Leaders:  Lee Drumheller & Clif Martin
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This men’s group meets weekly and is centered around reading scripture, praying together, and building community.

  • TUESDAYS at 9:30 AM  /  Jan. 23rd - March 31st
    Leader:  Mandy Baker
    Meets at the Baker Home
    This women’s group will meet weekly and will walk through the Lent season together focusing on the book, “Altar’d." This study will examine the scriptural significance of altars representing places of change - where sacred space meets our surrender and leads us into authentic spiritual transformation - and how that applies to our lives. Participants will need to purchase their books here.

  • TUESDAYS at 6:00 PM  /  Begins Jan. 13th
    Leaders:  Leslie Agerton & Jenna Chapman
    Meets at the Agerton Home
    This group meets weekly and is open to all young adult women. This semester the group will journey through a video-based scripture teaching series on 1 Corinthians, examining how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.

  • TUESDAYS at 6:30 PM  /  Begins Jan. 13th
    Leaders:  Tim & Dana Kurtaneck
    Meets at the Kurtaneck Home
    This group meets weekly and is open to men and women of all ages. This group will focus on growing in God’s word, prayer and community.

  • TUESDAYS at 7:00 PM  /  Jan. 6th - May 5th
    Leader:  Brandon Mims
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This weekly group is open to men of all ages and will focus on diving deep into scripture and growing in community.

  • WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 AM  /  Begins Jan. 14th
    Leaders:  Sue Gober & Michelle Thomas
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This group meets weekly and is open to women of all ages. This group will focus on growing in God’s word, prayer and community.

  • WEDNESDAYS at 7:00 PM  /  Begins Jan. 7th
    Leader:  Dustin Norris
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This men’s group meets weekly and is centered around reading scripture, praying together, and building community.

  • THURSDAYS at 6:30 AM  /  Begins Jan. 8th
    Leader:  Dave Harle
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This men’s group meets weekly to pray together and discuss the previous Sunday’s scripture passage and message.

  • THURSDAYS at 6:30 PM  /  Begins Jan. 22nd
    Leaders:  Chris & Jenny Ragsdale and Dusty & Keightley Garnett
    Meets at the Garnett Home
    This group meets weekly and is open to all young married couples, those who have kids and those who don’t! This group will equip and encourage you in growing closer to God individually and as a couple. Please note that childcare is handled at the family level.

  • THURSDAYS at 6:00 PM  /  Feb. 5th - March 26th
    Leaders:  Corb & Jan Morgan and Michael & Angie Brown
    Meets at the Brown Home
    This intergenerational group will have a special emphasis on praying for lost children, family members and friends to know Jesus. It meets weekly and is open to men and women of all ages.

Learn more about our monthly Collective gatherings to connect with people in similar life stages. And sign-up below if you’d like to get on our Collective email lists.

COLLECTIVES

  • ONE TUESDAY PER MONTH at 6:00 PM  /  January 27th, March 3rd, and April 21st with other dates TBD
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This large group collective is a social space for all men and women in the young adult stage of life to connect and grow in relationship. It meets most months for a meal or activity, and members are encouraged to be part of other community groups and courses between gatherings.

  • ONE MONDAY PER MONTH at 6:00 PM  /  Jan. 26th, Feb. 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th, and June 22nd
    Meets at Embrace Church
    This large group collective is a social space for all men and women in the 55+ age group to connect and grow in relationship. It meets monthly for a meal and devotion, and members are encouraged to be part of other community groups and courses between gatherings.

  • Our college students gather most Thursday evenings in host homes for bible study and fellowship, alongside a once per month Embrace College large group gathering at Embrace Church. Stay up to date with their schedule by visiting the Embrace College page here on our website.

Have questions? Contact us at groups@embraceauburn.org.

MORE DETAILS & FAQ’s:

  • WHAT ARE COMMUNITY GROUPS? Community groups typically meet weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters. They are led by individuals or small teams who host the gatherings and facilitate discussions. Gatherings consist of discussion & prayer centered around a scripture passage or topical content decided upon by the leaders.

  • WHAT ARE COURSES? Courses and studies are shorter in duration, usually ranging from four to eight weeks. They typically use a specific curriculum, book, or videos and may include weekly scripture study or homework to be done between sessions. They meet at various times throughout the year.

  • WHAT ARE COLLECTIVES? Collectives are large groups of people who are at a similar life stage, and usually gather monthly for a social event or meal.

  • WHAT ABOUT CHILDCARE? We’ve found that groups and courses typically work best with adults only, to allow for focused conversation and sharing. Childcare is handled at the family level.

  • WHEN CAN I CONNECT? Community groups are open to join anytime, space permitting, although scheduling varies from group to group. Be sure to sign up for a group and connect with leaders for up to date information on their meeting schedules. Once courses begin, their registration typically closes as content builds from week to week.

  • CAN I LEAD A GROUP? If you are interested in leading a group, please click here to learn more about group leadership requirements at Embrace.