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CITY GROUPS AT RISE

Find your people.
Grow in faith.

City Groups are small groups across our city where we share meals, build friendships, and grow in following Jesus—together.
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MORE THAN A MEETING

We aren’t meant to follow Jesus alone.

As we share meals, open Scripture, and walk through life together, God uses these relationships to shape us. City Groups are a place to build friendships and practice the way of Jesus in everyday life.
01

Share life.

Share a meal, tell your story, and make room for others. Friendships grow as we keep showing up.
02

Follow Jesus.

Explore Scripture, talk about what you’re learning, and put faith into practice throughout the week.
03

Encourage one another.

Pray together, celebrate what God is doing, and walk alongside each other when life gets hard.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE

A group for your everyday life.

Start with a neighborhood, a day that works, or something you’d like to explore. City Groups offer consistent community to share life and grow in following Jesus.
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Getting connected is simple.
Choose a group and open its details on Church Center. Follow its signup or request-to-join steps, and the leaders will help you get connected.
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Real people.
Shared stories.

See what connection looks like in City Groups at Rise.
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A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION

Questions?
You’re in good company.

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What’s a group night like?

Each City Group is a little different. Most begin with a meal and casual time together, followed by conversation and discussion—often around the Sunday message. Check the group details for its schedule and ask the leaders what to expect at your first gathering.

Do I need to be at a certain place in my faith?

You don’t need to have everything figured out. Whether you’re exploring faith or have followed Jesus for years, there’s room to ask questions and keep growing alongside others.

What if joining a group feels intimidating?

You’re not the only one. You don’t need to know anyone before you come. Give yourself time to settle in—trust and friendship grow as you keep showing up and let people get to know you.

When and where do groups meet?

Groups meet in different neighborhoods and on different days. Use the directory filters and check each group’s details for its schedule.

Are there options for families with kids?

Use the Childcare filter to explore the options listed for each group. Ask the leaders about the arrangements for their group.

What do groups focus on?

Groups have different focuses, including the Sunday message, parenting, marriage, finances, and spiritual disciplines.

What happens after I request to join?

The group leaders receive your request and help you get connected.

What if I can’t find a group that fits?

Let us help you take your next step. Ask our team about finding a group.

MEET-UPS AT RISE

Shared interests.
New friendships.

Meet-ups help you make connections around a shared interest or season of life. Explore something you enjoy and get to know people at Rise.

Have something you love to do?

Make room for others. Start a Meet-up around a shared interest.
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THE DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY · PEOPLE

People to walk with.
Room to keep growing.

Rise’s Discipleship Pathway is a guide to growing as a follower of Jesus. Its four stages help you recognize where you are and take your next faithful step.
Within the People dimension, the invitation grows from exploring faith with others to investing in their lives. City Groups help you build the relationships that support that journey.
Discipleship Pathway
Discover

Explore faith with people

Bring your questions. Get to know people who are following Jesus and explore faith alongside them.
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Develop

Find your people

JOIN A CITY GROUP
Join a City Group. Share meals, build spiritual friendships, and develop a consistent rhythm of growing together.
Deepen

Do life with people

Build on those friendships. Invite a few trusted people into regular prayer, honest conversation, and spiritual growth.
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Disciple-Maker

Invest in people

Help others take their next step. Encourage, disciple, or lead people through the relationships God has placed in your life.
Finding your people is a beginning. You can keep growing in these relationships through every stage. You don’t need to know your stage before joining a group.
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THERE’S A NEXT STEP FOR YOU

Take your next
faithful step.

You don’t have to figure it all out before you begin. Find a group to check out, or let our team help you find your fit.
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