With it being one of our Core Values, we believe that “Community” in LifeGroups at VNC is a great way to get connected with other believers, grow in your faith, and experience true community (celebrating together, grieving together, and growing in Christ together). Our groups strive to help people Know Jesus more, Love Jesus more, and Obey Jesus more, as we become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. If you’d like to be a part of a LifeGroup, or lead one, please click the button below and let us know.

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read through the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal. The Bible Recap is here to help. Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of the popular Bible Recap podcast, walks readers through a one-year chronological Bible reading plan and explains each day's passage in an easy-to-understand way.

Emphasizing how God's character can be seen throughout Scripture, the recaps are simple and short yet deep enough to help you understand the hard parts and press into knowing God better. The Bible Recap will not only help you understand the entire narrative of the Bible, it will fortify your faith. Join our Bible Recap group as we read the Bible in a year through this chronological reading plan!

Leaders: Ben Godby, Carla Hawkins, & Cindy Godby

Meeting Dates: Every Sunday at 9 a.m. in room 1217. Join us on January 5, as we kick off a new year, starting in Genesis!

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 18+

Childcare: Check out our Clubhouse Ministries, available for children from birth through fifth grade, during both 9 a.m. service.

Rooted refers to a 10-week small group discipleship experience designed to help individuals deepen their faith journey, connect with God, and find their purpose. It emphasizes the importance of practicing seven essential rhythms for a healthy relationship with Jesus. These rhythms may include prayer, service, Scripture study, sharing stories, and more. It is facilitated in small groups of 10-15 people. Groups meet for approximately two hours each week for discussion and experiences centered around the workbook content completed between meetings.

To sign up for any of the Rooted sessions offered at VNC, click on a session below:

• Fall Session | Beginning August 24
• Winter Session | Beginning January 4
• Spring Session | Beginning April 12

Rooted is our church's discipleship experience for helping people connect with God, their church, and their purpose! Join us as we begin this journey! You can learn more on Sunday, August 24 at 12 p.m. in the Youth Center!

It may be difficult for you to make sense of the loss of a spouse, parent, friend or family member. If you find yourself in this situation, this may be the group for you! GriefShare is a 13-week class designed to help you navigate the feelings of loss with others who find themselves in the same place. We will have in-person sessions on Wednesdays at VNC in room 1403 (please enter at door 6). Workbooks are included in the registration fee; however, scholarships are available if needed! Contact Jill Rhoda at the information provided in the link below.

Leaders: Sandy Mangel & Jill Rhoda

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., beginning August 14

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Gender/Age Group: 16+

Childcare: Not provided

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry where people can find freedom from their hurts, hang-ups, and habits (the issues that are controlling their lives). It is a safe, anonymous place for members to share their experiences, feelings, and struggles while gaining hope and strength for the future. Celebrate Recovery recognizes the Biblical truth that together we get better. Joining Celebrate Recovery is easy. All you have to do is show up!

Celebrate Recovery meets at the Valparaiso Nazarene Church every Tuesday night. Our Large Group Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner available at 5:45 p.m. You can enter on the north side of the building at Door 4.

Join us on Wednesday mornings for this ongoing women’s Bible study as we walk through Live Free: A Study of Galatians. Stop by the VNC Shop to pick up your workbook for $15. There's no need to sign up for this study!

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., beginning August 13, room 1217

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided

In-Touch Tuesdays is a women's Bible study that meets weekly on Tuesday evenings to study and apply God's Word together and become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Join us as we work through Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World. Do you constantly compare yourself with others? On social media, in your neighborhood, at church, or in the school drop-off lane, do you push yourself to prove that you measure up...and then feel ashamed when you don’t? Measuring yourself against others isn’t healthy. And it isn’t God’s plan. In fact, the way of Jesus is completely upside down from this measure-up world. He invites us to follow him and be restored to freedom, confidence, and joy. If you'd like to join this study, which will take place at Linda Carullo's home, please email Linda at lindacarulloz317@gmail.com.

Leader: Linda Carullo

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays at 6 p.m., beginning May 13, Linda Carullo's home

Group Type: Ongoing

Social       Study

Gender/Age Group: Women 18+

Childcare: Not provided

There’s room at the table for you. Are you looking for a Life Group, a group of people who help strengthen each other in being a follower of Jesus? We meet Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm in the church Conference Room. We discuss how to live out the sermon from that Sunday, pray together, and then share a meal. There’s room at the table for you. For more info you can contact fredprince5@aol.com or the church office.

Leader: Fred Prince

Meeting Dates: Sundays at 5:30 p.m., Conference Room

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Age Group: 18+

Childcare: Not provided

Pastor Gene Tanner invites you to join him for a weekly message at Coffee Creek Senior Living. This ministry will take place at 11 a.m. each Wednesday, beginning February 12, at 2300 Village Point in Chesterton. You are welcome to join at any time!

Leader: Pastor Gene Tanner

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays at 11 a.m., at 2300 Village Point, Chesterton

Group Type: Ongoing

Social Study

Age Group: 18+

Childcare: Not provided