Community Groups

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Looking for a way to grow spiritually, physically, and mentally while building relationships with others? These short-term groups meet for up to 12 weeks and are centered around shared interests, offering a place to connect, grow, and thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow in meaningful ways. Whether you’re looking to dive deeper spiritually, stay active physically, or explore something new, there’s a group for you!

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NEW! - Moms in the Middle
(Moms of Tweens/teens)

This group will meet monthly in March, April, and May. If you are a mom of a 5th-12th grader, this group is for you! Guiding your child through their middle school and high school years can be crazy, and moms who have already lived through those years are eager to mentor others.  If you are interested in being spoiled a little, please contact Cathy via email (below). Space is limited. 

When: 6:30-9pm April 10 & May 1

Where: Cathy Krzyske's home

Group Leader(s):
Cathy Krzyske
Shannon Seehafer

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NEW! - BIRDING


This group will meet weekly for 6 weeks starting 4/18/26. Peggy will guide you in noticing and appreciating a variety of different birds. Early on, she will look for places where the group can see waterfowl, which are typically early migrators. Possible locations may include Gallup Park, Nichols Arboretum, Saline River Preserve, and Chelsea State Game Area/Four Mile Lake.

When: Saturday mornings 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Where: Various across Washtenaw County

Group Leader(s):
Peggy Glahn

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Hiking
(Adults & Children welcome)

This group will meet weekly starting 4/12/26. Hikes will be easy - moderate (generally 2-4 miles). Josh will send out information about weekly trail locations.

When: Mostly Sunday afternoons and a few Saturdays

Where: Various trails across the Ann Arbor area

Group Leader(s):
Josh DeBoer

Exploring visual faith
(anyone 14+)

This group will meet on Monday evenings at Leigh’s house. Any skill level is welcome. Leigh and Jessica are both Visual Faith Coaches and they will help this group explore Bible journaling, or people are welcome to bring their Joy Journal and add to it at their own pace.

When: Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Leigh Hollman's home in Ann Arbor

Group Leader(s):
Leigh Hollmann
Jessica Meier

Tuesday Bible Study
(Adults 18+)

This group will meet weekly for 7 weeks starting on 4/7/26 to study the book of Amos. This is an in-depth study paired with a workbook. Contact Pastor Roggow for materials. 

When: Tuesdays @ 1:00 PM

Where: Tower Room of the Michigan District Office
3373 Geddes Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Group Leader(s):
Pastor Roggow

Women's Bible Study
(Women 18+)

This group will meet weekly for 11 weeks starting on 4/8/26 to work through Elizabeth Ahlman’s study of Proverbs 31.  Link to purchase study materials here. *Weather permitting we will sit outside so bring a camp chair or blanket if the weather is nice. 

When: Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM

Where: St. Paul School
Fine Arts Room*
495 Earhart Rd. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Group Leader(s):
Lexie Brown
Natalie Nesbitt
Peggy Glahn

LOVE YPSI Mission DIAPER PANTRY
(Anyone 14+)

This group will meet monthly and serve together at the Love Ypsi Diaper Pantry. Volunteers will do any of the following: help with registering clients as they fill out simple intake forms, take orders to the supply room and return with the products in bags, sit at the tables and distribute items.

When: 9:30am-1pm on April 11, May 9 and June 13

Where: Faith Lutheran Church
1255 E. Forest Ave, Ypsilanti

Group Leader(s):
Amber Siglin

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LOVE YPSI COMMUNITY MEALS
(ALL AGES)


St. Paul has committed to providing a community meal for those living in a low-income area of Ypsilanti on the third Monday of April, May, and June. We would love for congregation members to plug in. Even if you can only help with one of these things one month, we would greatly appreciate it!

When: 5:00-6:30pm on April 20, May 18 and June 15

Where: Faith Lutheran Church
1255 E. Forest Ave, Ypsilanti

Group Leader(s):
Jordyn Pair

ACTS Sewing


ACTS = Actively Caring Through Sewing. Please bring a sewing machine (if you have one), sewing supplies, and a lunch. Projects vary and materials are provided. The next meeting will be 4/11/26.

When: Second Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: St. Paul School
Fine Arts Room

495 Earhart Rd. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Group Leader:
Clara Twork

Men's Golf

This group meets weekly. You are invited to join as often as you can. Ron sends out information and weekly course locations via email.

When: Twilight tee times - mostly Thursdays, some Wednesdays 

Where: Golf courses around Washtenaw County

Group Leader(s):
Ron Allen

Men's Basketball

Group meets weekly and all skill levels are welcome. Come join your fellow brothers in Christ for some fun and get a little exercise as well. Signing up allows us to add you to a basketball text thread, but anyone is always welcome to just drop in and play. 

When: Sundays @ 8:00 PM

Where: Crusader Gym
St. Paul School
495 Earhart Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Group Leader(s):
Cory Dunham
Zac Lahrman

Men's Bible Breakfast

Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings.. Study and discussions are often inspired by St. Paul Ann Arbor sermons, NIV Verse of the Day, and/or how we’re moved by the Spirit. 

When: Thursdays @ 7:00 AM

Where: First Watch
3059 Oak Valley Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Group Leader(s):
Mike Bell

Dad's Breakfast

Dads and their children are welcome to join. No worries if people show up a little late. Most of us are from time to time and even order for each other in extreme cases. We try to be understanding since we are all trying to get kids out the door for school. There are no restrictions on who can attend. Just be a dad and bring one, or more, of your kids with you!

When: Fridays, April 10 & May 1 @ 7:00am

Where: Mark's Midtown Coney Island
3586 Plymouth Rd. 
Ann Arbor, MI

Group Leader(s):
Josh DeBoer

Friends in Deed
(Adults 18+)

Ongoing volunteers are greatly needed for this serving opportunity! Three volunteers are needed each time we go out. A typical Monday evening we will deliver much needed furniture items to 2 or 3 homes and pick up furniture donations from one or two donors. FID takes care of schedule the route. We use their box truck equipped with a lift gate. 

When: 1st/3rd Mondays @ 6-9 PM

Where: Friends in Deed
1196 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI

Group Leader:
Mark Foster

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