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!

Fall group sign up begins August 21st!

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Hiking - NEW!
(Adults & Children)

Group meets weekly for 10 weeks starting 9/14/25. Hikes will be easy - moderate (generally 2-4 miles) with 2 kid-focused hikes. Josh will send out information about weekly trail locations. 

When: Sundays (some Saturdays)

Where: Various trails around Ann Arbor area

Group Leader(s):
Josh DeBoer

Exploring visual faith - NEW!
(anyone 14+)

Group meets weekly for 9 weeks starting 9/15/25. Any skill level is welcome. Leigh and Jessica are both Visual Faith Coaches and they will help this group explore six of the Visual Faith practices. 

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

Where: Leigh Hollmann's home in Ann Arbor

Group Leader(s):
Leigh Hollmann
Jessica Meier

bach vespers - new!

Group will meet for 2 rehearsals (Wednesday evenings) and an afternoon performance on November 9th.

When: 2 Rehearsals (TBD)
Performance: November 9th @ 4:00PM

Where: Sanctuary at St. Paul Downtown
420 W. Liberty St. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Group Leader:
John Boonenberg

Tuesday Bible Study
(Adults 18+)

This group will meet weekly for 11 weeks starting on 9/9/25 to study the books of 1 and 2 Kings. This is an in-depth study paired with workbooks. Contact Pastor Roggow on how to purchase study materials. 

When: Tuesdays @ 1:15-3:00 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+)

Group meets weekly for 8 weeks starting on 9/30/25 to work through Donna Snow's study of Joshua. Link to purchase study materials here.

When: Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM

Where: St. Paul School
Fine Arts Room

495 Earhart Rd. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Group Leader(s):
Lexie Brown
Natalie Nesbitt

ACTS Sewing

ACTS = Actively Caring Through Sewing. Making all kinds of hand sewn items for our community. Please bring a sewing machine (if you have one), sewing supplies and a lunch. Projects vary and materials are provided. Next meeting will be 9/13/25.

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

Women's Book club
(Women 18+)

Group meets once a month to discuss a new book starting on 9/28/25. The book for September is The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens, a CUAA grad! The book for October will be decided at the September meeting.

When: Sundays @ 4:00 PM

Where: Salt Springs Brewery 
117 S. Ann Arbor St.
Saline, MI 48176

Group Leader:
Beth Hopkins

Dads Breakfast

This group meets monthly starting 9/12/25. Any dads and their children are welcome to join! No worries if you're running a little late. Lots of grace for getting kids out the door for school! 

When: 1st Fridays @ 7am
(September* - May)
*September breakfast will be on 9/12

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

Group Leader(s):
Josh DeBoer

Friends in Deed
(Adults 18+)

Volunteers needed starting on 9/15/25. 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

Men's Golf

Group meets weekly. You are invited to join as often as you can! Ron sends out information and weekly course locations via email. Contact Ron to be added to the email list. 

When: Usually Thursdays (some Wednesdays) - Twilight tee times

Where: Various golf courses
across 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. 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

Choir
(Adults 18+)

All skill levels are welcome. This group meets weekly. Choir will resume practicing on 9/3/25. John Boonenberg or Ian O'Banion are happy to answer any questions from those interested in joining choir!

When: Wednesdays @ 7pm (and various Sunday mornings)

Where: Sanctuary at St. Paul Downtown
420 W. Liberty St. Ann Arbor

Group Leader(s):
John Boonenberg

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