Community Groups
Find your Community!
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!
New groups launch every January, April and September - however some current teams take members throughout the season.
fall Sign up runs through September 18!
NEW! - Moms in the Middle
(Moms of Tweens/teens)
This group will meet monthly during the school year. 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 come! Space each week is limited, but email Cathy Krzykse if you are interested in joining any of these Fridays.
When: 2nd Fridays (Sept-May) 6:30-9pm, begins September 11
Where: Cathy Krzyske's home
Group Leader(s):
Cathy Krzyske
Shannon Seehafer
NEW! - men's friday fires
(men 21+)
This group will meet every other Friday during the fall begining 8/28/26 and ending 11/6/26. Join the men of SPAA & ULC and their friends for evening bonfires and fellowship. Bring your favorite beverage and lawn chair and enjoy some outdoor time together! Feel free to bring a friend!
When: Every other Friday @ 8pm beginning 8/28/26 through 11/6/26.
Where: Adam Cieply's home on 8/28, Brent O'Banion's home on 9/11 and other homes after are TBA.
Group Leader(s):
Adam Cieply
Brent O'Banion
NEW! - Walk & Talk bingo
(all ages)
This group will meet monthly on Sunday afternoons beginning 9/20/26. This is an outdoor group activity with far too easy bingo card (think Where’s Waldo near Washtenaw Dairy). We will explore a different Ann Arbor location each month! All ages welcome, however children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
When: Sundays @ 3pm, Sept 20, Oct 4, Nov 8, and December TBD
Where: Washtenaw Dairy, Gallup Park, Sugarbush Park & then s’mores at Machiele’s home, December location TBA!
Group Leader(s):
Michelle and Paul Machiele
NEW! - Men's coffee & conversation
(men 18+)
This group will meet weekly on Saturday mornings starting 9/12/26. Come gather with the fellow men of our congregation! On Saturday mornings throughout the fall we will be gathering in God’s word and in each others company. Come take a break on Saturday morning before kickoff, youth sports, or before getting started on that yard work and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation. Get to know your fellow men in the congregation, grow in your relationship with God, and strengthen our community with real connection. Come as often as you can.
When: Saturdays, 8-9:30am
Where: St. Paul Fellowship Hall Downtown Campus
420 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Group Leader(s):
Adam Cieply
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NEW! - Mahjong mornings
(adults 18+)
This group will meet weekly on Friday mornings starting 9/18/26. Looking for a fun way to connect? Join the Morning Mahjong Group! No
experience? No problem! Come learn a classic game and share in the joy of community. Whether you are a seasoned player or have never
seen a tile before, there is a seat at the table for you. We will provide the game and teach the rules. You just bring yourself (and a
friend, if you want)!
Come when you can, stay as long as you’d like! We’ll meet every Friday and spend part of each morning learning and playing together.
When: Fridays, 8:30-11:00am
8:30-11am, Instruction + Game Play starts at 9am
Where: Moonwinks Cafe & Tavern
5151 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
about 10 minutes from St. Paul School
Group Leader(s):
Risë Rudy
Theresa Lempka
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Hiking
(Adults & Children welcome)
This group will meet weekly starting 9/13/26. Hikes will be easy - moderate (generally 2-4 miles) with a couple of longer (4-8 mile hikes). Josh will send out information about weekly trail locations. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
When: Sunday afternoons
Where: Various trails across Washtenaw & Livingston counties
Group Leader(s):
Josh DeBoer
Bach vespers
The Bach Vespers series at St. Paul invites interested singers to join twice a year in learning a Bach Cantata (or other choral masterwork) with full orchestra! No audition required, but ability to learn classical repertoire (often in a foreign language) is the name of the game. Rehearsals will take place starting roughly a month ahead of each service, and attendance is flexible. Come be a part of these exciting and beautiful expressions of faith through music! This group will meet for two reherasals in October/November (dates & times TBA) and a performance on November 15th at 4pm.
When: 2 evening rehearsals (TBA) with Performance on Sunday, November 15th at 4:00pm
Where: St. Paul Sanctuary Downtown
420 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Group Leader(s):
John Boonenberg
Tuesday Bible Study
(Adults 18+)
This group will meet weekly for 11 weeks starting on 9/8/26 to study the book of James. This is an in-depth study paired with a workbook. 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 7 weeks starting on 10/8/26 to work through a study on Revelation (Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series).
Note: this is a 12 week study. The second half of the study will be offered in Spring 2027!
Click here to purchase study materials!
When: Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Where: St. Paul Downtown
Brauer Hall Conference Room
420 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Group Leader(s):
Cherise Callahan
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 Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, and Dec 12
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 each month. We need meal shoppers, preppers, servers and hosts! Even if you can only help with one of these things one month, we would greatly appreciate it!
When: 5:30-7:30pm on Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 and Dec 21.
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 10/10/26.
When: Second Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM beginning October
Where: St. Paul School
Fine Arts Room
495 Earhart Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Group Leader:
Clara Twork
Choir
(Adults 18+)
Any skill level is welcome. The choir will resume practicing on 9/9/26. Ian O’Banion is also happy to answer questions from those interested in joining the choir.
When: Wednesdays @ 7pm and various Sunday mornings
Where: St. Paul Sanctuary Downtown
420 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Group Leader(s):
John Boonenberg
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
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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: 1st or 2nd Fridays @ 7am - first meeting 9/11/26
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
Coming soon! - Faith & Film
(Adults 18+)
Coming January 2027!
When:
Where:
Group Leader:
Pastor Roggow