CONNECT AND GROW
We are family. The Garden Church is more than just a weekly event, we are brothers and sisters in Christ. We don't want to just see each other, we want to know each other. But this is not 'community for the sake of community.' This is fulfilling our mandate to love one another and help each other love and follow Christ. Below are regular opportunities to connect with the Word and with the people..
BASICS Class
BASICS is a three week class on Sunday mornings designed to help new attendees learn about The Garden Church, connect with each other, and with the church. While anyone is welcome to take BASICS, this is also the first step for those interested in church membership.
The class happens every other month. To sign up for the next BASICS class, click here.
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES
In addition to our Sunday morning services, we gather again as a church family on Sunday evenings for our Evening Prayer and Praise service. These services are one hour and focus on sharing, testimonies, prayer, singing, and the Word. As we pray for one another, we connect with each other in deep and meaningful ways. Join us this Sunday evening.
Sundays, 5pm at 1500 Druid Hill Ave.
Midweek bible study
Midweek Bible Study is an all-church gathering at 1500 Druid Hill Ave. on Wednesday nights at 6pm. We meet for one hour and participate in Bible study and member Q&A's. Everyone is welcome to join.
We do not meet the first Wednesday of each month. For first Wednesday activity, see "Men's and Women's Fellowship" below.
Wednesdays at 6pm at 1500 Druid Hill Ave.
1-on-1 discipleship
1-on1 Discipleship is a great opportunity to link up with a member of The Garden and grow as a Christian or, if you're not a Christian, to explore the faith.
In general, we help you connect with someone of the same gender to help you grow, pray and learn together, and find accountability. This will vary depending on the areas you want to focus on and often includes reading and discussing a good book together.
Most 1-on-1 relationships meet together for 6-8 weeks, and often becomes more organic as the roots grow deeper and the relationship
If you simply want to begin by asking questions and seeking answers, email us and let us know. We'd love to connect you with someone.
Resource for 1-1: Accountability Questions Sheet
Kids Ministry
Nursery: We offer a nursery for the little ones, ages 0-4. The nursery is a safe space for the little ones to play and learn while their parents attend a class or the service. Nursery is offered during the 10:30am church service.
Kids in Church: Kids, 5 years old and up, are part of the worship service. Instead of separating families for worship, we want our kids growing up watching older saints sing, pray, read, and listen; as children learn to do so themselves. Think of it as family time. We also provide "Kids Bulletins" to help our children track through the service.
We offer kids Sunday school classes each week at 9:30am for all kids through 6th grade. 7th grade and up are encouraged to attend adult classes.
Our Monday night kids program is called YLS, for all kids, 1st through 6th grades. See more information here.
Men's and Women's Fellowship
Join us on the first Wednesday night of each month for the Men's and Women's Fellowship ministry. This is a monthly gathering of men and women who come together for dinner and discipleship. The meetings are casual and conversational. The goal is to build lasting friendships among men and women. Men's and Women's Fellowship meets in various homes, the first Wednesday of each month, at 6pm. See Sunday bulletin for addresses of meeting location.
small groups
Small groups at The Garden Church are member led and member driven. There are a diverse selection of small groups open to members and others designed for outreach. Most of our small groups are gender specific and designed for members to grow in accountability and discipleship with one another.
If you are a member interested in connecting with a small group or starting a new group, let us know.
