Church begins to feel like home when we know and care for one another.
Life Groups are welcoming spaces to share life, grow in faith, ask honest questions, and build lasting friendships. Whether you are new to MBCC, returning after time away, or looking for a deeper connection, you are invited to come as you are and find a group where you belong.
At MBCC, we are an inclusive Christian church where everyone is welcomed equally and unconditionally. Our welcome extends across sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, race, culture, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, family configuration, education, physical and mental abilities, and spiritual and religious traditions.
Everyone is invited to participate fully in the life, leadership, fellowship, service, ministry, and rites of the church. Wherever you are on your faith journey, there is a place for you here.
Soul Sisters is a welcoming women’s group at MBCC where members can speak openly, feel supported, and build meaningful friendships. Together, they reflect on the weekly sermon and share thoughtful conversations about faith, relationships, personal growth, and the joys and challenges of everyday life.
The Wednesday Work Crew meets each week to care for the MBCC campus through repairs, maintenance, organizing, setup, and other hands-on projects. Their work helps keep our buildings and grounds safe, welcoming, and ready for the many activities that happen here. After completing their work, members gather for fellowship and conversation about the previous Sunday’s sermon.
MBCC Youth Group is a welcoming place for children and teenagers to have fun, make friends, explore faith, and feel supported. Weekly gatherings include games, food, meaningful conversations, interactive Bible study, service projects, and special events throughout the year.
The Navigators is an open and welcoming group for adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s who are looking for connection, conversation, and encouragement in the middle of busy life. Weekly gatherings include food, fellowship, reflection, and discussion inspired by Sunday’s sermon, offering a supportive place to explore faith and navigate work, family, friendship, and everyday life together.
Sunday School is a welcoming space for children in kindergarten through fifth grade to explore faith, ask questions, and learn through interactive Bible stories, creative lessons, hands on activities, and meaningful conversations. Children begin the 10:00 AM worship service with their families, come forward for Time with Children, and then continue to Sunday School for an engaging, age appropriate experience.
Linger Longer is open to newcomers and longtime churchgoers ages 18 and older who want to stay after worship and continue the conversation around Pastor Mike’s sermon. It is a welcoming space to grow together through laughter, reflection, prayer, and simply being present with one another.
Youth Group at MBCC is a welcoming and engaging community for students ages 12–18. Gatherings include games, food, interactive Bible study, small group conversations, service opportunities, and special events throughout the year.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:15 PM
Where: MBCC Youth Room
Leader: Justin Hong
Ages: 12–18
Linger Longer is an open group for adults who want to stay after worship and continue the conversation. Together, participants reflect on Pastor Mike’s sermon, share life experiences, pray, laugh, and grow alongside one another.
This is a great group for newcomers and longtime churchgoers who want to build deeper connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Come as you are and stay a little longer with people who are learning, listening, and growing together.
When: Sundays, 11:30 AM–12:45 PM
Where: MBCC Youth Room
Leader: Billy Minshall
Ages: 18+
Soul Sisters is a longstanding women’s group at MBCC that gathers for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. The group discusses the weekly sermon and shares openly about everyday life, faith, relationships, and personal growth.
This group is currently at capacity, but you can let us know if you are interested in joining when space becomes available.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: MBCC Youth Room
Leaders: Esther Chen and Karalyn Honea
The Navigators is an open group for adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s who are looking for community, conversation, and encouragement in the middle of busy life. Gatherings include food, fellowship, reflection, and discussion around Pastor Mike’s sermon.
This group is especially welcoming for young professionals, parents, and anyone looking for a supportive community of people navigating faith, work, family, friendship, and everyday life together.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: Hosted in members’ homes
Leaders: Rachel Bennett and Brandon Reddish
Ages: 20–40
The Wednesday Work Crew is a longstanding MBCC volunteer group that gathers each Wednesday morning to reflect on the weekly sermon before beginning their volunteer workday.
This dedicated team helps care for and improve the MBCC campus through hands-on service, repairs, maintenance, and community support. This group is currently closed, but you can let us know if you are interested in participating when an opportunity becomes available.
When: Wednesdays, 8:00 AM
Where: MBCC Campus
Leader: Dale Townsend
Don’t see a group that speaks to you? You can start, lead, or host your own Life Group with support from our Life Group Ministry Coordinator. If you have an idea for a new group or would like to learn more, contact Billy at lifegroups@mbccucc.org.
