Growth Groups
Groups will meet on various days so there is sure to be one that will fit your schedule.
Once you sign up/express interest in a group, a leader will be in touch with you regarding next steps.
Sunday Night Men’s Group
When: Sundays at 7 pm, September 20 through November 22
Where: Leaders’ home
Beer and the Bible is back with a book study of In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire by Tom Holland. With profound bearing on the most consequential events of our time, Holland ties the exciting story of Islam’s ascent to the crises and controversies of the present. Join leaders Chris Nardo and Tom Richards in enjoying a cold brew while discussing this fascinating period of history.
Monday Morning Men’s Group
When: Every other Monday at 8 am, beginning September 14
Where: DPC Library
This group gathers to study The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: A Study of the Early History of Christianity by Justo L. González. The author tells the epic story of the faith’s first fifteen hundred years. This engaging work of Christian history makes the past come alive with insight and clarity.
Tuesday Morning Waking Up with the Word
When: Tuesdays from 7 am to 8 am
Where: DPC Library
This is a weekly gathering centers on the scripture text that will be preached on for the upcoming Sunday. We will read the scripture several times and discuss the following questions in relation to the text: What is a word/phrase that stands out to you? Allow that word/phrase to develop into a memory from your life or a thought on the passage? What is Christ calling you to through the text? Led by Pastor Mac Schafer.
Tuesday Night Group
When: Every other Tuesday, 7 pm, September 15 through November 10
Where: A leaders’ home in Buckingham
Pastor Becca Bateman and Hazelanne Karabudak explore the life of Jesus’ mother Mary and her various relationships in a series titled: Mary and… Dive deeper into her interactions with Angels, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Wise Ones, and Anna and Simeon.
Wednesday Read & Chat
When: Every 2nd Wednesday at 1 pm
Where: DPC Library
September’s book is The Secret Sewing Society by Siobhan Curham: A found diary stashed in a long-forgotten kitchen drawer tell of a secret sewing society vital to the war effort, a doomed love affair, and a woman on the run with a newborn.
Wednesday Night Group
When: Every other Wednesday at 7 pm, beginning on September 16
Where: Zoom
Wednesday Night iLIGHT returns with a series titled: Prayer. We’ll explore prayer in its many facets and forms. Each session, we’ll learn and discuss new ideas, techniques, and experiences with prayer. Between sessions, we’ll practice prayer using the ideas and inspiration from the previous session. Open to all who are interested in deepening and enriching the role of prayer in your life. Led by Steve Spadt.
Thursday Morning Women’s Group
When: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 9:30 am, beginning September 10
Where: DPC Library
This ongoing women’s Bible study shifts its focus to the book Holy Envy – Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor. In Holy Envy, Taylor contemplates the myriad ways other people and traditions encounter the Transcendent, both by digging deeper into those traditions herself and by seeing them through her students’ eyes as she sets off with them on field trips to monasteries, temples, and mosques. Facilitated by Nancy Roe.
Thursday Night Women’s Group
When: Thursdays from 7 to 8 pm, September 10 through November 5
Where: A leaders’ home in Pipersville
Ann Petro and Linay Richards lead the group along the journey of God’s Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved by Sue Monk Kidd. Sue Monk Kidd explores the thrilling possibilities of God’s everlasting love. God’s Joyful Surprise makes an important statement about devotion to God rather than activity. Strands of humor and warmth woven throughout make it a joy to read from beginning to end.
Friday Morning Group
When: Fridays at 7:15 to 8:30 am (start date TBD)
Where: DPC Library
Jeff Toner and Terry Herring’s longstanding group continues (new faces always welcomed)! This group dives into spiritual issues through book studies while keeping the discussion lively and fun. A book has not been selected for the fall but details will be coming soon.
Friday Walk and Talk
When: Fridays at 8:30 am
Where: Hanusey Park in Doylestown
This ongoing fellowship group led by Katy Schafer and Melissa Shaw will continue to meet during the fall. This is a perfect way to connect with friends or make new ones. No RSVP required. Just stop by!
Saturday Morning Men’s Group
When: Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 am
Where: AH-202
This ongoing men’s group continues to read Jesus: A Pilgrimage by Fr. James Martin but will begin discussing its next book soon.
Saturday Afternoon Group
When: Saturdays 11:30 am to 1 pm, October 3, 10, and 17
Where: DPC
This group will examine The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration by Derrick Weston and Anna Woofenden and enjoy shared meals together. The Just Kitchen brings people together around food, faith, and the questions that matter — racism, poverty, environmental stewardship, wellness, and health — anchored in Scripture. With The Just Kitchen as our foundation, we explore these timely topics together. This group is broken into 3 series of 3 sessions each, each its own gathering, building toward a shared theme. Committing to all of the series is not required. Each session stands on its own while building on a shared theme across the series. Led by Tanner Benson, Bev Jewusiak, Doris Kodikian, and Diane Paul.
DPC Dads
This group offers the opportunity for support, fellowship, and a shared experience for fathers of all ages. The Dads are always welcoming of new faces! For more information check the box in the signup form above.
DPC Moms
These casual gatherings are where mothers of all ages can come together to share stories, discuss parenting issues, encourage one another, and nurture their faith. For more information check the box in the signup form. The Moms Group invites you to monthly meetups at Megan Craig’s home beginning September 25 at 7 pm. There will be a time for fellowship and the chance to explore a different topic at each gathering. Join in when you can!