Leader: Sarah Hornback
Meets after 10:30A Service (appr. 11:45A)
Single Moms/Childcare

This growing group meets at the church and is led by Sarah Hornback. While anyone is welcome, this group exists so single moms can come together and grow in their relationship with Jesus while fostering spiritual conversations using the Discovery Bible Study method. Here, women come together to bear each other’s burdens and celebrate the little and big wins! No previous Bible knowledge is needed! Childcare is available for a nominal fee.

Leader: Kim Belanger | 6-7:30P | Any Woman

This disciple-making community, led by Kim Belanger, meets on Monday evenings at the Champaign location. In this group, you will grow in community with other women in varying life stages while digging deeper into God’s word together. This group engages in Christ-centered content and uses the Discovery Bible Study tool to engage with scripture. They desire to grow in following Jesus where they live, work and play. Childcare is not provided.

Leader: Olga Akulich
Where: Fellowship Hall at FIRST
Time: 7:30–9P

Join us and be a part of a dynamic and supportive community of young adults where your faith journey can flourish! Let’s connect and live out our faith with purpose and confidence. Anyone who is post-high school through late 20 is welcome!

Leader Deb Orr | 9-10:30A | 50+

This group meets in the Community Room at the church and is led by Deb Orr. Deb has been attending First Christian since birth (Scott Trumbull, brother, and Selena Douglas, sister). She loves God with a servant's heart and desires to study God's word with other women of faith. This group is geared towards women 50+, but anyone is welcome if this day and time works.

Leader: Kelly Cooke | 7P

This disciple-making community, led by Kelly Cooke, meets virtually on Tuesday evenings. This group exists to meet the needs of women who are working, or have busy schedules, or even those who live a bit outside the Champaign-Urbana area. This group uses the Discovery Bible Study tool to dive into scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to lead our conversations and grow our faith.  Contact Kelly at Kelly.Blucker@gmail.com for the online link to join in!

Leader: Nia Smith | 6:30-8P | Anyone/Childcare

Nia Smith is a seasoned group leader who is excited to provide an opportunity for women to gather in the evening to study scripture, foster connection, and establish praying for one another. Studies will vary, and this group is perfect for any woman. This group meets at the Champaign location.

Leader: Michelle Jacob | 9-10:30A | Anyone/Childcare

This growing group meets in the Community Room at the Champaign location and is led by Michelle Jacob. Michelle has a heart for women and wants to help women foster community while studying God’s word and praying for one another. We also like to have fun in this group so we try to allow a good amount of time for bonding to occur. Studies vary. Childcare is available for a nominal fee.

Leader: Sarah Eisenmenger | 7P-8:30P | Anyone

This group meets in the Fellowship Hall at church and is led by Sarah Eisenmenger. Sarah loves building community and hopes all will be encouraged and interested in building community while studying scripture and growing in their relationship with Jesus. She is passionate about celebrating victories together and sharing requests for prayer. All women are welcome as they focus on bringing their hungry, available, and teachable spirit and having a good time learning together!

Leader: Mykenzie Green | 8A

This group meets at Hessel Park or Harvest Market in Champaign and is led by Mykenzie Green. While anyone is welcome, this group exists to help neighbors get to know neighbors in the Hessel Park area and foster spiritual conversations using the Discovery Bible Study method. No previous Bible knowledge is needed! Mykenzie would love to meet you. During the summer, kids can play at the park while the ladies meet. During the colder weather months, contact Mykenzie at 217-433-5589 to ask about the location.