Better Together

 

Groups

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At FIRST, we believe that life is better connected. We believe God's Word comes to life when we're a part of relational environments where people truly care for us. We do groups at FIRST because we believe they are a great way to help us grow in our relationship with God and each other. 

Our groups typically meet weekly.


Current Groups

  • LEADERS: Brian Paragi & Kevin Teal

    TIME: Sundays at 9:15A

    LOCATION: Champaign Location

    CURRENT CONTENT: Sermon Content from the previous week

    We are a multigenerational Group and open to Singles and Couples who want to grow in God's Word with others. We are looking to help each other through prayer and fellowship.

  • LEADERS: Raquel & Rick Eshleman

    TIME: Sundays from 6-7:30P

    LOCATION: Loda (but with members from Urbana, Champaign, Fisher, Paxton, & Gibson as well)

    CURRENT CONTENT: Message Discussion Guide

    We are a group filled with many stages of life, yet with Christ at the center of it all we are able to come together to do life. Our unique dynamic allows us the capability to discuss common issues from many different perspectives. We do allow children to attend with their parents if that's what’s needed!

  • LEADERS: Michelle & Don Takehara

    TIME: Mondays at 6P

    LOCATION: Champaign

    CURRENT CONTENT: Message Discussion Guide

    We are a group that gets together to share life. We are all about having the kids with us as we meet!

  • LEADER: Lyle Ormsby

    TIME: Mondays at 6P

    LOCATION: Champaign Location

    CURRENT CONTENT: The Bible Project

    We are a men's group of varying ages devoted to studying God's word and applying it to our lives. To each man's comfort level, we share our struggles and concerns and lean on one another for support.

  • LEADER: Jeff Graham

    TIME: Tuesdays at 7A

    LOCATION: Harvest Market (Champaign)

    CURRENT CONTENT: The Book of Daniel

    We are a small group of guys who get together to dive deeper into the Word and other important topics of the day.

  • LEADER: Staci & Greg Wright

    TIME: Wednesdays at 6:30P

    LOCATION: St. Joseph/Oakwood area (rotates)

    CURRENT CONTENT: Message Discussion Guide

    We are a group of believers that fellowship together with the intent to support each other in our desire to grow closer to the Lord. Our ultimate goal is to let God lead!

  • LEADER: Spencer & Nia Smith

    TIME: Thursdays from 8-9:30P

    LOCATION: Champaign

    CURRENT CONTENT: Message Discussion Guide

    We are a couples group that meets together every two weeks and on the weeks in between the guys or girls get together and separately do something fun.

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Looking for women-specific groups? Click here to check out FIRST’s Women’s Ministry.

 

Upcoming Group Events

 

Grab this week’s message discussion guide to follow along or discuss with your group.