If you're new to town or just looking for a place to connect with others in your season of life, you're invited to check out a new online resource for groups and activities for children, men, women, young adults, those going through a tough time or financial struggles, and those looking for deeper Bible study. This online resource is called Groups Finder and is hosted by Christ Fellowship.
All of the groups included are free or low-cost (materials or childcare costs only) and all are open to the community regardless of church attendance or affiliation, no matter what you believe or don't believe about God or the Bible. "We have an open door. All are welcome here," said Bethany Russell, a spokesperson for the church.
Got kids? There is a middle-school prep class just for fifth graders called Forward Motion, and a weekly children's club called AWANA. There's also a children's choir. Middle schoolers and high schoolers come together by the hundreds for music, games and group study every Wednesday. If you have a preschooler, you might like Moms Connection, a group just for moms to connect and learn from each other.
Going through a tough time? DivorceCare for Kids, DivorceCare for adults, Celebrate Recovery and GriefShare are all meeting now. Many of the attendees are non-church members, so it really is OK to attend without committing to attend the host church.
Want to learn how to take a God-centered approach to your finances? You might try Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey. Or perhaps you have some deep questions about the Bible — DiscipleU courses include a sequence of deeper Bible studies that walk you through all aspects of Christianity and the Bible.
Young adults from all kinds of churches in McKinney are coming together for a weekly study, and anyone can jump in.
If you want to connect with other women for fellowship and Bible study, women's Bible studies are offered mornings and evenings, and even online.
The guys have studies, too, and a large group of men gather for breakfast and a guest speaker every month.
Hundreds of others have found real friendships through Life Groups, groups of people who serve in the community, study the Bible and basically do life together. There's a Life Groups for anyone in any phase of life.
Learn more about all of these groups and more using the online Groups Finder at http://www.christfellowshipeldorado.com/groups or call 972-547-7000. Low-cost or free childcare is provided for many groups.
Christ Fellowship is a non-denominational, Bible based church located at 2801 Orchid Dr., off Eldorado Parkway.