What to Expect from Connect Groups:

  • Meet weekly 
  • Enjoy a potluck meal together
  • Serve together 
  • Share fun experiences together
  • Group discussion and practical application steps
  • Programming for 6-12th grade for Sunday morning groups, and childcare for children ages 0-5th grade 
  • We'll learn:
    • How to make space for authentic relationships
    • How to live in authentic relationships
    • How to live on mission in those relationships
  • Sign up below or on your Connection Card.  (You’ll receive a confirmation after signing up.)
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Group 1: Sundays @ 9:00-10:10 am - Epic Church

Leaders: Casey and Diana Yoder & Christy Weimer
Meets: Weekly on Sunday mornings @9 a.m. for breakfast
Food: Potluck breakfast
Focus:  Watching segments of "The Chosen" and conversations to learn more about Jesus and what it means to follow Him.
Childcare: Individuals from Sunday morning groups will rotate to help with childcare (0-5th grade).

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Group 2: Sundays @ 9:00-10:10 am - Epic Church

Leaders: Tamara Schwalbe and Stacey Morgan
Meets: Weekly on Sunday mornings @9 a.m. for breakfast
Food: Potluck breakfast
Focus: Conversations leading into the Sunday message.
Childcare: Individuals from Sunday morning groups will rotate to help with childcare (0-5th grade).

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Group 3: Sundays @ 9:00-10:10 am - Epic Church

Leaders: Gary and Gail LeVan
Meets: Weekly on Sunday mornings @9 a.m. for breakfast
Food: Potluck breakfast
Focus: Conversations and connecting to build relationships with others at Epic.
Childcare: Individuals from Sunday morning groups will rotate to help with childcare (0-5th grade).

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Group 4: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30pm - Host Home

Leader: Diana Yoder
Location: Elkhart (28 min. from Epic)
Meets: Weekly on Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30pm
Food: Light snacks provided
Dates: May 1-August 28
Focus: Through discovery Bible study, our group will study the book of Mark together to discover more about who Jesus is and how he lived. We will spend time reading God's Word, praying for one another, and encouraging one another as we learn how to follow Jesus in our everyday lives.
Group Size: There is limited space available (12 people max)
Childcare: None

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Alpha Group 1: Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30 pm - Host Home

Leaders: Adam and Erin Claeys
Location: Pastor Karleen's House (5 min from Epic)
Food: Potluck Dinner
Dates: Wednesday, April 23-July 9 (will not meet June 18)
Retreat: May 23-25
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Group Size: There is limited space available (20 people max)
Childcare: None

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Alpha Group 2: Sundays @ 9:00-10:00 am - Host Home

Leaders: Pastor Karleen & Blair and Gabby Vandenburg
Location: Vandenburg's House (2 min from Epic)
Food: Light snacks and coffee
Dates: Sundays, May 4-July 27 (will not meet May 18)
Retreat: June 13-15
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Group Size: There is limited space available (14 people max)
Childcare: Provided at Epic (2 min from the house)

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