Community Groups
Finding a Group
Beyond Sundays, c-groups and focus groups allow us to connect, support, and grow as we learn to do life together. If you plan to visit a group, please be sure to contact the group leader ahead of time. Email addresses are listed for each group.
Group Details
C-Groups are for anyone and they incorporate study, prayer, worship, and usually food. Focus groups are for a specific group in the church, such as college students or moms. Most groups meet weekly, though check the details of the group since there are variations.
Questions?
Not sure what community groups are? Read more about the what and why. General questions can be sent to the community groups director, Jason Rust, jason@seattlequest.org or via phone at 206-352-3796.
Locations
Sunday
Eastside FELLOWSHIP
Howard and Jamie Ro (ghonyi@hotmail.com or 425-922-3534) and Won IL and Lisa Lee
Eastside (Issaquah and Bellevue)
We believe that one of the most effective ways to engage in community is through fellowship. At our group, we’ll enjoy a pot-luck style lunch on Sundays, share stories, and pray together. The emphasis of the group will be on fellowship. This is a brand-new group (first meeting on November 1st) and our goal is to have a welcoming environment to new and existing Questers that are looking for an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy good food, and fellowship on the eastside.
FAMILY, Faith, and Community
Tim & Louise Sneath (louise@sneath.org), Andy & Olinda Mar (andyandolinda@hotmail.com)
Q Cafe
Getting out to a community group on a weekday evening can be difficult, particularly if you have a young family, but it’s great to be surrounded by a group of people to laugh, study, and pray with. This c-group aims to provide a low-key, informal way to start Sunday in fellowship; while it caters for families with children, all are welcome. Informal childcare will be available in the café play area and the children’s ministry is also available during the 9:15 service. We will gather at 9:15 to study a passage of Scripture, share about the ups and downs of life, and to pray; we'll be done in plenty of time before the 11am service!
MYSTERY of Hope
DeAnza Spaulding (deanza@seattlequest.org)
TBD, please contact DeAnza ahead of time if you are interested in finding out more about the group.
The Mystery of Hope group will be launching again this year. This group was established out of the desire to support and care for those who are experiencing issues with depression & anxiety. We will be studying the book: The Healing Path (and the Cry of the Soul) and learning ways in which we can support each other in the daily struggles of life, as well as learn how our emotions and the struggles we face give us deeper insight into the heart of God and His healing & transformative nature. If you are interested please feel free to contact DeAnza Spaulding to get more information @ deanza@seattlequest.org.
Monday
JUSTICE & Compassion
DeAnza Spaulding (deanza@seattlequest.org)
Shoreline
We'll be doing a Bible study on the book of Amos. The minor prophet, Amos' message to the Israelites was to remember their call as people of God and to remember that their call required them to remember the disadvantaged and marginalized of society. At this point in history, Israel was becoming more concerned about foreign trade and investments in a market that would yeiled them the highest return: oil & wine. The themes of Amos will fit nicely with our exploration as a C-group on how we are informed in our daily journeys to live lives that are commited to a path of Justice & Compassion. We will ask ourselves questions like: How do we understand God's call on us as his ambassadors? How does His call change the way we conduct ourselves day to day? Who are the marginalized among us? And much more! Most of all, we will look forward to growing deeper in friendship and relationship while challenging and exploring what it means to be transformed by a gospel that not only redeems us but calls us to join in that work!!
Learning to PRAY
Jennifer Roach (jennifer@seattlequest.org)
Ballard
Everyone believes it is important to pray - but lots of us feel lost when we speak to, or try to hear from God. This group will go through the book, Can You Hear Me? Tuning Into the God who Speaks. The focus of our study will be on learning to listen to God through praying the scriptures, keeping a listening journal, doing exercises together, etc.
ROMANS in Queen Anne
Mary Jane and Steve Brain (maryjane.brain@gmail.com)
Queen Anne
The Queen Anne C-group will be moving on to study Romans, following our study last year of Corinthians. We'll be digging deep together to understand the message & background of Paul's letter and to listen to what God is saying to us today.
TURNING Points in the History of Christianity
Jeff Roach (jeff@jnjroach.com)
Fremont/Wallingford
We will be reading through Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark Noll. In this book Noll has taken the broad topic of the history of Christianity and given it a structure of turning points, focusing on individuals and events at key points in Christian history. The "turning points" put history into perspective and provide opportunity to add a human quality by often focusing on individuals while looking over particular events. Noll adds intimacy by opening each chapter with a hymn of the times and closing with a prayer of the period. When the hymn is familiar, it is particularly poignant. The book looks both at the historical roots and at the different paths the Christian church has taken, enabling readers of different backgrounds to appreciate the context for differences within the churches.
Tuesday
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER Groups
Wendy Lindell (wendy@seattlequest.org)
Conference Room in the Q Café
The focus of this group is to study a book of the Bible and to discuss our lives in relationship to the scriptures. For the past couple of years we have been studying the Book of John. We will start this year with chapter 18.
FOLLOWING Through on Your Spiritual Goals
Steve Lansingh (steveofseattle@gmail.com)
Wallingford
Have you ever read a Bible passage that inspired you to live differently, but then never followed through on your convictions? In our meetings, we identify and pursue the spiritual goals that God has laid on our hearts, using group accountability to work through small, practical, achievable steps. We will help you to answer the question: "How am I more like Jesus today than I was six months ago?"
Please park as tightly as possible on the hill above the house; call Steve at 206-234-5981 if you need help.
Living & Reading Through JAMES
Jason & Nancy Rust (jason@seattlequest.org), LaVerne Chen, Brian & Nicole Hicory, Karen Murphy, Emily & Daniel Lee,
Tukwila
The aim of our group is to develop community and go both deeper and out in our faith. To that end each week we'll look a bit at a passage from James and then brainstorm quartely on how we can put feet to what we've learned as a group. Join us as we share our lives, eat dessert, and study Scripture.
Reading Through the ONE YEAR Bible
Laurel Pederson (206.778.2945) & Melissa Petersen (dritta@gmail.com) Host: Ralph & Marilyn Hammersborg
Ballard
In this group we will read through the One Year Bible (here is the reading chart we will work through). Our goal for the year is to encourage each other to read the Bible daily. Every week when we meet we'll eat some food, read that day's portion, and discuss what we have read during that week. Each daily reading has an old testament passage, new testament passage, some psalm, and a proverb. The One Year Bible is available in several translations, and we will also have reading charts for those who want to use their current Bible.
Wednesday
COLLEGE Men
Eric Long (longe@spu.edu) & Baine Craft (craftb@spu.edu)
Q Cafe
A group for college guys who want to get together for study, prayer, accountability, and salsa fests. We meet at the Q Cafe on Wed. nights. We'll be studying a book of the Bible, eating, and developing community. So, long and the short of it, let us know if you want to be a part of it by emailing longe@spu.edu
Eric is a professor of Biology at SPU and Baine is a professor of Psychology at SPU.
COLLEGE Women's Bible Study
Carina Strappello (carinastrappello@gmail.com)
Queen Anne
If you're a woman in college then this group is for you. Join us for food, laughter, and studying Scripture each Tuesday night.
Carina is an artist and lives near SPU with her husband, Eric, who is a prof at SPU.
Faith & the ARTIST
Angela & Tony Nabors (angelazdesign@gmail.com)
Wedgwood (basement apartment entrance is to the left of the front door)
We aim to explore the significance of artistic gifts in the larger Church. We will read selections from "The Artist Way" by Julia Cameron, study scripture, and actively engage in/share our own artistry as being a part of our faith calling. This group is for anyone with a love for art who enjoys engaging their creativity. Whether you sing/play music, write/read poetry, cook, sculpt, paint... this group is for anyone excited about growing in character and action with regards to employing art as a means of serving God. All skill levels welcome!
PARABLES of Jesus
Peter & Angela Olson (pdolson@gmail.com) Hosts: Michael and Liz Ko
West Seattle
Whether it's the parable of the Good Samaritan or the mustard seed kingdom, just about everybody knows and likes the stories Jesus told, also known as his parables. But for all their familiarity they are still as shocking, outrageous, and challenging today as they were when Jesus told them to his fellow Jews. Join us we share a meal, worship, and dive into Jesus' parables.
The KINGDOM of God
Derek & Kathryn Sciba (dereks@worldconcern.org) Hosts: Corey and Katey Hage
Magnolia
This is a group for anyone seeking community and accountability. When Jesus announced, “the kingdom of God is at hand,” what did He mean? Uncover the reality of the kingdom of God and what it might look like if followers of Christ practiced its in-breaking presence. What happens when we view life through the lens of the kingdom? Our bible study will be guided by Pastor Rick McKinley’s book: This Beautiful Mess. (Purchase of the book is not required.)
Thursday
MARK in South Seattle
Jeff & Carrie Lam (jeffreykl@gmail.com)
Beacon Hill
MOM'S Group
Katey Hage (katey@seattlequest.org)
Quest Church (childcare provided - lower level toddler room)
This is a group for moms seeking felllowship with other women, wanting to take time to pray and read the bible with others, and share in the parenting journey. This year we will be reading the book of Proverbs, known to be a book of wisdom and also a great guide to the young.