Small Groups

At Redemption, we believe that small groups are one of the most practical ways that we experience faithful presence to God, self and others. Our groups are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing groups to fit into the natural rhythms and seasons of life.

Groups are organized in two formats: Short-term groups (Connection, Spiritual Formation or Mentoring Groups) that meet in 6-10 week windows (in the Summer, Fall and Spring), and Long-term groups that meet in an ongoing format (and meet the Connection, Spiritual Formation or Mentoring needs as a group). Facilitators don’t need to be experts, but rather be someone who is willing to schedule and organize the group.

You can see examples of groups listed below. Let us know if you have questions or if you’d like help getting connected to one of these groups.

Current Small Groups

  • Sunday Dog Party

    SHORT-TERM

    Weekly on Sundays at 2:30pm
    Organized by Kim Merrikin

    We'll meet at different off-leash areas around the region at 2:30 pm on Sundays (so you have time to get home, get lunch, and change into your dog park duds).

    We'll wait to see who signs up to decide on specific locations and if anyone has parks they want to visit—and keep to the bigger parks so no one feels cramped. I'm thinking of places north of downtown like Magnuson Park, Golden Gardens, maybe a trip to Marymoore, and Edmonds off-leash area.

    People AND dogs need community!

    Dogless dog people are also welcome to join so you get a weekly dog fix.

  • "Praying the Bible" Book Group

    SHORT-TERM

    Weekly on Thursdays at 7:00pm
    Organized by Wade and Melissa Woolley

    We hope to gather a group interested in learning about and growing in prayer. It will be a time of fellowship, book discussion (1 chapter per week), and prayer. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Children are welcome.

    You can find the book here.

  • Men's Mentoring Group

    LONG-TERM

    Tuesdays from 6:30am -8am
    Zoka Coffee Shop Greenlake
    Organized by Kirk Castro

    We’re looking for men who want to go all in on Jesus, and strive to take care of ourselves, our wives, our children, our church, and our community. No half measures.

    This group is ongoing, and will generally be going through a book or scripture.

  • Wednesday Dinner & Fellowship

    LONG-TERM

    Wednesdays at 6:30pm
    Organized by Michael Bonner

    We are a long-term group that meets weekly on Wednesdays for dinner and fellowship (we like games!). We welcome single, married, and families.

    This group looks for optional service opportunities that we can do with adults and kids.

  • Common Threads

    SHORT-TERM

    Every Other Wednesday at 6:30pm
    Organized by Buggy Castro

    Grab your hooks and needles and join this cozy group of knitters/crocheters as we    meet to craft twice a month. Bring your own projects to work on or come ready to work on a service project together - blankets and accessories for hospice patients! Never knitted or crocheted but want to learn? This is a great opportunity- all skill levels welcome! BYOY (yarn), or if you're a new knitter and don't know what to use, no worries; Bug's got lots of materials for you so just show up!

  • Meal and Sermon Recap

    LONG-TERM

    Weekly on Thursdays starting at 6:00pm
    Organized by Jack and Hailey Banask

    The Banask family is looking to kick off a long term small group with the following structure:

    6pm - 7pm: "Family Dinner" - we will provide a meal (or if someone else ever wants to tag in they ofcourse can) for the group

    7pm - 8pm: Conversation - we will re-read together the scripture from the previous weekend, have some discussion surrounding it, and then pray it out

    We want this group to be for all peoples, therefore if we have alot of families with kids who join the group we are planning to do a rotating schedule of 2 peoples being downstairs hanging with the kids during the convo time so that everyone can be focused upstairs.

  • Sunset Supper Club

    LONG-TERM

    Weekly on Fridays at 6:00pm
    Organized by Levi & Kelly Davis

    Friday night hangs with a focus on warm soup and cozy conversation. Kids welcome.

  • North End Sabbath Group

    LONG-TERM

    Weekly on Saturdays from 3:00 - 9:00pm
    Organized by Mark and Melinda Dunford

    We'll open up a home at 3pm on Saturday each week. Come as you are able. Come, relax. My suggestion is to turn off your phone or set it aside (I like having music on, so we'll modify while honoring the intent). We’ll make a meal together. If it’s similarly therapeutic or enjoyable for you to cook, please join me.

    Play board games. Turn a game on. Talk. Share life. Speak into one another’s lives. Connect.

    I want to discuss either a book or the sermon series with the intent of finding something aimed at growing us as followers of Jesus.

    We will pray together.

    Naturally, we'll eat the food we cook.

    And, we'll rest... in community.

  • F1 Sundays

    SHORT-TERM (RETURNING IN MARCH)

    Race Sundays at 1:30pm
    Organized by Alan & Natalie Dowden

    Do you like Formula 1? Do you WANT to like Formula 1? Hang out, relax, discuss the sermon and/or life, and watch the race while enjoying snacks and drinks. Kids are welcome.

    This group is ongoing throughout the race season, and we can meet on most race dates. If you’d like to join, let us know and we’ll add you to our group thread.

  • Sunday Sunrise Paddle

    SHORT-TERM (RETURNING IN JUNE)

    Sundays at 7:00am
    Organized by Kim Merrikin

    Kayak, canoe, SUP—any kind of paddler of any level of proficiency is welcome to join our Sunday Sunrise Paddle group!

    We meet up just before 7:00 am on Sundays across the street from the church—there is a little put-in spot just south of the dock that we put in from. We start our paddle at 7:00 am, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early to unload and get ready.

    We will typically paddle south from the put-in spot, and do a lap around the lake (~2 miles), arriving back to our starting point around 8:00 am—plenty of time to get cleaned up for church!

  • Women's Spring Bible Study

    The Women of Redemption are getting into God’s Word together, and you should join us!

    We’ll be reading through the book of James alongside Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin, learning how to study our Bibles with both our hearts and minds in community. Come join us beginning March 5th on Wednesday nights 7:30-9pm at the church office for intentional study and meaningful connection.

    Please sign up here.

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