Small Groups

God designed people to be in relationship with Him.  He has given us His Word (the Bible) and prayer as means through which He communicates to us and transforms us.  God also designed people to be in relationship with each other.  He has given us one another for fellowship and shared mission, so that we might be transformed not only as individuals but also as communities.  One of the best ways to be intentional about the relationships we were created for is to join a small group.

Our small groups are typically made up of 6-16 adults (and children in some groups) and are committed to studying the Bible, praying with and caring for one another, and serving our local community together.  They meet at various times and locations throughout the week during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.  

As we seek to ground our lives in the goodness of God's grace, we also desire to share that grace through establishing additional neighborhood small groups here in Williamsburg and the surrounding area.





Types of Groups

We offer three main types of small groups– Men's Groups, Women’s Groups,  and Home Groups.


MEN’S GROUPS – These groups are coordinated through our Men’s Ministry. They typically meet for an hour in the morning before the workday begins.


WOMEN’S GROUPS – These groups are coordinated through our Women’s Ministry. They typically meet for an hour-and-a-half to two hours during a weekday morning or evening.


HOME GROUPS – These groups are made up of both men and women (and children too for some groups). They typically meet weekly for a couple of hours in someone’s home in the evening for Bible study.


Why Various Types of Groups?

We recognize that the needs, circumstances, and availability of people vary throughout our congregation. By offering different types of small groups, we hope that everyone at Grace Covenant will be able to find a group to grow with.


Bottom Line: Our hope is that each person at our church will be intentional about connecting deeply with at least a few others through Word and prayer so that they may grow in love for God, for one another, and for those who don’t yet know Jesus.

List of small groups

Men’s Groups – These groups (ADAPT = A Discipleship And Prayer Time) are coordinated through our Men’s Ministry.  They meet for an hour in the morning before the workday begins. 



Location: Church Library or Zoom

Study: 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon

Disc. Leaders: Volunteers Rotate

Day/Time: Tuesdays / 6:45-7:45 a.m. and 8:00-9:00 a.m

Coordinator: Jack Mason, John Cryer, Ron Pohl


Location: Church Library

Study: Growing As A Man of God

Disc. Leaders: Volunteers Rotate

Day/Time: Fridays / 5:45-700 a.m.

Coordinator: Aaron Kota


Location: In Various Homes

Study: Young Men Bible Study

Disc. Leaders: Volunteers Rotate

Day/Time: Thursdays / 7-8:30 p.m.

Coordinator: Josh Rutan, Ben Smole, Mark Mortier




Women’s Groups – These groups are coordinated through our Women’s Ministry.  They typically meet for a couple of hours during a weekday morning or evening.  



Location: In-Person & Zoom (Church Library)

Study: The Lord is My Shepherd

Coordinators:  Cyndi Anderson

Day/Time: Monday / 10:00-11:30 a.m. Thursday / 9:00-10:30am


Location: Varies

Study: Young Women's Bible Study (Romans)

Coordinator:  Ellen Rowe

Day/Time: Thursdays / 7:00 p.m.



Home Groups – These groups are made up of both men and women (and children too for some groups).  They typically meet weekly for a couple of hours in someone’s home in the evening for Bible study or Word-based topic studies.



Location: Longhill Road Area (In-Person and Zoom)    

Study: God's Amazing Character

Leader: Lanning & Cyndi Anderson

Day/Time: 1st/3rd Wednesday / 7:00-8:30 p.m.


Location: City of Williamsburg (Primarily Zoom/

Occasional In-Person)

Study: Sermon Passage

Leader: Marcel Boudet, Jack Tuttle

Day/Time: Wednesday / 6:30 p.m. 


Location: Kingsmill

Study: Judges: The Flawed and the Flawless

Leader(s): Bob and Connie Barnes

Day/Time: Every other Wednesday / 7:00 p.m. 


Location: Laurel Lane Elementary School Area

Study: Sermon Passage 

Leader(s): Joe Meadows, Peter McHenry

Day/Time: Tuesday / 6:30-8:30 p.m. 


Location: Five Forks Area

Study: Video Series on 1 Peter

Leader(s):  Nathan Mortier, Tim Nargi

Day/Time: Thursday / 7:00 p.m.


Location: Grace Covenant  [Childcare provided/shared supper]

Study: Discussion of Various Family Topics

Leader(s): Nathan Luzwick

Day/Time: Every Other Thursday / 6:00 p.m. 


Location: Grace Covenant  [Family Friendly/Childcare NOT provided/shared supper]

Study: Discussion of Various Theological Questions

Leader(s): Lauren Parker, Annette Hargrove

Day/Time: Every Other Thursday / 5:30-7:00 p.m. 


Location: Toano/Lanexa Area  [Shared supper]

Study: Sermon Passage

Leader(s): Bob & Laura Smole

Day/Time: Thursday / 6:00 p.m.


Location: Williamsburg West Area (Rotate Homes)

Study: Isaiah

Coordinator: Ron Pohl, Jack Mason

Disc. Leaders: Volunteers Rotate

Day/Time: Every other Thursday / 6:30 p.m.


Location: Newport News (Hidenwood Area) [Childcare can be arranged if needed]

Study: Upcoming Sermon Passage

Coordinator: Allen Slade

Day/Time: Thursdays 7:00-8:30 p.m.


Location: Williamsburg (Quarterpath Area)

Study: Sharing The Gospel/Sanctification: How We Grow Spiritually

Coordinator: Tim Coyle

Day/Time: 1st/3rd Sundays 2:00 p.m.