About Life Groups
We see participating in a life group not as an add-on to “going to church” on Sundays, but as a vital expression of “being the church.” Our groups are one of the best ways for people along all journeys of faith to experience life in the faith village and to form “spiritual friends” who will help each other grow in faith, hope, and love.
Click on each of the life groups for the description and signup form.
If you’re interested in joining a life group in Fall 2024 but these offerings don’t work for you, please fill out our GROUP INTEREST form.
2024-2025 GROUP OFFERINGS
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What's this group about?
Studying the Bible (tentatively the book of Judges)What day and time will it meet? How often?
Sunday, 2 times a monthLocation (online or in-person)?
1888 StebbinsWhen will it start / when will it end?
Mid-OctoberWho is leading/facilitating it?
Sean Shen -
What's this group about?
This 8 week group will follow along with the sermon series in October and November. We will be using the book Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton as our guide. We will dive into the deep spiritual practices or rhythms that anchor our Christian life such as lectio divina, sabbath, solitude, and discernment, among others.What day and time will it meet? How often?
This group will meet Sundays in October and November from 12:30-2pm at AccessThe timing is designed for folks to be able to grab a quick lunch after church and then gather for our group.
******Our first meeting on October 6th will actually be a bring your own lunch meeting where we will get to know each other. On this Sunday only, the group will go from 12-1:30. (Jessica has a previous engagement at 2:30)
Location (online or in-person)?
In person. There could be a week or two that we might need to go online.When will it start / when will it end?
The 2nd Sunday of October thru the last Sunday of November.Who is leading/facilitating it
Jessica Lewis -
What's this group about?
Our group will seek to grow together in the practice of prayer. Meeting time will be divided between fellowship/“state of soul” sharing and guided communal prayer time. We will pray for one another, our friends and family, our church, those who are far from God, and God’s work around the world. Whether you are a “prayer warrior” or struggle with the practice of prayer, you are welcome to join!What day and time will it meet? How often?
Meeting online every Monday night except for the first Monday of the month; Meeting in-person on the Saturday following the first Monday of the month. In-person meetings will include prayer walks and fellowship time.Location (online or in-person)?
Primarily online. One Saturday per month will be in-person, location TBD.When will it start / when will it end?
Starting September 23, 2024; ending May 19, 2025Who is leading/facilitating it?
Vivian Bush -
What's this group about?
Our life group is an intentional space to experiment with living as a "faith village," where each individual matters deeply. We welcome folks in all seasons and family configurations to practice connecting with God and each other in the messiness of real life.What day and time will it meet? How often?
We meet twice a month - once on a Tuesday night online for state of soul sharing (8pm - 9:30pm) and a Friday night for dinner (normally a potluck at someone’s home).Location (online or in-person)?
Hybrid - 1x/month online, 1x/month in personWhen will it start / when will it end?
Start late September/early October 2024; end May 2025Who is leading/facilitating it?
Led by Phoebe and Linton Wong, Josh Yip, and Pastor Grace Lin. -
What's this group about?
Let's create space to connect with God and each other in a low-key, meaningful way. Our gatherings will cover a mix of spiritual formation, community building, and sermon topics. There will also be time to catch up with group members. 2x each month we will meet virtually on Wednesdays, and 1x each month we will have a potluck to build community.What day and time will it meet? How often?
First and third Wednesdays 7:30-9pm virtual / hybrid, and an in-person potluck typically the last weekend of the monthLocation (online or in-person)?
We will meet 2x per month virtually (and/or hybrid), and once a month for a potluck.When will it start / when will it end?
Late Sept - MayWho is leading/facilitating/supporting?
Led by Jenny Sun, Andrew Fox, Cindy Chen, hosted by Joseph Fuller -
What's this group about?
Join a group of guys seeking to help one another become better men, husbands, dads, and human beings. We talk and laugh over good food as we form spiritual friendships and graciously challenge one another to grow in our relationship with Jesus and the people most important to us. This group is for guys in all life stages.What day and time will it meet? How often?
The last Wednesday of each month @ 6:30PMLocation (online or in-person)?
Once a month we’ll gather for dinner at various restaurants around townWhen will it start / when will it end?
Now until indefinitelyWho is leading/facilitating it?
Brian Hui, Mike Chen, Kee Wong
what you can expect
We’ve found that peoples’ experiences in groups varies widely, so here’s what you can expect in an Access Life Group:
Expect to enter a space where you can show up authentically without fear of judgment. We want our groups to be hospitable spaces marked by God’s grace.
Expect to form unlikely friendships. You’ll likely connect with people you normally wouldn’t have, but this is the beauty of Jesus drawing a community together.
Expect to form spiritual friendships. Groups are spaces to meet partners in the faith, spiritual companions who will encourage, challenge, and help us in our journeys.
Expect to grow spiritually. Our life groups will intentionally expose you to new practices to help you deepen your life with God.
Expect to have fun, laugh, eat, and care well. Our life groups are meant to cultivate genuine life-giving connections.
Practically, groups meet online and in-person throughout the city of Houston. Some meet weekly, while others meet 1-2x per month. Most groups meet for about 1.5 hours.