Groups

Join the Discipleship Journey of creating community, transforming lives, and sharing the love of Christ. Joining a Journey Group is a great way to positively impact your faith. There is a place for you in our Journey Groups! 

If you have questions about any of our groups, or want to start a new group, connect with Pastor Zack Dunlap at zdunlap@berkleyfirst.org.

Tuesday Women’s Journey Group

Our first study will run for 4-weeks and begin on September 12th.

“The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson

Bold Prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers

Do you ever sense that there’s far more to prayer than what you’re experiencing? This four-session video-based Bible study is for believers who love God with a passion, but have slipped into a spiritual rut. Through the story of Honi the Circle Maker—a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from it until God answered his prayer for his people—bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson will help you see that who you become is determined by how you pray. Throughout this guide, Batterson:

·         Clearly and practically lays out what prayer looks like and how it shapes and changes us

·         Shows you the powerful results and modern-day miracles that come from a courageous prayer life

·         Helps you, your group and your entire church begin to identify dreams and future miracles to draw prayer circles around.

 

Click this link for a sneak peak: The Circle Maker Group Bible Study by Mark Batterson – Promo – YouTube

The study guide will be $6.50

Please rsvp to Jill Brouhard, jill.brouhard@gmail.com or text name and Journey Group to 248-302-8108

Weekly: Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Location: In-person at Berkley First in the Sanctuary

Leadership: Christy, Kyle & Jill will be your facilitators for this study and we look forward to having you join us.

Sunday Women’s Journey Group
This group will offer an opportunity to connect to other women through digging into the word and being in community. For our first session, the study will be “Untangling Faith” by Amberly Neese. This is a 6 week study. 
 
The group will meet from 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. in the Parlor at Berkley First. We will also have an opportunity for childcare.
 
We will meet weekly, however, we will take a break in between each study. Also, recognizing that many of us live busy lives, if you have to miss a session that is ok. Please do not let that stop you.  The first session will begin on Sunday, September 10 and go through October 22.
 
Patrice Wade-Olson will be the facilitator for the group. If you are interested in joining, please email Patrice (contact information below) alerting her of your interest and if you are interested in childcare. 

Weekly: Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Begins Sunday, September 10 and ends Sunday, October 22.

Location: In-person at Berkley First in the Parlor

Leadership: Patrice Wade-Olson, wadep07@gmail.com or call 248-719-1777

Tuesday Men’s Journey Group

All men are invited to this twice-monthly gathering and discussion at Berkley First. Currently, the group is studying the Sermon on the Mount using Sky Jethani’s book What If Jesus Was Serious? No pre-reading is required, and you can plug into any gathering for some good conversation and camaraderie with fellow guys seeking to be faithful together. Can’t make it in-person? Join us via Zoom.

Twice Monthly: First and Third Tuesdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Location: In-person at Berkley First in the Conference Room A and via Zoom

Leadership: Zack Dunlap, zdunlap@berkleyfirst.org, Patrick Whitten

Pub Theology

Do you long for deep and meaningful discussion, where multiple perspectives are shared without judgement? Welcome to Pub Theology! We meetup twice a month: second Tuesdays of each month at Brown Iron Brewhouse in Royal Oak, MI and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Dog and Pony Show Brewing in Oak Park, MI. Join us from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and enter into deep conversation with a beer or pop in hand. Each meetup is a stand-alone conversation; plug in at any time.

Twice Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Location: In-person, Offsite at Brown Iron Brewhouse and Dog and Pony Show Brewing

Leadership: Zack Dunlap, zdunlap@berkleyfirst.org

Tuesday Evening Discussion Group

Men and women of all ages meet to discuss sermons, explore scripture, and read and discuss Christian books and writings. Facilitated by Dale Glick, this discussion group gathers Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in-person at the Berkley Campus and via Zoom.

Weekly: Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Location: In-person in the Berkley First Parlor and via Zoom

Leadership: Dale Glick, dglick@michiganfinancial.com

A Time for Prayer

Join with the folks of Berkley First in a time of praying for the church, community, and requests that are made known. A Time for Prayer gathers the first Sunday of each month from 11:20 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in-person in the Berkley First Parlor, and via Zoom. Prayer requests can be submitted to prayer@berkleyfirst.org.

Monthly: First Sundays from 11:20 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: In-person in the Berkley First Parlor and via Zoom

Leadership: Barb Glick, prayer@berkleyfirst.org

Deep-Peace: A Singing Bowl Meditation

Deep Peace: A Singing Bowl Meditation takes place the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Berkley First Sanctuary. Gather with others to listen and feel the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. We have a large collection of bowls that are played by a group of women, all done intuitively. We invite you to sit back, relax, breathe, and let yourself enter into a deep state of relaxation. Comfortable chairs are available, or you can bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on the floor.

Monthly: Second Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: In-person in the Berkley First Sanctuary

Leadership: Shelly Kinney, shelly@dkinney.com

Free At Last Narcotics Anonymous

             Weekly: Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: In-person in the Berkley First Parlor

Principles Before Personalities Alcoholics Anonymous

             Weekly: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person in the Berkley First Conference Room

New Beginnings Alcoholics Anonymous

Weekly: Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
 Location: In-person in the Berkley First Parlor

Saturday Alcoholics Anonymous

             Weekly: Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-person in the Berkley First Social Hall

For questions about adult discipleship, or to help you find the group that’s right for you, email Pastor Zack at zdunlap@berkleyfirst.org