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.
All women of Berkley & Birmingham First are invited to join this Journey Group as a new 8-week session begins on Thursday, March 27.
Berkley First Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This session begins on Thursday, March 27 at the Berkley First Campus. We meet on March 27, April 3, 20 & 24 and May 8. No Journey Group on May 1 (Rummage Sale).
We will also meet on May 15 or 22 for a group gathering: Mission night, social, TBD.
‘Women Evolve’ by Sarah Jakes Roberts
Whether you’re trying to recover from a setback, break free from an addiction, or bring forth good fruit despite the forbidden fruit you were exposed to, God has a redeeming plan for you—just like He did for Eve. He wants to bless you and bless people through you. You are a beautiful, vast, ornate demonstration of God’s thoughts and hope for humanity.
Join Sarah Jakes Roberts for this six-session video Bible study (streaming code included) exposing the truth that you were born to bring light to the darkness, a revolution of faith to the next generation, and a smile in the wild! When fear tries to creep in and anxiety fights to seep in, you’ll remember two words, and know your command into freedom: Woman, Evolve!
If you wish to order a Study Guide with streaming video they are available on Amazon.
As always, you are welcome to come anytime! While there is a common theme that will run throughout the 6 weeks, each session stands on its own. Homework optional, preparing ahead optional. Fellowship and good conversation guaranteed!
Weekly: Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Location: In-person at Berkley First in the Parlor
Leadership: Patrice Wade-Olson, wadep07@gmail.com or call 248-719-1777
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
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
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
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 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
Weekly: Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: In-person in the Berkley First Parlor
Weekly: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person in the Berkley First Conference Room
Weekly: Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: In-person in the Berkley First Parlor
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.
