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.
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.
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
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.
