SUMMER COMMUNITY
GROUPS
While Movement Groups meet during the school year, our Community Groups gather over the summer to continue sharing life together. Browse the groups below for your favorite hobby, sport, activity, or (fill in the blank) and make a few new friends while you’re at it!
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When: Every Monday evening at 6:30pm - 8:30pm starting May 18th
Where: Dexter Falls Park for the 1st time - 5901 Dexter Falls Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026. TBD after that.
Group Leader: Drew Mitchell
Description: A weekly group to get together to play basketball and fellowship. We plan on playing outdoors when it’s nice out with the option of finding an indoor space if needed. Praying for a great opportunity to outreach to friends with an easy invite for some fun hooping!
Group limit: None
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Description: A casual backyard game night. The group will be co-ed and no experience is needed to join.
When: Every other Monday evening starting June 1st
Where: The Carrs house in Hilliard
Group limit: 24 people
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Description: The Faith in the Fairways group is for fellow golfers to come together and find community on the links. It will be a fun, relaxed environment where we can enjoy a summer day playing 18 holes. This is available for both men and women that are 18 or older. Each individual will pay for their own round of golf and cart fee.
Host: Matt Moran
When: First round on Saturday, May 16th. We will play once each month on Saturday mornings from May-August.
Where: Courses around the Columbus area (Mainly on the west side).
Group limit: None
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Description: Join the Caldwell family at a new park in the area each week where kids can play, adults can mingle and families can bring a picnic style dinner with them.
Host: Corey & Faith Caldwell
When: Sunday evenings from 5-7 starting May 17th
Where: Different parks around Hilliard
Group limit: None
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Description: This group is for men and young men (age 13+) who love fishing! The goal is to get out when we can this summer, try to catch a few fish, and enjoy God's creation. Fishing will primarily be in Darby Creek (weather depending) but we may venture out to ponds/other locations. We will try to wade, but also have kayaks available. You will need your own pole and gear.
Host: Joe Peck & Tom Carr
When: Once a week in the evening, depending on weather and availability
Where: Joe's back yard in Plain City
Group limit: 8 guys
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Description: There are more scriptures in the Bible about money than there are about prayer and faith combined. Yet the percentage of Christians that manage their money using Biblical wisdom is relatively low. FreedUp offers culturally current resources to help guide and equip believers to manage money in healthier ways, through Biblical wisdom. No matter where you are on your financial journey – whether gaining stability with your finances or discerning how to build a financial legacy – FreedUp provides a six-week, app-based curriculum, that will help you create a spending plan to thrive financially and grow spiritually.
Host: Chandler Ingle
When: Every Sunday from 7:30-8:30 pm between May 31-July 12th
Where: Online format via Zoom/Microsoft Teams
Group Limit: 12 people
Cost: $99 per person or couple. Here is the link to use to register and receive the course materials and instructions to download the app: FreedUp App & Workbook - Good Sense
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Description: A small group of women going through the Grace in Chaos bible study by Grace Daily Co. This is a 5-week bible study on “biblical hope for the hard days of motherhood”. Breakfast and coffee will be provided! Any age is welcome. Please purchase the study from thedailygraceco.com before the first meeting.
Host: Annie Inkrott
When: Every other Saturday morning from 8:30-10am starting May 16th
Where: Annie's house in Hilliard, near Plain City
Group limit: 10 ladies
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Description: Get together once a month to practice shooting firearms. Greg will lead the group through using different types of guns. You do not need to own a gun or have shooting experience to join. Men or women over 18 are welcome. You will need to bring your own ammunition, ear and eye protection.
Host: Greg Addington
When: 9-11(ish)am May 30, June 27, July 25 and Aug 29.
Where: The Tatman Backyard Range in Plain City
Group limit: 10 people
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Description: Join us as we explore the Central Ohio Metro Parks with a regular 3–4 mile group hike. We aim to hit a different park each week. While everyone is welcome, please keep in mind that we often utilize natural surface trails that include roots and stairs, so some routes may not be suitable for strollers.
Host: Lauren and Jacob Nickell, Payton & Amy Gessel
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 starting May 19th
Where: Different Metro Parks in Central Ohio
Group limit: 20
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Description: Join Don and Kelli at their home to learn some of the basics of homesteading. Everyone will learn how to make their own beverages, lunchmeat, cheese, toiletries and how to preserve food. Any age or gender is welcome. Children need to be supervised by an adult. There may be a cost for certain projects/ supplies.
Host: Don and Kelli Tatman
When: Every other Thursday from 6-8pm starting May 14th
Where: The Tatman's house in Plain City
Group limit: 10 people
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Description: If you are a stay at home mom, part time working mom, or a mom who is home on Fridays, this group is for you. We will spend time walking and talking at the park every Friday. Strollers & kiddos encouraged!
Host: Leah Ingle
When: Every Friday at 10:30am
Where: Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Group limit: None
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Description: This group will go through The Crescent Project: Bridges Program curriculum which was designed to help people understand Islam and be able to build relationships with their Muslim neighbors. Any age or gender is welcome to join. There may be a small cost ($15) for materials.
Host: Richard Dawkins
When: Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm starting May 13th
Where: The Garage at Movement Church
Group limit: 20 people
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Description: This group is designed for all those who need focused time dedicated to work on their scrapbooks or craft of choice. Bring your photos, Cricut, sewing machine, or laptop and join us for a full day of crafting, laughter and fellowship. Stay a few hours or stay all day to work on your precious memories or relaxing hobbies.
Host: Heidi Blake
When: Dates: 6/20, 7/11, 8/8 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Come and go as you please!
Where: The Garage at Movement Church
Group limit: 14
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Description: A weekly group where we ride bikes along the Rails-to-Trails in Hilliard and celebrate our adventures with ice cream afterward. You ride whatever distance and speed you want to and we will affirm that you earned desert for your hard work.
Host: Mark Artrip
When: Wednesday evenings at 7pm starting May 6th
Where: Heritage Rail Trail parking lot - 5460 Franklin St. Hilliard, OH 43026
Group limit: 25 people
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Description: A 6 week overview of the big themes of Scripture, going from Genesis all the way to Revelation. We’ll talk about God, humans, sin, salvation, and other big topics - and see the way they unfold directly in the Bible. NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY! Come to learn and ask questions, and see stories come alive in a new way. All adults welcome, high schoolers welcome as well.
Host: Sarah Knepper
When: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm (May 12, 19, 26, July 7, 14, 21)
Where: The Garage at Movement Church
Group limit: None
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Description: This group is for people who want to meet every week, we will gather to play ultimate frisbee and hang out.
Host: Ethan Carr
When: Every Wednesday at 7pm
Where: The fields by The Well in Hilliard
Group limit: 20
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Description: This monthly gathering is a gentle, confidential space for women who are trying to conceive or walking through infertility. Whether this is a new journey or one you’ve been carrying for a long time, you don’t have to navigate it alone. This group is designed to be a place where you can come as you are—whether that means sharing openly or simply sitting quietly among others who understand. Together, we create space for honesty, encouragement, and support in a season that can often feel isolating.
Host: Women from Movement (for privacy, leaders aren’t listed — contact Audra with questions)
When: The first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm starting June 3rd
Where: Alternating between the hosts houses in Hilliard and Galloway
Group limit: 20 women
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When: Sunday May 24th from 4:30-5:30pm
Where: The Bower's house on Morris Rd.
Group Leader: Andrea & Eli Bowers, Joe & Karissa Peck
Description:
Group limit:
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Have a new idea and want to start a new group! Email our Groups Coordinator, Audra! Email Audra Here!
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