Groups
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:27
1 Corinthians 12:27
You can't do life alone.
Loneliness is not God's intention for us. He made us for relationship with Himself and with one another, and the best way into real relationship in our church is through groups. Our groups gather each week in a home or a coffee shop or around a table at church. In a group you’ll make friends, study the Bible, and pray together. Groups come in all shapes and sizes — couples, recovery, divorce care, young adults, aging adults, man, women— the list goes on. Wherever you're at in life, there’s a group for you.
Start by browsing the Groups Guide and reading about each groups we offer.
Then sign up here:
Start by browsing the Groups Guide and reading about each groups we offer.
Then sign up here:
Groups Guide
LifeGroups
Women's Groups
Men's Groups
Student Groups
Care Groups
Recovery Groups
Spanish Speaking Groups
Life Groups
PURSUIT
MISSIONS SMALL GROUP
WEDNESDAYS • 6:00PM
WEST LANCASTER
CHILDCARE PROVIDED
HOSTED BY: David & Taylor Eicher
Group is on break until January
We are passionate about loving Jesus and each other under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We are a group that seeks to know and follow God in a community built after the pattern of the early church in Acts 2:42-47. We are open to singles, couples and families. Come do life with us! For more information, contact David at [email protected] or 440.867.5681 or Taylor at [email protected] or 661.674.7048.
WEST LANCASTER
CHILDCARE PROVIDED
HOSTED BY: David & Taylor Eicher
Group is on break until January
We are passionate about loving Jesus and each other under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We are a group that seeks to know and follow God in a community built after the pattern of the early church in Acts 2:42-47. We are open to singles, couples and families. Come do life with us! For more information, contact David at [email protected] or 440.867.5681 or Taylor at [email protected] or 661.674.7048.
1st & 3rd SUNDAY • 1PM - 2PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Sally Kelly
Middle School Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Missions Ministry is starting a small group! If you have a heart for overseas missions and would like to learn more about what God is doing in other countries, join us. We'll be praying for and talking about other nations, tribes and people around the world. You can be an important part in global missions without leaving town. For more information, contact Sally Kelly at 661.236.3800 or email [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Sally Kelly
Middle School Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Missions Ministry is starting a small group! If you have a heart for overseas missions and would like to learn more about what God is doing in other countries, join us. We'll be praying for and talking about other nations, tribes and people around the world. You can be an important part in global missions without leaving town. For more information, contact Sally Kelly at 661.236.3800 or email [email protected]
VETERAN GROUP
(4:44 SSOUP) SINGLE SENIORS
OF UNITED PURPOSE
MONDAYS • 8:00AM
EAST LANCASTER
DV Youth Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Join us for our Veteran Information Group. Enjoy good company, a delicious breakfast, and meet new friends. This group is open to all interested California Veterans & family members. For more information, call the church office at 661.945.2777.
EAST LANCASTER
DV Youth Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Join us for our Veteran Information Group. Enjoy good company, a delicious breakfast, and meet new friends. This group is open to all interested California Veterans & family members. For more information, call the church office at 661.945.2777.
THURSDAYS • 3PM to 5PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Erlinda De Herrera
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Single Seniors of United Purpose is a group of single senior citizens who gather together to study the word and learn the way to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. There will also be times to gather for fellowship and fun throughout the month. For more information, call or text Erlinda De Herrera at 661.825.6058.
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Erlinda De Herrera
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Single Seniors of United Purpose is a group of single senior citizens who gather together to study the word and learn the way to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. There will also be times to gather for fellowship and fun throughout the month. For more information, call or text Erlinda De Herrera at 661.825.6058.
Women's Groups
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAYS • 9:00AM & 6:30PM (3-4 times a year)
EAST LANCASTER
Café Auditorium, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Our goal in Women’s Ministry is to pursue friendship with each other as we pursue friendship with God. Women’s ministry does Bible studies several times throughout the year written by some amazing godly women like Beth Moore and Priscilla Shire. We also have studies written by gifted women in our own church. The morning session includes childcare, and the evening study has a table for our middle school and high school ladies. For more information about the next study click HERE or contact Cherri Thompson at [email protected] or 661.945.2777.
EAST LANCASTER
Café Auditorium, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Our goal in Women’s Ministry is to pursue friendship with each other as we pursue friendship with God. Women’s ministry does Bible studies several times throughout the year written by some amazing godly women like Beth Moore and Priscilla Shire. We also have studies written by gifted women in our own church. The morning session includes childcare, and the evening study has a table for our middle school and high school ladies. For more information about the next study click HERE or contact Cherri Thompson at [email protected] or 661.945.2777.
BREAKING FREE
WEDNESDAYS • 6:30PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Christina French
DV Kids Center Room 8, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster CA 93535
This is a women’s Bible study to help you break free from any stronghold that keeps you from having that perfect peace with the Lord. It will help you get rid of anything that holds you back. This is an intense and in depth three-month study that will help you find freedom. For more information, contact Christina French at [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Christina French
DV Kids Center Room 8, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster CA 93535
This is a women’s Bible study to help you break free from any stronghold that keeps you from having that perfect peace with the Lord. It will help you get rid of anything that holds you back. This is an intense and in depth three-month study that will help you find freedom. For more information, contact Christina French at [email protected]
#MOMLIFE
2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH • 9:30AM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Tracy Welch
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93535
#MomLife is for moms with infants to pre-school age children. Our aim is to love, encourage and support young moms in the early stages of growing new families. Childcare is provided for infants to preschool age kids in the Ministry Center for a small fee. For more information, contact Tracy Welch at [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Tracy Welch
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93535
#MomLife is for moms with infants to pre-school age children. Our aim is to love, encourage and support young moms in the early stages of growing new families. Childcare is provided for infants to preschool age kids in the Ministry Center for a small fee. For more information, contact Tracy Welch at [email protected]
FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH
TUESDAYS • 6PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Cheryl Bloemendaal & Nancy Lebens
Middle School Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster CA 93535
Our study comes from First Place 4 Health, a program that incorporated God’s Word into our daily lives as we deal with the struggle of overeating and the need to find a healthy balance in this area of our lives. For more information, contact Cheryl at 661.723.8011.
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Cheryl Bloemendaal & Nancy Lebens
Middle School Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster CA 93535
Our study comes from First Place 4 Health, a program that incorporated God’s Word into our daily lives as we deal with the struggle of overeating and the need to find a healthy balance in this area of our lives. For more information, contact Cheryl at 661.723.8011.
Men's Group
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAYS • 7PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Otis Conner
OFF SITE LOCATION
We are a group of guys that connect for worship, fellowship, accountability as well as learning and discerning the Bible. We gather together in community pursuing the call God has placed in our lives and to support one another through the challenges each season presents. For more information contact Otis Conner at [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Otis Conner
OFF SITE LOCATION
We are a group of guys that connect for worship, fellowship, accountability as well as learning and discerning the Bible. We gather together in community pursuing the call God has placed in our lives and to support one another through the challenges each season presents. For more information contact Otis Conner at [email protected]
Student Groups
DV YOUTH MIDWEEK
WEDNESDAYS • 6PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Jordan Corlew & Hayleigh Wells
DV Youth Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Our DV Youth Midweek Service is for middle school and high school students that are interested in growing deeper in their faith and relationship with one another. With a more laid back approach, small group discussions are our driving force, combined with games, worship and a small teaching. For more information, contact Jordan Corlew at 661.839.7742 or [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Jordan Corlew & Hayleigh Wells
DV Youth Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Our DV Youth Midweek Service is for middle school and high school students that are interested in growing deeper in their faith and relationship with one another. With a more laid back approach, small group discussions are our driving force, combined with games, worship and a small teaching. For more information, contact Jordan Corlew at 661.839.7742 or [email protected]
YOUNG WOMEN’S MEET-UP
(Women 18-28)
1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH (IN THE EVENING) LOCATION/TIMES VARY
HOSTED BY: Rebecca Hanley
This is a group for young women (18-28) to hang out, explore what it looks like to have faith at this crazy time of life, and have fun together. We meet every 1st Saturday of the month at a local coffee/tea spot to catch up and stay connected in each other’s lives while sometimes trying to do a fun outing or event. This is a place to be real, be young, and be together. For more information, contact Rebecca Hanley at 661.945.2777 or [email protected]
HOSTED BY: Rebecca Hanley
This is a group for young women (18-28) to hang out, explore what it looks like to have faith at this crazy time of life, and have fun together. We meet every 1st Saturday of the month at a local coffee/tea spot to catch up and stay connected in each other’s lives while sometimes trying to do a fun outing or event. This is a place to be real, be young, and be together. For more information, contact Rebecca Hanley at 661.945.2777 or [email protected]
DV YOUNG ADULTS (ANYONE 18-28)
FRIDAYS • 6:30PM
WEST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Jordan & Tiffany Corlew
OFF SITE LOCATION
This group aims to reach young adults who want to connect with other people their own age, while at the same time deepen their faith with God. We will take time to have some fun and grow in relationship with each other as well as dig into what we believe and how that guides our lives as followers of Christ. For more information click HERE.
WEST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Jordan & Tiffany Corlew
OFF SITE LOCATION
This group aims to reach young adults who want to connect with other people their own age, while at the same time deepen their faith with God. We will take time to have some fun and grow in relationship with each other as well as dig into what we believe and how that guides our lives as followers of Christ. For more information click HERE.
Care Groups
PERCEPTIONS
MONDAYS • 6:30 PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Sharon Calvert
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Perceptions is a peer-to-peer faith-based mental health group that provides Christ’s compassion to individuals persevering through depression, anxiety, or mental illness. Together, we can work through our mental health issues rather than be “defined” by them. For more information, contact the church office at 661.945.2777.
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Sharon Calvert
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Perceptions is a peer-to-peer faith-based mental health group that provides Christ’s compassion to individuals persevering through depression, anxiety, or mental illness. Together, we can work through our mental health issues rather than be “defined” by them. For more information, contact the church office at 661.945.2777.
PARENTING
WEDNESDAYS • 6:30PM
EAST LANCASTER
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster CA 93535
Parents of kids at every age and stage can learn how to parent with confidence while building meaningful relationships with your kids. Over seven weeks, you'll learn and practice skills using a workbook full of tools to help you evaluate triggers, get to the root of negative behaviors, and encourage the best in your children and yourself. Runs concurrent with DV Kids and DV Youth so your kids will be cared for during class.
EAST LANCASTER
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster CA 93535
Parents of kids at every age and stage can learn how to parent with confidence while building meaningful relationships with your kids. Over seven weeks, you'll learn and practice skills using a workbook full of tools to help you evaluate triggers, get to the root of negative behaviors, and encourage the best in your children and yourself. Runs concurrent with DV Kids and DV Youth so your kids will be cared for during class.
MARRIAGE COURSE
FRIDAYS • 6:30 PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Tim & Audra Lexin
Café Auditorium, Desert Vineyard
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
START DATE: September 27th Make a new commitment to your spouse by taking the Marriage Course together. Each evening of this 7-week course will begin with dessert and then you will engage with the video and workbook content together at your own private table. You won't be asked to share anything publicly. You must pre-register for this course, $28 per couple for book and desserts. Register at desertvineyard.org/marriagecourse or call Audra at the church office 661.945.2777 for more details.
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Tim & Audra Lexin
Café Auditorium, Desert Vineyard
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
START DATE: September 27th Make a new commitment to your spouse by taking the Marriage Course together. Each evening of this 7-week course will begin with dessert and then you will engage with the video and workbook content together at your own private table. You won't be asked to share anything publicly. You must pre-register for this course, $28 per couple for book and desserts. Register at desertvineyard.org/marriagecourse or call Audra at the church office 661.945.2777 for more details.
WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER
WEDNESDAYS • 8AM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: DV PASTORAL TEAM
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 E Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Join some DV pastors, staff and anyone wanting a time of prayer on Wednesday mornings as we lift up our concerns and encouragements to the Lord. All are welcome to pray with us and receive prayer at these prayer meetings dedicated to time talking to and with God and each other.
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: DV PASTORAL TEAM
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 E Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Join some DV pastors, staff and anyone wanting a time of prayer on Wednesday mornings as we lift up our concerns and encouragements to the Lord. All are welcome to pray with us and receive prayer at these prayer meetings dedicated to time talking to and with God and each other.
GRIEF SHARE
WEDNESDAYS • 6:30PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Bettie Pierce
DV Kids Center Room 14, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Grief Share is a special support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is hosted by people who understand what you are experiencing, and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Each Grief Share session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A Grief Share workbook assists you with note taking, journaling and grief study. The cost is $18 for the workbook. For more information, check the website at www.griefshare.org or contact Audra Lexin at 661.945.2777 or [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Bettie Pierce
DV Kids Center Room 14, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Grief Share is a special support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is hosted by people who understand what you are experiencing, and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Each Grief Share session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A Grief Share workbook assists you with note taking, journaling and grief study. The cost is $18 for the workbook. For more information, check the website at www.griefshare.org or contact Audra Lexin at 661.945.2777 or [email protected]
PILGRIMAGE OF AGING
FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTH • 3:30 PM EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Wes & Sherrie Baker
Middle School Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Embracing the Pilgrimage of Aging is a monthly gathering here to help you discover the Lord’s purpose for aging and our significance in the years beyond 60. We gather monthly to share our aging stories and struggles. Explore the world’s values vs. the Lord’s Kingdom. Recognize our gifts and how to serve others now. Explore what happens if we lose some of our abilities. For more information, contact Wes & Sherrie Baker at 661.270.9733.
HOSTED BY: Wes & Sherrie Baker
Middle School Room, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Embracing the Pilgrimage of Aging is a monthly gathering here to help you discover the Lord’s purpose for aging and our significance in the years beyond 60. We gather monthly to share our aging stories and struggles. Explore the world’s values vs. the Lord’s Kingdom. Recognize our gifts and how to serve others now. Explore what happens if we lose some of our abilities. For more information, contact Wes & Sherrie Baker at 661.270.9733.
OVERCOMERS OUTREACH
TUESDAYS • 7PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Dano Borkowski
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
A Christ centered 12-step recovery program that is all-inclusive for any issues. Overcome your battle with us through biblical principles and sharing life. Whether you struggle with alcohol, drugs, sexual integrity, codependency, anger, eating issues, or anything else, we are a community that will help you overcome! For more information contact Dano at 661.802.2065 or [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Dano Borkowski
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
A Christ centered 12-step recovery program that is all-inclusive for any issues. Overcome your battle with us through biblical principles and sharing life. Whether you struggle with alcohol, drugs, sexual integrity, codependency, anger, eating issues, or anything else, we are a community that will help you overcome! For more information contact Dano at 661.802.2065 or [email protected]
L.I.F.E. GROUP FOR MEN
TUESDAYS • 7PM
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Kriss Vander Hyde
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
A recovery group for men dealing with sexual integrity issues. In a nationally representative poll, 43 percent of men and 9 percent of women reported that they watched porn in the past week. Adult exposure to pornography is connected with sexual callousness. Use of pornography & other sexual integrity issues have a devastating effect on live of individuals & their families. Similar to addictive behavior, it is nearly impossible to overcome without help. You can find help & hope here! Contact Kriss for more information at 661-609-6460.
EAST LANCASTER
HOSTED BY: Kriss Vander Hyde
Prayer Room, Desert Vineyard
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
A recovery group for men dealing with sexual integrity issues. In a nationally representative poll, 43 percent of men and 9 percent of women reported that they watched porn in the past week. Adult exposure to pornography is connected with sexual callousness. Use of pornography & other sexual integrity issues have a devastating effect on live of individuals & their families. Similar to addictive behavior, it is nearly impossible to overcome without help. You can find help & hope here! Contact Kriss for more information at 661-609-6460.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
MONDAYS • 6:30PM
EAST LANCASTER
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Celebrate Recovery is a spiritual growth discipleship program designed to help people live a free life devoted to Jesus Christ. It is designed to help broken and hurting people overcome life’s adversities and discover freedom and healing from hurts, habits and hang ups. CR is for anyone who wants to discover true freedom and experience genuine joy and purpose in life. It truly is a program that anyone and everyone should attend. For more information, contact Audra Lexin at [email protected]
EAST LANCASTER
Chapel, Desert Vineyard Church
1011 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Celebrate Recovery is a spiritual growth discipleship program designed to help people live a free life devoted to Jesus Christ. It is designed to help broken and hurting people overcome life’s adversities and discover freedom and healing from hurts, habits and hang ups. CR is for anyone who wants to discover true freedom and experience genuine joy and purpose in life. It truly is a program that anyone and everyone should attend. For more information, contact Audra Lexin at [email protected]
L.I.F.E. GROUP FOR WIVES
By Appointment
An 8-week support group for wives of men who struggle with sexual addictive behaviors including infidelity and chronic use of pornography. For more information or to join the group, contact Kirtsi at 661.609.6461
An 8-week support group for wives of men who struggle with sexual addictive behaviors including infidelity and chronic use of pornography. For more information or to join the group, contact Kirtsi at 661.609.6461
Spanish Speaking Groups
LIGHTHOUSE
LATINO GROUP - BILINGUAL THURSDAYS • 7PM
EAST LANACSTER
HOSTED BY: Mario & Julia Palacios
Nos reunimos y estudiamos un libro de la Biblia a la vez. A lighthouse o “faro de luz” guía a los barcos en medio de la oscuridad y a veces en medio de la tormenta. Anhelamos guiar a otros a un lugar seguro, fortalecer nuestras relaciones personales y crecer espiritualmente compartiendo la verdad de Dios entre familia. Nuestro grupo es familiar; en otras palabras, incluye adultos, adolescentes y niños. Ven con nosotros los días miércoles a las 7PM te espera un ambiente latino con cafecito y pan mientras estudiamos la palabra de Dios. Puedes comunicarte con nosotros al 661.468.0114 o 661.468.0115.
EAST LANACSTER
HOSTED BY: Mario & Julia Palacios
Nos reunimos y estudiamos un libro de la Biblia a la vez. A lighthouse o “faro de luz” guía a los barcos en medio de la oscuridad y a veces en medio de la tormenta. Anhelamos guiar a otros a un lugar seguro, fortalecer nuestras relaciones personales y crecer espiritualmente compartiendo la verdad de Dios entre familia. Nuestro grupo es familiar; en otras palabras, incluye adultos, adolescentes y niños. Ven con nosotros los días miércoles a las 7PM te espera un ambiente latino con cafecito y pan mientras estudiamos la palabra de Dios. Puedes comunicarte con nosotros al 661.468.0114 o 661.468.0115.
Groups Signup Form
Check out the GROUP GUIDE below to read about all of our groups and then fill out this form to sign up for a group.