TC Small Groups
The best way for adults to connect with others at ThornCreek is through Small Groups. This is the place where we do life together! We have discovered people who attend a Small Group feel the best connected at TC. We want to foster CHRIST-CENTERED, AUTHENTIC, SUPPORTIVE relationships!
TC SMALL GROUP CALENDAR - 2011/12
Dec 3 to Jan 14 - Groups on Winter Break
Dec 31 to Jan 15 - Winter Registration
Jan 15 to Mar 17 - WINTER SEMESTER
Mar 17 to Apr 1 - Spring Registration
Apr 1 to June 2 - SPRING SEMESTER
June to Aug - Groups on Summer Break
Open - *Adult Message Based - Felty
Marvin & Theresa have been married for 35 years. They have 2 adult children (both married) & 1 grandson. Their hobbies are biking, hiking, sailing & flying - but spending time with their kids & grandson trumps it all! Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Day: Sunday - weekly
Open - *Men's Group - Powell (4 spaces)
"Surrender to Win" - Rob is from Loveland, CO. He is married to Traci and they have 4 kids (Ages 14,16,18 & 21). Rob loves 4 wheeling, travelling and leading his small group. Group Focus:Using the Celebrate Recovery to help ALL men remove the things in life that separate them from God.
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Tuesday - weekly
Open - *Mens' Bible Study - Richards (7 spaces)
"Invincible Men" - Mark is a Colorado native - born & raised in Arvada. Mark is married to Luana & has a 9 year old daughter, Lexi. Mark is a black belt in TaeKwon Do & enjoys woodworking & computers for fun. Group Focus: Bible Study over breakfast
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Day: Thursday - weekly
Open - *Mens' Movie Night - Chatten
This group is for all men & meets for dinner and a Movie at Cinnebarre movie theater once/month. Group Focus: hanging out & building friendships with other Christian men.
- Meeting Day: Monday - once/month
- Meeting Time: Evening
Open - *MOPS/MOMSnext
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) & MOMS Next (Mothers of School Age Children) is a Christ-Centered place to find friendship, community, resources & support as a woman & a mother so you're not alone.
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Day: Friday - twice/month
Open - *Parents of Tweens & Teens-Buis (8 spaces)
Cole and Erin have been married for 15 years and have 2 daughters, Alexa (14) and Riley (12). They enjoy spending time together as a family, watching movies, camping, and anything outdoors. They especially enjoy the job of chauffeuring their daughters around to all of their various activities. Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's Weekend Messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Thursday - weekly
Open - *Women's Message Based - Swan (3 spaces)
Dawn has been married to her husband Steve for 15 years. She has 2 daughters (Raelin-6 & Ryah-3). She loves spending time with her family & friends, and enjoys all things outdoors (biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding). She is also learning to love quiet time with a good fiction book & a cup of coffee! Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's Weekend Messages
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Day: Sunday - weekly
Open - *Young Adult Bible Study - Short
"The Crux" - The recently married couple, Matt and Larissa Short, love just about anything that has to do with the outdoors, but especially snowboarding, backpacking, fishing and ultimate frisbee. This group is for young adults (18 and up). Group Focus: Discipleship and how to BE the "Body of Christ".
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Thursday - weekly
Open - Couples w/kids (0-6th)-Rascons
Rob & Nicole have been married for 8 years and have two kids (Jackson-7 & Madison-2yrs). Rob also has a daughter(20). Rob enjoys music, teaching and a good movie. Nicole loves reading & family time. Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Sunday - three/month
Open - Couples w/kids (0-6th)-Whitson/Fiscus (2 spaces)
Chris & July have been married for 7 years. They have 2 sons (8yrs & 15 mos). They love spending time as a family - swimming, walks, BBQs, game nights with friends & Chris loves to ski when he can. Aaron & Katie have been married for just over 1 year. Katie loves baking, singing & musical theater. Aaron enjoys wookworking, gardening, running, being outdoors & video games.
Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Thursday - weekly
Open - Ladies' Night Out - Gigliotti/Ayriss
Moms' Night Out is designed to be a fun night out for ALL Moms once a month. Brooke is married and has 4 kids. She loves volunteering and outdoor activities. Jen is married and has 3 kids, and also enjoys all things outdoor (hiking, 4 wheeling, skiing, etc...)
- Meeting Day: Varies
- Meeting Time: Evening
Open - Women's Study Group - Ott
"Lifted" - Heather is a Colorado native & has been married to Chris for 15 years. She has 2 sons (Robert-8 & Tyler-6) & 3 foster kids (4, 2 & 11mos). In her spare time, Heather enjoys baking, video games & working with TC Student & Women's Ministries. Group Focus: Build relationships and growing closer God through Bible study.
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Tuesday - weekly
Closed - Couples w/Adult Children-Felty
Marvin & Theresa have been married for 35 years. They have 2 adult children (both married) & 1 grandson. Their hobbies are biking, hiking, sailing & flying - but spending time with their kids & grandson trumps it all! Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Wednesday - weekly
Closed - Couples w/kids (0-K) - Hurts
Austin & Carrie have been married for 10 years and have 3 kids (Isaac-7, Caleb-5 & Clara-3). Austin loves fishing & hunting, while Carrie loves a good hike and smores over a campfire. Group Focus: discussing the pastor's weekend message.
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Friday - twice/month
Closed - Couples w/kids (0-K)-Swans
Steve & Dawn have been married for 14 years & have two daughters (Ages 5 & 3). Steve & Dawn both enjoy being active in the great outdoors - particularly snowboarding, hiking & biking. They also love lazy family days with the girls at home. Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's Weekend Messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Thursday - three/month
Closed - Couples w/kids K-6th - Zamora
Joe & Angela have been married for 15 years and have 3 kids (Catalina - 11, Marissa - 8 & Mateo - 7). Joe and Angela love game and movie nights with the family, spending time with friends & also enjoy skiing and camping in the great outdoors. Angela also spends lots of time volunteering at her kids' school. Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Sunday - three/month
Closed - Financial Peace - Gross
Edie is from San Jose, CA & Joel is from Boise, Idaho. They've been married for 3 years, each have one daughter, and also have a dog named Skipper! Edie likes crafts & Joel enjoys video games. They both love playing the Wii & watching movies. Group Focus: "Financial Peace University" by Dave Ramsey, providing Biblical Financial education for the financially secure or the financially distressed. Begins Sept. 8th
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Thursday - weekly
Closed - Women's Message Based - Barrios/Bartkowiak
Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Tuesday - twice/month
Closed - Women's Message Based - Hrdlicka
Dena is from Bartonville, Illinois - but has lived in CO for over 12 years now. She is married to Mike and has one daughter (Nicole-10). Dena enjoys spending time with her daugher & husband in her free time. She enjoys cooking, crafts & games. Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Day: Saturday - weekly
Closed - Women's Message Based - Newsom
Robin is from Texas & in her spare time enjoys riding motorcycles & golf. Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Tuesday - weekly
Closed - Women's Study Group - Villarreal, G
Grace grew up in Texas, but has lived in CO for 16 years. She has been married to Ruben, her childhood sweetheart, for 20 years and has two kids (Josiah-12 & Hannah-7). She loves reading, outdoor activities, working out & spending time with other ladies. Group Focus: A book study & a place to connect with other women who are doing life with God.
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Monday - twice/month
Closed - Young Couples - Buckendahls (2 spaces)
Chad and Megan have been married for 8 years. Their hobbies are camping, hunting, fishing, reading, gardening, ATVing - anything outdoors. They love spending time w/friends, family & Small Groups! Group Focus: Discussing Pastor's weekend messages
- Meeting Time: Evening
- Meeting Day: Tuesday - weekly
Small Groups
The best way for adults to connect with others at ThornCreek is through Small Groups. This is the place where we do life together! Check out all the Small Groups if you are intested in joining.