Caring Cradle Initiative
Current Small Groups
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Discover a Life Church small group designed for families, young professionals, and individuals right here in Valparaiso.
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Ask me why (Home Edition)
🗣️ Sundays are for slowing down and talking it out—adults, students, whoever shows up. It’s a relaxed space to revisit what’s...
Life Kids Wednesdays
🎉 A fun, faith-filled midweek experience for kids! Life Kids Wednesdays meets every Wednesday and combines worship, Bible...
Hyphen
✨ For single young adults (ages 18–30) navigating life, faith, and purpose. Whether you’re in school, working, or figuring it all...
When We Pray
🙏 This group is all about learning to pray boldly and consistently. Inspired by Scripture and real testimonies, we seek to grow a...
~Almost~ Everything you need to lead a small group
📚 Ever wanted to lead a small group but weren’t sure how? This training group will equip you with biblical insights, tools, and...
Pray the Psalms
📖 Discover the Psalms as a powerful tool for prayer and worship. Each week we’ll explore a different psalm and use it to guide our...
Pickleball
🏓 Faith. Fun. Fellowship. Join us for weekly pickleball and uplifting conversation! Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new,...
Ask me why (youth edition)
🗣️ A group for students who want to grow bold in their faith—or who just have big questions about it. We’ll talk about why we...
Campfire Cooking
🔥 Food, fellowship, and faith around the fire. If you enjoy cooking over open flames and sharing stories under the stars, this group is...
Into the Word with Pastor
📖 Join Pastor David Church for an in-depth, spirit-led Bible study. This group is for those hungry for deeper understanding, practical...
Ready. Always. Bible Quizzing
🎯 “Be ready always to give an answer.” This youth-focused group dives deep into Scripture through competitive Bible quizzing. It...
Ask me why
🗣️ Designed for adults, this group tackles tough questions about faith and helps you build a strong, biblical foundation for...
40 Day Sugar Fast
🍭✨ This is more than a physical detox—it’s a spiritual awakening. The 40 Day Sugar Fast is an intentional journey to exchange...
Play & Stay
Play & Stay — Faith-Based Playgroup for Families in Porter County Every Other Saturday | Various Parks and Splash Pads | Porter...
God’s Golden Girls
A card club for ladies that meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at various locations.
GAME ON!
Game On! — Tabletop Gaming Group in Valparaiso Sundays 5–8 PM | Victory Farm | Valparaiso, IN Love board games, strategy, and a little...
Iron Sharpens Iron
Iron Sharpens Iron — Christian Blacksmithing and Forging Group First Saturday of Each Month | Snake Road Forge | Porter County, IN...
Mug & Message
A coffee and Bible study group. Join us bi-weekly on Saturdays for coffee and a study of people of the Bible.
The Fellowship of the Books
A book club meeting weekly in coffee shops. Book’s will be chosen by the group
Previous Small Groups
Our small groups are interest-based and change every semester. They encompass a wide variety of topics, from outdoor pursuits and crafts to book clubs and Bible studies.
Click below to see groups that have been offered in the past. If you have an idea for a group, then keep reading!
Could you be a small group leader?
You don’t have to be perfect to lead a small group. Just pick something that interests you, invite a few friends to join you, pick a place, time, and frequency to meet, and that’s it! Have a group you would like to see? Click to submit an idea for a group.