Small Groups
Fairfax Circle isn’t about buildings or sermons or songs. It’s about people.
Our small groups are where people become each other’s community and family. They're there to help pick you up when you’re down and inspire you to grow as a person and grow closer to God. A small group is a weekly gathering of people who meet in a home to study the Bible, pray and share one another’s experiences.
All of our small groups will meet either in-person or online this semester using the Zoom platform.
Fall Small Groups began September 14th!
If you have any questions about any of our small group options please email us!
Catching Whimsy
Fairfax City Area
In-person and virtual
Fridays - in-person 6:30pm; online 7:15 pm
Facilitator/Hosts: Max and Carolyn Inman
Group Makeup: Adults 50 and up.
Each week we will discuss one of the topics in Bob Goff’s devotional book, “Catching Whimsy, 365 Days of Possibility.” In his introduction Bob says, “In the past few years, the idea of catching something has gotten a well-deserved bad rap. I want to reclaim the phrase and suggest that some things, like whimsy and wonder and passion and the ability to give and receive extravagant love, are worth catching.” Join us as we try to catch something. (It’s not necessary to have the book.)
Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado
On campus
Wednesdays at 12:15 – 2:00pm (Bring your own lunch)
Begins meeting on September 3
Facilitator: Jaimie Lindley
Group Makeup: Women
Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ. We all experience anxiety, but we don't have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxiety is at an all-time high, but there’s a prescription for dealing with it. Max Lucado invites readers into a study of Philippians 4:6-7 where the Apostle Paul admonishes the followers of Christ, “Do not be anxious about anything…” Lucado tells us, the apostle Paul seems to leave little leeway here. “Be anxious for nothing. Nada. Zilch. Zero.” What is he suggesting? That we should literally be anxious for absolutely nothing. The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional. Join us for lunch on Wednesdays and break free from the prison of anxiety.
Spiritual Matters
Western Fairfax/Fair Oaks/Herndon Area
Fridays at 7:00pm
Hosts/Facilitators: Marsha and David Magnet
Group Makeup: Adults
Pulling from weekly sermons and other resources our group will be discussing a different spiritual topic each week. The goal of our group is to have some lite conversation around spiritual matters along with connecting with one another at the end of a long week.
Detours: A study on Joseph
Online
Sundays at 7:00pm via Zoom
Facilitator: Elise Bell
This group will meet online via Zoom and will discuss various spiritual topic.
Discover hope in knowing that life’s sudden detours represent ways God moves us to the place He wants us to be. Identify ways God redeems even the things that go wrong in our lives. Get a more intimate understanding of the biblical account of Joseph. Learn to endure the uncontrollable and unforeseen events that invade your life. Realize that trusting in God’s sovereignty will help you navigate betrayal, abandonment, and injustice.
Deconstruction + Reconstruction
Fairfax City Area
Fridays at 7:00pm
Hosts: Anna and Boddy Ritter
Facilitator: Melissa Bowhay
Group Makeup: Adult 20 and up.
Asking questions and going through a process of deconstruction and reconstruction is not something to be seen with shame or negativity – it’s a normal and healthy part of spiritual formation and development. We’ll be watching a video, discussing principles for an evolving faith, and doing some (optional) homework like reflections, etc.