Mom’s Group - 3rd Sundays

3rd Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM, Pepper Pike (Wesley Room)

Mom’s group is for moms of children/youth of all ages. Use the form on this page to learn more/sign up.

CONNECT: Explore Church Membership

Next session TBD

This small group experience (5 weeks) will help you understand what it means to be part of the church, how you can grow spiritually, and to learn about - and live into - Garfield's mission, vision, and values. You can join Garfield Memorial at the conclusion of the group if you wish. The group will meet over lunch & childcare is provided.

Youth Group

Sundays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Pepper Pike (KidzSpace Theater)

Watch for updates on fall meetings! Youth group is for grades 6-8 and 9-12. Join us for games, food, worship, and Bible discussions. Go to our Youth Group page on this website or contact NextGen Pastors, Caleb & Leilani Angel. caleb@garfieldchurch.org, leilani@garfieldchurch.org

Pizza with the Pastors

Select Sundays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Pizza with the Pastors is a time to learn more about Garfield Memorial’s DNA, ask questions, and learn how to get connected over pizza. Childcare provided (nursery - 5th grade). We hope you'll join us for Pizza soon! 

MEN'S GROUP

1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM (Chapel)

The Men's Group is currently using Tony Dungy's devotional, Uncommon Life, as the focus of our time together. To sign up or learn more use the form below.

BIBLE 101

Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM, beginning January 5 (6 weeks - no meeting 1/19/26))

Want to learn more about the Bible? Beginning January 5, 2026: Join Pastors Chip & Joe, and Dave Jezek, who will be team-teaching a six-week class on how to read, understand, and apply the truth of scripture. Sign up today! https://garfieldchurch.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/27465ead-b985-4300-97ee-4ccee7827038

MINISTRY BY STRENGTHS

This is one of our most popular On Ramps. This Biblically-grounded short term small group uses the Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment to discover your “top 5” strengths. This group will help you learn how uniquely and wonderfully you –and others!- are made (Psalm 139). . We'll distribute the books that have the assessment at the first meeting (cost $20). Childcare through grade 5 provided. Use the form below to sign up or learn more about the next session.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Small Group

First and Third Tuesdays  10:00 – 11:30 AM (Wesley Room)

The Circle of Friends meets twice a month for a variety of activities including Bible study, field trips, fellowship and mission/outreach projects.

Current study is based on the book of Daniel   For more information or to sign up use the form below.

"THE CHOSEN" STUDY & DISCUSSION GROUP

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM 97 weeks)

Beginning January 6, 2026, we will host a discussion group based on the life of Jesus television series “The Chosen.” Sign up here: https://garfieldchurch.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/3a97d758-ed80-4ace-a0e1-ae01b7110ae9

Temperaments 2.0

Select Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Beginning in August, anyone who has participated in the “I Said This You Heard That” group is invited to join in monthly continuation sessions led by Lana Moore and Kari Cunningham-Otieno. Participants will take a deeper dive into the characteristics of each temperament, and how to navigate relationships well. Upcoming dates: September 30, October 28, November 18, December 16, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 19. Use the form below to sign up or learn more.

Women’s Mid-Week Mini-Sabbath Group

Wednesdays, 7-8 PM – Location: ARISE Studio: 6009 Landerhaven Drive, Suite F Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

These weekly gatherings are a sacred pause in the middle of our busy lives. We create space to slow down, connect deeply with other women, and find rest for our bodies, minds, and spirits in an atmosphere of diversity, empathy, and unity in Christ. Through Scripture, prayer, and the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit, we share stories, seek wisdom, and encourage one another in faith. All women are welcome, come as you are and leave renewed. Come when you can! Use the form below to sign up or learn more.

Women’s Group

The Women's Group will not be meeting again in 2025. Weekly meetings will reconvene on Thursdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in mid-January, 2026 via ZOOM. If you have questions or you are interested in learning more about the Women's Group, please contact Ramona slocumfam5@aol.com 

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT)

Women's Daytime Book Club at Garfield

Second Thursday, 10 AM (Pepper Pike)

This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 AM for discussion and fellowship and maybe meet some new friends. 

If you are interested, please use the form above or contact Diane Ferri: diane.ferri@sbcglobal.net  440-429-5746 and we'll let you know what the current book selection is.

STRENGTH TRAINING

Meets online on Zoom, 5 mornings per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Saturdays 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM.

Exercise + Hear Bible Verses + Fellowship

Watch & hear ability-leveled exercise movements with rest breaks in between when Bible verses are read aloud. It concludes with group prayer. This is for all: any ability level (from joint/back friendly to advanced), any age, couples, parent/child. There's no cost or exercise equipment mandatory to join! Ephesians 6:10-20 & 1 Timothy 4:13a is this group's missional scripture, "To build each other up in physical & biblical strength so that we can put on the Whole Armor of God." Complete the online form above for further details. Contact Flora Mark at flora@garfieldchurch.org for more information.