the
practice of
community
You might be looking for a small group to join…
We do things differently at AJC.
We believe community isn’t a program, but a way of life — and it takes practice. It isn't something you just attend; it’s real life shared.
We don’t assign you to a group, but provide spaces at AJC to practice belonging, where connection and community form naturally.
Here are three ways you can start your community practice right now:
Learn and explore what it can look like to practice community through these intentional
classes and workshops.
Participate in Sunday evening formation gatherings that focus on community around a table,
a shared meal, and real conversations.
Join “The Well,” where you’ll read through and discuss Scripture with others, seeking to hear from God through His word.
Learn more about why this is our approach below.
You weren’t made to do life alone. You’re meant to belong.
But finding a place to belong can be hard! It’s easy to live a full life– friends, sports, work– and still feel like no one really knows you. This isn’t what God wants for us. He wants to use the people around us to heal, form, and grow us into humans who look and live like Jesus.
“But how do I find those people?”
At A Jesus Church, instead of having formalized small groups, we foster spaces where you can get to know people naturally, over time. We believe the relationships that go deepest tend to be the ones we choose to build, not ones we’re put in. It might take time to find your people, and you don't have to have it all figured out. Community often grows slowly, one step at a time.
“So, what’s my first step?”
Deep friendships often don’t start deep. Lunch with someone after church. Meeting up for coffee. Conversations at a Table Gathering… Community is often discovered through our willingness to connect with others, staying curious about the people the Spirit brings into our lives.
Explore these curated spaces where
your community practice can start!
Community Basics
A seasonal class to learn about God’s call
to biblical community and how to take steps
towards practicing it.
Table Gathering
A Sunday evening formation gathering
centered around a meal, where we get practical
and go deeper in our formation
as disciples of Jesus.
The Well
(Bible Read-throughs)
Learn to listen with others as you open the Bible
and support God’s work in each other.
Alpha
A series of interactive sessions that freely
explore the basics of the Christian faith.
Community Labs
Workshops to help you grow and go deeper
in your community practice.
Community Guide
Get the vision, tools, and resources
for practicing community, all in one place.