Home Groups at Calvary Chapel The Rock in Santa Rosa, California are small groups that meet in homes across Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Cloverdale, Cotati, and Sebastopol. Each group gathers during the week to share a meal or dessert, study the Bible, pray, and build authentic Christian community throughout Sonoma County.
SMALL GROUPS & HOME BIBLE STUDIES
HOME GROUP MINISTRIES AT CALVARY CHAPEL THE ROCK
Home Group Ministries at Calvary Chapel The Rock exist to help our church family live as the church outside of Sunday services. The church is not a building, but a community of people who worship, pray, and follow Jesus together. Home Groups provide a smaller, more personal setting where people can grow in their faith, build friendships, and walk with Christ side by side.
What Home Groups Are All About
Home Groups are small gatherings, usually 8 to 15 people, that meet regularly in homes across Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. They function like a smaller expression of the church family and are a key way to stay connected and growing during the week.
Home Groups are designed to:
- Help people study the Bible and apply it to daily life
- Provide a place to pray for one another and share needs
- Build authentic friendships and Christian community
- Help new people get connected and feel at home at The Rock
Many groups include singles and families together, giving children and parents the opportunity to build long lasting relationships in the same community.
What a Home Group Is Like
For anyone searching “small groups Santa Rosa” or “Bible study near me,” Home Groups are a simple and welcoming way to start.
A typical Home Group gathering often includes:
- Sharing a meal or dessert together
- Fellowship and conversation in a relaxed environment
- A Bible study or discussion based on Scripture
- Conversation that often follows the current sermon series or Sunday teaching
- Prayer for one another and for needs in the church and community
Most groups meet in homes and may rotate hosting, giving different families the chance to open their home. Gatherings usually last about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Where Home Groups Meet
There are Home Groups located throughout Sonoma County, including:
- Santa Rosa
- Windsor
- Sebastopol
- Rohnert Park
- Petaluma
- Healdsburg
- Sonoma
- Cloverdale
- Cotati
If you are looking for something close to where you live, there is likely a Home Group near you. These groups often become the first place where new families are integrated into the larger church body.
Use the Group Finder in the church app to browse groups by:
- Location
- Meeting time
- Life stage or focus
Meeting Times and How Groups Work
Meeting times vary by location and group. In general:
- Groups meet weekly or every other Sunday for about 90 minutes
- Times vary so that people with different work and family schedules can find a group
- Some groups offer childcare or meet earlier to serve families with younger children
If a group is full, you can join the waiting list and will be added when space opens or placed into a newly forming group. Regular attendees at Calvary Chapel The Rock can join a Home Group through the church app.
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Home Group FAQs
Who can join a Home Group?
Anyone who regularly attends services and wants to connect with others, study the Bible, and grow spiritually is welcome to join a Home Group.
How big are the groups?
Most groups include about 8 to 15 people. This size helps keep conversations meaningful and personal while still giving room for new people to join.
How often do Home Groups meet?
Groups typically meet weekly for one to two hours. Some groups meet every other week depending on availability and family schedules.
What happens at a typical gathering?
Most meetings include shared food, a Bible study, discussion from Sunday’s message or a passage of Scripture, and time to pray for one another.
Is childcare available?
Some groups welcome children or offer a setup that works well for families. You can check each group’s details in the church app to see how they handle kids and childcare.
How do I join a Home Group?
Use the Group Finder in the church app to browse available groups by location, time, and life stage. You can select a group, contact the leader, and request to join directly from the app.
What if the group I want is full?
If a group is at capacity, you can join the waiting list or choose another group nearby. New groups form as needed, and you will be added to the next open spot or invited into a newly formed group.
Can I try a group before committing?
Yes. You are encouraged to visit a group for a few weeks to see if it is a good fit for you and your family.
Location
While Home Groups meet in homes throughout Sonoma County, our main church location is:
915 Piner Rd, Suite G
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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