EFCN has over 80 Life Groups, categorized by interest or life stage. Currently, over 800 adults participate in one of our Life Groups. Opportunities to join Life Groups are available year-round, although many of the groups slow down or stop in the summer.
Our Adult Ministries are essentially clusters of similar Life Groups. Many of these Adult Ministries offer connection events and social opportunities in addition to the Life Groups. Visit our Adult Ministries page for more information.
Here is a list of our 12 Life Group categories:
Young Adults (Single 18-35)
There are 8 of these peer groups meeting weekly throughout southern DuPage County on various evenings. Each group is around 10-12 people. Childcare not typically accounted for. This ministry offers a variety of connection options – visit their page in our Adult Ministries section.
Young Couples (Married & Engaged 18-35)
There are 12 of these peer groups meeting bi-weekly throughout southern DuPage County on various evenings. Each group is around 10-12 people. Each group determines their own childcare needs.
Single Adults (Single 35 to 60)
There are 3 of these peer groups meeting bi-weekly throughout southern DuPage County on various evenings. Childcare not typically accounted for. For more information, visit our Adult Ministries section.
Middle Adults (Married 35 to 60)
There are 6 of these groups meeting bi-weekly throughout southern DuPage County on various evenings. Each group is up to 12 adults. Each group determines their own childcare needs.
Asian Adults (All Ages)
There is 1 of these Asian peer groups meeting bi-weekly at the church on Friday nights – dinner included. Childcare accounted for on site.
Senior Adults (All Ages)
There is 1 of these peer groups meeting bi-weekly in Naperville. Childcare not accounted for.
Cross-Generational (All Ages)
There are 30 of these groups meeting bi-weekly throughout southern DuPage County on various evenings. Each group is typically around 10-12 adults. Each group determines their own childcare needs.
Care & Recovery (All Ages)
There are 4 of these confidential support groups meeting on Tuesday nights at the church at 7pm. They start the evening together, but then sub-divide into gender-specific Life Groups. These groups focus on helping each other deal with hurts, habits or histories that get in the way of life and faith. Childcare not accounted for.
Women’s Ministries (All Ages)
This ministry offers 5 different connection options, with Life Groups in each option; to include: 1) groups for young moms, 2) mentoring through cooking, 3) cross-generational women’s gatherings, 4) faith building through groupings of four and 5) in-depth topical Bible studies. For more information, visit our Adult Ministries section. Childcare available for some options.
Men’s Ministries (All Ages)
Men’s Fraternity, a Saturday morning large group gathering of men sub-divides into 12 Life Groups of 6-8 men. Childcare not offered. These Life Groups do not meet during the summer. For more information, visit our Adult Ministries section.
Starting Point (All Ages)
If you are newly committed to Jesus Christ or have recently renewed your commitment, these six-week groups provide a great opportunity to discuss the basics of the Christian faith. Starting Point groups meet on campus Sunday mornings from either 9:30-10:30am or 11am-noon. Childcare is available through our Children’s Ministries.
Discovery Groups (All Ages)
Do you have lingering questions about Christianity, the Bible, God? In fact, if you could ask God one question, what would it be? These groups provide a safe environment to ask questions and explore answers. We invite you to come one time and check it out. Discovery Groups meet on campus Sunday mornings from either 9:30-10:30am or 11am-noon. Childcare is available through our Children’s Ministries.
