At the Vineyard, we believe the Christian life is meant to be lived out with people. Relationships allow us to know and be known by others. To help foster relationships, small groups meet throughout the week. Each small group is a unique composition of people who together grow relationally and spiritually. Most small groups are multi-generational and may have a mix of singles and married couples. Groups that offer childcare are noted.

During the typical meeting, you can expect to meet new friends, study the Bible, worship God and receive prayer for any needs. Phone numbers of the small group leaders are provided to allow you to inquire about child care or whether the group is definitely meeting on the night you wish to attend.

Tuesdays

Joe Lwanga, Lizzy Dodd, & Matt Doo
Chicago
We are a community seeking to live lives of love + discipleship through the understanding of our history in the Biblical narrative by the empowerment and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Contact: Lizzy at lizzydodd@gmail.com or (313) 231-0252
When: Tuesdays, 7 pm
Where: 4935 N. St. Louis Ave., #2, Chicago

Melina Rodriguez and Dan Pagliuzza (Greenhouse Group)
Chicago, Northeastern University campus
If you are itching to try out new ways to engage as a community and with the larger Chicagoland community, come check us out!  We'll explore themes such as purpose & meaning, loneliness & fear, emotional health & community, and much, much more. 
When: Tuesdays from 1:40 to 2:40pm
Where: B Building, room B-146, 5500 N. St. Louis, Chicago
Contact: Melina at kyria.aqui@yahoo.com or (773) 782-7704

David & Jennifer Schuman
Skokie, Tuesdays & 1st Saturday
We welcome families and singles of all ages.
For women: Tuesdays, 8:00pm (1st & 3rd)
For men: Tuesdays, 8:00pm (2nd & 4th)
Potluck: First Saturday of the month, 8:00pm
Where: 8128 Keystone Ave, Skokie
Contact: David & Jennifer at alphakids@comcast.net or (847) 328-0815

Wednesdays

Amy Calkin
Evanston
Growing as followers of Jesus & having a ton of fun doing it.
When: First three Wednesdays, 7pm
Where: 1800 Cleveland St, Evanston
Contact: Amy at agcdesign@mac.com

Daytime Small Group (Jose Gonzalez)
Evanston
A small group for people who are only free during weekday mornings/afternoons.
When: Wednesdays, 11am
Where: Vineyard, 2495 Howard St, Evanston
Contact: Jose at JHGJR13@yahoo.com

Discussion Small Group (Esther Choi and Matt Ryan)
Evanston
A place where you can build relationships with people and develop community. A safe place for people of all backgrounds and faiths to gather and discuss relevant topics of our lives and times in a non-judgmental, honest and open environment. We talk about issues we all face, including politics, relationships, science, religion, spirituality, and more. Snacks and drinks provided.
When: Wednesdays, 7:30pm
Where: 670 Hinman Ave. #3D, Evanston
Contact: Esther Choi at esther.m.choi@gmail.com or (773) 671-9437

Alan and Alison Doo
Evanston
Food, fellowship, and fun! A multigenerational group seeking to become all that God has called us to be. Dinner will be served.
When: Wednesdays, 7pm
Where: 2242 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL
Contact: Alison at (847) 864-3632 or alisondoo@hotmail.com

Caleb & Caroline Gardner (Greenhouse Group)
Chicago
Learning about our gifts and who God has called us to be, while experiencing life together in a deep community. This group opens and closes every 3 months. Please contact for more information.
When: Wednesdays, 7 pm
Where: Chicago, Rosehill neighborhood. Please call or email for details.
Contact: Caleb at caleblgardner@gmail.com or (773) 329-5162

Nate & Debra Harkness
Deerfield
We are a multi-generational group worshipping, praying, and playing together. Messy people welcome. Dinner and childcare provided.
When: Wednesdays, 7 pm
Where: Deerfield. Please call or email for location.
Contact: Nate and Debra at (970) 978-7233 or debrajoyharkness@gmail.com

Hana Kim (Greenhouse Group)
Chicago
Finding our place in the family of God so that we can know and experience more of Jesus.
When: First 3 Wednesdays, 7-9:30 pm
Where: 7223 N. Oakley Ave., #2W, Chicago
Contact: Hana at (847) 708-3009 or hanakim277@hotmail.com

Meet & Play for Parents & Young Children
Evanston, Wednesday mornings
Moms, dads, babies and kids who need to get out of the house are invited to meet in the play area. Let's get kids playing and parents connecting!
When: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 12
Where: Evanston Vineyard
Contact: Jamie Matsuoka, (847) 863-3502 or tengoku@gmail.com

Wednesday Night Bible Study
Evanston
Ongoing Bible study for men and women. Call for info about the next cycle.
When: Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm
Where: Evanston Vineyard
Contact: Eloise at eloisem@evanstonvineyard.org or (847) 328-4544.

Thursdays

Mike and Ronda Acuna
Chicago
Join us to fellowship through a weekly potluck, worship, study and prayer in this child-friendly group. Call ahead to tell us what type of simple dish you can bring.
Contact: Mike and Ronda at (773) 419-4302 or racuna4@gmail.com
When: First 3 Thursdays of each month, 6:15-8:30PM
Where: 7617 N. Eastalke Terrrace, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60626 (East Rogers Park, 1 block east of Sheridan and Howard)

Asian American Men's Group (Jon Ido Warden)
Morton Grove
Exploring the interaction of faith, culture, and manhood from an Asian American male perspective. Seeing how it impacts us and how we can make an impact as Asian American men. Look us up at theslantedview.wordpress.com.
When: Thursdays, 7:30pm, bi-weekly
Contact: Jon at (312) 409-7459 or aaccm_jon@yahoo.com

Laura Birnbaum, Delia Bleahu, & Dan Pagliuzza
Chicago
A group of people searching to find answers to life's most important questions.
When: Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Where: Chicago, Edgewater neighborhood. Please call or email for address.
Contact: delia_bleahu@yahoo.com or (773) 349-0106.

Cathy & Garrett Ellison
Evanston
We welcome singles and marrieds, 35 years and older, to experience deeper life in the kingdom, enjoy good food and have fun!
When: Thursdays 7:00pm
Where: 1504 Washington St, Evanston
Contact: Garrett and Cathy at (847) 869-8964, garrett.ellison@sbcglobal.net or cathy.ellison@sbcglobal.net

Liz Hawes
Chicago
A fun group for couples, singles, and kids of all ages. We discuss topics related to the Sunday sermons and pray for each other. Parents rotate in caring for children.
When: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Chicago, Rogers Park. Please call or email for address.
Contact: Liz Hawes at lizh@evanstonvineyard.org or (217) 414-0515.

Cary & Gayle Huffman and Gary & Michelle Bledsoe
Evanston
For the Classic Generation (40+). Join us for worship, Bible study, and prayer. Open to married couples and singles.
When: Thursdays, 7:30pm
Where: Vineyard, 2495 Howard St, Evanston
Contact: Cary and Gayle at (847) 998–5217 or gmi4huffman@gmail.com

Jim & Elizabeth Judd (Greenhouse Group)
Evanston
Exploring where God and real life converge.
When: Thursdays, 7 pm
Where: Evanston. Please call or email for location.
Jim and Elizabeth at (773) 396-2775 or ElizabethOliverJudd@gmail.com

Dave & Verity Sandell (Greenhouse Group)
Chicago (Ravenswood)
Fostering community and exploring God's vision for your life
When: Thursdays, 7:00pm
Where: Near Foster & Damen/Lawrence & Damen in Chicago (please contact for details)
Contact: Dave at (847) 571-4436 or daves@evanstonvineyard.org

South Loop Group
We want to be a small group that lives as sons and daughters of God, knows and lives out our destiny through Christ, and witnesses actively to others.
Contact: Brandon Neely (847) 420-2980, theneelyfamily@gmail.com
When: Thursdays at 7 pm
Where: South Loop. Please contact for details.

Fridays

Mark & Patty Stringer
Wilmette
Singles and marrieds welcome. Children are welcome; no formal childcare provided.
When: Fridays, 7:45pm (twice a month)
Where: 1021 Central Ave, Wilmette
Contact: Mark and Patty at (847) 256–8486

Phil & Amy Timberlake
Evanston
We're people that gather to share a meal, support one another, pray for each other and worship together. Dinner will be served. Childcare available for kids over 5; registration required.
When: First & third Fridays, 6-8:30 pm
Where: Call for details.
Contact: Phil or Amy at (773) 782-6666 or amytimber@gmail.com.

Daytime Moms' Group (Kristin Vallaly)
A group for moms to get together to talk, pray, and support one another in motherhood. Kids welcome.
When: Fridays, 11am. Please call or email before coming.
Where: Vineyard, 2495 Howard St, Evanston
Contact: Kristin at (765) 532-4766 or kvallaly@yahoo.com

Power Evangelism Book Group (Amanda Falk and Paul Kim)
Learn about how to hear from the Holy Spirit as you spend time with people who don't know Jesus. We will read and Study John Wimber's Power Evangelism. Everyone is welcome.
When: Fridays at 7:30pm
Where: 2620 Park Ln, Glenview
Contact: Amanda Falk and Paul Kim, afalk@illinoisalumni.org

Starbucks Women's Group (Eva Negussie)
Evanston
Icebreakers, praying for each other, sharing our lives, Bible study. For women in their 20s and 30s.
When: Fridays, 2x month. Call/email for dates.
Where: Starbucks on Chicago Ave. & Main St.
Contact: Eva at eva.writes@yahoo.com or (773) 470-6149

Women's Group (Sue Peterson)
Chicago (Foster and Western)
Women's group modeling Core Vineyard Values: worship, teaching and ministry on the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit, praying for one another.
When: Fridays, 7:30pm
Where: 2312 W. Berwyn, Chicago
Contact: Sue at (773) 759-2742

Saturdays

Discipleship 101 for Men (Alex Jones)
Evanston
A group committed to learn and live out the basics of the Christian faith together as disciples of Jesus Christ. Includes small group and 1 to 1 mentoring time.
When: Every other Sunday, 4-6 pm
Where: Evanston. Please call for details.
Contact: Alex Jones at jonesenator@gmail.com or (847) 275-9119.

Married Couples Group
Couples communicating, sharing and praying for greater relationship within God's covenant of marriage.
When: Saturday evenings, monthly
Where: Call/e-mail for location
Contact: Doug and Moni Shaeffer at shaeffer4@sbcglobal.net or (773) 743-1685

Moms of Kids with Special Needs (Linda Teague)
A support group for moms who are caring for children with special needs.
When: Third Saturday of the month, 9:30am Please call for details.
Where: Vineyard, 2495 Howard St, Evanston
Contact: Linda at linda.teague@hewitt.com or (847) 673–5205

Zero to Three Running Group (Lee Langill)
This group is for anyone who can run between zero and three miles. Have you ever wanted to run, but felt too intimidated to start? Or do you already do some running, but would like the encouragement and accountability that comes from running with others? Then this group is for you!
When: Saturdays, 8-9am
Where: Vineyard, 2495 Howard St, Evanston
Contact: chrisandleelangill@comcast.net

Sundays

Marc & Megan Hall
Chicago
An organic, community-focused group, sharing our journeys, praying together, pressing into God; asking Him to move in us, among us, and through us. We want to see His Kingdom come in our hearts, in our city, and in our world.
When: Sundays, 3:30-5 p.m. Men meet 1st and 3rd Sundays, women meet 2nd and 4th. Monthly family potluck.
Where: 1647 W. Farwell Ave, Unit C-1, Chicago
Contact: Marc or Megan (847) 648-2229

Cambodian Small Group (Phannary Mayer)
Study & discussion group for men and women from Cambodia in their native language.
When: Sundays during 11am service.
Where: Studio Control Room (Vineyard)
Contact: Phannary at (773) 478–8379 or citymayers@sbcglobal.net

Ruth & Naomi (Agnes Zikusooka)
Ruth and Naomi single moms group. All single moms invited for a time to talk and a time to pray for each other. Childcare provided.
When: Sundays, 11:00am (call for dates)
Where: Vineyard, 2495 Howard St, Evanston
Contact: Agnes Zikusooka at (847) 866–9210 or agnes@zikusooka.com

Various Nights

Agape Group
Evanston
Fostering relationships with people with developmental disabilities in the church family through movie nights and serving together at the food pantry.
When: Call/email for meeting times.
Where: Evanston Vineyard.
Contact: Elizabeth Welch at (312) 315-1542 or eawsubteacher@yahoo.com.

Discussion Group (Drew Fustin and Jason Roberts)
Chicago
We are a network of small groups that discuss topics relevant and sometimes challenging to all people, whether followers of Jesus or otherwise. We encourage everyone to share their lives and their ideas regardless of their faith background as we strive together to understand what living a life focused on Jesus could look like. Each group within the network meets in a public place with the intention of building relationships within the community.
When: Please contact.
Where: Meets in locations around the city. Please contact.
Contact: Drew Fustin at dafustin@uchicago.edu (773) 304-7316