WHAT ARE CONNECT GROUPS?
Our connect groups consist of two different types of groups - community groups and focus groups. Our community groups meet in homes across our city and run continuously throughout the year. These groups focus on fellowship, prayer and discussing each week’s sermon. Our focus groups meet here at the church for a set amount of weeks and address a particular topic in depth.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CONNECT GROUPS?
Connect Groups Have One, Simple Function-to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationship with others (Genesis 2:18, “The Lord God said, it is not good for the man to be alone…”). Only through community can we live the full life God intends for us. Sharing life through connections with others in the body of Christ is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why connect groups exist- to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
You can sign up for a community group by scrolling below and emailing the group leader, or by visiting the connect center after service on Sunday. Our focus groups change throughout the year, but you can find a current list of our topical group studies by visiting our Springs Church app.


Community Groups

ZAN & JANE STODDARD

THURSDAYS | 6:30PM

80923

Zane and Jan have been a part of SC since its beginning. We have lived in India and Thailand for 13 years and have a heart for the nations. We have been a blended family for 29 years and are marriage mentors and are on the missions committee. We enjoy hiking, cooking together, Zane likes fishing and working on projects. Jan likes crocheting and knitting. We want to see singles and couples grow in their faith and love for Jesus.

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JOHN & PEGGY TAYLOR

FRIDAYS | 6:30PM

80922

John and Peggy Taylor are Colorado Natives, Peggy was born in Denver and John in Pueblo. They met in college at USC and have been married for 48 years. They have three grown children also living in Colorado. They have two beautiful grandchildren, and one large golden doodle.
Peggy retired from the Colorado Deaf and Blind School. John retired from the City of Colorado Springs and the Harrison School District.
In their walk with Jesus they have led and attended a number of Christian fellowships. Peggy presently volunteers with the accounting department at the Springs Church. John assists with the Mentor program and with the Security Team at the Church. They both have the desire to see Christians grow in the Lord and in their friendships toward each other.

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PHIL & CINDY PUCKETT

FRIDAYS | 6:30PM
80132

We have been married for 37 years and have four grown children. We have also been blessed with 5 adorable grandchildren. Cindy works full time as a senior administrator with the Edward Jones investment firm. Phil is retired and works as a lay minister with Hook Ministries. They disciple and minister to Christian men incarcerated in the Colorado State prison system. Our free time is spent with family as well as cycling and hiking in the great Colorado outdoors.

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MATEO & CATHERINE LEIJA

TUESDAYS | 6:30PM
80918

Catherine and Mateo attended the same community group for a few years before finding each other. Mateo proposed to Catherine on the Springs Church stage during service. They have 5 children, 5 grandkids and 2 dogs. After being ministered to in a community group, they're leaving the comfort of their 'nest' to give back to the body. Their heart is to "do life together" with others and provide a safe haven where the body of Christ can fellowship, heal, grow and become healthy members of the community.

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SHERRILL + THRUSTON

TUESDAYS | 6:30PM

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The Sherrills and Thrustons are empty nesters that have over 66 years of marriage between us. Being in Christian community is so important and we love to spend time with people, getting to know their stories and growing in our faith together. As a community group we value the opportunity to share in God’s word together and pray for each other. Our group meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm, in the Monument/Northgate area. We share a meal together and then meet to discuss the sermon and pray for one another.

*Please email leaders for location. We alternate between Monument and N. Colorado Springs.

BRETT & LINNEA RUBBICO

MONDAYS | 6:30PM
80919

Our names are Brett and Linnea Rubbico, and we’ve been attending Springs Church regularly since 2018. The Community Group vision the Lord has laid on our hearts is to focus on young adults. Through our combined experience, knowledge, and wisdom we feel a prompting to pour into those who are at a life stage of maturing in the Lord and perhaps have special callings. Dealing with issues and pressures as a young adult can be at times down right daunting. We desire to create a bonding space of prayer, worship, love, friendship, and safety. Additionally, evangelism is strongly on our hearts, we want to encourage and participate regularly in the Great Commission sharing with others the love of Jesus together as a community group. Please be welcome to join us as we grow in the love of Christ together.

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CHRIS + NANNETTE ALBERTS

THURSDAYS | 6:00PM
80919

We have been married since 2006.  Chris has two daughters and a son, and we have 10 grandchildren.  Nannette works at Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) as an Accountant in the Finance Department.  Chris came to America from South Africa in 1993 as a missionary to the Native American Indians and since that time has served in various aspects of ministry for 30 years.  Together we founded a ministry in Atlanta which involved starting and planting home churches throughout the Atlanta area, establishing relationships and building community.  We moved to Colorado in 2018, and the one condition that Nannette had was that we would be eternal tourists and enjoy all that Colorado offers.  We enjoy hiking, biking, visiting all the state parks and anything outdoors.  Our passion is to empower the Body of Christ to greater intimacy with Father God, exalting Jesus through worship, prayer, and restoration.  We believe strongly this can be accomplished in the community groups by transforming lives one heart at a time.  All age groups will enjoy finding a spirit led community group that offers a safe place to fellowship, grow and be family.

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DAVE + JEN LALONDE

THURSDAYS | 6:30PM
80908

Dave and Jen LaLonde have attended Springs Church for the last six years and are passionate about living out their life in Christ to make Jesus known to everyone they meet. They have been married for 30 years and have two young adult sons, Jake and Ben. Jen and Dave currently volunteer and serve on Sunday mornings on the Prayer, Worship, and Greeting teams. Dave is a Financial Advisor and managing partner at a financial planning firm here in the Springs, and Jen is a dedicated homemaker. When not working or serving at Springs Church, we are hiking, biking, camping, and exploring the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

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BETHANIE GELLERMAN & SHARI HALL

1st + 3rd TUESDAYS | 6:30PM

80922

Shari and Bethanie have a passion to lead a single women's/moms group into a deeper walk with Jesus. Shari is a single mother of 4 and grandma to 5. She has a very personal relationship with Jesus and has learned to rely entirely on Him for everything. She would love to share her journey of love and contentment with anyone hungry for more. Bethanie has a heart for seeing women honestly live in the freedom Christ has promised, with a unique heart for single moms. She has one daughter and enjoys art, creative writing, and coffee.

*Please email ahead for the gate code.

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TEZ & CHRISTINE BROOKS

FRIDAYS | 6:30PM
80923

The Brooks believe true Christian community can’t happen for 15 minutes in the lobby on Sundays. Small home groups are where Christ-followers can walk out their salvation genuinely with other believers. They even met as members of a small home group and married in 2002. When not busy doing mission work, Tez writes for several Christian publications and is a multiple award-winning author, screenwriter, and writing coach. When Christine is not training new missionaries, she co-leads an outreach to international women in Colorado Springs through picnics, teas, and other events.

* Please email leaders for address.

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