Summer 2026 Seasonal Groups

One of the great privileges I have as Director of Connections & Volunteer Engagement is overseeing our Groups Ministry here at Grace Point—and I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful it can be when people find the right space to connect and grow.

A few years ago, we introduced Seasonal Groups as another way to help people step into group life at Grace Point. While many of our Life, Study, and Care Groups meet on a more ongoing basis, Seasonal Groups offer a shorter commitment around a specific topic or study and run three times a year—winter, spring/summer, and fall.

Why do we love them? Because they create an easy on-ramp.

Maybe you’re new to Grace Point and want a simple way to meet people. Maybe your schedule changes throughout the year. Maybe your Life Group is on a break or you want to experience something new together. Seasonal Groups make all of that possible. From Bible studies and marriage enrichment to missions-focused conversations and practical life topics, each season brings fresh opportunities to connect, grow in your faith, and take a next step. And the best part? There’s always another season around the corner.

We’d love for you to jump in and see what God might have for you through group life at Grace Point.

—Joan Zeberlein
Director of Connections & Volunteer Engagement

Begins: May

Transforming Your Thoughts: 6-week study – Beginning 5/21/2026

Transforming Your Thoughts will provide a biblical model for how a supportive "healing cloud of witnesses" can play a role in transforming thoughts. In a safe, confidential environment, participants will learn how God's Word can help us process painful thoughts so we can find greater freedom to become a more fully committed follower of Christ.

Open to Men & Women | Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM | Heritage Room – Grace Point | Led by Vicki Chandler & Sheri Girgenti

Begins: June

Growing Deeper at Grace Point: 4-week study – Beginning 6/7/2026

Growing Deeper at Grace Point: Take your next step at Grace Point with this interactive series! Growing Deeper will help you discover how God has equipped you to serve, grow in your faith, and better follow Jesus. Along the way, you’ll build friendships, be encouraged in your walk with God, and find your place in our community. Whether you’re new or have been here for years, this series will help you engage more fully in the life and mission of Grace Point.

Open to Men & Women | Sundays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Conference Room - Grace Point | Led by Steve Weir, Joan Zeberlein, Jason Guynes, Keith Brown & John Kindred

Every Man A Warrior, Book One: 10-week study - Beginning 6/23/2026

Guys, it’s time to get real and grow strong. This ten-week discipleship journey helps men walk closely with God in the trenches of everyday life. You’ll learn how to build daily habits like prayer, Scripture reading, and quiet time. This isn’t just a study—it’s training for life.

Open to Men | Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Grace Point | Led by Keith Brown & Jeff Kiskurno

If God Is For Us - The Everlasting Truth of Our Great Salvation: 6-week study – Beginning 6/30/2026

Ladies, join us this summer as we walk through Romans 8—one of the most hope-filled and powerful chapters in Scripture—and explore the deep assurance we have in Christ.

Through weekly discussion and personal study during the week, we’ll dig into themes like salvation, life in the Spirit, suffering, hope, and the unshakable love of God. Whether Romans 8 is familiar to you or you’re exploring it in a deeper way for the first time, this study will help anchor your faith in the truth that God is for you.

Summer calendars can be full, so this group is designed with flexibility in mind—come when you can and stay connected when you're able.

Purchase your book ahead of time using THIS LINK.

Open to Women | Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM | Conference Room - Grace Point | Led by Barb Brown, Heather James, and Sherri Wolf

Begins: JULY

Far Off Saints - Remembering the Revelation Promise and Your Place In It: 4-week study – Beginning 7/16/2026

Far Off Saints is an invitation to step into God’s heart for people from every nation, tribe, and tongue—and to see where you fit in His story. Pastor Jason will lead the study, with table conversations designed to foster connection, reflection, and meaningful discussion. Come curious, come as you are, and discover how God’s mission is lived out both near and far.

Open to Men & Women | Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM | Conference Room - Grace Point | Led by Jason Guynes with table hosts

About the Author

Joan Zeberlein

Joan was born and raised in, as she describes it, “the very small town of Smethport, PA,” which borders New York State. Joan grew up in the church but, as she states, “I knew about God, but I didn’t know Him.” Joan credits special people God put on her path and the Rick Warren book, The Purpose Driven Life, for helping her to realize that God desired a personal relationship with her. 

Joan served part-time as the Director of Women's Ministries for 14 years and in 2019, she joined the staff full-time. She loves her role as Director of Connections and Volunteer Engagement and is passionate about serving out of her gifting. Her heart for fostering connections and encouraging involvement helps to create an environment where others feel valued and empowered to serve. Joan is extremely at ease whether building and leading serving teams or welcoming and following up with new people that God brings through the doors of Grace Point.

Joan’s life verse is Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 