Featured Groups

ADRN

Leader: Robert Wickman

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Bike Around Austin

Leader: Brian Gilbert

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We will be meeting in the parking lot by the Tennis Courts between Mopac & Austin High School. (Next to Lady Bird Trailhead @ Mopac Foot bridge)

We ride on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's of the month with wheels on the ground at 7:30 a.m.

The ride distance will range from 25 to 45 miles depending on the weather conditions. Hope to see you on the ride!

Celebrate Recovery

Leader: John Cravatt

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YOU CAN RECOVER FROM LIFE’S
HURTS, HABITS, AND HANG-UPS.

Are you struggling with feelings of shame, guilt, or blame? There is healing and freedom for you in God. Learn about that redeeming and restoring love through Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery is a confidential, safe gathering where you can learn about how your life can be healed by God’s power, as you talk and process and grow with others who are also on the same journey. We will meet in Patten Theater at the SW Campus of LifeAustin, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

There is no childcare.

Quesitons? Email crlifeaustin@gmail.com

For more information on Celebrate Recovery visit celebraterecovery.com

Register Here:   Celebrate Recovery Registration

Community Outreach Downtown

Leader: Melissa Ligeza

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Meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 5:30pm .

Please Register Here: DT Community Outreach Downtown Registration

Conscious Parenting

Leader: Diamond Davila

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This LifeGroup is for parents or anyone desiring to become parents. This LifeGroup will explore the fundamentals of the Conscious Discipline framework. Conscious Discipline is a social-emotional learning program. Designed by Dr. Becky Bailey, the program supports first teaching ourselves about self-control and self-regulation, and then teaching children. It helps us see how we respond to upset and understand our emotions, and how to regulate ourselves when we are triggered. In short, it teaches us how to be conscious as adults of what we are saying to children, and what behaviors we are modeling.

This LifeGroup will require an initial 8 week commitment. Each week we will explore one of the "7 Powers" of becoming a conscious adult and parent. You do not need to purchase any materials. I will be emailing videos and resources so you can pray and prepare your heart before each meeting.

This group meets virtually on Tuesdays at 11:30am beginning September 15.

Please Register Here: DT Conscious Parenting Registration

Cover 2 Cover Women's Book Club

Leader: Kathy Miesner

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This LifeGroup is for women of all ages in all stages of life! The Book Club will read one book a month and then meet to discuss it on the last Friday of every month from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Originally intended to be a lunch group discussing a monthly book at the Central Library Downtown, the group is meeting virtually for the next few books. We plan to return to meeting in the library when it reopens.

The first meeting of the new year will be Friday, January 29th and the book selection is:

Seeking Allah, finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi

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Cross The Finish Line

Leader: Louis Vasquez

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Meeting every Saturday, 10 AM in the Dripping Springs area.

Please Register Here: DT Cross The Finish Line Registration Form

Golf Guys

Leader: Tracy Owens

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Please Register Here: DT Golf Guys LifeGroup Registration Form

Grief Recovery Class

Leader: Joan Lynch

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This is an 8 week class beginning the first week of March and meeting on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

This is not a "drop in" group, this is a class, and attendance is required for all sessions. 2 absences = removal from this session due to confidentiality and continuance issues.

Cost: $40, cash or check, includes book; Parking garage coupon available for $5 per session, upon request. Scholarships are available.

This LifeGroup is for anyone experiencing loss either by death, divorce, loss of pregnancy or life change (moving, job loss, marriage, graduation).

If you are not comfortable meeting with a small group or desire a different start date, one-on-one sessions are available. 7 lessons; Cost: $80, cash or check, includes book. Day/time TBD.

Anyone welcome from the Downtown or Southwest campus.

GriefShare

Leader: Richard Allen

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GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. We understand that there are other losses in life that create feelings of grief. You might be experiencing a job loss, a divorce, estrangement from a child, or the loss of friends because of a move. This grief is real, but it is not the kind of grief discussed in GriefShare sessions.
This is an ongoing study which you can join at any time.

Register Here: GriefShare Registration Form

Jenkins LG: Faith in the Life of the Believer

Leader: Carl Jenkins

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Please Register Here: DT Jenkins LifeGroup Registration

Kayaks & Calm

Leader: Ruby Henry

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Do you have a sense of adventure? This LifeGroup is for you! Wade into your weekend with a morning paddle on Lake Austin! All ages and levels are welcome, and if you prefer to paddle board, you can!

We meet downtown to rent kayaks/SUPs, and you're welcome to make a splash with us anytime!

Register Here: DT Kayaks & Calm LifeGroup Registration

Ladies LifeGroup

Leader: Camille Cipione

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Meeting virtually at 7:00pm on Monday evenings. This group is on a break for the holidays and will return in 2021 to begin the Dream Big study.

It is recommended but not at all required to purchase the book.

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This LifeGroup is for women in all stages of life who desire community to do life with.

Ladies Who Latte

Leader: Joan Lynch

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This LifeGroup is for women of all ages who desire friendship and community and like to drink coffee!

Meeting at 10:00am on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. Until it warms up, this group will meet downtown at Codependent Coffee located at 301 West Ave.

Leadership & Tacos

Leader: Jesse Pritchett

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Please Register Here: DT Leadership & Tacos LifeGroup Registration

LifeMoms Online Groups

Leader: Katy Perry

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Study: Mom Set Free: Good News for Moms Who are Tired of Trying to Be Good Enough. (7 Week Online Study).  Click Here to purchase your book, Mom Set Free

What are LifeMom Groups?  

This semester we are taking our Life Moms online for an easy way to stay connected during this challenging season. By signing up, you will be connected to a small group of 8-10 women with a seasoned Mentor Mom who has “done life” and feels called to walk alongside new moms through the blessings and challenges of raising children. Through LifeMoms, you’ll have the help and guidance from each other to connect through group conversation, prayer, and support.   

We will be leaning in together for one hour every week during a 7-week devotional study with optional reading and online resources learning from Jeannie Cunnion’s resource, “Mom Set Free.” Each week will begin with a Monday morning online prayer time where you can get your week started off on the right foot. You’ll be given resources delivered to your inbox to dive into at your convenience each week. You’ll have a designated time each week to meet with your group and mentor mom either in person or online to discuss what you’ve soaked in through the resources provided on Monday mornings.

We moms are told we have to get it all right so our kids turn out “right”. We’re told their entire futures are riding on our ability to perfectly orchestrate their lives. And we’re told the strength of their faith hinges on ours. So we begin to believe that if we just try hard enough, we can actually “be enough.”

These impossible standards root us in fear believing we are not only letting down our kids but also disappointing God. This leaves us stuck in worry, anger, guilt, comparison, and shame in our mom culture.

This semester we invite you to journey alongside with us as we learn to: 

• Lay down what God wants to carry for us so we can thrive in His embrace. 
• Embrace our significance in our children’s lives in light of God’s sovereignty.
• Trust God with the children He has entrusted to us.
• Receive God’s grace so we can reflect God’s heart to our kids.

Register Here: LifeMoms Online Group Registration Fall2020

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Our 5-8th grade LifeGroups meet during our middle school service, The Bridge, on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Southwest Campus.
We will begin meeting on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

LifeWomen Fall Group: Entrusted

Leader: Tara Woodward

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Study: Entrusted: A Study of 2nd Timothy by Beth Moore.

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As of 9/11/2020, Amazon has the book backordered until 9/27.

This online study group is for women of all ages who desire to study God's word in community. Tara Woodward is the leader.  Our first meeting will be Monday, September 21, 2020.

Register Here: LifeWomen Monday Evening Fall 2020

LifeWomen: Precept Studies Tuesday Morning

Leader: Diane Ela

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Tuesday mornings, Fall Semester: September 15, 2020 - December 8, 2020
Spring Semester: January 12, 2021 - April 27, 2021

In Person: 9:30am - 11:30am at the LifeAustin Southwest campus OR

Online: 9:30am - 12:00 pm via ZOOM

REGISTER HERE:LifeWomen Precept Bible Study: Hebrews

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 

In these last days, God has spoken to us in His Son. What does He say about Jesus, angels, and our great salvation? Learn about Jesus' superiority to all in this exciting study of Hebrews that enlightens and enlivens Old Testament law and prophecy.

This semester we will study Hebrews Chapters 5-13. Although we covered Hebrews Part 1 (Chapters 1-4) in the fall, that is NOT a prerequisite for Hebrews Parts 2 and 3! 

We'll be offering both in person and online options! The online group will meet via Zoom and will be using the Precept Upon Precept workbook. Precept Upon Precept is the most in-depth study. The in-person group will primarily be using the In & Out workbook. This streamlined study offers the same essential depth as Precept Upon Precept, with less homework.  

***Please contact Carissa DeAngelis at carissadeangelis@gmail.com (in-person group) or Diane Ela at dianeela@yahoo.com (online group) for information on available scholarships or if you have any questions!

***Childcare is not available at this time.

LifeWomen: Restless

Leader: Pam Lawler

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Study: Restless: Because You Were Made for More by Jennie Allen.

Click Here to purchase the book and study guide, Restless by Jennie Allen.  If you want both the book and the separate study guide, make sure to purchase both of them.  

This group is for women who have a Restless longing for more of God.

Marriage Journey

Leader: David Bratton

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Meets in person from 5:00-8:00pm on the 1st Sunday of every month. Snacks provided.

Please Register Here: DT Marriage Journey LifeGroup Registration

Men's Adventure LifeGroup

Leader: Martin Egwuagu

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Meets at noon on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Please Register Here: DT Adventure LifeGroup Registration

In normal conditions, we plan to meet in person monthly for social gatherings. However, due to the challenging circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope to support our local widows virtually at Life Austin and beyond until that is possible.

So, if you are a woman in widowhood, new or for years, we invite you to join this local group who serves to empower widows to lean into life, build resilience and make a positive difference in society with their encouraging community, leadership programs, podcast, social sites, events and many beneficial resources you may not know exist. Your Austin leader, Carmen Escalante, was honored to attend our 5th Annual 2019 MWC Leadership Conference Training last October in Nashville, TN enabling her to prepare to serve Austin widows.

Join us for Austin's Virtual Social Gathering of Modern Widows Club at 7 p.m. CST every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting, June 17, 2020. Mark your calendar and share with your other widowed friends! This will be a ZOOM Meeting, the link to join is below:

Topic: Launch of Austin Modern Widows Club led by Leader Carmen Escalante.
Date/ Time: June 17, 2020 07:00 PM CST (US and Canada)

Location:
ZOOM meeting link:
https://zoom.us/j/9397976476?pwd=bW9iMTV3elNrUkYzZVpFYXltbUlkZz09
Meeting ID: 939 797 6476
Password: 031311

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We look forward to meeting you, introducing you to MWC, and together, build a strong, loving and supported widow community in Austin.
Please reach out to me anytime for more information,
Carmen Escalante
Austin MWC Leader
Life Austin Member
844-4-AWIDOW
austin@modernwidowsclub.org

Single Parents & Kids Activity Time

Leader: Melissa Ligeza

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Please Register Here: DT Single Parent & Kids Activity Time Registration

Singles 40s/50s

Leader: Lora Long

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Study:  Foundations by Rick Warren.  

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We are a casual group of Christian singles in our 40s/50s sharing in fun, casual fellowship to connect and enjoy life with common interest and common values.
We meed on Sundays from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the SW campus outside.

Stephen Ministry

Leader: Lorrie Jocius

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What Is Stephen Ministry?

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV).

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

Who’s Involved in Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Leaders are church staff, lay leaders, and pastors trained at a Leader’s Training Course to provide ongoing leadership for their congregation’s Stephen Ministry.

Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.

Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.

If you would like more information, please contact one of our leaders. 

Richard Allen

Lorrie Jocuis

Scott Sherrill

The Next Supper

Leader: J Deaver

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This lifegroup is for anyone looking friendship and delicious food. The Next Supper LifeGroup will meet once a month following the 11:00 am Downtown service with the goal of deepening relationships at the best lunch spots near the Downtown church.

The Next Supper will meet for lunch on September 20 and October 11.

Please Register Here: DT The Next Supper Registration

Young Adult Lunch

Leader: Jon Burks

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This LifeGroup is for all Young Adults in their 20's & 30's! This group will go to lunch together following the 11:00 Downtown church service on the 1st Sunday of the month.

Please Register Here: DT Young Adult Lunch Registration

Young Couples

Leader: Tracy Owens

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A six week virtual study group from February 23 to March 30.

This LifeGroup is for young married, engaged or seriously dating couples in their 20's & 30's. We will meet virtually on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-9:00pm.

Please Register Here: DT Young Couples LifeGroup Registration