Parish Groups

In a world marked by increasing isolation and polarization, the church stands uniquely poised as an integration point for those seeking something better. Our shared belonging to the Lord Jesus offers a starting point for meaningful connection with others who also seek to live as people of faith, hope, and love. With an aim to foster community and personal growth, several Parish Groups have been formed, each with a distinctive flavor designed to meet the needs of parishioners’ varying seasons of life.

New Parents Group

For anyone new to parenting or just looking for some fellow parents with whom to navigate life, this group meets monthly in homes or at a local park for a low-key Saturday morning hang-out with infants and toddlers in tow. We know that looking after little ones presents its own joys and challenges, and has a way of reshaping the rest of life. 

Come refresh your vision for why you do what you do in a space that provides connection, encouragement, laughter, and spiritual support. For more information, contact

parishioner Emily Dobson or Mother Tiffany Clark.

Going Deeper

Does your soul hunger for something more: a deeper life with God or a quieter trust? Going Deeper is an invitation to walk with others who are listening for that call. Meeting on alternating Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m., participants seek to expand their vision for the Christian life, engage in spiritual practices, and open themselves to the loving accountability of a committed band of fellow disciples. Not for the faint of heart, membership in this group will require a commitment to routine attendance, transparent self-honesty, and to the hard work of following Christ in everyday life. For more information, contact parishioner John Murton or Mother Tiffany Clark to learn more.

Grief Share

Are you mourning the loss of someone or something you love? Then join fellow parishioners of all ages and stages of life as they walk together through the process of navigating grief and move towards hope. Led by Father Andrew Stump, the GriefShare group meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., in the Memorial Room. For more information or to register, click here.

Keeping Faith
Composed of parishioners further on in life, this group gathers in each other's homes for a pot-luck dinner, a brief presentation, and facilitated discussion about the ongoing cultivation of one’s life with God.  For more information, contact parishioners John Gilstad or Phil Morrison.

Light on the Hill
This group for parishioners currently working on the Hill, at the White House, and in various agencies of the U.S. Government seeks to be the light of Christ to each other and and to those with whom they work. The group meets monthly for study and discussion on Monday evenings at a central location. For more information, contact Father Tim Cole.

Next Chapter 

For those who are turning the page in life from the scramble of active parenting into a more intentional stage of faith and work, this group offers a reorienting compass to think deeply, ask important questions, and chart a course for the next season of life with God. Open to couples, singles, and empty-nesters, it gathers monthly over a potluck dinner to explore the big questions about God, life, and how to invest in the things that matter For more information, contact parishioners Lindsay Walsh or Emily Boland.

Agape Suppers

Formerly known as Prime Timers, this monthly, Wednesday night dinner gathering at the church grounds its identity in Christian fellowship, Georgetown hospitality, mutual learning, and the self-giving love of God. Between delightful company and a brief service of night prayer, each supper will offer a “Behind the Scenes” presentation from a parish guild, ministry, or leadership group designed to help participants understand the faith, preparation, service, and spiritual practices that sustain the worship and common life of the parish. For more information, contact parishioners Ryan Velasco or John Walker.

The Gathering
Full of warmth, wisdom, and transparency, this group of (mostly) women meets monthly at a parishioner’s home in Wesley Heights. Following an hour of fellowship over hors d’oeuvres provided by group members and beverages provided by the host, the group then engages in facilitated conversation about life, spirituality, and evolving into the image of God. For more information, contact parishioners Janis Buchanan or  Evie Rooney.


Centering Prayer

This weekly, community-led time of centering prayer and Lectio Divina meets on Tuesdays, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. Drawn from the monastic tradition, these practices offer an intentional way for individuals to make themselves available to God, acknowledging that “we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us.” For more information or to obtain the zoom link, contact parishioners Lesley Lilly or Molly Peacock.

Women’s Bible Study


Who is the Jesus we meet in the pages of Matthew’s gospel? Together we will consider how Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecies of who the Messiah would be, inaugurates a kingdom that upends human expectations of greatness, and calls us to participate in that kingdom’s way of life, including the work of barrier-crossing mission.


This spring, join Mother Tiffany Clark and a diverse group of engaging women for interactive discussion, in-depth examination, and personal application of sacred scripture. To view an intro video to Matthew, click here. To receive the bi-weekly reading guides, contact Mother Tiffany Clark.

  • Jan. 12: Matthew 1-3 (becoming)
  • Jan. 26: Matthew 4-6 (teaching)
  • Feb. 9: Matthew 7-9 (healing)
  • Feb. 23: Matthew 10-12 (mission)
  • Mar. 9: Matthew 13-15 (parables)
  • Mar. 23: Matthew 16-19 (opposition)
  • Apr. 13: Matthew 20-22 (greatness)
  • Apr. 27: Matthew 23-25 (warnings)
  • May 11: Matthew 26-28 (fulfillment)



Sessions will take place on alternating Mondays from 6-7:30 pm in the Memorial Room (on the third floor of the Parish Hall). A zoom option is available. New participants and guests are always welcome!

If you would like to join one of these groups or learn more about them, contact Mother Tiffany Clark.