Find Your Circle

Life Groups at Harvest Ridge Church are a place for you to join with a small group of people with the goal of helping each other follow Jesus. It is a great place to meet people! At Life Group, there are always 3 things people gather around: food, Bible and prayer. We believe life change happens in circles, not rows. So, join a circle today! 

HOME GROUPS

Becky Stephens & Melinda Morris

Where: Elyria
When: 1st Fri @ 6pm + 1 Sun/month
Who: 18+, Kids - Teens or older

Matt & Melissa Gaylord

Where: Strongsville
When: 1st & 3rd Sat 5-8pm
Who: 18+ Kids - Yes

Tim & Rebecca Axford

Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Every other Fri @ 6pm
Who: 18+ Kids - Yes

Tim & Sharon Warrick

Hosted by Cook & Michelle Liotta
Where: Avon Lake
When: 1st & 3rd Fri @ 6:30pm
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Steve & Erika Archer

Young Families
Where: Litchfield
When: 1st Sat 6-8:30pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

 Kevin and Karie Behm 


Where: North Ridgeville
When: Every Other Sun 4pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Matt & Sam Crow

Young Married
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tue @ 6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Mike & Karen Davis

Seasoned Saints
Where: Elyria
When: Thurs 6:15pm, 2-3 times a month
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Bill & Jane Penkava

50+ Group
Where: Elyria
When: 2nd & 4th Sun @ 4:30pm
Who: 50+, Kids - No

Joe & Mary Ann Hetzel

50+ Group
Where: North Ridgeville
When: Friday @ 7pm 2x/Month
Who: 50+, Kids - No

Dean & Ashley Morningstar


Where: Grafton
When: 1st Sunday @ 4pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Johnnie & Cheryl Slattery


Where: North Olmsted
When: 4th Saturday @ 5pm
Who: 40+, Kids - No

Matt & Paula Weiss

Where: North Ridgeville
When: Every other Friday @7pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Garrett & Adrie Gitchel

Where: Location Rotates 
When: 3rd & 5th Saturdays @1:30pm
Who: 20-30, Kids - Yes

Dan & Jill Gerome

Where: North Ridgeville
When: Sun @6:30pm 2x/Month
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Aaron & Sarah Schmidt

Where: North Olmsted
When: 1x/Month Sundays @ 6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Matt Sante

Where: North Ridgeville
When: 3rd Sun @ 6:30pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Andy & Julie Scheneman

Where: Elyria
When: 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 7pm
Who: 18+ Kids - No

Jamie & Sarah Mason

Blended Families
Where: Grafton
When: 1st Sundays 4-6pm
Who: 18+, Kids - Yes

Women's Life Groups

Grandmas Matter

Carol Stadden
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Tues, 10am - 1pm
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Women Helping Women

Irene Scherer
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Wed @10:00 am Weekly
Who: 18+, Kids - No

Dawn Dulin

Crocheting (and knitting) for a Cause
Where: Olmsted Falls
When: 1st & 3rd Sat 10am-12pm
Who: 18+, Teens with mother

Rachel Stirnemann

Mom’s with Young Kids
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd & 4th Wed, 9:30am-11:30am
Who: 18+, Kids- Yes

Men's Life Groups

Bible Study for Men

Dwayne Davis
Summer meeting times vary, simply fill out the interest form and the leader will contact you with Men’s Bible Study times.

Young Adult Groups 

Luke Lengel

Where: Fairview Park
When: 2nd & 4th Sunday 6pm
Who:18-35 Kids - No

Dwayne & Crystal Davis

Where: Oberlin
When: 2nd & 4th Saturday 6pm
Who: 18-35, Kids - No

Young Adult Guys Bible Study

Jonathan Rosa & Jonah Eck
Where: North Ridgeville
When: 2nd Thursday 7pm &
4th Saturday  9:30 am
Who: Guys 18-35, Kids - No

Special Interest Life Groups

Overcoming Addictions

Learn how to break free from destructive habits
Willie Murphy
Where: Harvest Ridge Church
When: Mon Weekly @ 7pm
Who:18-35 Kids - No

Exploring Israel

An exploration into the Biblical sites of Israel without traveling
Jim & Daryl Kilby
Where: North Ridgeville
When: Sun @ 6pm 2x/month
Who: 18+, Kids- No

Ridge Runners

Must be able to keep 10 min mile pace for 3 miles
Autumn Kilby
Where: South Central Park
When: Last Sat of month @ 8am
Who: 18+, Kids- No

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?

Life groups usually gather together for a couple hours in a relaxed environment. They often share a meal together, talk about a recent sermon or Bible passage, and pray for each other’s needs. Of course, there is time at the beginning and end to simply hang out together. 

HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?

It depends on the group. Most groups meet once or twice per month. Some groups meet weekly. Most groups take a short break for the holidays and summer, meeting consistently during the fall, winter and spring. 

WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?

Most groups meet in homes in a city nearby or in North Ridgeville. Some groups meet at Harvest Ridge Church. 

IS THERE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?

Childcare varies from group to group. When you search our directory for a group, the group profile will indicate if childcare is available.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?

Feel free to try a different group if the one you try does not seem like the right fit. Simply fill out another I’m Interested form. The simple strategy to finding success in Life Groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group for everyone—including you! 

CAN I JOIN MORE THAN ONE GROUP?

Yes. Many people choose to join a home group and an interest based group. There are no rules, simply go where you think you will grow. 

DO I HAVE TO BE A CHURCH MEMBER TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP? 

No. Anyone is welcome to join a life group. If you are interested in becoming a member of Harvest Ridge or have questions, go to https://www.harvestridge.net/next-steps

DO I HAVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP? 

No. Everyone is welcome to join a life group, regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey. If you are interested in learning more about the Christian faith, check out our Alpha Life Group. 

Need to find a life group? Let us help!