Christian Fellowship
The following affinity groups are open to visitors. Please join us! The groups below are sorted by church. Click on the church name for more detailed information.
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Bethany Lutheran Church - Lynndale Campus, Appleton
10 week fall session on Tuesdays from 5:15-6PM - FAITH FIT DANCE FITNESS
Target Audience: Women’s Fitness Class
Description: This super fun women’s fitness class encourages all ages and abilities to continue on their fitness journey, one step at a time! Faith Fit is back for a 10 week fall session on Tuesdays from 5:15-6PM beginning September 13, 2022 in the Praise Center at Our Shepherd Childcare/Bethany Lutheran Church's Lynndale Campus (3335 N. Lynndale Dr, Appleton) Childcare will be available (based on need - so please email churchoffice@bethanyappleton.org if you're interested) There's no need to pre-register, just come to class whenever it works for your schedule!
Location: Praise Center at Our Shepherd Childcare/Bethany Lutheran Church's Lynndale Campus (3335 N. Lynndale Dr, Appleton)
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Bethel Lutheran Church, Menasha
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - English Second Language Class
Target Audience: Adults wishing to learn the English language.
Description:
Location: ESL Classroom
Contact: Church Office (725-1822)
Thursday evening, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - English Second Language Class
Target Audience: Adults wishing to learn the English language.
Description:
Location: ESL Classroom
Contact: Church Office (725-1822)
9:00-10:00 am, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month - Little Sprouts
Target Audience: Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers
Description: We’ll have stories, songs, take-home crafts, free play, sensory bins, and more!
Location:
Contact: Email Mrs. Schoenbach at megan.schoenbach@svls.us for more information.
Eternal Love Lutheran Church, Appleton
July 17 - 21 from 8:30 – 11:45 am - Vacation Bible School
Target Audience: 3K-6th grade kids
Description: STELLAR: SHINE JESUS’ LIGHT—Eternal Love Lutheran Church (1011 E. Midway Rd., Appleton) invites you to their July 17-21 Vacation Bible School! At STELLAR, 3K-6th grade kids will learn about Jesus, their Savior. They will discover how they can shine Jesus’ love and hope in everyday life! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ light, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos to take home and enjoy.
Location:
Contact: Register online at https://eternal-love.org/
Grace Lutheran Church, Neenah
Schedule Varies - Women’s Ministry
Target Audience: Women
Description: Offers fellowship and service opportunities to women
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Bonnie Olsen 920-722-6964
Schedule varies - Grace Youth Group
Target Audience: Youth in 8th – 12th grade
Description: A chance for young people to gather in a Christian atmosphere for Bible studies, fun activities, and service projects throughout the year.
Location: Grace Church
Contact: Church Office - 920-722-5550
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenville
Varies - Growth Groups
Target Audience: Adults
Description: Our new Growth Groups start in September! Groups of 8-12 adults meet weekly for about 7 weeks to meet new people, form Christian friends, and strengthen the bonds of our fellowship here at Immanuel. The group will meet wherever they choose for snacks, refreshments, and visiting. They will also consider discussion questions from the previous week’s sermon. Descriptions of the groups and sign-up is all online at www.immluth.org.
Location: Varies
Contact: For more details, contact Pastor Qualmann or Rob Hungerford.
Wednesdays at 9:30 am - Mornings with Mommy in the Park
Target Audience: Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers
Description: Immanuel Lutheran Ministries "Mornings with Mommy" program is headed to the park this summer! Visit 6 different parks with us! "Mornings with Mommy in the Park" gives you the opportunity to spend quality time with your child ages 0-5 without the stress of finding activities to do. It's also a place to find a supportive community of people in the same season of life. Play sessions will start at 9:30 AM and are free! We would love for you to bring a friend and register to ensure we have enough snacks.
Location: Different local parks
Contact: Check locations and register online at https://www.immluth.org/page/mornings-with-mommy
Every other Thursday from 9:30 am - Noon - Fiber Friends
Target Audience: Adults
Description: If you enjoy doing handwork (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, hand sewing, etc.), please know that fellow Fiber Friends will be gathering in Immanuel's Emmaus Library every other Thursday beginning November 4. The library will be open from 9:30-noon so come stay for the entire time or any portion of those hours. This group will continue to supply Immanuel with handmade baby hats that are presented whenever a baby is baptized. They also have made prayer shawls that are given to shut-ins or whenever a need is expressed. The stock on both is just fine at the moment so please bring your own projects, your own drinks/snacks, and enjoy the fellowship!
Location: Emmaus Library
Contact: Church Office - 920-757-5639
Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Appleton
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. - Lutheran Pioneers and Lutheran Girl Pioneers
Target Audience: Boys and girls grades 1-6
Description: Explore nature and God’s gifts
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Dan Voss (954-6554) and Shari Graham (830-1268)
First and Third Friday of the month Sign in begins at 8:00 am Session begins at 8:15 am - Mornings with Mommy
Target Audience: Mothers with small children
Description: Pack your diaper bag and join in the fun! Introducing Mornings with Mommy… a unique blend of story time, play date, and learning center that combine to meet the needs of young children.
Location: The Fireside Room
Contact: Register at www.mountoliveappleton.com/mwm. The cost is $3/family/ session. Space is limited to 20 children. For more information, contact Kelly Schreiner at mwm@mountoliveappleton.com.
July 10-14, from 9AM - Noon - Vacation Bible School
Target Audience: Children four-year-old through sixth grade
Description: Christmas in July - Tree-mendous Stories - Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks
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Contact: Register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQV-GKR0y-pwak5tQM6R3tfzvuSKsGK47BsUSMRSSzTBv9nA/viewform
Rummage Sale is June 15th-16th 7 AM - 5 PM. Saturday, June 17th 7 AM - Noon, half off. - Mission Rummage Sale
Target Audience: Everyone is Invited!
Description:
Location:
Contact: Church Office - 739-9194
Riverview Lutheran Church, Appleton
This group meets most Wednesdays during the school year from 9:30 - 11:00 am. - Mommy & Me
Target Audience: Woman and small children
Description: Mommy and Me invites moms to come for Christian friendship and support while their little ones play. There are often crafts or projects for the young children.
Location: Riverview Lutheran Church
Contact: Call our church office (920-733-3728) for schedule or contact information for this program's coordinator.
The second and fourth Wednesdays in June and July from 9-11am. - Riverview Play Dates in the Park
Target Audience: Activities are geared for ages PK-grade 2 but are open to all.
Description: Caregivers can connect while children play. Children will gather for a devotion, songs, and snack time mid-morning.
Location: Various parks in the area, check schedule online
Contact: Find dates and locations, and sign up at www.RiverviewLutheran.org/play.
Saint John Lutheran Church, Kaukauna
Meets as needed - Sonshine Committee
Target Audience: All women (typically younger women and those still working, but all are welcome)
Description: Sonshine Committee provides fellowship opportunites for all members of the congregation and occasionally organizes church social events.
Location:
Contact: Marilyn Kruse - 920-989-1962
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Appleton
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Piecemaker Quilting Group
Target Audience: Women
Description: All interested are invited to join the quilting group which is currently meeting every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church basement. This group makes quilts among other items and enjoys fellowship and fun. Even if you are not a quilter, you are welcomed to come and enjoy the fellowship and if interested, learning how to do some quilting.
Location: Church Basement
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-0916
Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Sheep's Head Club
Target Audience: Adults
Description: A friendly game of SchafKopf, aka., SHEEP'S HEAD
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Contact: Allan Hess at (920) 749-0367 or ahess1@new.rr.com
July 24 - 27 - Meal at 5:30 pm with activities beginning at 6:00 pm - Vacation Bible School
Target Audience: Children
Description:
Location:
Contact: Register online at stmatthewlutheran.com/vbs
Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Appleton
1st Monday of the month 11:15 a.m. - Saint Paul Women's Fellowship
Target Audience: All women of the congregation
Description:
Location: Mark's Eastside Restaurant
Contact: Church Office - 733-6701
2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. - Saint Paul Ladies' Aid
Target Audience: All women of the congregation
Description:
Location: Room 13 in the school
Contact: Church Office - 733-6701
2nd Thursday of the month 11:15 a.m. - Senior Fellowship
Target Audience: All seniors of the congregation
Description:
Location: Red Ox Restaurant
Contact: Church Office - 733-6701
Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Dale
Meeting on first Tuesday of month at 1:00 p.m. - Women's Fellowship
Target Audience: Women of any age
Description: Bible Study with desserts provided
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 779-6777
Saint Peter Lutheran Church, Freedom
Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm - Card Making Ministry
Target Audience: Adults
Description: Join the fun in making greeting cards for our homebound members, those in the hospital, new babies, etc.
Location: 1910 Centre (historic school building across from the church)
Contact: Contact Luella Kietz at (920) 731-1650 with any questions.
Thursday 9:00 am - Ladies Quilting Ministry
Target Audience: Women
Description: The St. Peter Quilting ministry is one that touches many people. Every new baby that becomes a part of our church family receives a quilt, as do members and friends who are homebound, in the hospital or facing treatments for cancer and other illnesses. You don't have to know how to sew, you can be taught different things that can help.
Location: 1910 Centre (historic school building across from the church)
Contact: If you’re interested in helping the quilting ministry in any way, please contact Karen Peters at 739-2924.
Save the dates of June 19-22 from 8:30-11 am - Vacation Bible School
Target Audience: Children who are 4 year old by June 1st (must be toilet trained) through going into third grade.
Description: This summer we will head to the desert for Vacation Bible School to explore how ‘Monumental’ our God is! By exploring God's awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead. Join us June 19-22 from 8:30-11 a.m. Children who are 4 years old by June 1st (must be toilet trained) through going into third grade will celebrate God’s greatness during Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks.
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Contact: Register online at https://922ministries.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1705236
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Little Chute
Select Tuesdays during the school year from 6:20 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Lutheran Pioneer Girls
Target Audience: Girls in 1st thru 12th grades
Description: Fellowship and Service Opportunities
Location: St. Luke's Church - Little Chute
Contact: Kate Vosters - 788-0289
Saturday, February 11 - May 6 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm - GriefShare Journey
Target Audience: Adults mourning the loss of a loved one.
Description: It hurts to lose someone. Find help with GriefShare. Your Journey from Mourning to Joy at St. Luke's consists of 11 (self-contained, stand alone) weekly meetings for those coping with the loss of a loved one.
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Contact: Register for this session online at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/162092
The Core (St. Peter Downtown Campus), Appleton
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Christian Recovery Support Group
Target Audience: Adults Struggling with an Addiction
Description: Christian Recovery supports those struggling with addiction....substance abuse, pornography, gambling, anxiety, etc. It is a combination of small group Bible study and fellowship. It is a Christ-centered 12-step program enhanced with Biblical references. It can be a start or help along the way to following the road to recovery. Christian Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the CORE, a 922 Ministry. New faces are welcome!
Location: The CORE is located at 820 W. College Ave. in Appleton.
Contact: Church Office - 920-364-0200
Trinity Lutheran Church, Kaukauna
July 24th-27th, from 8:30 to 11:00 AM. Doors will open at 8 AM - Vacation Bible School
Target Audience: Children
Description: Our God can make the impossible possible! He does marvelous things! A science lab conducts experiments that explain how things are possible. In Jesus’ ministry, He did things that are impossible. His greatest miracle of all was dying on the cross and rising from the dead for our salvation. At God’s Wonder Lab, discover that Jesus does the impossible for us.
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Contact: Register online at https://www.trinitykaukauna.com/
Trinity Lutheran Church, Neenah
Varies - Trinity Lutheran Youth Group
Target Audience: 8th grade – 12th grade
Description: Offers fellowship and service opportunities to teens.
Location: Varies
Contact: Pastor McKenzie (722-6712)
Meeting date and time varies - Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society
Target Audience: Women
Description: Offers fellowship for women and support for missions.
Location: Fellowship Hall or Meeting Room
Contact: Church Office - 722-6712
We meet every other Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 AM during the school year. - Mornings with Mommy
Target Audience: Children ages 0 - 4 and their caregivers
Description: Where story time, play dates, and learning centers combine… for ages 0-4 and their caregivers.
Location: Our own Mornings with Mommy classroom at the Oak St. Campus, 410 Oak St. Neenah.
Contact: Register online at https://www.neenahlutheran.net/mwm