College and Career Community Group

Our College and Career Community group is for individuals, couples, students, and young professionals from 18 - 24 years old. We meet weekly on Sunday evenings from 6 - 8 pm at the church where we eat some snacks, have a time of laughs and fellowship, followed by our discussion time where we dive deeper into that morning's sermon and talk about how we can live out what we learned in our every day lives.

Genuine Connection

Our College and Career Community Group is a place where you can come make life-long friendships and cultivate Biblical relationships. We enjoy each other's company, laugh with on another, and do life together. We'd love to have you join us and be a part of our group!

Transformative Growth

Beyond the laughs and good times, we take time to focus on deeper faith connections. It's about more than just exploring the Word—it's about diving deep, having an open dialogue, asking questions, uplifting and encouraging each other, and praying with each other. This is a space where your faith can be nurtured & deepened alongside fellow believers.

Support In Your Walk

In our College & Career Community group, our focus is on helping each other grow in our walk with Christ and strengthening our faith. Our group provides an encouraging and supportive environment where discussions and shared experiences are geared towards helping each other grow. You are personally invited to join us in a space where your relationship with Christ is nurtured, your faith is strengthened, and real friendships are cultivated.

Why Consider Joining Our College & Career Community Group?

In the early church, believers gathered not only for corporate worship (like on Sundays and Wednesdays) but also in smaller, more intimate groups, meeting in each other's homes, sharing life together, and engaging in discipleship. The goal and mission of our Community Group is to reflect this Biblical model, providing an environment for genuine fellowship, shared life, and spiritual growth.

"Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." — Acts: 2:46-47

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Life's Better Together— We All Need Friends and Community

Just like the first Christians showed us, there’s something really important we need to remember— we need each other. Life is way better, easier, and full of joy when we have genuine friends and community around us. These aren’t just people to hang out with— they’re the ones who laugh with us, help us when we're struggling, and are there to listen to us and offer sound advice when we need it.

In today's busy and hectic world, it's all too easy to feel like we should just handle everything on our own and keep to ourselves. But that's not how we were created. We are meant to be connected to others who care about us and want to point us to Christ. Friends & community make us stronger—they pick us up when we fall, share our hardest moments, our best moments, and are there to pray for you.

That's what you can count on when you join our College and Career Community Group here at Starnes Cove. We would love to welcome you in and do life with you!

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What to Expect

Casual Setting

Come as you are! No need to dress up—this is a super casual time to hang out, fellowship, & dive deeper into Sunday's sermon each week.

Relatability

We all know how hard it can be to make friends as an Adult, especially once you're out of high school and in college, or starting your career. Here you can find friends who are in similar life stages as you!

Food, Fellowship and Faith

Breaking bread together is a cherished tradition in our group! Enjoy some snacks, engage in some uplifting conversations, and build genuine friendships.

Structured Discussions

The first 45 minutes involve fellowship and snacks. Then, we transition into separate guys & girls groups. Share your week, discuss what's on your hearts, and dive into meaningful discussions and prayer.

What is the dress code like?

You’ll find that we don’t have a very strict dress code. When you visit us, you’ll find some folks dressed up, wearing heels, dresses and suits, and you’ll also find some more dressed more dressy-casual, like in jeans and a sweater with sneakers, or a polo and jeans! Come as you are— we just want you here! 😊
Where should I park?

We have two parking lots, one on either side of the church, and you can park in either one, and enter from downstairs, or upstairs at the main entrance. Whenever you get here, you’ll be greeted by ushers at the door. On Wednesday nights, most everyone parks in the larger parking lot (the one without the basketball goal), as the CrossTrainers Youth, and the Kids Cove children typically play in that area before church starts. 😊
What if I arrive late?

We all run late occasionally, so don't feel bad! Satan seems to work his hardest on Sundays, trying to prevent you from making it to church- for any number of reasons. We all have those Sundays where it feels like it’s almost impossible to get the kids ready and out the door on time, or your alarm goes off a little later than you planned. 😊 If you end up being late, please come in and join us anyway! Our ushers will help you quietly come in and find a seat!
What type of music do you worship to?

We have a mix of both hymns and contemporary music. Our choir leads our congregation in some hymns, and our praise team leads us in some more contemporary praise music!
What is safety like?

We have both a parking lot team who observes the parking lot throughout church services, as well as a security team who mans the entrances and keeps everyone safe.