NORTH STAR
SMALL GROUPS & MINISTRIES
Small Groups
Get connected and grow deeper in community through North Star Church!
2026 Fall Small Groups begin the week of September 13th through the week of November 18th.
Our 2026 Fall Small Group Fair is August 16, 23 (picnic), 30 & Sept 6.
*Updated as of August 12, 2026
Forever Young
Are you 55+ and looking for meaningful friendships? Join us for fellowship, encouragement, snacks, and group discussion as we grow together in faith and community.
Runs Continuously
Leaders: Bryan & Melody Buch, and Pat & Joy Folman
The Bible Recap
Join our reading plan of The Bible Recap as we read through New Testament.
Leaders: Wendy Ebensteiner & Toni Hess
Women's Rooted
Cost: $40.00
Rooted is a 10-week discipleship experience that deepens your faith, builds authentic community, and helps you live out your God-given purpose.
Leaders: Julie Gannon, Barb Groth & Christy Larson
Young Adult: Slow Down, Stress Less
Ages 18–30ish? Find community, grow in Christ, and read The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer with us this fall!
Leaders: Noah Spadgenske & Edward Tumang
Freedom Group
Cost: $15.00
Freedom is a 10-week small group designed to help you grow closer to God, overcome obstacles, and live in the freedom Christ offers. Please register only if you can attend most or all sessions.
Leaders: Amanda Cummings, Peggy Matthews, & Michelle Weyker
Mom's Group
Come join our Mom-Tribe! This fall is full of scattered weekday playdates, coffee shop hangouts, our “Mom’s Night Out” gatherings, & more!
Leaders: North Star Mom’s
Men's Bible Study
Looking to grow in your faith and connect with other men on the same journey? Join us for our Men’s Bible Study, where we’ll dig into God’s Word, have real conversations, and encourage one another in everyday life.
Runs Continuously
Leaders: John Hoffman & Hassan Al-Hammad
Songwriters Hub
Explore songwriting, grow your musical gifts, worship, and connect with fellow music lovers—no experience required!
Leaders: Jesse & Hannah Casavant
Co-Ed Rooted
Cost: $40.00
Rooted is a 10-week discipleship experience that deepens your faith, builds authentic community, and helps you live out your God-given purpose.
Leaders: John & Shannon Velsor
Luke in the Land
Dig deeper into the Gospel of Luke as we learn, grow, and enjoy dessert together!
Leaders: Logan Tumang & Angie Krauss
Ministries
Whether meeting weekly or monthly, our ministries are designed to help you build meaningful connections and grow in community all year long.
Men's Ministry
Life Recovery
We are a Faith based, Solution focused 12 step Life Recovery program. We are here to provide hope and encouragement in a nonjudgmental environment. Everyone struggles with something, and we believe that this program will help build a healthy relationship and walk in freedom with our higher power JESUS CHRIST.
Runs Continuously
Leaders: Bill & Jackie LeClair, & Barb Groth
Women's Ministry
Leaders: Barb Groth & Christy Larson
Young Adult Ministry
Leaders: Young Adults
North Star Youth
Wednesday nights are the BEST night of the week at North Star! We’ve got powerful worship, real-life messages you can actually use, tons of fun, and EPIC games that bring everyone together. Whether you’re 6-12th grade, Wednesday nights are where you’ll want to be—and you won’t want to miss a week!
Runs Continuously
Leaders: Youth Pastor Luke Eaton
Kids Midweek
Kids Midweek is a fun time for kids K-5th grade to connect with friends and play games while growing in community.
Runs Sept 16th-Nov 18th
Leaders: Kids Ministry Team
Leading A Group
You don’t need to have it all together to lead a Small Group—you just have to be willing to let God use you. If you’re a first-time leader, join us for Small Group training. We believe God uses Small Groups to change people’s lives, and as a leader, you get to be a part of that.
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