Grow groups
for ADULTS
The Pursuit of God – Young Adult Book Study
Start date: September 16th, 2026
When: Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm
Leaders: Hailey & Logan Craig
Where: Panera Bread
Length: 13 weeks
Young adults ages 20–30ish are invited to join this 13week book study! We’ll meet Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30pm at Panera Bread across from Concord Mills. This group will be a place to connect, grow together, and celebrate life…even when it’s hard.
Leading Loving and Living – Book Study
Start date: September 9th, 2026
When: Wednesday mornings, 10 - 11:30am
Leaders: Bruce Barkley
Where: Room 101 or Zoom
All are welcomed to a Bible-based study. Join us in Room 101 or from wherever you are via the Zoom link provided above! We will study Leading Loving and Living by Pastor Josh Kurtz and his father, Rev. Dr. Michael Kurtz, beginning with Chapter 1. Book can be found HERE.
Continuing the Conversation – Message Series Study
When: Mondays at 6:45pm beginning 9/14
Leader: Marcia Garvin
Where: Room 101 or Zoom
Length: Through December 21st
Continue the conversation from our message series. Join us Mondays at 6:45 PM in Room 101 or via Zoom with the link provided above. Attend one session, a few, or all as your schedule allows!
Understanding Grief – Grief Encouragement & Support
When: Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm beginning September 30th
Leader: Karen Gray
Where: Gray Household
Length: 8weeks, through November 18th
Cost: None (Books will be provided for you at first meeting)
Please REGISTER HERE. When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your often complex and painful thoughts and feelings. "Understanding Your Grief", by Alan D. Wolfelt, is the guide we will use as it describes ten touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual actions to help yourself heal.
Women of Grace – Book Study
When: Tuesday mornings at 10am
Leaders: Sandra Ellis, Sherry Bell, Karen Bronkhorst
Where: Room 101
Various studies throughout the year. We hope this will be a time when we, as ladies, can grow in faith and bond together…So please join us!
Go groups
for ADULTS
Word on the Street – Listening and Loving
ONGOING
Wednesdays: Prayer & Prep in the Worship Center/Kitchen of ASSURANCE @ 6pm
Thursdays: Hope Chapel @ 11:30am
Leader: Pastor Charles
During the week, Word on the Street offers opportunities to serve and get connected. If you are interested in partnering with what God is doing in our local community, contact Pastor Charles DiRico
CPR/AED Training and Certifications - Health & Wellness Ministry
When: 8am-12pm various dates coming soon
Leader: Melinda Pierce
Where: Room 101
We hope that you'll join us for one of these upcoming training classes in CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) devices for ages 13 and up.
Blood Pressure Screenings - Health & Wellness Ministry
When: 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am-12pm
Leader: Melinda Pierce
Where: Welcome Center gathering space
Stop in to see Melinda in our Welcome Center Gathering Space one of the scheduled Sundays above for a FREE blood pressure screening!
Walking Group - Health & Wellness Ministry
When: Every Tuesday morning, 8:30am
Where: Rosedale dog park parking lot (9519 Rosewood Meadow Ln, Huntersville, NC) to walk the Rosedale greenway.
Please join us even if it is just once!! We enjoy time of walking alongside others, sharing in faith and fellowship! Contact Giorgina for more info or for meeting location!
Trail Fellowship Hiking Group - Health & Wellness Ministry
When: Every Thursday evening, 5:30pm
Where: Trailhead @ Quest (Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC)
Looking for a great way to connect with others, enjoy God's creation, and get in some exercise? Then come out and join ASSURANCE Trail Fellowship! Walking begins promptly at 5:30 PM, so please arrive a few minutes early. Each hike is at least 6 miles on uneven dirt trails. Contact Karin for more info!
Grit + Grace Tuesdays at the Table – Women's Ministry
When: 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm
Leader: Tracey Rudisill & Rachel Priestley
Where: Basement
Bring a potluck dish to share! No need to sign up, just show up! You're invited to join us at the table...the dinner table, the games table, the crafts table, the service table. You are warmly welcomed and we hope you'll extend this invitation to a friend as well. Each month we will come together for a Potluck meal, brief devotional, and fellowship with a variety of themes and activities. Want updates, reminders, or have questions? Email Tracey Rudisill.
Men's Coffee – Men’s Group Coffee Hour
When: Every Wednesday morning, 7:30-8:30am
Leader: Phillip Capaldi
Where: Welcome Center
Come on out and share about life with us over coffee!
Iron & Ember
When: First Wednesday of each month, 6pm
Leader: Phillip Capaldi
Where: Out back by the Fire Pit
Any guy 18 or older is invited to come for food and fellowship. Need grilling tips? Have tips to share? Bring your own choice of meat to throw on the fire or one of the grills!
Postpartum Support Group
When: First Wednesday of each month, 6pm
Leader: Kaia Palmer
Where: The Basement
Motherhood can be beautiful, exhausting, joyful, and overwhelming…ALL at the same time! Come out the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm and meet other postpartum moms who understand exactly what you’re experiencing. Whether you’re celebrating milestones, navigating challenges, or simply looking for community, this casual and supportive gathering offers a space to connect, share, encourage one another, and discuss the unique realities of life after a new baby.
*Childcare is available, but you MUST register in advance.
Stay & Play – Sunday Morning Play Group
When: Sunday mornings following the 9:45am worship service
Where: Lower playground area
We will connect on the playground behind the church as a group with our kids. Come enjoy time together as we watch our kids play and get to know other parents and friends. Questions? Contact Erin Babbitt
Thursday KnitWits+
When: Most Thursdays at 12pm
Where: Basement
This is a wonderful opportunity to include all handiwork; knitting, crochet, quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing...you get the idea! If you can bring it, you can craft it! So come and join us, even invite a friend, as we have a time of devotion and fellowship! Contact Tina for more info!
Chapter Chasers – Assurance’s Book Club
Chapter Chasers is a book club for Assurance’s members and guests. The club meets every third or fourth Saturday morning of each month (depending on the preference of the host). For more information about Chapter Chasers, please contact Sandra Ellis
G.I.R.L.S. – Women’s Small Group
When: 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month
Location: Gathering Place (Welcome Center extension)
The women of this small group pour themselves into their group name, G.I.R.L.S., which stands for Girls In Real Life Service. We would love for you to join us! For more information, please contact Sherry Webb
Chancel Choir and Orchestra
Description: A wonderful group of people who come together to share their gifts of music with Assurance. The choir practices every Wednesday at 7pm, while the orchestra practices once a month on the first Thursday at 7pm. The choir and orchestra perform during the 11:15am Traditional worship experience (and some special services throughout the year). Interested?? We would love to have you!! Contact Virgie Taylor for Choir or Tish Bradshaw for Orchestra.
Sharing Garden
Location: Beside ASSURANCE in the field connected to the gravel parking lot.
This garden, sown and tended with love, yields an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit that is shared with those in need in our community. We could use your help!! For more information, please email Eleanora Miller
ONE Huntington Green - Housing Rehab Team
We go into the Huntington Green Community to serve families by helping repair and refresh their homes. Our work can include anything from painting and landscaping to small repairs, general fix-up projects, and even skilled trade work such as carpentry, masonry, or basic plumbing and electrical. Whether you’re handy with tools, skilled in a trade, love to paint, or simply have a willing heart to serve, there’s a place for you on this team! If you are interested in helping, contact Larry Poelma
Room in the Inn
When: December -- March (Monday evenings into Tuesday mornings)
Leader: Larry Poelma
Where: Basement
This is a hospitality ministry to our neighbors who need household accommodations during the coldest months of the year. If you are interested in helping, contact Larry Poelma
Prayer Ministry Team – Prayer Group
The Assurance Prayer Team has come together to lift up those who may be in need of a little extra prayer. If you are interested in receiving a prayer list via email each week. Email Linda Vivona or contact her at 727-772-7155 with any questions.
Adult Sunday School Classes – Assurance’s Sunday Group Opportunities
Soul Searchers - meets every Sunday at 9:45am in Room 101. Contact Bill Bodnar with questions.
Matthew’s Community Closet
Where: Thrift UMC
Matthew’s Community Closet connects with new mothers in need and provides baby bundles as well as other things like Pack-n-plays, bassinets, crib mattresses, and car seats. MCC is also a clothing resource for individuals and families in our community. If interested in serving or helping, please contact Lynn Brittain