
Life happens best in Life Groups
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
Life happens best in Life Groups. They’re small groups that meet on different days, at different times and in different formats to grow in faith and build real friendships.
A Life Group is a place to slow down, ask honest questions and grow alongside people who know your name. Already in a group? Invite someone who could use one.
Every Life Group starts with Rooted. It’s how you meet people and find your group.
Rooted
Rooted is how people get connected at 1C. It’s 10 weeks to grow closer to God and make friends. It’s for anyone exploring faith or ready to go deeper.
You’ll learn the foundations of following Jesus, hear stories from the global church and practice simple habits you can keep. You meet weekly with the same group, and we ask you to commit to at least 8 of the 10 meetings.
Registration is $30 per person and includes your workbook. Childcare is available for infants through 5th grade at no extra cost. If cost is a barrier, let us know. We never want it to keep you from joining.

Next session starts February 2027
Registration isn’t open yet. Tell us you’re interested and we’ll email you as soon as it opens.
Email me when it opensQuestions about Rooted or Life Groups?
Katie BellittoLife Group & Assimilation Pastor
Email [email protected] or call the church office at (217) 243-6445.
Want to lead or host a group?
We’ll walk with you and give you what you need to get started.