Welcome to Small Groups Connections!

1. Find a group to join below.

2. Click the ORCN Calendar link below to check on Small Groups times and dates.

3. Get filled up!


Women’s Bible Study

This is a very relaxed setting of fellowship and scripture.     We discuss scriptures that apply to personal life stories.   Nothing to prepare and no homework.  Drop in when you can.  Are you new to Bible Study?  This is a safe place to jump in.  We look forward to you joining us!

Starting September 15th

When: Monday night from 7pm-8:30pm

Where: Fireplace Room at Orchard Ridge Church 

Contact: Sharon Spahar (248) 561-7761


YOUNG ADULT Group (Ages 18-29)

Join us at Orchard Ridge Church for “Ridge”. Our group is in the exciting process of forming a close-knit community tailored for young adults like you. Connect with us and explore the journey of faith, friendship, and growth

When: Every other Monday 6:30pm -8:30pm

Where: Tim and Emily Kiester’s home:  68048 Frampton Dr. Washington, MI 48095

Contact: Skylar Ryskamp (248) 842-5076 or Pastor Levi Brock (219)765-9754


Men’s Bible Study

Who controls and directs your thoughts, the world or your Savior, Jesus Christ?  Men, join us as we learn how to recognize the origin of our thought patterns and begin to bring them under the control of Jesus Christ through the workings of the Holy Spirit. This five-week video series titled Taking Every Thought Captive; how renewing your mind can change your life, is a Bible based study led by Kyle Idleman. Please join us and start to take back control of your thoughts again!

When: Tuesdays, from 6:30-8:00pm

Where: Fireplace room, Orchard Ridge Church

Contact: Fred Moler: (586) 634-8707 or Pete Mills: (248) 882-4959 or Chris Hines: (586) 322-9830


Orchard Ridge Student Ministries(Grades 7-12)

Rooted Youth Student Ministries exists to provide a space where students can Know God, Find Community, Experience Freedom, and Live with Love. Each week we meet at a beautiful lake, where we spend time learning about our relationship with Christ, as well as enjoying time with one another. Through fellowship and teaching of the Word, Rooted Youth Student Ministries provides a space where students can grow with one another and our Creator. This is an incredibly fun time for your students from 7th-12th grade to get plugged in!

Where:  Lake Clubhouse, 65545 Mound Rd. Washington Twp., MI 48095

When:  Tuesday nights 6:00-8:00 PM

Contact:  Youth Director, Pastor Levi Brock (219)765-9754                    


Men’s Breakfast & Bible at Golden Toast Cafe 

We gather early every Wednesday to share breakfast and dive deeper into the Word to consider how it applies to our everyday lives.

Where: The Pantry Restaurant, 58884 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Twp., MI 48094

When: Wednesday Mornings at 6 am            

Contact: Frank Sandomierski (586) 744-9701


Women’s Bible Study

Join us as we grow together in studying the book Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On by Stormie Omartian. It guides us into knowing God’s purpose for us, helps us learn to take God’s hand and allow Him to lead us to places we can’t go without Him, overcoming fear and doubt in difficult situations, learning to see things from God’s perspective, and trusting that God will provide what we need when we need it.  You’ll love the study, prayer and fellowship

Starting September 17th

When:  Wednesday morning at 10am – 12pm

Where: Church Fireplace Lobby

Contact: Sharon Drake-Ross (810) 444-8484


Prayer Meeting & Bible Study

Boost your mid-week spiritual growth by joining Pastor Leon and Pastor Steve as they share Bible insights followed by a powerful and effective prayer time.

Once a week, Orchard Ridge Church gathers for PRAYER!  Jesus said some things in our lives would never change without prayer.  There’s a time to pray by yourself – but on Wednesday nights, we pray TOGETHER.  And there is POWER, PEACE & PURPOSE available to us when we pray!  THERE IS NO GATHERING IN SMALL GROUPS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THIS GATHERING. 

When:  Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Where:  Orchard Ridge Church

Contact: Pastor Leon (586) 484-1100

Join us at 7 pm on Wednesday Nights when we gather to pray for the needs of our Church family, community, nation, and world.  Then we explore a passage in the Bible together.  It is a great time of sharing and growing our faith.

This Winter we will continue our study of the Holy Spirit, but now as revealed during the Life of Christ.  Although this is a series of Bible Studies, you can jump in at any time. No pre-reading is required.

Here is our schedule:                                    


Planting Seeds

Bible Study Series: Quiet Yet Significant Moments in Jesus’ Life

Each week, we will explore an event in Jesus’ life that may not seem spectacular but have significant importance and deeper meaning for us today.   We will follow the S.O.A.P. process as we allow God’s Word to be Planted in our hearts with the Seeds of Truth to transform us to be more like Jesus.  Although this is a series, you can jump in any time!  No Book, No Homework!  

Starting October 2nd

When:  Thursday Evening 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Meet at Sue Dudgeon’s home

Contact: For more information see Brenda Drake or Sue Dudgeon


Flourisher Girls Group

It’s time for girls to flourish!  Our girls are being bombarded with so much conflicting information in this world. Flourisher Group will encourage and fortify girls in the understanding of who God created them to be while developing a healthy self-image and enriching the world with competent, gracious, and effective young women who love and serve others.

This 12-week program is for middle to high school girls.

Starting September 19th

When:  Fridays at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Where:  Fireplace Room at Orchard Ridge Church 

Contact:  Tammy Allgeier (248) 836-8806


Prime Timers – Ages 55 and up

The goal of this ministry is to provide spiritual growth, encouragement, support and fellowship for our Seniors of 50+.  We meet several times a year at Orchard Ridge Church where we will share a light meal and fellowship together. 

Questions?  Call Sharon Drake-Ross @ 810.444.8484 ~ sharondaleross@gmail.com ; or Joyce Miller @ 586.764.2211 ~ joysmiller123@yahoo.com


Community Christian Groups outside of Orchard Ridge Church:


SHELBY Men’s Group

Wednesday Nights @ 7 pm

Location: 54255 Franklin Drive, Shelby Twp, MI 48316

Questions? Call Chris Hines @ 586.322.9830 or e-mail @ chines@chscf.org


BULLDOG Men’s Group

Thursday Mornings @ 6 am

Location: Coaches Room, Romeo High School, 62300 Jewell Road, Washington, MI 48094

Questions?  Call Pastor Steve @ 586.381.0070 or e-mail @ pastorsteve@orcn.info


ROCHESTER Men’s Group

Friday Morning’s @ 7:30 am

Location: 971 Dutton Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Questions?  Call Pastor Steve @ 586.381.0070 or e-mail @ pastorsteve@orcn.info


“Where the lost are found, the found are discipled, and disciples serve.”