Small Groups Connections

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!


Prayer Meeting & Bible Study

Wednesday Nights @ 7 pm

Location: Sanctuary, Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095

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.

Questions?  Pastor Leon (586) 484-1100 ~ pastorleon@orcn.info      

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. 

Please join us.                                      


Orchard Ridge Men’s Group

Tuesday Night @ 6:30-8:00 pm

Location: Fireplace Room @Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095

Questions?  Peter Mills 248-882-4959 millspj@yahoo.com – Chris Hines 586-322-9830 chines@chscf.org – Fred Moler 586-634-8707 fredm389@aol.com

Please join us as we take a walk chapter by chapter through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, talk about how it impacted the early Christians lives, and how we can apply the lessons to our daily faith walk today.

This is for any guy, at any experience level, who wants to deepen his knowledge of what God said; in other words, all men are welcome!!!


Ladies Monday Night Bible Study

Monday Nights @ 7:00 pm ~ 8:30 pm

Location: Fireplace Room, Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095

Questions?  Gail Kozyra @ 810-338-5382 or Sharon Spahar @ 248-561-7761

This is a very relaxed setting of fellowship and scripture. We start with a study and video by Lisa Harper then share and discuss the scripture. NO HOMEWORK.  Are you new to Bible Study? This is a safe place to jump in. You won’t be alone. We hope you can make it!


Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday Mornings @ 10am12pm (Check Calendar in The ORCN App for exact dates)

Location: Fireplace Room, Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095

Questions?  Sharon Drake-Ross @ 810.444.8484 or e-mail @ sharondaleross@gmail.com


ORCHARD RIDGE STUDENT MINISTRY (Grades 7-12)

Tuesday Nights @ 6:30-8:00 pm

Location: IGNITE NIGHTS @ The Lake.  West side of Mound Road, just north of 30 Mile in Washington, MI

Questions?  Levi Brock (219)765-9754 levi@orcn.info

Every Tuesday night we meet at our own space right on the lake! Some days we’ll find ourselves indoor, while the next we might be sitting around a fireplace. Ignite Student Ministries is a space where students can grow in community with one another and with their Creator. It’s a SUPER fun space for friends, food, and Jesus! This spring, we’re going to be talking about the mission Dei, which is Latin for “The mission of God.” We are going to explore what God’s mission is, why he has set this mission, and how we are invited into this mission! Come join us and grow together in relationship with God and others.


YOUNG ADULT Group (Ages 18-29)

Questions?  Call Skylar @ 248.842.5076 skylar@orcn.info

Location: Comfort of local homes

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.


Planting Seeds ~ Women’s Ministry

Monday’s @ 6pm – 8:30pm (Twice a month) Check Church calendar for dates.

Check Church calendar for dates.

Location: Sue Dudgeon’s House ~ 14867 Sherwood Park Drive, Shelby Township, MI 483156

Questions? Pamela Slifco (586) 216-6015 or Sue Dudgeon (586) 610-8318

Planting Seeds ~ A mentoring journey for women 18 and over

Are you longing for close Christian sisterhood? Do you desire to grow in your faith? Are you looking for Promised Land Living?  Then join us as we begin to Flourish together!! The book FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey Year One is required material.


Flourisher Girls Group

Friday’s @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Starting February 2nd)

Location: Fireplace Room

Questions? Tammy Allgeier (248) 836-8806

It is time for teen 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.


Mens Breakfast and Bible

Men’s Breakfast & Bible at The Pantry Restaurant  

Wednesday Mornings @ 6 am             

Location: The Pantry Restaurant, 58884 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48094

Facilitator: Frank Sandomierski  

Questions? Call Frank @ 586.744.9701 or e-mail @ fsands662@gmail.com

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



Additional Ministries:

Gathering Tables

Multiple Leaders

Meet Once or Twice a month

Locations vary/virtual option possible

Facilitator: Chris Hines

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


Prime Timers – Ages 55 and up

The goal of this ministry is to provide spiritual growth, encouragement, support and fellowship for our Seniors of 55+.  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:

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

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

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.”