What is a Small Group?

Small groups are gatherings of 5-12 people who meet together regularly to study the Bible and apply it to their lives.

What happens in a Group?

Small group hosts welcome you to the meeting place, group leaders guide a study of Scripture and everyone is encouraged to help each other apply what is learned. People can share as much or as little as they feel comfortable.

Current List of Small Groups

Intergenerational Small Group
Romans Bible Study

Every Other Thurs 7:00-9:00 pm
Led by Dave & Jolene Kidney
Hosted by Ken & Doreen Butz

Intergenerational Small Group
Sermon Discussion Group

Meets every other Sunday from 5:30-7:30 pm
Includes potluck dinner; child care available
Led & Hosted by Brook Selby

Young Couples Small Group

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 pm
Includes potluck dinner
Led by Pastors Marvin & Julie Gray
Hosted by Leonard & Edith Root

Young Families Small Group
Sermon Discussion Group

2nd & 4th Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm
Children welcome
Led & hosted by Nate & Elizabeth Thompson

Mother-to-Mother Small Group

Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am in the church foyer
Child care available
Led by Susan Selby

Rainier Avenue Church Mommies

Contact Christine Nakano to join the "racmommies" Yahoo Group

Rainier Avenue Church at Prayer

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm
Rainier Ave Church, SW room, 1st floor
Contact Lola Gibson for more info:

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Meets every 3rd Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am
Meets at Rainier Avenue Church
Contact Preston Bhang for more information

Hope, Healing & Accountability

For men who struggle with sexual addictions
Thursdays 7:00-9:00 pm
Led by Pastor Marvin Gray

Women’s Bible Study & Prayer Group

2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Led by Albetta Daye
Hosted by Linda Deeds [Caregiver: Mary]

Women’s Group for "Wounded Hearts"

For women who have been hurt by sexual sin
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Led & Hosted by Becky Snider

Young Adults Small Group

Every Other Sunday 6:00 pm
Led by Elijah Obiero

Young Adult Ministries (YAM)

Led by Katie Morgan
For upcoming events, check out "Young Adults of the Rainier Valley" on Facebook

Asian Fellowship

Sundays 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Led by Steve Allred & Boualoy Smith
Rainier Ave Church, SW room, 1st floor

Spanish Language Bible Study
Estudio Bíblico en Español

miércoles 6:30-8:30 pm
Rainier Ave Church, SW room, 1st floor
Llame a Pastór Joe Alvarez para más información

Seniors’ Ministries

Contact Naomi Cotton for more information