Fall 2019 Groups Sign Up

Here you will find a list of the groups Journey is offering for this fall. When you have decided on a group you would like to join, scroll to the bottom of the page and use the form to sign up.

Connecting Groups

TOP OF the hill Gang

Leaders: Louis & Charm Russell
Meets: Monthly (varied nights)
Description: Older adults/Empty nesters meet for friendship and fun

Movie Club

Leader: Devin Anaya
Meets: Monthly on Tuesdays
Description: Hang out and watch cool movies with some fun people

Growing Groups

Young Families Community Group

Leaders: Luke & Heidi Bell
Meets: Weekly on Monday nights
Description: Group for families with young kids (Babies-elementary)

Mid-Career Adult Community Group

Leaders: Brian & DeAnn Bentley
Meets: 6:45 PM weekly on Monday nights (location rotates)
Description: Group for families with older teen/adult children

Adult Community Group

Leaders: Denny & Andrea Johnson
Meets: 6:45 PM weekly on Wednesday nights @ Johnson’s home (4117 76th St, Urbandale)
Description: Group for families with older teen/young adult children

Families Community Group

Leaders: Steve & Jen Hershberger
Meets: 7:15 PM weekly on Wednesday nights @ Wanat’s home (1113 NE Harvey St., Grimes)
Description: Group for families with kids (Elementary-high school)

Young Adults/Young Professional Group

Leaders: Tonya Snodgrass & Brandon Young
Meets: 6:30 PM weekly on Tuesday nights (1902 Northeast Heritage Drive, Grimes)
Description: Group for people out of high school into late 20s

Note: This group also schedules other nights to hang out. Days, locations, and times vary.

Men’s Bible Study

Leader: Darrick Young
Meets: 6:30-7:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings @ Journey (4409 121st St, Urbandale)
Description: Bible study for guys, involving donuts and coffee

Serving Groups

Journeymen Home Repair Group

Leader: Loren Greenough
Meets: 8:00 AM-Noon two Saturdays per month; location and times vary
Description: Men/women providing home repairs for those in need

Urbandale Food Pantry

Leader: Ruth Brauer
Meets: 5:00-6:30 PM on second and fourth Monday night of the month @ Urbandale Food Pantry (7611 Douglas Ave #34-35, Urbandale)
Description: Help stock shelves and assist clients of food pantry

Crash Courses (classes)

Smart Stepfamilies

Leaders: Steve & Jan Mathews
Meets: Sunday nights for 8 weeks @ Journey (4409 121st St, Urbandale)
Description: A class to help people in step families navigate the challenges of a blended family

Note: Smart Stepfamilies begins on September 22nd and will last for 8 weeks.

The Art of Parenting

Leaders: Darrick & Ranada Young
Meets: 6:30 PM weekly Tuesday nights for 6 weeks @ Journey (4409 121st St, Urbandale)
Description: A class for parents of young children

Note: The Art of Parenting begins on September 24th and will last for 6 weeks. Childcare will be provided during this class. An inexpensive meal will also be provided each week @ 5:30.


Ready to jump in?

Use the form below to sign up for the groups you’re interested in. We’ll take care of the rest!

If you have any trouble signing up or have any questions, please shoot Pastor Darrick an email.