Fall 2025 SMALL GROUPS
To inquire about joining a group, email communications@sanctuaryic.org.
College/Young Adult Sunday Brunch Club
- Led by James & Steph Tutson. For college students and young adults. Enjoy brunch at the Tutson’s, connect with other college students and young adults, and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Meets Sundays after church, 12pm at James and Steph Tutson’s home, east side of IC. Meeting dates: 9/21, 10/5, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30.
Disc Golf Group
- Led by Joe Parrish. Join others to play disc golf at a variety of courses around Johnson County on Sunday afternoons. We will meet and break up into groups of 4-5 to play the course. A limited number of loaner discs will be available for those that don't have their own. All ages and skill levels welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Fall Playgroup
- Led by Lianna Cornally. Join others for some playgroup days at Sanctuary on 9/26, 10/10, 11/7, 12/12 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. This is a laid back, free, friendly gathering for anyone with young kids to attend. We'll have coffee, tea, snacks, and plenty of toys.
LGBTQ+ Adult Game Nights
- Led by Derrick Clark & Greg Teets. Join other LGBTQIA adults as we exchange the Sunday scaries for a fun board game night. Meets once a month on Sunday nights at Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge in Coralville.
Meatless Mondays
- Led by David & Ali Borger Germann. Join others for a meatless dinner to inspire delicious meat-free meals (and save some money while you’re at it). Veg-friendly pizza, stir fry, Indian cuisine, meat-free tacos, soups, and more. You’re welcome to attend one time or every week. Meets every other Monday night, 5:30 p.m., at David and Ali’s house, east side of Iowa City.
Reading the Bible on Turtle Island book discussion Group
- Led by Chris Hoklotubbe, Luke Wassink, Bobby Outterson Murphy. Discuss this new book that represents one of the first works on Indigenous interpretations of the Bible and explores what reading the Bible from an Indigenous lens offers the Western church. Participants can pre-order the physical copy/digital of the book with Amazon (or your bookstore of choice), after which the publisher will then be give them special access to an online version of the book. Meets on the southeast side of Iowa City, every other week to discuss 1-2 chapters from the book, gathering over warm drinks, conversations, and good laughs.
Sanctuary Teens + Neighbors of Iowa City
- Led by Kate Thrams & Steph Tutson. For middle school and high school students. Sanctuary and Neighbors will be collaborating to host a fun group for teens this Fall. We will have dinner, play games, sing, and enjoy small groups. Meets monthly on Monday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. at Sanctuary. Meeting dates: 9/8, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1
Immanuel Prayer Group
- Led by Adey Wassink. Immanuel Prayer is a prayer practice that combines good memories and gratitude with connecting with Jesus. This grounds our being in an experience of the divine and produces a safe space in which we can find healing for our own traumas and griefs. Meeting dates and times TBD.
Sunday S’mores
- Led by Sarah and Patrick Galligan. Play, chat, and eat s’mores around a fire. Geared towards young families, but anyone who likes s’mores is welcome. Meets Sundays, 6-8 p.m. on the east side of Iowa City, starting Sept. 21.
The Shift Book Club
- Led by Greg Teets. Join others in reading The Shift by Colby Martin. This book explores the movement from conservative Christian traditions to a more progressive Christianity. Meets Thursday nights, 7-8 p.m. at Sanctuary starting Sept. 25.
Watercolor Christmas Cards
- Led by Margy Towers. Join others to create watercolor Christmas cards. All levels of experience welcome, and a demonstration will be provided each session. Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. A donation of $6 ($1 per card) is requested to offset the cost of the watercolor cards. Come have fun creating one of a kind cards to send to your friends and family. Meets Sundays, November 2nd and 9th at the church from 2-4 p.m.