There’s a place for everyone to connect, grow, serve, and build meaningful relationships at Noblesville First. Explore the opportunities below and find a group that fits your season of life, interests, or schedule.
Need more information or want to join a group? Email Pastor Brittney Stephan at or call the church office at 317-773-2500.
Who: Infants through 5th grade
Leaders: Shari Young & Volunteers
When: Sundays during the 9:00 & 10:30 AM worship services
Where: Downstairs, Bi-rooms & Nursery
Children are invited to learn, grow, and experience God’s love through age-appropriate Bible stories, activities, play, and conversation. Nursery care and elementary Sunday School are available during both worship services.
Who: Students in grades 3–5
Leaders: Shari Young & Volunteers
When: Second Sundays of each month, 6-7pm
Where: Wesley Hall/Celebration Hall
A place for older elementary students to experiment with faith! Through hands-on activities, games, and conversation, Faith Lab helps kids ask questions, build friendships, and discover what it means to live out their faith.
Who: Students in grades 6–12
Leader: Torrey Ratay-Brown & JD Kozicki
When: Sundays during the 10:30 AM worship service
Where: The Vine
Donuts, conversation, and faith mixed in! Middle School and High School students head to The Vine following the Children’s Moment for a relaxed space to connect with friends, talk about faith and life, and grow together.
Who: Students in grades 6–12
Leader: Torrey Ratay-Brown & Volunteers
When: Second Sundays of each month, 6-7pm
Where: The Vine/Celebration Hall & Various Locations
A monthly gathering just for youth to have fun, build friendships, and grow together. Each month brings something different—from games and food to outings, activities, and opportunities to serve. It’s a relaxed space to connect, invite friends, and be part of the youth community at Noblesville First.
Who: Parents and caregivers of toddlers
Leader: Lauren Anderson
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:05–10:00 AM
Where: The Vine (Doors 4/5)
Join other parents of toddlers for honest conversations, encouragement, and practical ideas for nurturing faith in the earliest years. Come be part of a community growing in faith together—right from the beginning.
Who: Women interested in mission, service, and supportive fellowship
Leader: Karen Staton
When: Second Tuesday of each month, August–May, 11:00 AM
Where: Church Parlor
Grace Circle combines mission work with supportive fellowship. Service projects include College Care, supporting the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, and other local and church missions. The group also leads the annual Lenten Breakfast and Threads of Hope.
Who: Women interested in hands-on service, mission, and fellowship
Leader: Marilyn Hensley
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM
Where: Church Library
Lydia Circle puts faith into action through service throughout the community. Activities include the “Steppin’ Up to Help” line dancing fundraiser, food pantry volunteering, serving at Teter Retreat & Organic Farm, making cards for Caring Connections, hosting Dinners on Us, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, and more.
Who: Women interested in service, fellowship, and supporting families
Leader: Jean Morris & Robin Finch
When: Third Monday of each month, 6:30 PM
Where: Church Parlor
Priscilla Circle combines fellowship with meaningful service. The group’s signature ministry is the annual Bags, Baskets & Blessings event, collecting and distributing supplies for babies and families in need throughout Hamilton County. Luncheons, programs, and field trips provide additional opportunities for connection.
Who: Women interested in Christian fellowship, learning, and service
Leader: Carol Brost
When: Third Wednesday of each month, 9:30 AM
Where: Church Parlor
Rebekah Circle gathers for Christian fellowship, learning, and service. Programs include field trips to faith-related destinations and opportunities to serve through church and community events throughout the year.
Who: Women of all ages and stages of life
Leader: Mary Beth Eiler
When: TBD
Where: TBD
A welcoming, intergenerational community for women to build meaningful relationships through conversation, fellowship, and shared experiences. Whether you’re beginning adulthood, raising a family, navigating a new season, or bringing a lifetime of wisdom, there’s a place for you at the table.
Who: Spiritually minded women who enjoy—or want to explore—the outdoors
Leader: TBD
When: Oct. 24, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Mar. 6, Apr. 23–25 Overnight Backpacking Trip, June 4–6 Overnight Backpacking Trip, Sept. 19–26 Extended Backpacking Trip
Where: Trails throughout Indiana and beyond
Registration: Pre-registration required
Connect with God, creation, and other women through time on the trail. This outdoor community combines hiking, fellowship, faith, and adventure while exploring trails throughout Indiana and beyond. Gatherings include hikes and fellowship, opportunities to develop practical outdoor and backcountry skills, and experiences designed to deepen participants’ connection with God through creation. Women will also have opportunities to participate in overnight backpacking adventures throughout the year.
Who: Widowed women seeking friendship and social connection
Leader: Kay Richards
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 11:30 AM
Where: Various local restaurants
A social group for widowed women looking to build friendships and meaningful connections within the church community. The group is centered on moving forward, forming new friendships, and finding strength and joy together. WIGs also gather every other month for an evening of Dominoes at the church.
Who: Men of all ages and stages of life
Leader: TBA
When: Second Thursday of each month, 5:30–7:30 PM
Where: Varies
A casual, judgment-free space for men to share a meal, build friendships, and talk about real life. Conversations range from sports and work to family, relationships, challenges, and questions. Through shared experiences and honest conversation, men encourage one another toward becoming better versions of themselves.
Who: Adults interested in Bible study and deeper faith formation
Leader: Carol Miller
When: Mondays, 9:30–11:15 AM
Where: The Parlor
Walk with Jesus through the history and land of Israel as the group explores Kristi McLelland’s study of Jesus’ first-century world. Together, participants will deepen their understanding of the places where Jesus lived, ministered, died, was resurrected, and ascended. Participants should purchase their study books before attending.
Who: Adults interested in Bible study and deeper faith formation
Leader: Susie Beesley
When: Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM
Where: Wesley Hall
Gather weekly for fellowship and Bible study. This season, the group will study Luke in the Land through March. The group does not meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Participants should purchase their own copy of the study book.
Who: Adults interested in faith, creation care, and environmental stewardship
Leader: Amber Good
When: Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Nov. 25 | at 10:00 AM
Where: Teter Lodge
How can we nurture hope and faithfully respond to a changing climate? Hope for Creation is a learning community for those seeking to ground their spirituality in place, relationship, and ecological repair. Between gatherings, participants will engage with videos, theological readings, spiritual practices, and other resources. Weekly conversations will explore what participants are learning, where they are finding hope, and how faith can lead us toward the just healing of creation.
Who: Adults interested in faith, current issues, and meaningful conversation
Leaders: Mary Eileen & Don Spence
When: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: Church Parlor
Gather for appetizers, fellowship, and conversation about faith, daily life, and the world around us. This self-directed group chooses topics together based on current issues and shared interests. Each gathering includes food, time to check in with one another, and meaningful conversation.
Who: Young and young(ish) adults
Leaders: Brittney Stephan & Kate Baker
When: Monthly, exact dates TBD
Where: TBD
A group for young and young(ish) adults who enjoy a little friendly competition and a lot of laughter. Gather around the table for board games, conversation, and connection as we play old favorites, discover new games, and build community one turn at a time.
Who: Adults interested in theology, conversation, and community
Leaders: Amber & Matt Good
When: Monthly – Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 24, Feb. 21 | at 12:00 PM
Where: Bier Brewery, Noblesville
Theology on Tap is back! Gather over pizza and beer for engaging theological conversations about faith, life, and the questions that matter. Pastor Amber and her husband, Matt, facilitate a relaxed space for meaningful discussion, learning, and connection.
Who: Anyone who enjoys serving through hands-on projects
Leader: Jane Meats
When: Quarterly — Oct. 26, Jan. 24, Apr. 25 & Jul. 25
Where: Parlor
Do you enjoy offering a helping hand? This group puts time and talents to work supporting ministries and special events throughout the church. Opportunities may include nursing home communion, Lunch Bunch Superstars, Teter Farm, Christmas decorating, the Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, Dinners on Us, and more.
