POST-HIGH SCHOOL LIFE CAN FEEL DISCONNECTED—BUT YOU WERE NOT MEANT TO FOLLOW JESUS ALONE. Whether you are in college, starting your career, single, engaged, or newly married — this is a space for people in your exact season of life. Community is not a program. It is a practice, and it starts with one small step.
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WHERE DO I BEGIN?
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Group Nights are the easiest first step. Find the one that fits your season.
College Group Night
Meet others navigating post-high school and early adulthood.
Group Nights help you meet people in your season. Community Groups help you walk more deeply with people as you follow Jesus together.
1. Attend Group Nights Low commitment. Come meet people in your season.
2. Form or Join a Community Group Take the next step into a smaller circle where you can build authentic, Scripture-rooted relationships that help you live out your faith.
Baptism is a powerful way to declare that Jesus has changed your life. If you’ve trusted Him but haven’t taken this step, we’d love to walk with you and celebrate together.
Emmanuel has an ongoing opportunity on the second Sunday of each month to serve lunch at The Rescue Mission. This is a meaningful way for a community group or family to serve together.
Bring your picnic dinner and spend a summer evening at the park with other young adults from Emmanuel. It’s a relaxed way to meet people and begin building connections that can grow beyond one evening.
Grief changes life in ways few people expect. GriefShare is a Christ-centered support group that offers biblical hope, practical guidance, and compassionate support as you learn to navigate life after loss.
Discover how the Old Testament fits together in this 13-week Bible study. See the bigger story of Scripture while building confidence in your understanding of God’s Word.
Take your first step toward biblical community. Community Formation is a six-week experience designed to help you build meaningful relationships and find your place in a Community Group.
Explore the life of Jesus through the Gospels in this 13-week Midweek Bible study. Discover how the events of Christ’s life fit together while deepening your understanding of God’s Word.
Explore the life of Jesus through the Gospels in this 13-week daytime Bible study. Discover how the events of Christ’s life fit together while deepening your understanding of God’s Word.
Interested in serving on a mission trip? Apply by September 1 to join Emmanuel’s team traveling to Colombia February 20–27, 2027, in partnership with International Needs.
Discover God’s heart for the nations and your place in His global mission through this nine-session course that will expand your understanding of Scripture and God’s purpose for all peoples. Register by August 31.
Make a difference close to home. Join us September 12 for a family-friendly day of serving the neighborhood surrounding Bridge of Grace in Southeast Fort Wayne through yard work, small home projects, and other practical needs.
An unforgettable prom night for individuals with special needs, ages 14+. Join us Friday, October 23, 6–9 PM, for an evening of dinner, dancing, and joy.
Membership is more than belonging—it’s about becoming part of a church family on mission together. Come discover if God is leading you to take this step at Emmanuel.