Christ's Church of the Valley: Royersford, PA

Mixed Groups

Singles and Married Couples 
Leaders: Chris and Christina Gent
Contact: chris.gent@me.com, 610.533.2009

This group participates in a variety of studies that focus on learning the Bible and living the authentic life we are called to lead by applying scripture to our everyday lives. Social events are also planned at various times to build community within the group and to allow members to invite their friends or family who normally do not attend church.

PHOTO Group
Leader: Michael Grasso
Contact: mgrasso27@gmail.com, 610.790.5966

This group brings together beginner to advanced photography enthusiasts. The group will meet for six weeks. Each session will cover a key element in digital photography including The Basic Art of Manual Photography, Understanding Aperture, Understanding ISO, Understanding Shutter Speed, The Art of Light, and Understanding Your Camera. 

Materials Needed: A digital camera (SLR preferred) 

Singles and Married Couples
Leader: Rob Hammerton
Contact: rhammerton@armstrong.com

This group meets for Bible study or other book studies. Group members are couples, singles, males or females, spiritual inquirers or mature Christians.  The group studies, socializes and serves together – working together to “do life.”

Materials Needed: Varies

Singles and Married Couples
Leaders: Brett and Michelle Hanna
Contact: hanna605@hotmail.com, 215.317.1998

This group participates in a variety of studies including books of the Bible, books about Christian life, movie based discussions, and more. The group will also participate in serving activities on a regular basis.

Life Preservers
Leader: Linda Holloway
Contact: luvdogz@comcast.net

If you can't find the time to scrapbook those memories and you don't know what to do with that box of photographs, join The Life Preservers Group! This scrapbooking group welcomes beginners to hard-core scrappers - young, old, male or female! And for those of you who love to create beautiful cards, this group is for you too! Join this group for fun, laughter, friendship and sharing of ideas and creativity. Lunch, dinner, dessert, and drinks are provided for $25.00.

Weight Loss Group
Leader: Diane Laplante
Contact: herelittlekitty@comcast.net, 610.304.4353

The Weight Loss Group is for everyone who starts a weight loss program on Monday and is already "over it" by Tuesday. If you'd like to lose weight, join this group! The first time you attend you'll be given a ribbon the length of your healthy waise size and you'll be asked to write down your biggest weight loss challenge. Reach your goal, join today!

Materials Needed: A small notebook

Texas Hold’Em Group
Leader: Tom Nesspor
Contact: nesspor@msn.com, 610.937.1035 (call or text)

Join us for Texas Hold’Em style tournament poker. The cost of $10 covers non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. There will be modest cash prizes each month with extra incentives for both beginners and experienced players. The group would love to have you  join them and bring other Texas Hold'Em players you know!

Singles and Married Couples
Leaders: Bud and Becky Preston
Contact: birdhead456@gmail.com

This group is currently discussing the sermons from the previous Sunday. The group also studies books of the Bible or goes through books about Christian life. Social events are also planned throughout the year to foster community and to provide an opportunity to invite friends or family members who normally do not attend church.

Cancer Support Group
Leader: Kristin Rubino
Contact: kristinrubino@verizon.net

The Cancer Support Group is for anyone who's life has been touched by cancer. This group offers prayer, encouragement, and support as you or your family member battle against cancer.

J.O.Y. (Just Old Youth)
Leader: Pat Shifflet
Contact: patnbill95@verizon.net, 610.539.6328

The J.O.Y. Group is a social gathering and potluck luncheon for baby boomers and senior citizens to meet others and to develop friendships. The J.O.Y. Group meets quarterly and event themes are generally seasonal. Bring a dish to share.

Good Eats Cooking Group
Leaders: Mike and Jenn Tavenner
Contact: tav@lepancatering.com, 610.334.3119

The Good Eats Cooking Group helps members learn how to cook great food by preparing a different meal at each group meeting. While the group eats what has been prepared, members learn about the history of each food item. The safe handling, proper storage and correct temperature of food will also be discussed along with any other questions or topics that arise.

Materials Needed: The materials needed will be purchased by the group leaders. The cost will be $10-$20 per member per meeting based on the ingredients needed for the meal.