Community Groups

Each one of us is on a journey to our eternal home. Our very name, Exilic, is a daily reminder of this reality. The journey isn’t meant to be traveled alone. We need each other precisely because God created us in his image to be in relationship with one another. The purpose of community groups is to grow together with one another, upward in our relationship with God, and outward in the way we engage with our broader community. Ultimately, we want to be a different kind of people whose very lives bear witness to the love of Christ.

CG INFO FOR FALL 2025

Our CGs are on a summer hiatus until this Fall! We’ll be announcing more info on how to register for a CG as September approaches, thanks! Meanwhile, please join a Summer Interest Group for more opportunities for fellowship and community!

    1. Make sure you have the Church Center app and create a profile if you don’t have one already.

    2. Navigate to the ‘Groups’ tab.

    3. Once registration opens, ‘register’ for the ONE CG of your choosing. 

    4. Sign the Covenant Form (link will be provided in confirmation email).

  • The Covenant Form is meant to encourage commitment from those signed up for CG in order to foster a positive environment for all CG members. There are three commitments:

    1. Attend Exilic Sunday Services. Participating in Sunday Worship is an integral part of a life of faith, and we ask that you make this a priority for your own spiritual health. Our CGs will be a sermon discussion format, so it is important that you attend Exilic Sunday Service to hear the sermons.

    2. Be Present. You will make a serious commitment to attend all 11 weeks of this season's CG meetings. Inconsistency in attendance will not only hurt your ability to meet others, but it will also make it more difficult for others to form community.

    3. Be-Friend. You will make every effort to create a hospitable space for all members of the group. You will come to CG with an anticipation for meeting new friends and being a good friend to others.

  • 10 CGs meeting at Church

    • Regular CG (5)

    • Newcomers CG (2) - this CG is for those who are new to our community. If you have previously joined a Newcomers CG, please consider joining a different CG this semester!

    • College (1)

    • 30+ (2)

    16 CGs meeting at apartments

    • Regular CG (13)

    • Married Couples (2) 

    • 30+ (1)

    1 CG meeting virtually

    • Parents (1)

  • Please do not sign up for more than one CG. In order to accommodate as many people as possible, sign ups will be closely monitored for those who sign up for multiple CGs and we will remove you from duplicate groups. 

  • If you are unable to join the CG of your choosing, we will open a waitlist on January 19 at 9PM. You will be able to choose 2 waitlists to join on a Google Form. Duplicate forms will not be considered. The waitlist will be triaged in the order that submissions are received.

  • CGs will meet for 11 weeks in the Fall (starting the week of September 22) and 12 weeks in the Spring (starting the week of February 2). CGs are led by both lay leaders and pastors. Each week, CG members will take turns providing dinner and discuss the previous Sunday’s sermon. There will also be potlucks, fellowship nights, game nights, and outreach opportunities as a group.

  • If you have any questions, please contact our Systems Manager, Genie Joo (genie@exilic.com).

A table listing Exilic Community Groups for Winter/Spring 2025 by type, location, and day, alongside a map showing their locations in New York City and surrounding areas.
A community group gathered in a living room, smiling and holding various gifts, suggesting a holiday or gift exchange event.
A community group in front of a church banner with the name "Next Step Community Church" and service times.
A community group smiling indoors, some holding gifts, in a festive setting with a colorful patterned floor.
A community group posing on a rocky hilltop with a scenic view of a river, forest, and mountains in the background.
A community group posing in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in the background, all smiling and casually dressed.
A community group indoors posing with gifts, smiling and holding various boxes and bottles, appearing to be at a celebration or gathering.
A community group posing at an outdoor ice skating rink at night with a large Christmas tree in the background, surrounded by city buildings.
A community group smiling and sitting around a table at a restaurant with brick walls, enjoying drinks and food, with happy hour signage visible.
A community group sitting together in a living room, smiling and holding various items including snacks, gifts, and drinks. A small white dog sits on someone's lap. A Christmas tree is visible in the background.
A community group posing indoors, holding various gift items. They stand and kneel around two round, teal ottomans with a wooden tray on top. The group appears cheerful, suggesting a celebratory or casual event.
A group of people posing together indoors, each holding various items such as books, cups, and boxes. The setting appears to be an office or conference room with wooden floors, bookshelves, and large windows with curtains.
Group of people posing indoors, holding various small gifts and items, standing and sitting on a wooden floor.
Group of people posing indoors, holding various gifts, smiling, casual setting.
A group of people gathered indoors for a holiday party, some wearing festive attire. A decorated Christmas tree is in the background. Many individuals are holding gifts, adding to the holiday theme. The setting has cozy elements like a large green pl