Becoming part of the Grace Marin community and getting connected will involve your willingness to participate in a Community Group, Inquirers', our weekly women's group Mug and Muffin, monthly film nights, book discussions, men's breakfasts, and local social service projects. Getting connected with God and other people is possible and desirable, but it will require a sacrifice of time, energy, and resources.

COMMUNITY GROUPS
Community Groups meet weekly and serve as the primary means of community and gospel transformation at Grace Marin. They are a safe place for adults and children to learn to live by faith in Christ together. In community, people are listened to, trusted, and known. These groups consist of discussion, sharing, prayer, and strategic community investment, and are facilitated by trained leaders who are given continued oversight and support.

Individual groups are geared to cultivate an environment where Jesus Christ is experienced in his presence and power, such that his Spirit ministers to participants so that each person is cared for and encouraged to pursue a God-pleasing life. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, whether skeptical or mildly curious about Christianity, or whether you are already a committed follower of Jesus Christ, our Community Groups welcome you.

We live in a fragmented and hurried county, in a rootless and transient culture. And consistent with our broader philosophy of ministry, the intention of our Community Groups is not to encourage surface-level relationships, tribal ‘Christian’ language, or easy answers. We’re not interested religious 'how-tos' or self-help or 'church as usual.' Our desire is that Christ would be honored and the gospel of grace would change us, because it's the only thing that can. It’s with the hope of this promise of the gospel that we encourage you to enter into deeper community at Grace Marin, where questions are encouraged, doubt is welcomed, and belief is celebrated.> details

MUG AND MUFFIN
Mug and Muffin is an opportunity for women to gather together to get to know, value, and care for one another as we explore the realms of Christian grace and some of the ways in which this grace impacts different aspects of our lives. Fall details are forthcoming. Please contact Rachel Pelander for info and directions (rachel@gracemarin.org).> calendar

INQUIRERS'
The Inquirers' Class is a formal introduction to Grace Marin. Here you will learn how to best learn about and participate in the life and ministry of our church. We'll discuss our philosophy, theology, organization, and committment to Marin County. Inquirers' is a Saturday event hosted quarterly at the home of Rod and Gwen Miles. Participation is required for those considering membership at Grace Marin, but attending Inquirers' in no way requires you to join. It's simply a way for you to learn more about our church and for us to get to know you. No strings attached.

Who should attend Inquirers'? Anyone and everyone who is a regular attender at Grace Marin, new or old. Perhaps you have just started attending Grace Marin and would like an overview of the church or you have spent a little time in a Community Group and wonder, “What might come next in the membership process?”

Watch the Grace Marin calendar for the next scheduled class and sign up on Sunday mornings. Inquirers' includes breakfast and lunch. > calendar