Life Groups
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Life Groups help us grow in our faith and build community.
We'd love to have you join us!
Group Name: Arstein's Life Group
Leaders: Casey & Jen Arstein
Location: at HermNaz in the Living Room Overflow
Time: Once a month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
6:00pm-7:00pm
*Meeting monthly through the summer!
Video series: “Fully Devoted: From First Steps to Fully Surrendered” by Alex Kendrick & Stephen Kendrick
If you have children and are interested in attending, please contact Jen or the church office.
Group Name: Parents of Prodigals
Leaders: Tony & Mary Ann Sexton
Location: at HermNaz in the Ministry Center
Time: Once a month on the last Thursday of the month
7:00pm in the HermNaz Ministry Center
*Meeting through the summer!
If you are a parent of a prodigal child, we invite you to be part of our new Life Group. We are using James Bank’s 90 day devotional, “Prayers for Prodigals” for this monthly group. This Life Group will give opportunity for support, ideas, sharing, and prayer.
Bring your Bible (or Bible app) and a notebook. There’s no requirement to purchase the devotional book, since the leaders will use it as a guide for the gatherings.
Group Name: Faith & Fishing
Leader: Eric Townsend
Location: on the water
Time: Next fishing date is TBD.
Info: Faith & fishing life group is about discipling and mentoring on the water. Open to anyone.
Group Name: Men's Firepit
Leader: Pastor Eric
Location: at their home
Time: Starting in September
Group Name: Nellie's Group
Leader: Nellie Stalford
Location: at Denise's home in Umatilla; contact the church office for the address.
Time: We meet from March to November.
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Open group.
Topic: We are studying the classic Pilgrim's Progress and seeing how our journey is like the fictional one Bunyon has for Christian.
Group Name: Weekly Men's Breakfast
Contact person: John Burnett
Location: at Hermiston Denny's
Time: Wednesdays 7:00am
*Meeting through the summer!
Group Name: Women's Life Group
Leader: Terry St. Hilaire
Location: at HermNaz in the Ministry Center
Time: Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am
*Done June 3, 2026, and staring back in October
Info: Open to all ladies. Coffee provided.
Group Name: Senior Adult Life Group
Leader: Linda Baker
Location: at HermNaz in the Kids Wing
Time: Wednesdays at 1:00pm
*Will take August off and start again in September.
Info: Our study is going through 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, and 1&2 Chronicles. Coffee provided.
Group Name: Fritz's Life Group
Leader: Gideon & Holly Fritz
Location: at their home
Time: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm
*Meeting through the summer!
Info: We are currently discussing Sunday's sermon each week. Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Contact them to get on the list; maximum of 10 people.
Group Name: Adult Life Group
Leader: Ray Thompson
Location: in home
Time: Wednesdays
*Last meeting is June 10 and will pick back up in September after Labor Day.
*Space is currently full*
Group Name: Men's Friday Morning
Leader: Carl St. Hilaire
Location: at HermNaz in the Ministry Center
Time: Fridays at 6:00am
*Ending mid-June and staring back mid-September
Group Name: Sunday Senior Adults
Contact person: Frank Neer
Location: at HermNaz in the Ministry Center
Time: Sunday mornings before church at 9:15am
*Meeting through the summer!
Group Name: HermNaz Youth
For: 6th-12th Graders
Location: at HermNaz
Time: Sundays 6:30-8:00pm
Group Name: Young Adults
Location: varies
Time: See our website for upcoming gatherings
Life Group Coordinator
Laurie Ross
Laurie is your go-to person if you have questions about Life Groups and getting plugged in! Feel free to send her a note by filling out the form above, or talk to her on a Sunday morning!