Info 2026 summer connect groups

Check out the List of Summer Connect & Life Groups below. Join one today!

Connect Groups

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. - Hebrews 10:24-25

 
 

Arts & Drawing Group

Come draw, paint or create in whatever medium you enjoy! this is a relaxed casual group where you can work on your own projects while hanging with other people who love making art. All ages and skill levels welcome! Meeting place City Hill Church.

Contact: anna klus

When: June 26 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Art and the Heart

To gather with other art enthusiasts, whether Christian or “Gospel Friends” (not yet believers), and attend various art shows around the metro area. The group will agree on which shows they wish to attend together and the dates based upon their availability. No purchase necessary, shop if you want but go for the show and the community.

Come on, let’s be Salt and Light in the art world this summer!

Contact: Skye Bonati

Beach & Park Group

Open to ladies, moms & kids. Meets on the Thursdays @ 10:30am (June through August).

Contact: Hannah, Nicole

WHEN & Where: June 11| Miller Park
June 25 | Riley Lake
July 9 | Bryant Lake
July 23 |Miller Park
August 13 | Bryant Lake
August 27 | Riley Lake

Bicycling Group

All experience levels welcome! Every other Saturday morning. 9am starting June 6! First ride @ Starring Lake Park.

Contact: Steve Melby

Boating with the Reese's

Swimming, worship, study, gathering, eat! 5pm - 8pm . 20 slots for the different dates.

Contact: Beth & Abigail Reese

When: Tuesday June 23
Wednesday July 22 (Women only)
Tuesday August 25 

Bonfire Chats

Come meet around the fire @ The Community House and discuss spiritual things. Bring your own chair. A text thread will be started.

Contact: Paul Wichterman

When: saturday June 27
saturday July 25
SATURDAY August 22

Friday Night Dinners

Do you eat dinner on Friday nights? Come join for an outdoor BBQ and fellowship.

Contact: Rick & Terri Bailey

when: June 26 | 5:30 pm

Friday Morning Exercise

Come connect with our city ! No cost.

Contact: Bobbi Wichterman

when & Where: Friday’s | 9:00-10:00 am | Starring Lake Park

Gal's Bowling

Do you have a Summer Bowling pass at LuckyStrike (Formerly Bowlero) Eden Prairie. Let's bowl Together!

Contact: Bobbi Wichterman & Kari Mitchell

WHEN: TuesdaY’S | 7:00pm

Game Night - Co-ed

Men and women board game group. Meeting place City Hill Church.

Contact: Michael & Andrea Mailhot

WheN: 4th Tuesday of Every month | 6:30pm

Golf Group

For men and women, all skill levels! We will meet 3 to 4 times during the summer and play 9 hole rounds. Schedule will be created according to availability.

Contact: Brian Dueber

Ladies Game Night

Gather June 13, July 11 and August 8

Contact: Cindi Lauren

Ladies Pickleball

All experience levels are welcome! For those brand new to the sport, we'll plan a fun, low key intro where you can learn the basics. A great way to connect with others at your level and set up your own games. And Hey! If you're feeling up for it, come help out the beginnings! A text thread for communication will be started.

Contact: Kim Nelson

Men's Burger Night

Will take place throughout the Summer at a local restaurant. Pastor Ben will send information to those interested.

Contact: Pastor Ben Mailhot

Men's Recreation Sports

Starting out with 2x Basketball. After that we'll do Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Pickleball and if people like it we can do volleyball as well. At some point we'll run out of sports so we'll start over.

Contact: Timo Kurrle, Simon Kamin, and Parker Bailey

When: Monday's | 7:30pm

Paddleboarding

Join other ladies for fun times of paddle boarding. Bring your own paddle board. Thursdays @ 6:30 pm.

Contact: Amanda Gonsalves & Emma Turner

When & where : June 18 | Bush Lake, Bloomington
July 2 | Lake Ann, Chanhassen
July 16 | Bush Lake, Bloomington
July 30 | Lake Ann, Chanhassen
August 13 | Bush Lake, Bloomington
September 3 | Lake Ann, Chanhassen

Pontooning

6-7 passengers a time. Children are welcome. BYO snacks/ drinks. Pontoon rides on Prior Lake.

Contact: Terry & Linda Belich

List of 2026 Summer Life Groups


Creating Discipleship Community

If you've longed for a daily lifestyle of deep connection with God and with others, you are invited to this transformative life group! The materials and mtgs are based on the "Church 101" course from LK10 (lk10.com) , an organization committed to gathering and equipping Christians who will lead like mature and healthy parents in the Body of Christ. To be held at City Hill church.Monday evenings in June/July.

Contact: Jonathan & Laurie Johnson

When: Monday evenings | June/July