Life Together
Community Groups
Threads has always placed a high value on small groups where participants can grow in deeper community with one another as we pursue discipleship and service in the way of Jesus.
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All Community Groups at Threads follow a general pattern of 10-12-week sessions, followed by a break of several weeks. People are welcome to try different groups, and to switch groups from session to session. Our Community Groups are open groups—anyone is welcome to join at any time.
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Community Group leaders may use a book or video resource to spur conversation during their gatherings, but these resources aren’t prescribed church-wide—different groups will use different resources depending on the interests and style of the leader and the group.
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Weekly Community Group time is typically characterized by a warm and sociable atmosphere with a time of sharing and prayer, and time in discussion around a book or resource of some kind. Most groups share tea/coffee and snacks or dessert. Community groups may also participate in outreach and service together.
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Children and Youth
Kids Community is our program for preschool through 5th grade. At this time, all ages are combined. Our teachers and helpers have all undergone training, and have completed a criminal background check. Contact Lauren Manting for more information: lauren.manting@gmail.com
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We offer Nursery for infants through three-year-olds. Nursery is available throughout the gathering each Sunday morning. Nursery volunteers have received training and have undergone a criminal background check.
Fuel is our youth group 6th - 12th grade. At this time Fuel takes place during the gathering, every other Sunday of the month. Join us for snacks, games, and Bible study.
Contact Brian Newman for more information.
Mission and Outreach
Threads is committed to proactively being a good neighbor, both locally and globally.
At the local level, Threads hosts a monthly “Service Saturday” for the purpose of sharing God’s kindness with our wider community in a variety of ways. Examples of Service Saturday initiatives include packing sack lunches for the unhoused community, offering donuts and coffee at a local laundromat, raking leaves in the neighborhood, and putting on a free car wash.
Threads' Outreach Team has identified three primary areas of focus for the pursuit of Threads mission in the world: Anti-Racism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, and "Local and Global Impact." These teams meet and work in conjunction with one another, recognizing the intersectionality inherent within these three areas of focus.
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For 2025, Threads has committed to several initiatives/partners:
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Loaves and Fishes of Kalamazoo - Threads will collect food donations throughout the year, and seek to support the volunteer efforts at the Loaves and Fishes site hosted by Greenwood Reformed Church
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Kalamazoo Housing Advocates: Threads donates 50% of all benevolence funds to this trusted partner for the purpose of supporting those facing housing insecurity.
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OutFront's Faith Alliance: Threads partners with other faith organizations in Kalamazoo to support the spiritual wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Service Saturdays: Threads provides opportunities to serve in the community on Saturday morning per month.
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ASJ (Association for a More Just Society) - Threads is preparing to partner with this organization in their excellent work on behalf of the people of Honduras
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Local Refugee Support: Threads from time to time works alongside local agencies to provide practical support to newly resettled refugees.
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