Table & Connect Groups

Table Groups have one simple purpose: to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationship with others and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Table Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.

Table Groups will meet during our Fall and Spring Semesters. Each group will take place in a home, break bread, pray, and share testimonies. Connect Groups are interest-based and meet for 6 weeks during the Summer Semester.

Leading a Table Group

Once you complete our three-step Freedom Growth Track, you will have the opportunity to join the Freedom Team by becoming a Group Leader.

Leading a Group isn’t about being perfect; it’s about serving others by giving them a place to connect. Hosting a group is simple; we give you essential tools to make your Table Group successful through Leadership Training and a directory where you can register your group so others can find it easily. We believe people’s lives are changed one semester at a time by moving one step toward Christ, and as a Table Group Leader, you get to play an important role in that process.

Table Group Leader Requirements

Group Size:

Minimum Group Size 4 people (including host or hosts)
Maximum Group Size 12 people (including host or hosts)
Every Group will have an additional 2 open seats for new people who come to church, and they will be placed in a group based on what area of Chattanooga they live in.

Meals:

Groups must be held around a table in a home (no couches, coffee shops, or restaurants)
Groups can meet for a meal time (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) or a different time of the day (coffee, tea, dessert)
A full meal is not required, but some type of food is required to be served (coffee & dessert, tea and pastries, charcuterie board, etc.)
Every group meeting must include a time of breaking bread, sharing testimonies, and prayer

Fall 2026 Table Group Dates:

Leader Sign-Ups: July 26th - August 2nd

Table Group Sign-Ups: August 9th - 23rd

Table Group Semester: August 23rd - November 22nd

Spring 2027 Table Group Dates:

Leader Sign-Ups: January 3rd - 10th

Table Group Sign-Ups: January 17th - 31st

Table Group Semester: February 7th - April 25th

Summer Connect Groups

If you led or participated in a Summer Connect Group, we'd love to hear from you!

Thank you for being part of our Summer Connect Group semester. Your feedback helps us celebrate what God is doing through community and gives us valuable insight as we prepare for future groups.

Whether you were a leader or participant, please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your honest feedback will help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for people to grow in their faith and build lasting relationships.

The survey takes about 3–5 minutes to complete.

Thank you for helping make Freedom Church a place where everyone can find community. We look forward to seeing you in a future Connect Group!

Member Survey