
Why We Do Community Groups at CFC
At CFC we base our model for Community Groups off of Acts 2:42-47
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
There are three principle characteristics of growth that happen when we meet with other believers:
Fellowship: Fellowship means to participate together, or to communicate things we hold in common. Our relationship with God should be the main topic of communication within our small groups as we participate together to fulfill his purpose in the local church.
Progressive sanctification (character development): You will never be more saved than you are at this moment, because salvation is an act of God. But by God’s grace, you will grow in your faith as you cooperate with God’s Spirit in the process of change.
Mutual care & encouragement: Community groups forge relationships where we can “know and be known.” They provide a safe atmosphere for accountability, prayer, encouragement and discussion.
At CFC we have three kinds of Community Groups: Discipleship Groups, Season of Life Groups, and Similar Need Groups. Click on the links to the left to check them out!
Community Group Listing
Adult Coed
Men & Women Group (Adult Coed)
- When: Fridays at 7pm
- Where: 93 Pollock Road, Madrid
- Lead by: Andy & Deanna Dennis (ajddrd@peoplepc.com)
Men & Women Group (Adult Coed)
- When: Fridays at 7pm
- Where: 329 Douglas Road, Norwood
- Lead by: Don & Sandie Colbert (colbedj@gmail.com)
Prayer Group (Adult Coed)
- When: Wednesdays at 7pm
- Where: 19 Spears Street, Canton
- Lead by: Lauren Cruikshank (rwc1@cornell.edu)
Adult Men
Men's Group (Adult Men)
- When: Thursdays at 5:30pm
- Where: 3662 CR 14, Madrid (CFC)
- Lead by: Rick Sinclair (rick@cfconline.org)
Men's Group (Adult Men)
- When: Mondays at 7am
- Where: Canton- McDonald's
- Lead by: Alan Daniels (akdaniels1@gmail.com)
Men's Group (Adult Men)
- When: Tuesdays at 7pm
- Where: 841 Bagdad Road, Potsdam
- Lead by: Ben Deschaine (Ben.Deschaine@alcoa.com)
Father's Group (Adult Men)
- When: Wednesdays at 7pm
- Where: 337 Hopson Road, Brasher Falls
- Lead by: Mike Cox (papamc2004@yahoo.com)
Adult Women
Women's Group (Adult Women)
- When: Wednesdays at 10am
- Where: 3712 CR 14, Madrid
- Lead by: Connie LaFaver (clafaver@gmail.com)
Women's Group (Adult Women)
- When: Tuesdays at 7pm
- Where: 7 Jay Street, Canton
- Lead by: Susan Blewett (susan.blewett@gmail.com)
Women's Group (Adult Women)
- When: Fridays at 7pm
- Where: 421 Miner Street, Canton
- Lead by: Cathy Thomas (thomascathy9@gmail.com)
Women's Group (Adult Women)
- When: Tuesdays at 5pm
- Where: 1180 US Highway 11 # A, Gouverneur
- Lead by: Sherry Harmer (sherryharmer@reborn.com)
Mom's Cadre (Adult Women)
- When: Wednesdays at 7pm
- Where: 1942 ST HWY 345, Madrid
- Lead by: Jackie Card (mrsjtc@gmail.com)
College Coed
Canton Coed (College Coed)
- When: Thursdays at 1:00pm
- Where: 208 Miller Campus Center
- Lead by: Zach Smith (zachysmith@gmail.com)
College Men
Clarkson Guys (College Men)
- When: Thursdays at 5:30pm
- Where: Meditation Room—In the Student Center
- Lead by: Ben Salisbury and Jeff Maille (salisbbd@clarkson.edu)
College Women
Potsdam Girls (College Women)
- When: Fridays at 4pm
- Where: Knowles
- Lead by: Olivia Tyler (bravesbunny29@aol.com)
Clarkson Girls (College Women)
- When: Saturdays at 11:30am
- Where: 1886 State Highway 345, Madrid
- Lead by: Laura Carter (cartercouple@gmail.com)
Youth (12-18yrs)
Youth (Youth (12-18yrs))
- When: Thursdays at 6pm
- Where: Madrid
- Lead by: Nate & Sarah LaFaver (sarahannr@gmail.com)
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