Get Connected!
Welcome to Connect Groups & Connect Teams! Connect Teams serve weekly or monthly at Judah Church. Connect Groups have a few sessions a year for 8 weeks at a time. Read more below about Groups and Teams below!
Connect Groups
Connect Groups happen for 8 week sessions 3 times a year!
Interested in HOSTING a Connect Group? These groups are a safe, noninvasive way to get to know each other and invite new people to Judah. The Next Session of Connect Groups will be announced soon! Groups meet regularly over 8 Weeks with the goal of building connections, growing in the faith and ultimately doing life together! If you would like to JOIN a Connect
Read below to learn about our previous CONNECT Groups
ANOINTED SNIPERS with ZO COOPER. Firearms training. Monday 5:30PM Apopka at Shoot Straight
CELEBRATE RECOVERY with DELIELA GONCALVES - Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered healing to wholeness group. It is a place of surrendering old hurts, habits, and hang ups while focusing on the word of God. Sundays
DINNERS AND DEVOTIONS with MARILYN CALHOUN. We gather once a month at different restaurants to connect, reflect, and celebrate the goodness of the Lord in our lives. Over a shared meal, we enjoy meaningful fellowship and engage in brief Bible discussions that uplift and encourage. It’s a time to grow together in faith, build lasting friendships, and be reminded of God’s faithfulness. Third Friday of the month, 7:00PM, location will be announced ahead of time
JOY Just Older Youth - If you’re a senior – or consider yourself a Just Older Youth – join us once a week for coffee, treats, fellowship, and an awesome Word! What better way to start your Friday mornings than together at JUDAH! Fridays at 10:30AM
JUDAH MOVES with MONIQUE SIROIS - A Facebook group committed to moving 30 minutes a day and tracking food. Facebook daily check-in.
JYA – JUDAH YOUNG ADULTS with FRED and SHANDA QUETANT - Between work, school, family, and everyday obligations, it can be hard to find time for fun and for friends. Judah Young Adults (JYA) is an easy but impactful way to make connections! If you’re 18 and up, follow us on Facebook and IG for our events and hangouts! Wednesdays @ 9:00AM Via Facebook Live!
MEN'S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP with BERNARD HAYES and RAF AGOSTO JR - Weekly men's online interactive Bible fellowship hosted by the Pastoral Staff at Judah Church as well as guest hosts. 30 minutes of Bible teaching on weekly subjects such as How to Pray, Praise and Worship, The Holy Spirit, Why do we Tithe, The Rapture, drawing closer to God and more. Men are encouraged to ask questions concerning the topics discussed. Purpose: for Men To grow spiritually stronger in 2026. Monday Evening Zoom 7:30PM meeting.
MOTHERS WHO PRAY with TONYA PORTER-CONNELLY - Women who get together to pray, share the Word, share their testimonies and safe space to support one another through life's challenges. We allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in His Truth. Thursday at 7:00PM via Zoom
TRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA with LINDA AGOSTO is a woman’s support and empowerment group designed to help woman grow, and reclaim their voice after life’s difficult experiences. Led by Psychotherapist, LMHC, CCTP, EMDR Certified Therapist Linda Agosto, this group integrates biblical scripture with evidence-based clinical practices to provide emotional support, practical coping tools, and spiritual encouragement. Thursdays 7:30PM via Zoom
WIDOWS EMBRACE & MORE with ODETTE GRAY - This group is a support group for widows and anyone else who have lost loved ones. Fridays 7:00PM via Zoom
WOMEN ON THE MOVE with FRANCINA WILLIAMS - This is a fun and uplifting Connect Group for women who are ready to pursue spiritual growth and set God-centered goals. Together, we’ll explore our God-given gifts, deepen our faith, and align our purpose to be disciples who bring others closer to God’s kingdom. Each week we’ll gather for: • Biblical encouragement & inspiration • Faith-centered conversations about purpose and growth • Spiritual strengthening • Confidence-building through Christ • Interactive activities & reflection exercises • Genuine connection and support with other women. Thursday 7:30PM via Zoom
Our Teams are ways to serve weekly or monthly at Judah!
CAFE with CECE MCEWAN – Join the friendly ladies of our Judah Cafe Team who serve coffee and treats before and after Sunday services!
CULTURE SHOCK YOUTH - with JOY LAVANT. If you feel called to minister to the next Generation, sign up to be a part of our Culture Shock Team! Teens in Grades 6th-12th meet Sundays following Praise and Worship in the main service.
HELPING HANDS with MS. VERN – Located in Groveland, our ministry team gives out food and necessities to those in need. Join us the fourth Saturday of each month in Groveland to be a part!
INTERCESSORY PRAYER with AVERIL BENNETT - Our Intercessory Prayer Team meets every Sunday before service to pray together. We would love to have you sign up and meet us for prayer every week. We also meet by phone on Monday evenings. If you would like to join our weekly prayer meeting by phone Mondays 7:00PM simply call the number below and enter the code: 605.475.4121 code: 2444141
JUDAH KIDZ with JOY LAVANT – If you are called to change the lives of our little ones and our future leaders, then come be a part of Kidz Church! There is a variety of areas to serve, whether that’s teaching kids or being extra eyes and ears during games! Age ranges 0-12. SUNDAYS 10:00AM
JUDAH REACH OUT with ERIN COTHERN and CECELIA MCEWAN - If you are in need of assistance or would like to volunteer, join us for our monthly Judah Reach Out on the third Saturday of every month! We have the opportunity to meet, pray with, and give out food to those in need in our community!
LEVEL UP TEAM with MARILYN CALHOUN and CYNTHIA MOORE – From greeting First Time Visitors, to inviting them to connect with a Group or a Team by attending Level Up Class, this team is all about welcoming people and encouraging them to get plugged in where their gifts and purpose take them! Sundays 9:30AM (9:15AM on the first Sunday of each month).
MEDIA TEAM with TRASE SHELTON – Are you interested in cameras, computers, pictures, live streaming, and all things media? Our online presence matters! Consider joining our Team and helping us create, post, share, and expand our reach to the world! SUNDAYS 9:30AM
PRODUCT TEAM with MS GEE COWAN – If you are looking for an opportunity to serve at Judah Church and you enjoy helping people, we invite you join our Product Team! We serve on weekly rotations Sunday mornings before and after church in the Judah Store. We would love to have you on our team! SUNDAYS 9:30AM
SAFETY/PARKING LOT TEAM with SERGIO KELLY & KEITH BOYD – This team is for anyone interested in the safety of our facility, from parking lot to the back hall, our Security Team works to protect and watch over every attendee at Judah! SUNDAYS 9:30AM
SIGN LANGUAGE TEAM with MELONIE PLEASANTS – If you are gifted in sign language, join this team as we serve the hearing impaired in our Sunday Services. SUNDAYS 9:30AM
USHERS & GREETERS with KEITH BRITTEN – Every Sunday, this team serves from the front doors to the altars! We usher in people, make guests feel welcome, help people find a place to sit, and make sure every detail of Sunday service flows seamlessly for all who attend. Sign up to serve! SUNDAYS 10AM
WELCOME CENTER with SHANDA and FRED QUETANT – If you love meeting new people, helping visitors get to know Judah, and connecting with new members, sign up to serve in our Welcome Center & FTV Team! We help people find what they’re looking for at Judah!
WORSHIP TEAM with PASTOR SETH J. ELBE – If you can sing, we invite you to join the Judah Choir! Come out Monday nights for music rehearsals to learn knew music and be a part of our amazing Praise and Worship Family! MONDAY REHEARSALS 7PM JUDAH CHURCH/SUNDAYS SOUNDCHECK 9:30AM