But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Peter 2:9,10 (CSB)
Connect groups are a great way to engage with others and do life together.
Welcome to The Grainery. We are a diverse group of people from many walks of life with one thing in common – we are followers of Jesus Christ. Whatever stage of that journey you’re on, whether you’re just beginning, or you’ve been loving Him for years, you are most welcome to join us.
It can be a challenge to find friendships and community in a multiple-service church and being part of a smaller gathering is really helpful for all of us. One of the best ways to find a place of belonging is to become part of a smaller group within the larger body of the Church. We call them Connect Groups and the name says it all. Our aim is to provide a place for you to not only get to know people, but also find a sense of family and friendship that will sustain and encourage you in your relationship with God.
Since its inception in 1997, The Grainery has prioritised meeting together in smaller groups as a means of contributing and receiving the uniqueness of relationships that change our lives for the better. The groups meet at different times and places, consisting of people in different life stages. What they have in common is that people care about each other, loving and laughing as well as praying and helping each other when there’s a need.
If you’re looking for community, fill in the form below and let us know your needs and preferences in terms of a Connect Group. We will do our best to work it out so that you find your way to the group that suits you best.
Yes, I am interested in joining a Connect Group
Connect Group Expression of Interest
Upcoming events
All events
VIPs | Maitland Gathering November 2025
12th November, 2025
Maitland Campus
Grainery Care | Craft and Coffee Mornings
12th November, 2025
Cafe 252
Mums & Kids | Weekly Gathering
13th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus and Maitland Campus
Grainery Women | Women of the Word
13th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Grainery Youth | Friday Night Youth
14th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Women | End of Year Afternoon Gathering
15th November, 2025
Speers Point Park
Young Adults | Scavenger Hunt
15th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus (Starting Point)
Grainery Care | ‘The Chosen’ Study
17th November, 2025
Cafe 252
Grainery Care | Weekly Community Dinner
18th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Solu Worship Night
19th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Grainery Men | ARISE Monthly Gathering
20th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Baptisms
23rd November, 2025
TBC
VIPS | Newcastle November Gathering – Christmas High Tea
26th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Kids | GK Volunteers Christmas Picnic
28th November, 2025
Gregson Park | Hamilton
Grainery Care | Christmas Celebration
29th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Newcastle | Connect Group Leader’s End of Year Celebration
30th November, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Grainery Care | Monthly Community BBQ
6th December, 2025
Grainery Care, 252 Maitland Rd, Mayfield
YOUTH | Christmas Party!
12th December, 2025
Newcastle Campus
A Christmas Carol 2025 | LIVE Production
18th December, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Course | Alpha
28th January, 2026
Cessnock Campus
Maitland | VIPs Gathering February 2026
11th February, 2026
Maitland Campus, Level 1, 20 Mustang Drive Rutherford NSW