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
Grainery Care | Weekly Community Dinner
13th May, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Course | Restore Course Newcastle
13th May, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Mums & Kids | Weekly Gathering
15th May, 2025
Newcastle Campus and Maitland Campus
Grainery Women | Women of the Word
15th May, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Grainery Youth | Friday Night Youth
16th May, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Young Adults | Retreat 2025
23rd May, 2025
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort, Bateau Bay
Men | State of Origin – On the Big Screen
28th May, 2025
Steel River Campus
VIPs | Gathering May 2025
28th May, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Pre-Order | Redeemed Hoodies
31st May, 2025
Online Purchase
Grainery Kids | Rookies Movie Night
6th June, 2025
Steel River Campus
Maitland | VIPs June Gathering
11th June, 2025
Maitland Campus, Level 1, 20 Mustang Drive Rutherford NSW
Youth Alive Regional Rally
13th June, 2025
Macquarie Life Church
New People | Welcome Lunch June
15th June, 2025
Hamilton
Women | ‘Around the Table’ Breakfast
21st June, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Connect Leaders | Gathering
29th June, 2025
Maitland Campus, Level 1, 20 Mustang Drive Rutherford NSW
Danny Gokey ‘Sound of Heaven’ Tour
25th July, 2025
Newcastle Campus
Youth | Camp 2025
30th September, 2025
Glenrock Scout Camp