Neighborhoods are where every one, every day Jesus happens. These ongoing gatherings are for everyone—creating space to process what we’re learning on Sunday mornings and equipping us to take action and practice what we’re learning throughout the week. Neighborhoods provide a steady, long-term rhythm for growth, connection, and real-life application allowing transformation to happen over time.

We will TRAIN in our Neighborhoods through teaching and guided discussions, activating the Word of God. We will BLESS one another in Neighborhoods as we connect in life-giving, missional ways with radical hospitality. And finally, we’ll RECHARGE by seeking God’s presence through prayer, silence, worship, and other practices to activate the Spirit of God to overflow into our everyday lives.

Neighborhoods are ongoing groups for everyone creating space to process what we’re learning on Sunday mornings and practice it in everyday life. They offer:

• Meaningful connection
• Real-life application
• Spiritual growth and transformation over time

Classes are short-term learning opportunities designed to complement—not replace—your Neighborhood experience. Classes help you grow in specific outcomes, equipping you to experience the life-giving freedom of Jesus as a:

• Image Bearer
• Scarred Restorer
• Daily Ambassador
• Known Friend
• Kingdom Partner

Responses from a survey conducted at Third Church in 2023 revealed that those who were engaged in community self-reported being more connected to God and to others, essentially experiencing more of Jesus’ life-giving freedom. However, there is a lack of knowing and being known on one’s discipleship journey. Neighborhoods are an opportunity for every one to connect with God and each other as we experience Jesus’ life-giving freedom together.

Most Neighborhoods meet on Sunday mornings at church and last between 75–90 minutes. We believe that real discipleship happens when we experience the goodness of the Lord through both corporate worship and meaningful connection with others in a Neighborhood. For those who are unable to attend on Sundays, a few midweek Neighborhood options are also available.

Yes! One of the best gifts you can give your kids is your own growing faith, and we want to make it easy for parents and guardians to be part of a Neighborhood by offering childcare during Neighborhood gatherings.

Our THIRD KiDS Come and Stay Sunday morning ministry is a fun, engaging space where your children will experience how good God is—while being loved and cared for by our church family as you worship corporately and connect in a Neighborhood.

Flourishing Families is our Wednesday evening ministry designed to help you step away from the busy routine and reconnect with your family and the Third Church community.

Sunday Mornings – Students can attend the Intentionally Intergenerational Neighborhood with their family or serve in areas like THIRD KiDS, Tech, or the Café.

Wednesday Evenings – Students are invited to be part of Third Students, our middle school and high school ministries.

Sure, but we suggest making one Neighborhood your primary place.

Neighborhoods follow the sermon series, with opportunities to join or switch Neighborhoods about 3–4 times a year as new series begin.

Neighborhoods are designed to help us process what we’re learning on Sundays and put it into practice throughout the week. They create a steady rhythm for growth, connection, and real-life transformation over time. While we hope you’ll be there each week as relationships grow, we also understand that life happens—so our invitation is simple: come when you’re here.

Whether you’re exploring faith, new to following Jesus, or have been walking with Him for years, Neighborhoods are for you. At Third, we pursue progress over perfection and believe everyone who worships with us should be part of a Neighborhood. Come as you are—but don’t expect to stay as you are. We anticipate transformation!

You won’t be best friends with everyone in your Neighborhood—and that’s okay. These groups are meant to be safe, authentic spaces for meaningful conversation and growth. If something isn’t working or a problem arises, please don’t hesitate to talk to your leaders. We’re here to help you feel supported and connected. Plus, there will be opportunities to switch neighborhoods about 3–4 times a year as new sermon series begin.

Yes! In addition to discipleship, Neighborhoods offer:

• Opportunities for outreach and connection beyond your regular gathering time, creating space to serve others and building deeper relationships.
• While our Care Team is still available during life’s crises, Neighborhoods provide a consistent place to receive prayer, encouragement, and support through life’s highs and lows.
• Access to spiritual growth tools, including a free subscription to RightNow Media for all Neighborhood participants.

Neighborhoods provide space to process what we’re learning on Sundays and equip us to put it into practice throughout the week. As a participant, we ask that you commit to showing up and engaging with others in your Neighborhood as often as possible to help support growth, connection, and real-life transformation over time. Additionally, there may be activities like reading, videos, or prayer exercises to enhance the teaching that can be done outside of Neighborhood time, but these are optional.

We don’t want travel or busy schedules to hinder your growth in love for God and others. Come to your Neighborhood as you’re able, and we’ll help you stay connected through follow-up emails and access to teaching videos on RightNow Media, which you can watch anytime, anywhere—whether you’re away for a few days, weeks, or months.