ALPHA: Sam & Theresa Lee //
Sung Park• Every Sunday at 3pm
• Church (Green Building)
• All are welcome (childcare and meals provided)This small group will be Alpha: A supportive space to explore faith, ask questions, and connect with others.
Each week includes a short video, group discussion, and fellowship. Dinner will also be served.
This small group is perfect for anyone curious about life, God, and community.
More information on Alpha HERE
Dianne Lee // Jonathan Lee
• Every other Sunday at 2:30pm
• Rotating homes
• Newcomers (since pandemic) without children: singles, dating, married without kidsLet’s do life together! This group is for those of us who have joined Joy since the pandemic and are looking to build meaningful friendships in Christ within our current life stage.
We will share our stories and support each other as we face life’s many challenges. We’ll also dive deeper into God’s Word through sermon discussions, and we hope to have many different fellowship outings to build community while having fun!
If you’re newer to our church – single, dating, or married without children – and you’d like to experience community, sign up today!
Mitch Chung & KS Sue //
Jon Lee and Sana Suh• Every other Sunday at 3:00pm
• Rotating homes
• For families with young childrenOur small group is designed with families in mind! We’ll gather in each other’s homes on a rotating basis, beginning our time with family-friendly praise songs alongside our children.
Together, we’ll reflect on the week’s sermon, share encouragement, and support one another as we walk through the joys and challenges of raising kids under God’s guidance.
Beyond our weekly gatherings, we’ll enjoy fun family activities (e.g., picnics, BBQs, hiking, apple picking) that give parents the chance to connect while the kids play and build friendships.
We believe it takes many prayers, strong community, and most of all, God’s grace, to grow spiritually and to raise our children well. We invite you to join us on this journey of faith and family!
Michael & Joanne Park
• Every other Sunday at 2:30pm
• Rotating homes (Base in Montvale)
• For families with childrenLife can feel overwhelming — not just with kids and work, but with the daily challenge of keeping God at the center. This group will be a place to pause, pray, and walk together in faith.
Our hope is that our time together will be both refreshing and meaningful in order to build deeper fellowship while strengthening our prayer lives.
David & Min Choi //
Paul & Jenny Chung• Every other Sunday 2:30pm
• Base in Englewood Cliffs
• For familiesThe Chung residence in Englewood Cliffs will serve as the home base and we will share a late lunch. Breaking bread together is important.
We will rotate homes on an optional and voluntary basis.
We expect to have a number of fellowship activities including couples’ night out, a weekend getaway, community service volunteering, picnic BBQ, and other activities.
John & Seung Kim
• Every other Sunday at 2:30pm
• Rotating homes (base in Tenafly)
• For empty nesters (current and soon to be)We will generally plan to meet in Tenafly (about 5 minutes from Joy) although we will also ask for volunteers to host. Light snacks will be provided on a (voluntary) rotational basis among the small group members.
We will use each meeting to discuss the sermon from that Sunday and how each of us can apply that message to our lives in a practical and meaningful way.
In terms of fellowship activities, we anticipate one event for the women in the group, one event for the men in the group, and one combined celebratory event at the end.
If you are looking to join a small group where you can seek to spend time with God and your fellow believers in an open and easygoing environment, sign up today!
Sudee Hsieh
• Every other Tuesday at 8:00pm
• Church (Green Building)
• Women onlyIn this group, we’ll grow together in God’s Word by discussing the Sunday sermon, going through the reflection questions, and reviewing relevant Bible passages.
But it’s not just about study: We also want to build meaningful friendships through fun and engaging activities like Bible-themed board games and nature walks.
This group is for women who want to share life, deepen friendships, and have fun while drawing closer to God.
If you’re looking for a warm and welcoming group where you can experience what it means to love God and love others, we’d love to have you. Sign up today!
Keeyoung Lim // Yourim Pak
• Every other Friday 10:30am-1:30pm
• Church (Green building)
• Women only (bilingual Korean and English)We will be reading and discussing the book of James together using James: A 12-Week Study by Greg Gilbert. Known for its practical wisdom, the Book of James also offers thought-provoking teachings on topics such as wealth, anointing with oil, prayer, healing, and the relationship between faith and works. Ultimately, James reminds us of the vital connection between genuine faith and heartfelt obedience.
As wives, moms, daughters, sisters, and friends, we’ll explore how these teachings apply to our daily lives — encouraging us to live with integrity, support and uplift one another, face challenges with faith, and reflect God’s love in everything we do.
Watch the overview HERE
우리는 함께 Greg Gilbert 의 야고보서: 12주 성경 공부 (James: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible)) 교재를 통해 야고보서를 읽고 나누는 시간을 가질 예정입니다.
야고보서는 실용적인 지혜로 잘 알려져 있지만, 부, 기름 부음, 기도, 치유, 믿음과 행위의 관계 등 삶에 깊은 울림을 주는 주제들도 함께 다루고 있습니다. 궁극적으로 이 책은 진실한 믿음과 마음에서 우러나오는 순종 사이의 중요한 연결고리를 다시금 일깨워 줍니다.
아내로서, 엄마로서, 딸로서, 자매로서, 그리고 친구로서, 우리는 이 가르침들을 우리의 일상 속에 어떻게 적용할 수 있을지 함께 생각해보고자 합니다. 정직한 삶을 살아가고, 서로를 격려하며 지지하고, 믿음으로 어려움을 이겨내며, 모든 일 속에서 하나님의 사랑을 드러내는 삶을 함께 걸어가길 소망합니다.
Dan Kim // Eugene Hong
• Every other Wednesday at 8:00pm
• Church (Fellowship Hall)
• Men onlyJoin our men’s small group this year as we journey deeper into the heart of the gospel together. We will be reading Tim Keller’s Galatians For You together.
As we meet, we will not only read and reflect, but also discuss, encourage, and pray for one another as we wrestle with how to apply God’s Word to daily life.
Each session will be shared and led by different members, giving everyone the chance to guide the discussion and strengthen one another in faith.
If you’re seeking to grow deeper in the gospel, share real struggles and victories, live out the Word in daily life, and build fellowship through fun and connection, this group is for you!
Chul & Yeseul Lee
• Every other Sunday at 3pm
• Rotating homes
• Open to allOur focus will be to deepen our relationships with God. We will be sharing how God is moving in our lives by doing life together during this season.
We will also be learning from each other as we enter into different stages of life. We will meet every other week in members’ homes on a rotating basis. In addition, we will have a rotating schedule for men and women to meet separately.
Bobby & Ana Kim
• Every other Sunday, 2:30-5:00pm
• Rotating homes (base in Ridgewood)
• Families with preteens and teensParenting preteens and teens can feel like new territory; full of questions, challenges — sometimes, even distance. Many of us wonder how to really connect with our kids in these years, how to guide them with both truth and grace, and how to help them grow in their walk with Christ.
Together, we’ll read Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp. This book reminds us that the teenage years are now something to simply get through, but a God-given chance to shape our children’s hearts and point them to Jesus.
Our group will be a space to share honestly, pray for each other, and encourage one another as parents and couples. We’ll also share meals, enjoy family activities, and serve together, as we seek to raise the next generation to know and love the Lord.
If you’re looking for a place to grow in faith, find encouragement, and connect with other parents of preteens and teens, join today!
Jae & Jini Park
• Every other Sunday at 3pm
• Rotating homes, base in Leonia
• Families with childrenOur small group is a place where families with kids can come together to grow in faith, build friendships, and share life’s ups and downs. We want parents and children to feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged as we learn what it means to follow Jesus in our everyday lives.
Through prayer, Bible study, and fun times together, our hope is to create a community where kids see God’s love in action and parents find strength and joy in walking this journey side by side
Yoon & Judy Choi
• Every other Sunday at 3pm
• Rotating homes (base in Glen Rock)
• Open to allOur small group will be a place to bond together and support one another. We will study God’s Word as a group, and have fellowship together.
Fellowship activities will be based on the group’s make up and preferences. Join us today!
Tae & Gina Ham
• Every other Sunday at 3:00pm
• Rotating homes
• For familiesYou are never alone: God is with us, His angels surround us, and our church family walks beside us. This season, we’ll journey together in the strength of community, being sharpened and encouraged to live our Jesus’ greatest commandments: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…and love your neighbor as yourself (Matt. 22:37-39).
Our gatherings will be about meeting in one another’s homes, breaking bread, digging into the Word, praying with and for one another, and reflecting on sermons through honest discussion. Be ready to laugh, cry, and walk through life together — sometimes meeting as a full group, sometimes men and women separately — while also finding ways to make the children’s time meaningful.
If you have a desire to grow deeper in love and knowledge of God while building one another up in authentic community, join us as we explore what our Father has planned for this season!
Mike & Samei Kho
• Every other Sunday at 2:00pm
• Rotating homes
• Open to allWe will meet in each other’s homes on a rotating basis. Beyond studying God’s Word and reflecting on the sermons, we want to deepen our friendships and live life together, walking in faith as a community
Francis & Ji Won Kim
• Every other Sunday at 2:00pm
• Rotating homes (base in Englewood Cliffs)
• For familiesThis small group will be based on Dan Kimball’s How (Not) To Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery, and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture.
We hope this book will spark great and lively discussions around intimidating topics! Let’s read and discuss this book together (approx. 30 pages of reading/session).
In addition, we are looking forward to an annual getaway, fun fellowship events, and most importantly, getting to know each other in a deeper and meaningful level. Our daughter Hailee (7 years old) is always looking forward to small group and meeting new friends as well.
In the meantime, check out this podcast that highlights the book HERE.
Min Chung // Jennifer Kim
• Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
• Rotating homes
• Women onlyHave you viewed the Bible like a debit account, going to the scriptures whenever you had a need?
Do you have a growing desire to go deeper with the Word? Do you have the hunger to approach the Bible in depth and want to improve your Bible literacy?
With the guidance of Jen Wilkins’ Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Minds, each of us will set our own individual goals to read and study the Bible this year with Purpose, Perspective, Patience, Process and Prayer.
We’ll also have plenty of time for food and fellowship!
Jacob Chung
• Every other Friday at 6:30pm
• Rotating homes + church sanctuary
• AdultsThe Chosen is a groundbreaking TV series depicting the life and ministry of Jesus and his disciples in a manner that feels refreshingly relevant, realistic, and non-cheesy.
Together we’ll be watching Season 2 of The Chosen (prerequisite viewing: Season 1, available on Netflix or Prime).
Meetings will begin with breaking bread together, watching an episode, and then end with a discussion based on our questions and observations.
Whether you’re a skeptic, a new believer, or a veteran follower of Jesus, you’ll find watching The Chosen will be an eye-opening and heart-opening experience. Join today!
Jason Suh // Jin Park
• Every other Sunday, 3:00-6:00pm
• Alternating activity (see below) and rotating homes
• Men onlyWe believe that God's glory can be found in his creation, and this small group aims to explore how we can deepen our connection with God by enjoying His creation in the indoors and outdoor setting. In doing so, we aim to also deepen our fellowship and faith together! We will meet every other week, and each meeting will alternate either an outdoor activity (ie: hiking, cycling, running, kayaking etc) or meeting at one another's homes on a rotating basis.
Therefore, the activities are not merely group outings, but they become opportunities for deepening our faith as we meditate on scripture and learn to lean on one another, as we journey together. We will be mindful to select activities according to the level of the members. We look forward to journeying with you next year experiencing God in all of his creation!