Growing in faith is never easy. While it takes personal strength and the willingness to look within, sometimes help from others on a similar journey can be a gift. Joining a group can put you in touch with those searching for answers and seeking a meaningful relationship with God and others. The small group size encourages insightful, open discussion and time for all perspectives to be shared.

If you have interest in learning more about, or joining an existing group – or even facilitating a new one – we encourage you to click the button below. A group leader or Pastor Becca Bateman will be in touch with you. You can also speak directly with Pastor Becca or any of the Adult Education Committee Members: Kieran Cody, Diane Frater, Anne Hutchinson, Bob Maxwell (moderator), Julie McCormack, Dodie Shaw, and Marilyn Weichman.

Lenten Growth Groups

Introducing the Women Who Saved Moses

Join Pastor Becca Bateman as she looks at the familiar story of Moses once again, highlighting the some unexpected characters. The group meets Tuesdays during Lent, from 7:00-8:30 pm here at DPC with a hybrid option for Zoom. Feb. 13, 20, 27 and March 12, 19, 26.


Midweek Brown Bag Bible Study

Will Willimon described the classic Seven Deadly Sins as “The Sins We All Enjoy.” Dr. Tom Kort invites you to take a mid-week break and join us as we dust off these old sins and discover how they really haven’t gone out of style. The group meets Wednesdays during Lent, from 12:00-12:45 pm at DPC beginning February 14 through March 27. Bring your own lunch to enjoy while listening and participating!


Wednesday Night Women’s Book Study

This four-week personal retreat meets at 6:30 pm on set Wednesdays on campus and via zoom Feb. 7 and 21 and March 6 and 20. The group will cover the book Set the World on Fire by Vinita Hampton Wright, which explore the lives of four “doctors of the church” spanning eight centuries.


Wednesday Night iLIGHT

This group meets every other Wednesday on Zoom from 7-8 pm, beginning February 7 through May 29 and will examine the book Romans for Normal People: A Guide to the Most Misused, Problematic, and Prooftexted Letter in the Bible by J.R. Daniel Kirk. Approaching Paul’s Letter to the Romans from a first-century perspective, let’s explore together how 2,000 year-old words can be so important to how we live our lives today. 


Parenting In Lent

Join DPC Mom Lindsay Shull in the Youth Room at 9:30 am in the Youth Room each Sunday during Lent to discuss issues that impact your journey through parenthood. This peer led group is a perfect opportunity to connect with other parents while your child is in Sunday School! Feb. 18 through March 17.


DPC Dads

This group offers the opportunity for support, fellowship, and a shared experience for fathers of children who range in age from newborn to college. The Dads gather at 8 pm each second Tuesday of the month, mostly on Zoom with occasional in-person meetups.


DPC Moms

These casual gatherings are where mothers can come together to share stories, discuss parenting issues, encourage one another, and nurture their faith. The group meets each third Tuesday of the month.


Read & Chat

This book group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 pm in AH-213. For the full schedule of books, Click Here.


Sunday Night Men’s Group

The Plumsteadville Inn is the gathering spot each Sunday night at 7:30 pm for good drinks and inspired discussion about faith usually based on a book. This group is on hiatus. Check back for updates.


Monday Morning Men’s Group

At 8 am, every other Monday, this group gathers in the DPC Library to examine a book and share thoughts on how it might enhance our own perspectives on life and faith.


Wednesday Morning Prayer Group

Members and friends gather seasonally from 9 to 9:30 am for a time of prayer and reflection on Wednesday mornings. This group is on hiatus. Check back for updates.


Wednesday Night Bethel Bible Study Group

Join this informal, ongoing group of faithful followers of Jesus as our dear friends at Bethel Presbyterian Church lead us in studies of the Bible, books about faith formation and growth, and sometimes just spirit-led conversations about how we use our faith as a call to action in today’s challenging world. Group meets every Wednesday evening at 7 pm via Zoom and all are welcome!


Thursday Morning Women’s Group

This book study group meets at 9:30 am two Thursdays each month in DPC’s Andrews Hall and offers the opportunity to examine faith through the lens of a piece of Christian literature or Biblical text.


Thursday Night Women’s Group

This group has formed bonds of friendship over the years and is always welcoming of new members. A book is selected each season and discussed on occasional Thursdays at a member’s home. This group is on hiatus. Check back for updates.


Friday Morning Group

This group meets in the DPC library each week at 7:15 am to enjoy fellowship and discuss Christian writing and philosophy. This can come through a book study, watching a TV show at home and discussing each episode later, or examining other forms of content. This season’s focus is the bestselling book Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ.


Saturday Morning Men’s Group

Gathering most Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 am in Andrews Hall Room 213, this group discusses a selected book with applications to help us be better Christians.


Earth Care

Developed from DPC’s Peace & Justice Committee, this group meets periodically throughout the year to discuss environmental issues and ways in which our church can continue to thrive as an Earth Care Congregation.


Gun Violence Awareness

Issues surrounding gun violence its tragic effects are the focus of this group, which offers opportunity for open discussion and collaboration on developing action items.