FORKS & FRIENDS  |  FAQ

Forks & Friends are Rock Creek’s dinner groups that help you develop new friendships with the people you see at church.  Groups meet once a month for a year and in addition to eating out together at homes or various locations, there are games and fun activities designed to create interaction and build community.  Usually a Forks and Friends Group consists of 16-18 people. 

1.  How do I get involved in a group?

We have a sign-up for groups at the beginning of the year and groups are assigned at that time.  You may sign up online, fill out a form at the Information Pavilion, or contact Keith Jackson, Small Groups Pastor.

2.  What about childcare?

Childcare is handled by each group.  There are times children attend the meetings.  Some groups help with childcare by finding a childcare worker and everyone chips in to pay that expense.

3.  What if we start a group and would like to try another group?

That is no problem. Just notify Curtis or Nancy Griffith, the Forks & Friends coordinators. They will assign you to another group if there is a group with openings.  We do ask that you give us 31 days to make the change.

4.  What happens if we miss several meetings?

Group Hosts have been instructed that if you miss more than three meetings without letting them know you intend to return, they are to discontinue calling you.  They will contact someone else to fill that spot.  We do not want to seem to be uncaring, but neither do we want to continue to contact people who are not interested.

5.  What if I wanted to be a Forks and Friends host? 

Training is provided by Curtis and Nancy Griffith in mid-January but if more hosts are needed after that time we will have another training session in the middle of the year.  Just indicate your interest in hosting a group and you will be contacted about the next training session.

6.  How will this group benefit me?

Our experience is that as Rock Creek grows larger it is important that you build relationships within the church to help you feel like you belong. These groups are the easiest way for couples and people with very busy schedules to connect with people outside of attendance at the weekend services.  Our hope is that as your schedule allows, you will continue with a Forks and Friends group for the social interaction and begin to attend a men’s or women’s Bible study group to deepen your spiritual walk