What’s New with Microchurches at Open Arms Community Church – August 2025
If you’ve ever wished church felt more personal, more like family, and more like real life—microchurches might be exactly what you’re looking for.
At Open Arms Community Church in Bradford, PA, microchurches are where big faith meets small gatherings. These groups meet in homes, kitchens, and creative spaces throughout the week to pray together, serve together, and live life together—sharing meals, stories, struggles, and victories.
And this August, there are more ways than ever to jump in.
🌱 What Is a Microchurch?
Microchurches are smaller, decentralized communities connected to Open Arms. Each one has its own flavor and focus, but they’re all built around the same mission: to love God, love people, and make disciples. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, there’s a place for you.
You can explore current groups at
👉 openarmscommunitychurch.org/microchurches
📆 August 2025 Microchurch Highlights
Here’s a look at just some of the microchurch opportunities happening this month:
🙏 Engage Prayer
Every Monday • 6PM
Meet at Open Arms (71 Congress St) to go deeper in prayer.
🛠️ Tribe of Lions – Men’s Microchurch
Aug 4 & 18 • 6:30PM – Men gather downstairs at Open Arms
Aug 11 • 6–7:30PM – Forge Night: Stop the Bleed Trauma Response Training
Aug 25 • 6:30PM – Prayer Walk & Litter Pickup around town
👩🍳 Harvest of Faith – Baking + Fellowship
Aug 23 & 30 • 2–4PM
A baking and canning group in the Open Arms kitchen.
👩 EmpowHer – Women’s Microchurch
Every Thursday • 6–8PM
Gathering weekly for encouragement and spiritual growth downstairs at Open Arms.
🧒 Youth Group
Every Sunday • 6–8PM
Except Aug 31, when we’ll be celebrating baptisms at Marilla!
All other Sundays meet at Open Arms.
🍽️ Sunday Dinner – Young Adults
Aug 10 & 17 • 5PM
Meet at the Hatcher House (869 W Washington St). No group Aug 3 & 24.
🛵 Least of These Riders
- Aug 5 • 6:30PM – Meet at Charlie’s Cycle Shop, Minard Run
- Aug 12 & 26 • 6:30PM – Meet at the Robinsons’ house, Lewis Run
- Aug 19 • 6:30PM – Men & Women meet separately (location TBA)
📖 New Believers Group
Every Thursday • 6:30PM at 65 North Center St
Grow in your faith and discover the promises of God together.
🏡 Promises of God
6:30PM at 17 Vista Circle, Bradford
A consistent midweek gathering for prayer, Scripture, and connection.
Ready to Join a Microchurch?
Microchurches aren’t about sitting in rows—they’re about gathering in circles. Whether you’re looking for deep Bible study, practical help, a place to serve, or just meaningful friendships, we’d love to help you find a microchurch that fits your life.
