In an amazing natural phenomenon called “canopy shyness,” trees in some forests grow in patterns that allow light to permeate the forest below. The whole forest can be healthy and grow together by keeping space in the canopy. This is the idea behind Canopy at Grandview. We need friendships and communities more than ever, but we have to make sure to have the right amount of space for everyone to stay healthy. Even as our Canopy groups keep us connected and growing together, they help to uphold the health of our larger community and city.
Our Canopies are groups of less than 12 people (up to 4 or 5 family units) who connect either via Zoom or with agreed-upon in person guidelines. Some Canopy groups have an age distribution that spans decades, some “do” things together, some just sit and visit, some study the Bible, some meet in their neighborhoods, and some find still other ways to share time together. Whatever your fancy, there is a Canopy group for you. Let us help you get connected or reserve a space for your existing Canopy so we can grow together, even while we keep some space.
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Women’s Bible Study
This group of ladies gathers to study the Bible, pray together, and stay connected to one another. They are continuing to be COVID-conscious with masks and distancing as needed.
Meets: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm at the Buffalo Campus
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
The Luzadder Canopy
These families join together to catch up twice a month. Join them every other Sunday afternoon to swap stories and share time together.
Meets: in person, every other Sunday at 2:00 pm
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Tree Streets Potluck
This group of neighbors meets in the heart of Johnson City to share good food and good times. They are waiting until the pandemic is over to reconvene in person, but would love to help you get connected!
Meets: in the beautiful post-COVID future!
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Something More
Something More is a group of college-aged folks coming together to chat, learn, eat and play together. We are convinced life is more than just getting a degree and a career!
Meets: Sundays from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Interyear Fellowship House
Leader: Joy Eden
SALT Class
This long-standing Sunday School class features a rotating list of teachers who present and lead discussions on a wide variety of topics. Subjects vary from month to month, but all are welcome to join in on the conversation.
Meets: Sundays at 9:30 am at the Buffalo Campus
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Welcome to Grandview
This class is for those new to Grandview or curious about who we are, where we've been, where we're going, and how you can get involved. Happening once a month, this single-session, one-hour class offers a starting place to join the Grandview family.
Meets: via Zoom on a flexible schedule
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Faith and Living
This large and intergenerational class prays for one another and studies various topics and books of the Bible. On Wednesday evenings, the group meets for a social hour filled with games and laughter.
Meets: Sundays at 11:00 am at the Buffalo Campus
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Church and Community
This hour-long intergenerational Sunday School class starts class by praying with and for one another. For the rest of the class, they study a book of the Bible, discussing and applying it together.
Meets: Sundays at 9:30 am at the Buffalo Campus
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Sustainability
Visit the Doan flower and cattle farm in Blountville to connect with others and learn about local sustainable farming and other practices.
Meets: every other Sunday at 2:00 pm.
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.
Women’s Group
This group meets Tuesdays at 7 pm at the Maple Crest Clubhouse for sharing, study, and prayer. Call Sue Sutherland for information at 863-521-5458.
Meets: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm; on a break for the month of August
For more information about joining a canopy, click here.