Take your first step into community and discipleship at Countryside with Rooted.

Rooted is a nine-week small group experience designed to connect you to God, the church, and your purpose. Together, in a group of 10-15 people from all walks of life, you’ll explore the Bible, engage in prayer and serve experiences, share stories, and practice rhythms essential to a healthy spiritual life. These spiritual rhythms aren’t new or something the church recently created; they can be found in Acts 2, where the early church began. We will provide you with a trained facilitator to come alongside your group to help you get the most out of the experience.

Rooted is available three times a year, in January, April, and September.

Sign-ups are now open for our April session of Rooted. The deadline to sign up is April 1. See below for details.

We’re excited to announce ROOTED for Middle School students beginning on Sunday, April 14! Students will meet at the same time as our adult ROOTED and Discipleship groups (6:00-7:30 p.m.). Please register your student using the form below.

Check out the dates and FAQs below for more info.

Ready to join? Fill out the form to get started!

Winter Session (January 2024)

Jan 7 Sign Up Deadline

Jan 14 Week 1 - Rooted Kick Off (6-8pm)
Jan 21 Week 2 (6-7.30pm)
Jan 28 Week 3 (6-7.30pm)
Feb 4 Week 4 (6-7.30pm)
Feb 11 Break Week
Feb 18 Week 5 (6-7.30pm)
Feb 25 Week 6 (6-7.30pm)
Mar 3 Week 7 (6-7.30pm)
Mar 10 Week 8 (6-7.30pm)
Mar 17 Week 9 (6-7.30pm)
Mar 24 Celebration (11.30-1pm)

2024 Rooted Dates

Spring Session (April 2024)

Apr 1 Sign Up Deadline

Apr 7 Week 1 - Rooted Kick Off (6-8pm)
Apr 14 Week 2 (6-7.30pm)
Apr 21 Week 3 (6-7.30pm)
Apr 28 Week 4 (6-7.30pm)
May 5 Week 5 (6-7.30pm)
May 12 Week 6 (6-7.30pm)
May 19 Week 7 (6-7.30pm)
May 26 Week 8 (6-7.30pm)
Jun 2 Week 9 (6-7.30pm)
Jun 9 Celebration (11.30-1pm)

Fall Session (September 2024)

TBA

Rooted consists of 9 small groups sessions, 2 additional discipleship experiences (dates TBD by your group), and a final celebration lunch. There are 5 daily-devotional readings each week.

The cost is $20/person for the Rooted workbook. Scholarships available. Inquire for details.

Rooted is a life-changing experience. In order for you and the rest of your group to get the most out of the experience we ask that each participate review the schedule and commit to not missing more than two weeks. If you now you will miss more than two weeks, we ask that you wait to join the next semester of Rooted.

 FAQs

  • Rooted is a 9-week discipleship experience. Through daily readings, thought-provoking discussions, powerful group interactions, and unique experiences, Rooted helps us to connect with God, the church, and our purpose.

  • To register fill out the form above. If you have questions, contact us!

  • All of our Rooted groups meet on the church campus.

  • Yes, better than childcare, our excellent Kids Ministry programing meets during Rooted sessions (Sundays 6-7.30pm).

  • We understand that Rooted is a large time commitment, but we believe it is worth it to invest in the entire process. If you know you are going to miss more than 2 meetings, we ask that you wait until the next semester of Rooted. The 9 weeks are a cumulative experience, and so we ask that every participant commit to honor each other with being at every meeting.

  • Our Rooted team will prayerfully place participants into groups of about 10-15 people. We group by age, marital status, and life stage. We form groups of married couples, singles (not co-ed), women, and men. These groups ultimately depend upon the demographic of those who registered. A substantial amount of prayer and thoughtfulness goes into creating groups which we think will provide the best experience for all people who attend. While we do our best to honor requests when possible, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all friend or leader requests.

  • Yes, Rooted is for those 18 years and older.

  • Please sign up for the next semester of Rooted. Check out our other groups and classes in the meanwhile.

  • Rooted is the on-ramp to Small Groups. Your Rooted group at the end of the 9 weeks becomes your Small Group. In order to participate in Small Groups, sign up for the next available Rooted semester.

  • While Rooted registration is FREE, each participant is responsible for purchasing the $20 workbook. You will get your book at the Rooted Kick-off. Payment can be made in cash or checks payable to the church.

  • We believe that Rooted is a life-changing experience and we want everyone to participate! We understand that the Rooted workbook may be a burden for some and we are happy to provide scholarships. Inquire here.

  • Rooted Groups are encouraged to continue on as a small group. More information about small groups can be found here.