Echo Groups
Grow in faith, connect in friendships, and make a difference with your life.
Echo Groups
Groups Schedule
Fall 2025
Groups
Apply to Host or Lead a Group
Jul 20 – Aug 03
Group Sign-Ups
Aug 10 – Sep 06
Fall Groups Begin
Sep 07
Fall Groups Ends
Dec 13
Spring 2026
Groups
Sign Up to Lead or Host a Group
Nov 09 – Jan 04
Group Sign-Ups
Jan 04 – Feb 01
Semester Begins
Feb 01
Semester Ends
May 02
Summer 2026
Groups
Sign Up to Lead or Host a Group
Apr 26 – May 17
Group Sign-Ups
May 17 – Jun 06
Semester Begins
Jun 07
Semester Ends
Aug 01
Fall 2026
Groups
Sign Up to Lead or Host a Group
Jul 19 – Aug 09
Group Sign-Ups
Aug 09 – Sep 06
Semester Begins
Sep 06
Semester Ends
Dec 12
Join an Echo Group
With more than 150 spanning a variety of interests and activities, and offered at different times and locations, you’ll find a group that not only works for your schedule but also where you belong.
Take the Next Step Challenge
When you join a Group and attend three sessions, you’ll automatically be entered into our Take the Next Step raffle for the chance to win gift cards for coffee, movie night, DoorDash, and more! 🎉
About Echo Groups
Diverse
Groups range in size and topic, reflecting a diverse variety of passions and interests.
Seasonal
They run on a trimester cycle (fall, spring, and summer), so you can easily explore different topics based on your current season.
Versatile
Each group leader determines their meeting cadence and schedule, so there is bound to be a group that fits your schedule.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Try Alpha — a safe space to have open, informal, and honest discussions about life, faith, and purpose with others who are exploring faith — just like you. (Plus, free food!)
Lead or Host a Group
Leading or hosting a group is one of the most impactful ways you can help people grow in their faith and build community. You don’t need to have all the answers — just a willingness to create space for people to connect, grow, and follow Jesus together.
Whether you’d like to facilitate a Bible study, host a group in your home, or lead a group around a shared interest, we’ll equip you with the tools and support you need every step of the way.
Struggling with Alcohol?
An open reflection meeting.
Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Echo Compassion Center
1188 Murphy Ave., San Jose
More About Groups
Whether you are exploring faith in God, are a new believer, or you are a long-time, committed follower of Jesus, we believe you will both enjoy and benefit from becoming a part of an Echo Group. Our groups typically consist of eight to 15 people that meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly in different locations around the Bay Area. They are one of the best ways to grow in your faith, build friendships with others, and impact the community.
Joining an Echo Group helps you experience the benefits of being connected within a community of faith.
Yes, but we encourage you to join a group closest to where you live or the campus you attend since that will make it easier for you to experience long-term friendships and connection with those in your group.
No, all groups are free, with the exception of when there’s a cost for curriculum or supplies related to your group. In those cases, the cost will be mentioned in your group description.
Groups in spring and fall usually run for a four-month period (semester cycle). However, summer groups start in early June and conclude at the end of July. If groups have already launched, you are welcome to join mid-semester. Though our groups run in semester cycles, many of them meet long-term, giving you the option to continue in your group semester to semester or switch groups based on your season of life.
Some groups offer childcare, which would be noted in the group description. In those cases there might be a small fee.