Life Groups
In addition to our weekly large group meeting on Tuesday nights, we offer Life Groups - a place to connect in a smaller setting. There are usually 5-10 students in a life group. We intentionally keep them small to provide a space where you can connect more deeply and study the Bible together. We don't think life should be done alone and we need each other to grow in our relationship with God. We dig in and study the Bible because we need a source of truth that helps us to know God as he truly is. At a life group there is also time to share about your week and encourage each other, and pray for one another. We dive into some the big questions about life and God. We support one another in whatever struggles we may be going through. We celebrate with each other with something great happens! We also look outwardly and seek to serve and bless our friends and neighbors.
Do you need to be familiar with the Bible or Christianity to come? Nope. Life Group is a great place to come even if you have doubts about your faith, or even if you aren't a Christian and just want to explore more about Christianity and Jesus.
Life Group information is listed below. Feel free to email the leader and ask more details and tell them you are interested. You are welcome to come to any of the locations, even if you don't live in that dorm. If you'd like to hear more or want to help start a new one, talk to Chris (cswanson@mit.edu).
We have a variety of groups. Some are more geared towards first year students. Some are for those who are seeking and curious to explore Christianity. Some are based around affinity groups like a dorm, athletic team, fraternity men, sorority women, ROTC students, and more. Life Groups typically meet in various places on campus: dorms, athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, or the student center.
Life Groups - Spring 2026
First Year Student Life Group (class of 2029) - coed - After Feb. 28th we are incorporating freshmen into the other life groups to build more connection between the classes. Freshmen dinners will still happen, though. Contact Luke or Mena with any questions (Contact Mena: mena_zw@mit.edu or Luke: haws@mit.edu)
Women’s Life Group - Sundays at 7:30pm - McCormick West Penthouse- (Contact Ana: arescott@mit.edu)
Athletes Life Group (coed) - Thursdays at 8:30pm, Z Center Media Room (1st floor by main entrance) Leaders: Clarie, Kayla, Braeden and Sean (Contact Braeden: brayn@mit.edu or Claire: claireu@mit.edu)
Ignis (Afro/Caribbean community) - Wednesdays 7:30pm, McCormick West Penthouse Coed Life Group focused on serving and reaching the Afro/Caribbean Student community – (Contact Daniel: danwazue@mit.edu or Yabetse: ygebrewo@mit.edu)
Next/New House Coed Life Group (N^2) - Sundays at 6pm in Next House Country Kitchen- this group is focused on serving and reaching the Next and New House Communities. Contact Luke: haws@mit.edu
New Vassar / Simmons Coed Life Group- Mondays at 8pm, New Vassar Mezzanine (2nd floor) - this group is focused on serving and reaching the Simmons and New Vassar Communities. Contact Wasim: wasp_e@mit.edu or Michael: misamu@mit.edu)
Big Mac - Coed Life Group - BC/MacG - Saturdays at 11am in BC Conference room or TV Lounge - location varies. This group is focused on serving and reaching the BC and MacGregor Communities. Contact Nia: nfelton@mit.edu or Ethan: ethanja@mit.edu
Christianity Explored - A group designed for those exploring Christianity. Contact Mide (mide@mit.edu) for more details and location.
Want to help start at group? Let us know and well give you resources and training. Contact one of our Cru staff, Chris, at cswanson@mit.edu