community groups
VLCC Community Groups - 2026
Our Community Groups are a vital part of how we grow together in the faith and build friendships at Victorious Life. Below you can see a list of our current community group offering for worship, study, prayer and fellowship, as well as other types of community groups to meet specific needs and interests.
Please see our calendar page for times and dates or feel free to contact the church office for exact meetings times and places.
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Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery (CR) at Victorious Life
is for anyone who has a hurt, hang-up or habit which blocks them from living a fully surrendered life in Christ. CR offers weekly teaching and support groups, periodic step groups for individual healing work, and supplemental biblical small group studies on topics relevant to the healing/recovery community. CR has resumed in-person meetings weekly, Thursdays at 6:30pm. Follow us on Facebook for updates: facebook.com/CRVLCCTROY/. Contact: Jennifer Wilks or Pastor Brian Barker, cr@vlcctroy.org.
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EDIFY young adult ministry
Ministering to college students, doctorate students, and other young adults, the Edify Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-34) focuses on in-depth study of Scripture and its application to everyday life. During the school year, we host the Edify: Acts Study on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM at RPI. From June through August, we host Edify Summer, which includes the weekly study, cookouts, and other opportunities for fellowship. For more information, contact Tim Stockwell at t.stockwell@yahoo.com, check out our website (edifytroy.org), and for the most up-to-date information see our Instagram and Facebook page:
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/Edify-Young-Adult-Ministry-101729137865599
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His Table Community Meal
His Table Community Meal serves a free community dinner, weekly, in the fellowship hall, (use the Fulton Street entrance) of Victorious Life, Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm. Contact: Tim Stockwell or Mark & Chris Strube.
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Averill Park Homegroup
Averill Park Homegroup meets once a month on Sundays to worship, encourage, and enjoy fellowship over a pot-luck meal. Meets at various locations. Contact: Pastor Phil or Debbie Smith.
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Brunswick House Fellowship
Brunswick House Fellowship meets twice monthly on Sunday evenings, and is studying Bible topics/ books chosen by the group. They usually meet at the Fannings' home. Contact: Chris or Paula Fanning
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Lansingburgh Fellowship
Lansingburgh Homegroup meets together to enjoy fellowship dinners and discuss scripture or a short Bible video. All are welcome! We meet once or twice a month, September-May, meeting dates are announced in the bulletin. Contact: Pastor Brian or Dena Barker.
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Ladies' Fellowship Luncheon
Ladies' Fellowship Luncheon meets once a month on Saturdays for a devotional and fellowship while sharing encouragement and a meal. Contact: Lillian Morin at lpmorin@gmail.com or Colleen Rhodes at office@vlcctroy.org
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Men's Breakfast
Men’s Breakfasts start your day with home cooked breakfast, some encouragement and fellowship. Meets at Victorious Life on the first Saturday of each month, 8:30-9:30 am. Contact: Kyle Kreigbaum.
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Ladies' Bible Study
Ladies' Bible Study meets once monthly on a Sunday after lunch. We are currently studying God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11 by Jen Wilkin (book available for purchase at lifeway.com). Contact: Karen Todd at homemanager@gmail.com
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Russell Sage InterVarsity
InterVarsity at Russell Sage College: To learn about this semester's meetings on the Sage campus, contact Niki Campbell at campbn@gmail.com
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Cru RPI
Cru RPI is a campus ministry at RPI whose mission is to be a caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. Cru RPI typically meets on Friday nights at 7:30 PM in the RPI Student Union. For info, contact crurensselaer@gmail.com or https://www.crurpi.org
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Rensselaer Christian Association
Rensselaer Christian Association (InterVarsity at RPI): Offers small groups, prayer, and larger group gatherings. To learn about current group meetings and activities on campus, find information on https://rca.union.rpi.edu
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Prayer for the City of Troy
Prayer for the City of Troy is a group of local citizens who meet to pray for City concerns weekly. In person meetings are every Thursday morning 8:00 – 8:30 in Troy City Hall, (Hedley Building, 433 River Street, 5th Floor Conference Room). Contact: Pastor Brian Barker.
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New Testament Greek Study Group
New Testament Greek Study Group meets to review Greek lessons studied at home and to work on grammar, vocabulary & translation as well as delve into Greek text topics or questions prompted by sermon passages. Meetings are at church, once bi-monthly on Mondays, 6:00-9:00 pm. Contact: Pastor Bill Gilday
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Servant Leaders Breakfast
Servant-Leaders’ Breakfast Group is a mentoring group that meets to discuss aspects of servanthood. Meetings are at Victorious Life on the 2nd Friday of each month for breakfast, 7:00 am. Contact: Pastor Brian Barker.
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hudson valley revival Prayer Gathering
Hudson Valley Revival Prayer Gathering is a group of people from different churches meets on Saturdays to pray for revival and spiritual awakening in our region. Meeting times and locations vary, see their website hudsonvalleyrevivalprayer.org for more information. Contact: Jim Ault at hvrevivalprayer@protonmail.com
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First Principles
First Principles this 6-week study meets Sundays 9:00-9:45 am at church, next session dates to be announced. This study covers the basics of the Christian faith to help provide a foundation for understanding Scripture. Contact: Pastor Bill Gilday at peabody58@hotmail.com
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Troy unplugged
Troy Unplugged is a monthly community open mic music venue designed to encourage local musicians and song-writers, while also raising support and awareness for area non-profits. Troy Unplugged is held the last Friday of each month at 7:30 pm in the church sanctuary. Sign-up is 7:00-7:30 pm. Find us on Facebook and at www.troyunplugged.org Contact: Brian Barker
