Connect Groups
CONNECT GROUPS ARE A GREAT way to get to know a variety of different people at Mosaic. These groups meet in a social setting, usually around a common interest or activity. All Connect Groups are open and love to have new people participate at any time during the year. Contact the leaders in this directory to learn more about each group. For general questions, contact the Mosaic office: , 503.287.6789.
Community Playgroup
Faith & Film
Girl's Night Out
Green Thumbs
Hiking Group
Men's Outdoor Group
Urban Biking
* Book Club and Quilting Group returning this fall.
Community Playgroup
If you have little ones at home and would like to meet other parents (and let your kids run off a bit of energy), join us at local parks this summer. This is a great spot to bring friends and neighbors.
1st & 3rd Thursdays*; 9:30-11:00am
* no meetings in June or September
• Jul 3; Grant Park: NE 33rd & Thompson
• Jul 17; Wilshire Park: NE 33rd & Skidmore
• Aug 7; Jamison Square: NW 11th & Johnson
• Aug 21; Grant Park: NE 33rd & Thompson
Contact Heather:
Faith & Film
Movies are one of the most persuasive forms of storytelling today, shaping the way we think and view the world. This summer, we'll go to movies together and hang out afterwards to discuss their artistic merits and ethical and theological challenges. Learn more on the Faith & Film blog.
• Sat, Jun 14; Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• Mon, Aug 4; 9pm: School of Rock, as a part of Urban Camp
Contact Martin (& Sharon):
Girls' Night Out
This is a group for women in their 20’s and early 30’s who want to connect and build relationships with each other. We meet every other Friday at various restaurants to relax, eat and have good conversation.
Every other Friday*; 5pm
May 9 & 23, Jun 6 & 20, Jul 18, Aug 1 & 29
* Skipping Jul 4 & Aug 15
Meet at various Portland restaurants
Contact Kellen: or Emily:
Green Thumbs
Like working in a garden? Want to meet other people from Mosaic? Whether you are a pro farmer or are just trying to figure out how to keep your flowers alive, you're invited to check out this group. We cover topics like planting, composting, invasive species and more. Once in a while, we go on a field trip or work on a garden project together.
4th Saturdays; 10:30am-12:30pm | May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23
3510 SE Aldercrest Rd, Milwaukie, 97222
Contact Matt:
Hiking Group
Calling all hikers! If you love being outside, then this is a great place for you to get to know someone new.
Excursion Dates: Sat, Jun 7; 9am-4pm • Sun, Jul 20; 12:15-5:00pm
Meet in Mosaic parking lot
Contact Lindsey:
Men's Outdoors Group
If you enjoy the rugged Oregon outdoors, join other men at Mosaic for a Men's Outdoor Adventure Retreat this July. Sign up here.
Fri, Jul 18; 6pm - Sun, Jul 20; 3pm
Meet at Mosaic; carpool to Perry South Campground on Lake Billy Chinook in Central Oregon
Contact Shawn:
Urban Biking
Join us and cycle the city. We do two rides a month; each one is 15 to 25 miles with a stop along the way for coffee.
2nd & 4th Sundays*; 12pm
Jun 8 & 22, Jul 13 & 27, Aug 24
* Skipping ride on Aug 10
* Special ride during Urban Camp: Thurs, Aug 7; 6-8pm
Meet in Mosaic parking lot
RSVP Requested; contact Cindy (& Alan):
