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Make friends. Have fun. Connect with God.

Community Groups bring people together throughout the week
for encouraging community and spiritual growth.

We grow best together

A Community Group is an opportunity to be included in a circle of people who want to grow spiritually and to be in a community that cares for each other. Spiritual growth and life change occur when group members are personally encountering God’s word and are connected to each other in deep relationships.

We invite you to sign up for one today!

NEW for 2026

Horizon

Horizon is a unique training opportunity designed to help you get rooted deeper in the faith. Learn to walk purposely with God through Scripture, prayer, community, and service. These groups help you build practical habits for everyday faith and grow in areas like relationships, giving, and sharing Christ with others.

Community Groups

Signups for 2026-2027 will begin on September 6!

Beebe Community Group
Beebe Community Group

Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm

Hickernell Community Group
Hickernell Community Group

Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00pm

Johnson Community Group
Johnson Community Group

Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00pm

Jolly Community Group
Jolly Community Group

Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00pm

Richert Community Group
Richert Community Group

Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm

Siryj Community Group, with Anna On
Siryj Community Group, with Anna On

Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:00pm

Underwood Community Group (Horizon)
Underwood Community Group (Horizon)

Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm

Walker Community Group (Horizon)
Walker Community Group (Horizon)

Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm

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Common Questions

All groups will begin in September and will continue through the end of May. There will be a break for the winter holidays.

The group meetings will last 75-90 minutes.

Groups will meet weekly unless there is a reason to skip a week.

If you need childcare, we’d like to try to help. Please let us know so that we can discuss options with you. (Parents should be prepared to pay a reasonable fee to cover the cost.)

The first few group meetings are intended to help see what the group is like and to decide if you would like to join. After these first few weeks, you can join if you decide to.

We encourage you to contact us so that we can discuss options to try out a nearby group. We aim to have a good group size, but each one is designed to welcome new people and encourage growth. We’d love to help you find the right group fit.

Interested in groups?

You can request to join one of the groups above, or contact us with any questions!
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Eric Siryj

Assistant to the Pastor

Eric and his wife Jess have been married since 2020 and have a son named Josiah. Eric has been part of Church in the Valley since its founding and previously served in college ministry for 11 years at USC. He also works in the healthtech industry as a product manager. Eric is grateful to be part of this community that treasures God’s Word and genuinely seeks to love each other. If you ever need a board game or sushi recommendation, don’t hesitate to ask!

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Stacie Klepzig

Administrative Assistant

Stacie Klepzig serves as our Administrative Assistant and has been a part of Church in the Valley since its founding. Her role involves coordinating and communicating with staff, volunteers, and members, and preparing printed and digital communications on a weekly basis. She has a passion for seeing people’s lives transformed by the gospel and enjoys the opportunity to invest in eternal things. She lives in Montebello with her husband, Mark. They have two adult children starting their own families.

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Jenn Richert

Finance Director
Jenn and her husband Jonathan have been married for 14 years. She is a licensed CPA and is the Finance Director for Church in the Valley. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she also works for a small CPA firm while being a full-time stay-at-home mom and homeschooling her and Jonathan’s son, Joshua. Jenn has attended Church in the Valley since it was founded in 2013 and enjoys seeing all of the families grow and the lasting friendships that the children have with one another.
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Jonathan Richert

Sunday Service Teams Director

Jonathan serves as our Sunday Service Teams Director and has been a part of Church in the Valley since its founding. He appreciates the opportunity to team with this loving community in reaching the people of Los Angeles with the good news of Jesus. Jonathan lives in Alhambra with his wife, Jenn, and their son, Joshua. Jonathan works as a Principal and Director of the Los Angeles office in an architecture firm downtown. 

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Jeep Underwood

Groups Director

Jeep serves as our Groups Director here at Church in the Valley and was on the original launch team when the church was founded. He says, “This is a community where I belong, where I can grow in my walk with God, and where I can team up to make a real difference in the lives of others. What I love about this church is that it opens the possibility of this experience to anyone who would like to join in.” Jeep, his wife Cate and their grown children, Patrick, Molly, and Donovan live in Monterey Park. Jeep works as the Engineering Division Chief for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, in Downtown LA.

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Hannah Bustrum

KidZone Director

Hannah Bustrum is our KidZone Director and leads the discipleship initiatives for our children. She is a social worker that has spent a majority of her career working overseas, investing in churches and helping people grow in every season. She is passionate about seeing kids take steps towards faith in Jesus and loves that Church in the Valley Alhambra is a place where people of all ages can know and experience how much God loves them. She enjoys living in L.A. and is on a quest to try every bubble tea shop in the area. Hannah is married to Mark and they have three adult daughters, one son-in-law and the cutest grandson ever!

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