Jamestown First Assembly Invites College Students to Monday CYA Group, Bowling

Jamestown First Assembly is inviting college students to join its CYA Grow Group, a Monday evening fellowship that combines sermon-based small groups with social activities. The Grow Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, and the listing posted Jan. 21 noted the group bowled the week of Jan. 19.

The program is aimed at creating regular contact points for students who may be balancing campus life, work and family obligations. Sermon-based discussion in small groups offers both spiritual and social structure, while outings such as a bowling night provide relaxed settings for relationship-building. For students new to Jamestown or returning home between semesters, those connections can reduce isolation and make local networks stronger.

Community institutions that host student-focused gatherings help bridge gaps between campus life and the wider Stutsman County community. Jamestown First Assembly’s CYA Grow Group provides an accessible entry point for students to plug into neighborhood activities outside of classrooms and dorms. Such engagement can have practical benefits for participants and for local services: students who know neighbors and community leaders are more likely to access volunteer opportunities, seek local employment and use community resources.

Public health practitioners recognize regular social interaction as a protective factor for mental well-being. Structured group meetings paired with low-pressure recreational activities can lower barriers to attendance for students who might otherwise avoid congregational settings. That mix of discussion and activity supports emotional resilience and fosters informal networks that can be important during crises or transitions.

The Grow Group is organized and hosted by Jamestown First Assembly. Students or other interested community members can get details by calling the church office at 252-4092. The listing specified the bowling night for the week of Jan. 19, and the group’s regular Monday meeting time remains 6:30 p.m.

Local organizers and students view recurring events like the CYA Grow Group as part of Jamestown’s social infrastructure. Maintaining accessible, consistent meeting times and simple outreach - such as a community bowling night - helps ensure more residents can participate. For college students looking for fellowship and local connections, Jamestown First Assembly’s CYA Grow Group is a practical option; call 252-4092 for current dates and activities.