Small Groups

One way Willow Avenue seeks to embody Belonging, Inquiring, and Transforming is through a variety of small groups. Details about each are below.


Writing group

Date(s): Wednesdays at 3:00 pm

Location: on Zoom. Contact office@willowmennonite.org for meeting information.

Description: Each week someone brings a prompt to which others respond. After having a time to write, people share their writing and others offer supportive reflections.


Lectio Divina

Date(s): Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Location: on Zoom. Contact office@willowmennonite.org for meeting information.

Description: Join Willow friends to pray with the scripture for the upcoming Sunday together.


Lunch at Sunnyside DiCicco’s

Date(s): first and third Friday of each month

Location: Sunnyside Dicicco’s, 5635 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727.

Contact: Donna Jost

Email: donnajjost@gmail.com

Description: All are welcome to join an informal gathering for lunch and conversation at 11:30 am on the first and third Friday of each month at Sunnyside Dicicco’s.


BOok group

Date(s): Third Mondays at 1:30 pm

Location: Conference room at church.

Contact: Donna Jost

Email: donnajjost@gmail.com

Description: On the third Mondays of the month, a group meets to discuss a book that all are invited to read in advance. But all are welcome even if you’ve not had a chance to read. Contact Donna to learn what book is scheduled to be discussed at the next meeting.