Join a creekside Group
The purpose of Creekside Groups are centered around:
CONNECTING with others | Moving beyond Sunday courtesies to sharing life
GROWING together in Jesus | Growing beyond information to transformation in life and thinking
DOING LIFE together | God designed us for relationship
Our next small group cycle launches in September
Below are groups that meet throughout the year
GENERAL GROUPS (men/Women)
GROWING WITH: PARENTING GROUP
TUESDAY | 6:00-8:00 PM | PARENTING GROUP | CHILDCARE
LEADERS: PASTOR JESSE & PASTOR JACOB
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Creekside | Duration: 8 weeks (starts 10/1)
This group is designed for parents of children, teens & young adults, or anyone interested in learning about parenting. Together we'll explore the book Growing With Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. Our discussions will focus on how to take intentional steps toward your child while growing together with God at the center. You'll read the chapters ahead of time, and when we meet, we'll have fun discussing what we've learned. We invite you to join us!
THE END TIMES
TUESDAY | 7:00-8:15 PM | BIBLE/BOOK STUDY
LEADERS: MATTHEW & LEIGH SIEGER
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Martinez Home | Duration: 8 Weeks (starts 10/1)
What is the Rapture? What about the Second Coming? Are they the same or two distinct events? Does anything need to happen before Jesus comes? Or could He come today? What is the Great Tribulation? Will believers go through it? What is the Millennium? How does a better knowledge of these topics impact how we live for God? We will study the relevant Old and New Testament Scriptures. No homework.
ADVOCATES & ALLIES FOR HOPE
TUESDAY | 6:30-7:30 PM | SUPPORT GROUP |
LEADERS: ANNA NEVIS AND MARK PIGHIN
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Creekside | Duration: Ongoing
We are passionate about fostering a community grounded in Diplomacy, Inclusion, Respect, and Empathy. Every Tuesday night, we come together for fellowship and prayer, as we journey through the book of Acts, applying its timeless lessons to our lives. Our focus is to create a nurturing space where we can uplift and encourage one another, growing in our relationships with Christ and with each other. This group warmly welcomes people of all ages, and families are especially encouraged to attend. What makes our gatherings unique is the leadership of two members from the disabled community, who bring invaluable perspectives and experiences. We believe that through thoughtful discussions and shared experiences, we can all grow together and become beacons of hope for one another.
SHARING LIFE GROUP
WEDNESDAY | 6:30-8:00 PM | BIBLE/VIDEO STUDY
LEADERS: ERIC & PEGGY JOHNSON
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Creekside | Duration: Ongoing
Our focus in the "Sharing Life Group" is on just that—sharing our lives. Yes, varied regular Bible/video/book study anchors our gatherings. Still, our purpose is to develop and nurture long-term, healthy relationships as we seek to follow Jesus’ command in John 15:12 to “Love each other as I have loved you.” This group is all about uplifting, encouraging, and learning together. We welcome everyone, from devout Christ followers to those just "checking this 'Christian Thing' out" for the first time!
FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH
WEDNESDAY | 6:30-8:00 PM | BIBLE STUDY | CHILDCARE
LEADER: GRAHAM SEEL
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Creekside | Duration: 6 Weeks (starts 10/2)
Whether you're new to the Christian faith, seeking a deeper connection
with God, or hoping to rekindle your relationship with Jesus, the Foundations of Faith group is the perfect place to begin. We
invite you to join us for a transformative six-week journey. Together, we’ll explore the heart of
salvation, learn effective ways to engage with Scripture and dive into
the deep significance of walking with Jesus in every part of life.
Reignite your passion for a meaningful relationship with God and others.
KNOW – GROW – GO!
THE BOARD GAME CLUB
SATURDAY | 6:00-9:00 PM | ACTIVITY GROUP
LEADERS: JACOB WALDO AND JESSE ROSETTE
Frequency: Twice a Month | Location: Creekside | Duration: Ongoing
Have you ever wanted to enact the righteous judgment
of God upon your enemies? Do you ever wish you could work with others to
prevent the annihilation of humanity? Do you simply like
to have fun? This group is all about board games, or more accurately,
all games in general. Games
like: Catan, Risk and Pandemic or Scattegories, Taboo and Catch Phrase,
Exploding Kittens, Sushi Go and Uno, or even Clue, Monopoly, and Trouble.
We will provide most of the games, but we would love
for you to bring your favorites; the more the merrier! There will
also be
games for all ages, so bring your kids and/or your grandparents if you think
they'll enjoy it!
EAST BAY EXCHANGE
SUNDAY | 5:00-7:00 PM | YOUNG ADULT GROUP
LEADERS: JESSE & BROOKE ROSETTE
Frequency: 2nd & 4th Sundays | Location: Martinez Home | Duration: Ongoing
If you're a young adult (18-32ish) and you're looking for a community to encourage, support, and do life with you, then spend a Sunday evening with us. We meet from 5:00-7:00 PM on the second and fourth Sundays. Dinner is provided (usually pizza), but you are welcome to bring a dessert or drinks to share. We eat, worship, and encourage each other through brief devotionals and times of prayer. We believe God calls us to community as we grow in Christ. Come grow with us!
WOMEN'S GROUPS
LADIES JOURNALING
SATURDAY | 9:00-10:30 AM | BIBLE STUDY
LEADER: MONIQUE THOMPSON
Frequency: Twice a Month | Location: Online/In-person at Creekside | Duration: Ongoing
Journaling helps us capture and reflect on what God speaks to us, preserving important blessings and lessons that we might otherwise forget. Though
personal, sharing your journal with a small group can deepen your insights and offer encouragement. This group is open to all women, whether you're new to journaling or not. We’ll start Saturday mornings by reading a passage,
journaling, and sharing thoughts if you're comfortable. Just bring a Bible, pen, journal, and an open heart for this relaxed time of reflection and discussion.
MOMS GROUP
MONDAYS | 9:00-10:00 AM & TUESDAY | 7:00-8:00 PM
BIBLE/VIDEO STUDY
LEADERS: ADRIANA HUMPHREY & DANIELLE ROSA
Frequency: Every other week | Location: Martinez Home | Duration: Ongoing
Join us for dinner (Tuesday) and friendships in a little kid-friendly environment. We will be going through a video series where we will learn to understand and process our emotions. We will discover what God says about emotions and learn ways to align our emotions with His Will. This group has no homework in an easy-going setting.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAY | 10:00-11:30 AM | WOMEN'S BIBLE/VIDEO STUDY
Frequency: Weekly| Location: Creekside | Duration: 12 Weeks (Starting 10/3 - breaks for holidays)
Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for ourselves. We have to choose one or the other—we can't do both. The Christians in Corinth tried to live the Christian life in a worldly way. Paul wrote the letter of 1 Corinthians to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus. In this 12-part series, author and speaker Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul's words to the conflicted church. We'll see how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.
BE A GOSPELER
THURSDAY | 6:30-8:00 PM | WOMEN'S BIBLE/VIDEO STUDY
Frequency: Weekly| Location: Creekside | Duration: 7 Weeks (Starting 10/3 - breaks for 10/31)
Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time
When Jesus commissioned his disciples to go and make disciples, he invited all his followers—including us—to join his work in the world. As followers of Christ, we have the best news that everyone needs. But are we sharing it? In this series, author and businessman Willie Robertson encourages us to embrace our identity as "gospelers," ready and able to share the good news of Jesus. We don't need to preach to share the gospel; we simply need to have meaningful conversations.
MEN'S GROUPS
MEN'S GROUP | IDENTITY
THURSDAY | 6:30-8:15 PM | BIBLE/BOOK/VIDEO STUDY
LEADER: PHIL LAVRISCHEFF
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Creekside | Duration: 9 Weeks (starting 9/26)
Identity - We will explore God's character as identified by some of His names found in Scripture. We will investigate what the world says about identity and compare with who the Bible says we are in Christ.
FRIDAY MEN'S GROUP
FRIDAY | 7:00-8:00 AM | BIBLE/BOOK STUDY
LEADER: PERRY PICCHI
Frequency: Weekly | Location: Creekside | Duration: Ongoing
Our group will be studying a biblical character or book. We are currently reading a book on forgiveness. The format is a discussion of the weekly text with an emphasis on understanding what God is saying to us and how we can apply it in our culture.
GUYS MOVIE NIGHT
FRIDAY | TIME VARIES (between 6-10 PM) | ACTIVITY GROUP
LEADER: ANDREW GURNACK
Frequency: Once a quarter | Location: Various theaters near Creekside | Duration: Ongoing
Hey guys, do you enjoy movies? We do too! Join us every quarter to watch either upcoming releases or timeless classics. Feel free to suggest movies, but let's keep the recommendations within a PG-13 rating. We'll also organize outings to reserve theaters for private screenings of classic films.
