Creekside Community Groups
bible study: aCTS
Group Description: This group started up in the fall of 2022 and is open to people of all ages and life stages. Childcare is available for families with young children. Using curriculum prepared by John Bruce, they are studying the book of Acts. They meet weekly on Sundays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Creekside.
Location: Creekside
Time: Sundays from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Open To: Everyone
Childcare: Yes
Group Facilitators: Henry Chan
Men's Bible Study: mark
Group Description: This group is made up of men of all ages with varying life experiences and backgrounds. They meet weekly to study the Bible and pray together.
Location: Creekside
Time: Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Open To: Men
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: John Bruce
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN two years, 2024-2026
Group Description: Have you always wanted to read through the entire Bible? A group of women at Creekside will be reading through the Bible in two years, starting January 1st, 2024. They will use a chronological Bible reading schedule and Charles Stanley's Life Principles Study Bible and meet the third Monday of each month. A morning group will meet at a restaurant for breakfast from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and an evening group will meet at Creekside from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Everyone will have the chance to share something that they learned from their Bible reading over the past month.
Location: In-Person
Time: Third Monday of the month. Morning 9:00-11:00 a.m. at a restaurant/Evening 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Creekside.
Open To: Women
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: Lynn Holman, Kristianne Koenen, Karen Worthen, Beth Krueger
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: romans
Group Description: This women’s group gathers weekly to study the Bible using the SOAP (Study, Observation, Application, Prayer) method. They are a diverse group - some are married, some single, some are moms, and all come from various backgrounds and careers. Most of them are in their late 30s to late 60s. Once a month they have a night devoted to prayer in lieu of study. They also enjoy regular fellowship by eating at local restaurants or having potlucks.
Location: Creekside
Time: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Open To: Women
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitators: Liz Bazar, Lynn Holman, and Ellen Graebe
Bible study: Acts
Group Description: This group almost always studies a book of the Bible, chapter by chapter. They are a group of married and single men and women, and as Bruce says, “all of us are over 50, but sharp as a tack.” Aside from Tuesday nights, the group enjoys going out for dinner or breakfast a couple times a year.
Location: Creekside
Time: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Open To: Everyone
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: Bruce McGregor
WOW (WOMEN OF THE WORD): 1 & 2 Timothy, titus, & 2 Corinthians
Group Description: WOW is an intergenerational women’s Bible study that began over 20 years ago. Most women in this group range from their mid-20s to early 80s. It meets at Creekside on Wednesdays from 9:15-11:15 a.m. and will begin on September 6th. They will study 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus in the fall and study 2 Corinthians starting in January. Coffee and light refreshments will be served and childcare will be provided.
Location: Creekside
Time: Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. -11:15 a.m.
Open To: Women
Childcare: Yes
Group Facilitator: Antonia Mittelstedt
MEn's bible study: mark
Group Description: These guys are early risers, pretty eclectic, and of diverse ethnicities. The ages range in the group is 35-75. Most of them are fathers, but all men are welcome. They use both the SOAP Bible study method and Bible study guides. They also meet at Nick’s Restaurant once a month for a prayer breakfast.
Location: Creekside or Online
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.
Open To: Men
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: Max Butler
bible study: proverbs
Group Description: This group gathers weekly to study the Bible and is made up of married and single men and women in their late 20s to 60s. They have prayer time on the first Friday of the month and a dinner or social event on the last Friday of the month. They enjoy fellowshipping together and trying new restaurants around the East Bay.
Location: San Leandro
Time: Fridays from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Open To: Everyone
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitators: Arthur and Diana Tang
RE:GENERATION
Group Description: Re:generation is a biblically based, Christ-centered, weekly, year-long recovery program for anyone who struggles with addictions, fears, traumas or sin. In Re:generation we learn to experience the abundant life which Jesus promised in a community of honest and loving followers of Jesus.
Location: Creekside
Time: Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Open To: Everyone (Signups for 2024 program are closed.)
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: John Bruce