Women's Community Groups
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: mark
Group Description: This women’s group gathers weekly to study the Bible and pray for each other. They usually alternate between studying New Testament and Old Testament books. The group is made up of single and married women from diverse backgrounds in their 20s-80s. Beyond their weekly meeting, they get together for fun social events a couple times a year.
Location: San Leandro
Time: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Open To: Women
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: Rachel Butler
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
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
women’s Spanish Bible study: 1 thessalonians
Group Description: This group is made up of Spanish-speaking women in their 20s through 60s. They spend their time studying the Bible using the SOAP method, sharing their lives with one another, and praying. Outside their weekly meeting, they enjoy parties, holidays, and fun events together.
Location: San Leandro
Time: Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Open To: Spanish-speaking women
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: Adriana Trujillo
women's Young adult bible study: 1 peter
Group Description: This women’s group gathers weekly to study the Bible and pray for each other. They usually alternate between studying New Testament and Old Testament books, but are currently focusing on the letters from Paul. The group is made up of young adults from diverse backgrounds in their mid teens to 30s. Beyond the weekly meeting, they get together for fun social events a couple times a year.
Location: Oakland
Time: Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Open To: Women
Childcare: None provided
Group Facilitator: Rachel Chan