Young Men's Bible Study
Friday mornings, 7:15am-8:15am
May 26-Aug 25
Elliott home, 16 S Canada St
This study will be led by Pastor Jake, geared toward men roughly in the age range of 20-45. Over the course of the summer we will look deeply into several different scriptures together, share life, encourage, and pray for each other. There will be fresh coffee and breakfast pastries.
Walks with Pastor Colleen
Thursdays, 4:00pm
Starting June 1st
“In God’s hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.”
~Psalm 95:4-5
This summer, I invite you to come and take a walk with me. There are many beautiful places around Santa Barbara for us to enjoy. So often when I get outside, it is for a goal or to get to a destination. However, we want to take time to pay attention to our surroundings while intentionally engaging with Jesus while we trek around our city.
It is going to be a simple time of walking and then pausing at the end as a group together to share and pray. Because of my schedule, our meetings will not be each week, but interspersed eight times throughout the summer. Each walk will be on a Thursday at 4:00pm. We will be meeting in various places around town and then going from there. Our first one will be Thursday, June 1st. For those interested, I will provide a schedule and we will have a group communication for where we will meet each time.
Please email me if you are interested: colleen@fmcsb.org
Dad’s and Kids Storm the Beach
June 3rd & 17th, 10am-12pm
Location: East Beach playground and vicinity
Leader: Don Patterson, d_j_p_3@djp3.net, 206-355-5863
Dads bring your kids, crazy beach toys, and hang out with other families in a casual meet-up. Sand castles, yes! Frisbees, yes! Sun screen? Yes. Bring water but if you RSVP we’ll provide pb+j and other lunch snacks. Solo parent family, let us know and we can figure something out.
Women’s Summer Book Study
Monday Mornings at 8:00 am
Starting June 12th
Meet at Christa’s house 5490 San Patrcio Dr. SB 93111
Leader: Christa Jones 805-452-6379, cjsb4@outlook.com
Start your weekday digging deeper into gratitude. We’ll read and discuss the book Choosing Gratitude (Your Journey to Joy) by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. During the hour we’ll discuss insights from the chapters read, complete a devotional together, spend a few minutes writing down blessings, and pray together. Throughout the week participants will be encouraged to keep a gratitude journal.
The God who Plays
Wednesdays @ 6:15pm
Starting June 21 and ending August 16
Location: Will vary :)
Leaders: Pastor Nikki Ramage (nikki@fmcsb.org) 949-241-7851 and Nathan Snyder (530-261-0734)
This summer we will be learning about, reflecting on, and participating in a theology of play. What does it mean for our relationship with God, that our God is one who plays? What does it mean for our relationship with God that our God is not just one of seriousness, but one of joy and creativity? On odd weeks we will be gathering to discuss the book: The God Who Plays: A Playful Approach to Theology and Spirituality. And on even weeks we will be participating in different forms of play: pickleball, spike-ball, hammocking, card games, strategy games, improv games, etc. (really whatever the group has expertise in or is drawn towards) The main question we will be asking is what does a Christian life look like that is only focused on obedience, discipline, and sacrifice? Isn’t play a part of our discipleship and what it means to be created in God’s image? All ages and stages welcome! Contact Pastor Nikki if you would like to join.