We have several new studies taking place this fall. To view all of our fall studies, visit our small groups page here: Small Groups
Sunday Supper Club for Families
Sundays 1 x per month, 4-7 pm
Location - Sandy and Don Patterson's House, 1044 Westmont Rd, SB, 93108
Come join us for a time of Bible-based discussion, prayer and connection with other parents while our children go to our neighborhood playground (with church-provided supervision). The kids will come back to rejoin us at the house, and we will all eat a spaghetti potluck dinner together. Hope you can join us! Contact Sandy Patterson to join the evite list: spatterson@fmcsb.org, 949-733-3667
Santa Barbara Prayer Walks
Second Sunday of Month, 3:30pm
Starting September 10th
Leader: Christa Jones~ 805-452-6379; cjsb4@outlook.com
Once a month we’ll gather at different places around Santa Barbara/Goleta to pray for the people who live and/or work there. We are brainstorming places to go which might include: the Santa Barbara courthouse, various schools, the Rescue Mission, the county jail, the police department, school district office, civil government buildings, etc. To begin our time together, we’ll pray a prayer from one of the saints or a historic figure, then, depending on the size of the group, break up into smaller groups to walk around the surrounding area and pray.
Women Rooted in the Lord: A Study of Acts
Tuesdays, 7:00pm
Starting September 19th
Meeting in the FMCSB Library
Leaders: Bonnie DeSimone (taxdrs@yahoo.com) 805 252-3988; Kathryn Reichwald (klreichwald@icloud.com); Hannah Denney(Hannahdenney473@gmail.com)
How did the truth about Jesus go from a small group of Jews in Jerusalem to all types of people all over the world? Join us while we study how the Holy Spirit worked through Jesus’ followers to rapidly spread the message of salvation to the heart of the Roman Empire. Along the way, we will learn how we, as women of the 21st century, can be part of this life-changing message. Our group includes women of all ages and backgrounds and we would love to include you on our journey.
Friendship in the Kingdom of God
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Starting September 12th
Meeting at church and Pastor Nikki’s house
Leader(s): Pastor Nikki Ramage (nikki@fmcsb.org) 949-241-7851 and Nathan Snyder (530 -261-0734)
What kind of friend are you? What does friendship mean to you? What kind of friendship do you long for with others and with God? In this group we will survey an array of sources that engage friendship. From theology to philosophy to contemporary Christian authors, we will engage features of friendship and how our life with God is lived more richly with others. We will join in asking these questions together in our gatherings, and once a month will share a meal and play games together in someone’s home.
Discipleship Ecosystem
Thursdays, 7:00pm
Starting September 7th
Meeting in FMCSB Library
Leader: Pastor Colleen (colleen@fmcsb.org) 805-259-8461
This group will be diving into studying Discipleship Ecosystem: Developing the Fruit of the Spirit by the Presence of God written by our very own Pastor Denny. We will be asking questions about the importance of spiritual nourishment and the best practices to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. We also consider the possibility of true transformation through the Spirit’s power and delve into the desire to use our gifts and talents in partnership with the fruits of the Spirit. May this study spur us on to become more fruitful and mature Christians!