LIFE GROUPS

La Sierra Life Groups… gather regularly… around a common interest or characteristic… remain open to new members… receive pastoral care… and intentionally create space for authentic, life-giving relationships to develop.

Please click here to request more information about attending, hosting, or leading a Life Group.

In addition to Life Groups, every Saturday morning we gather in Bible Study groups at 10 am. If you’re not part of what we call “Sabbath School,” you can explore the various options by clicking here.

Line Dancing
This March, 2024, learn how to line dance. Have fun and make new friends, while getting your exercise and improving your brain health, at our new Life Group. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays, from 3-4:30 pm (March 3, 10, 17, 24), and Saturday night, from 7:30-9 pm (March 9). If you can’t make it on March 3rd, join at any time. All ages are welcome and no partner is needed. For more information, contact Ken Cantos (951-733-2410).

GriefShare
To see the current or upcoming dates for groups supporting those grieving a loss, click here.

DivorceCare
To see the current or upcoming dates for groups supporting those healing from a broken marriage, click here.

MONDAY

PingPong Fellowship gathers from 7-8:30 pm (early-birds at 5:30 pm; worship thought shared at about 8 pm), Monday nights, in the Fellowship Hall with Bart Vaughan (951-201-0099; bnlvaughan@msn.com) and Alfred Perry (951-201-3295; algenp@hotmail.com). This is an opportunity to get to know and play with great people of all different ages and skill levels.

WEDNESDAY

The Better than 50 Club gathers from 12-2 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Sierra Vista Chapel and is led by Wil Clarke (951-231-5402; wil.clarke@gmail.com). Come enjoy a potluck lunch and building friendships with others experiencing or looking forward to the freedom that retirement brings.

The Prayer Partners meet weekly on Zoom from 7:30-8:30 pm to grow deeper together in the practice of prayer and to pray for our church and community members. For more information, please contact Candace Jorgensen (jorgy742000@yahoo.com).

The Poetry Circle gathers monthly on Zoom (usually the 1st Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30) to share poetry.  Everyone is encouraged to bring a poem to share—either one they have written, one they have recently read, or a favorite.  After each person reads, we take a few minutes to discuss the poem and respond to it. To join, contact Michael Orlich (orlich@me.com).

THURSDAY

The La Sierra Ladies’ Bible Study gathers at 10:30 am for an hour to an hour and a half, Thursday mornings, via Zoom.  You’ll find opportunity to share and pray together with sisters in Christ.  To get connected, contact Kris Ward (951-805-3451; krisward@ca.rr.com).

The Sewing Club gathers from 12-5 pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays on the month in Sierra Vista Chapel with Teresa Vanderpool (714-307-2785). Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, come learn how to make beautiful creations.

GriefShare gathers from 6:30-8:30 pm every Thursday night, while in session, in the Ministry Center. For more information, please go to: www.lasierra.church/grief.

FRIDAY

This Bible Study Group gathers from 6:30-8:15 pm, Friday nights, in the home of Lucy and Mike Fernando (951-206-8643; lffernando488@gmail.com). Come enjoy a potluck supper, singing songs together, building relationships, and going deeper together in Scripture.

This Life Group is a supportive and social space for those who have lost a spouse, through death or divorce, or who have never been married. We gather from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday nights in the Ministry Center. Childcare may be available upon request. To connect, please contact Susana Garcia (626-399-1780) or Rosalia Phillips (714-868-1856).

SABBATH

The Board Game Explorers club meets once a month on Saturday night from sunset until 10pm. Join us for a Game Night and earn badges while playing games and making friends. For more information, contact Jeff McFarland (951-642-1445; McFarland.jeff@gmail.com).

A Book Club gathers on Sabbath afternoon (usually the 3rd Sabbath of the month), with Norman and Roxie Powell (951-522-0485; normandroxie1956@gmail.com). Get inspired by sharing and learning from the different perspectives of over a dozen new friends.

A Book Club gathers in the Orlich home bimonthly on Saturday evenings at 6 pm to share a meal and discuss a book. The upcoming dates for 2024 are: Mar. 2, Apr. 20, and Jun. 1. To get updates and discover what books we’re reading, please contact Michael Orlich (orlich@me.com).

The Blanket Club gathers from 2-5 pm, the 2nd Sabbath of the month (Sept. – May) in the Ministry Center with Annie Henry (anniehenry2002@yahoo.fr). Whether you’re a first-timer or a pro, come connect around knitting and crocheting baby and adult lap blankets to gift our neighbors!

The Get Outside Club gathers for hikes 3-5 times a year, mostly on Sabbath afternoons, with Jeffrey Brand (brandjj71@gmail.com). For the latest updates, text lasierrachurch to 84576, click to complete signup, and choose “Get Outside.”