Events
Please check out the events below and sign up for the ones that interest you so we can keep you informed.
If an event in the community interests you or you have an idea for an event, please let us know.
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DivorceCare is a ministry for people who are divorced or going through divorce (papers filed). Topics that are covered include: emotions, anger, depression, finances, kids, forgiveness, among many other important topics.
Each Friday we meet from to discussing the Talk It Over notes from the previous week’s service over Zoom.
Please note that you will need an authenticated Zoom account, and please set your name to your actual name, ideally appending the city you’re in—we have members from around the country and the world, so it helps to identify our neighbors. If you don’t include your real name, you may not be permitted entry.
After introducing any newcomers, we will begin the Bible study shortly after , finishing up around . As time allows, we will chat afterwards. It helps to keep your video on for visual cues to know if someone might be ready to share, but first timers can just hang back and soak it in.
Talk It Over notes
Message Notes
Full Service (Lake Forest Campus)
Full Service (Online Campus and Extensions)
Message Only
Please note that you will need an authenticated Zoom account. Many find it helpful to sign in to Zoom before joining the meeting. You do need to set your name to your actual name, and it helps to append the city you’re in—we have members from around the country and the world, so it helps to identify our neighbors. If you don’t include your real name, you may not be permitted entry.
Our small group time is meant to be a time of honest discussion about the topic for the evening, and we want everyone to have a chance to share, so please be ready to answer each question succinctly, and stay on the topic so there’s no need to interrupt anyone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
After introducing any newcomers, we will begin the Bible study, finishing up around . Please be respectful of others’ time and join on time so we can finish on time, and if anyone is up for it, we will chat afterwards. It helps to keep your video on for visual cues to know if you’re ready to share, but first timers can just hang back and soak it in.
Please look over the materials for the week. If you don’t have time to go over everything, that’s fine; often the discussion questions work well on their own, but sometimes they will require quite a bit of introspection—HOMEWORK, as I like to say! If you love to share a lot, please allow others time to share as well. If you’re one who doesn’t share that much, please feel free to jump in; we’d love to hear your thoughts.
WHO WE ARE
Just a reminder to those who have been invited by others: this is a small group Bible study for Christians or those on the path to becoming a Christian, studying God’s word together, primarily for singles in their 30’s to 50’s. Please understand that this isn’t a dating group, and we do welcome those who are in various stages of a relationship, especially couples.
GROUND RULES
- What is said in the group stays in the group
- Don’t minimize other people’s pain
- Don’t try to fix people, just listen
- Focus on my own changes, not on changing others
- More guidelines at https://www.saddlebacksiliconvalley.org/smallGroups/
Join us for a time of brunch and going over the previous weekend’s Talk It Over notes at at the Panera Bread in Santa Clara.
Please arrive early to order your food or place your order online at PaneraBread.com or using their app (Apple App Store or Google Play). Please sign up so we know how many tables to hold.
Talk It Over notes
Message Notes
Full Service (Lake Forest Campus)
Full Service (Online Campus and Extensions)
Message Only
2002 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Apple Maps
Bing Maps
Google MapsFree parking
Ordering Your Food
PaneraBread.com • Apple App Store • Google Play
PREPARE FOR THE MEETING
Our small group time is meant to be a time of honest discussion about the topic, and we want everyone to have a chance to share, so please be ready to answer each question succinctly, and stay on the topic so there’s no need to interrupt anyone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
After a short time of fellowship and starting our brunch, we’ll begin the Bible study. Please be respectful of others’ time and join on time so we can finish on time, and if anyone is up for it, we will hang out and chat afterwards. First timers can just hang back and soak it in.
Please look over the materials for the week. If you don’t have time to go over everything, that’s fine; often the discussion questions work well on their own, but sometimes they will require quite a bit of introspection—HOMEWORK, as I like to say! If you love to share a lot, please allow others time to share as well. If you’re one who doesn’t share that much, please feel free to jump in; we’d love to hear your thoughts.
WHO WE ARE
Just a reminder to those who have been invited by others: this is a small group Bible study for Christians or those on the path to becoming a Christian, studying God’s word together, located in Silicon Valley and the surrounding area.
GROUND RULES
- What is said in the group stays in the group
- Don’t minimize other people’s pain
- Don’t try to fix people, just listen
- Focus on my own changes, not on changing others
- More guidelines at https://www.saddlebacksiliconvalley.org/smallGroups/
Activate is your first step at Saddleback—a fun, welcoming experience where you’ll discover what it means to be part of God’s family and find your next step in following Him.
You’ll meet great people, hear the story of our church, and learn how to get connected through small groups and serving.
We can’t wait to help you begin your journey and be part of what God is doing here!
