Saturday Men's Group (on Hiatus)
Open to all men and their friends.
Meets: 
First Saturday of every month at  8:00 a.m. at the Faith Church Library
Third Saturday of every month at 8:00am at Joanies Restaurant in Shingle Springs
Leaders:  Bob Clements, Angelo Urbani, Dave Kors

Bulletin Ministry
This group of dedicated volunteers prepare the bulletin packets for distribution each Sunday.  The work leaves plenty of time for socializing.
Meets:  Fridays 10:00 a.m.
Leader:  Sally Rutz    

Drama Team
Drama facilitates an understanding of scripture and liturgy in a different way.  Those interested in exploring acting in skits or tableaus are invited to drop in to a Drama team rehearsal. 
Meets:  Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Leader:  Sharon Morrison    

Green Thumbs Gardening Group
A monthly group for those who enjoy gardening, either indoors or outside. We’ll share plants by dividing, propagating or starting from seed. We’ll take field trips, tour member’s gardens, share our bounty, do workshops, and discover Scripture relating to gardening.
Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Leaders: Janet Wright

Music Ministry
Our music ministry combines the talents of vocalists and instrumentalists (guitar, bass, percussion, keyboards, and on special occasions, trumpets or flutes) to lead the congregation in singing hymns and songs of praise during worship services.  They also perform during the collection of the offering and the distribution of communion.  You can decide if you will sing at only one service each Sunday, or at both services on Sunday morning.  We assemble larger choirs for the Advent/Christmas season and Holy Week and Easter.  Participants are asked to be as regular as possible in their attendance at both rehearsals and on Sundays.  
Meets: 
   Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. for 8am service
   Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for 10am service
    and Sundays 30 min. before service
Leader:  Rhonda Nelson, Music Director  

DivorceCare
You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. This 13-week program combines a video series with group support.
Meets: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Leaders: Carolyn Flood, Karen Morris, Bob Gilmore
Resources: Divorce Care workbook. Cost: $20.

Reaching Out
A four-week group study of the Henri Nouwen book Reaching Out:  The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life.  A book review describes it as follows:  “This book is a sure guide that will help you learn how to accept yourself, love more effectively and learn to love God more passionately.”  The class requires approximately 30 pages of reading per week.  During the class, there will be discussion, opportunities for reflection and recording your thoughts.            
Meets:  Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.  October 26 - November 16
Leaders:  Mary Higbee and Cathy Daust
Resource:  Reaching Out.  Cost:  $12.
Child care will be arranged if requested in advance.

Christian Believers 
A six-week course which is highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand and explore the Christian faith.  This class will cover 5 chapters of the 30 in the book.  Over the course of time you can cover the whole book, and it isn’t necessary to start with chapter 1.
Meets:  Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.   September 28 - November 2
Leader:  The Rev. Kent McNair
Resource:  Christian Believer reader and workbook.
Cost: $50. (Book is good for the whole series.)
Child care will be arranged if requested in advance.

Opening the Prayer Book
This group will look at the history, liturgies and the practical use of the Book of Common Prayer; it’s the red book under your chair in the Worship area and the source of what is projected on the screens every Sunday morning.  What do Augustine, Luther, Calvin and .Henry VIII have to do with this book?
Meets:  Wednesdays, September 14 - Oct. 26  7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Leader:  Bob Clements
Resource:  Opening the Prayer Book  by Jeffrey Lee  $14 paperback (Kindle $10)            
Child care will be arranged if requested in advance.

Meet the Bible...an Introduction
A chronological study of the Bible, offered in blocks, designed for mothers of school-age and younger children.  Structured by very short daily readings.  This group is a great way for women to support one another in their spiritual and parenting journeys.
Meets:  Thursdays, Sept. 15 - October 13 Old Testament                         Oct. 20 - Dec 1 (except 11/24) New Testament  9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Leaders:  Kathy McNair & Adriana Findlay
Resource:  Meet the Bible by Philip Yancy and Brenda Quinn.  $16.  Books ordered for all signed up by 8/28. Optional book:  NIV student Bible by Philip Yancy and Tim Stafford (approx. $20)
Child care is available.