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We're committed to experiencing community! Your connection to a small community is essential to your spiritual health and growth - now more than ever before! We hope you make the 11-week commitment to try a group and experience community and connection this season! Explore group options below or contact us to help you find a group!
groups
winter 2026 SESSION - 9 weeks
january 25 - march 28
We have a variety of small groups you can explore! Browse below to see what is available and what day/time of the week groups meet. We have Bible Study groups, Bible classes, men's/women's groups, groups for couples, intergenerational groups, and more! Most groups follow a discussion guide based on Sunday's messages.
The groups listed below are currently open. Groups not shown are at capacity at this time.
The groups listed below are currently open. Groups not shown are at capacity at this time.
co-ed groups for adults
Gospel of Matthew Bible Study
Led by Bob Quadro | Starting September 14, 2025
Sundays | 10:30a | Family Life Center & Zoom
Wednesdays | 7p | Zoom Only
Learn More
Led by Bob Quadro | Starting September 14, 2025
Sundays | 10:30a | Family Life Center & Zoom
Wednesdays | 7p | Zoom Only
Learn More
Sermon-Based Discussion
Wednesdays| 6:30p |Wells Chapel
Mike Shumaker
Wednesdays| 6:30p |Wells Chapel
Mike Shumaker
Sermon-Based Discussion
Mondays | 12:30p | Fireside Room
Creels & Huffs
Mondays | 12:30p | Fireside Room
Creels & Huffs
Sonrise Parish Bible Study
1st & 3rd Tuesday/month |4-6p | Home in Fair Oaks
Roland Candee | RSVP 916-502-1708
1st & 3rd Tuesday/month |4-6p | Home in Fair Oaks
Roland Candee | RSVP 916-502-1708
Young Adults Group | Ages 18-25
Sundays| 6-8p | Church Campus
Contact Jacob with questions at jacob@fopc.org
Sundays| 6-8p | Church Campus
Contact Jacob with questions at jacob@fopc.org
40s-50s Singles
Fellowship, Field Trips, Potlucks, and Service Projects
Wednesdays | 6-7:30p | Kids and Youth Center, Room 9
Led by Jinne Webb
Fellowship, Field Trips, Potlucks, and Service Projects
Wednesdays | 6-7:30p | Kids and Youth Center, Room 9
Led by Jinne Webb
Senior Singles
Fellowship & Lunch
Wednesdays | 12:30-3:30p | Family Life Center, AMC
Fellowship & Lunch
Wednesdays | 12:30-3:30p | Family Life Center, AMC
Marinerships
40s-80s Married Couples
Contact: Tal Jones (916-342-3832)
40s-80s Married Couples
Contact: Tal Jones (916-342-3832)
Community Bible Study (CBS)
Psalms - September 2025 to May 2026
Thursdays | 7-8:50p | Centerpoint Church | In Person & Virtual
Sign Up Here
Psalms - September 2025 to May 2026
Thursdays | 7-8:50p | Centerpoint Church | In Person & Virtual
Sign Up Here
groups for women
Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)
Exile & Return | September 2025- May 2026
Wednesdays | 10:30a-12p | Fair Oaks Church
For Kids & Women of all ages
Register Here
Exile & Return | September 2025- May 2026
Wednesdays | 10:30a-12p | Fair Oaks Church
For Kids & Women of all ages
Register Here
Sermon-Based Discussion - Age 50+
Tuesdays | 9-11a | Fireside Room
Karen Bamfield
Tuesdays | 9-11a | Fireside Room
Karen Bamfield
Inter-generational Women's Bible Study
Saturdays | 7:30a | Kids & Youth Center, Rm 9 (1st Floor)
Led by Rene Robertson
Saturdays | 7:30a | Kids & Youth Center, Rm 9 (1st Floor)
Led by Rene Robertson
Women’s Book Club
Bi-monthly | Sunday, February 22 |1:30-3p | Pause Coffee House
Book: Enoch by Alton Gansky
Contact: Renee Reich
Bi-monthly | Sunday, February 22 |1:30-3p | Pause Coffee House
Book: Enoch by Alton Gansky
Contact: Renee Reich
Hope Gathering for Widows
2nd Wed/month | 6-8p | Family Life Center
Potluck Dinner & Fellowship for widows of all ages
Contact: Twila (916-616-4707 or tbuffalo4@hotmail.com)
2nd Wed/month | 6-8p | Family Life Center
Potluck Dinner & Fellowship for widows of all ages
Contact: Twila (916-616-4707 or tbuffalo4@hotmail.com)
Sisterhood Women's Gatherings
Bringing Women of all ages together
Next Event: January 30, 2026
Learn more at fairoaks.church/sisterhood
Bringing Women of all ages together
Next Event: January 30, 2026
Learn more at fairoaks.church/sisterhood
Women's Fellowship Outreach ( WFO) Brunch
Monthly Brunches | 1st Thursday/Month | 9:30-11:30a
Circles & Bible Study | 3rd Thursday/Month | 9:30-11:30a
Contact: Colleen 916-347-8533
Monthly Brunches | 1st Thursday/Month | 9:30-11:30a
Circles & Bible Study | 3rd Thursday/Month | 9:30-11:30a
Contact: Colleen 916-347-8533
Women's Fellowship Outreach ( WFO) Bible Study
Study: Elijah, Living Securely in an Insecure World (09/2025 - 05/2026)
3rd Thursday/Month | 9:30-11:30a |Family Life Center, AMC
Contact: Colleen 916-347-8533
Study: Elijah, Living Securely in an Insecure World (09/2025 - 05/2026)
3rd Thursday/Month | 9:30-11:30a |Family Life Center, AMC
Contact: Colleen 916-347-8533
Precept Bible Study - Colossians
Tuesdays | 9:30-10:30a |Kids & Youth Center, 2nd Floor, HS Classroom
Tuesdays | 6-7p | Zoom Only | Led by Debbie Veale
Tuesdays | 9:30-10:30a |Kids & Youth Center, 2nd Floor, HS Classroom
Tuesdays | 6-7p | Zoom Only | Led by Debbie Veale
Motherhood Group Connecting Moms of all ages
Potluck Lunch & Fellowship
Upcoming Dates: 2/8, 3/8
12p | Kids & Youth Center (Cafe 2nd Floor)
Contact: Renn
Potluck Lunch & Fellowship
Upcoming Dates: 2/8, 3/8
12p | Kids & Youth Center (Cafe 2nd Floor)
Contact: Renn
WFO Crafters Group
Mondays | 9:30-11:30a | Nelson Hall
Make items to sell at Craft Fair | Funds raised go to support missions & outreach efforts
Contact: Lou for more info (916) 837-9277 or louh@surewest.net
Mondays | 9:30-11:30a | Nelson Hall
Make items to sell at Craft Fair | Funds raised go to support missions & outreach efforts
Contact: Lou for more info (916) 837-9277 or louh@surewest.net
groups for men
65+ Men's Bible Study
Saturdays | 7a |Roseville Denny's
Led by John Drake
Saturdays | 7a |Roseville Denny's
Led by John Drake
Men's Fellowship & Prayer Group
Tuesdays | 6a | Fireside Room & Zoom
Roland Candee & Bob Quadro
Tuesdays | 6a | Fireside Room & Zoom
Roland Candee & Bob Quadro
Monthly Men's Breakfast
Connecting Men of all ages (18+)
3rd Saturday/Month | 8-10a | Family Life Center
Next Date: January 17
Connecting Men of all ages (18+)
3rd Saturday/Month | 8-10a | Family Life Center
Next Date: January 17
Men's Bible Study & Breakfast
Fridays | 6:30a | Family Life Center, AMC
Led by Martin Meier, Dave Llewellyn, Greg Wanner & Doug Veale
Fridays | 6:30a | Family Life Center, AMC
Led by Martin Meier, Dave Llewellyn, Greg Wanner & Doug Veale
interest groups
basketball

This group is open to men and women (ages 14+) who are interested in playing basketball! The gym is located in the Family Life Center on our church campus will be open on Sundays between 4-7pm. Players may bring their children, but they are responsible for them and must remain in the gym area. Contact Doug for more info (916-205-8954).
crafters

Interested in crafting? We have a group that meets weekly on Mondays (January-October). This group helps create and prepare items for our annual Craft Fair in November. Contact Lou for more information (916-837-9277).
interested in leading a group?
We are in need of more group leaders so everyone in our church family can be a part of a small community and connect! Reach out to learn more.
