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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 10-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

FALL 2025 SESSION - 11 WEEKS

September 7 - november 22

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. 
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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
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Young Adults 18-25
Sundays | 6-8p | Various Homes
Contact: Jacob Zvolanek (jacob@fopc.org)
Sermon-Based Discussion
Wednesdays| 6:30p | Kids & Youth Center, Rm 9
Mike Shumaker
Sermon-Based Discussion
Wednesdays| 6:30-8p | Wells Chapel
Stan & Mary Wieg
THIS GROUP IS FULL
Sermon-Based Discussion
Thursdays| 6:30-8p | Home in Carmichael
Sole & Mike Cunningham
THIS GROUP IS FULL
Sermon-Based Discussion
Every other Tuesday | 5p | Home
Valerie Kirkham
Sonrise Parish Bible Study
Study: The Second Coming (Starting Sep 2, 2025)
1st & 3rd Tuesday/month |4-6p | Home in Fair Oaks
Roland Candee | RSVP 916-502-1708
Sermon-Based Discussion
Thursdays | 6:30p | Home in Citrus Heights
Karina & Chad Fielden
THIS GROUP IS FULL
Sermon-Based Discussion
Thursdays | 6-8p |Church Campus
Tammi & JP Hudson
THIS GROUP IS FULL
Senior Singles
Fellowship & Lunch
Wednesdays | 12:30-3:30p | Family Life Center, AMC
Marinerships 
40s-80s Married Couples
Contact: Tal Jones (916-342-3832)
Sermon-Based Discussion
Married Couples
Wednesday | 6:30-8p | Kay Center Room 11
Naomi Araldi
THIS GROUP IS FULL
Sermon-Based Discussion
Mondays | 1p | Fireside Room
Creels & Huffs
Community Bible Study (CBS)
Psalms - September 2025 to May 2026
Thursdays | 7-8:50p | Centerpoint Church | In Person & Virtual
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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
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Sermon-Based Discussion - Age 50+
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
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)
NOTE: No Meeting in August
Sisterhood Women's Gatherings
Bringing Women of all ages together
Next Event: Fall 2025 - Date TBA
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
Women's Fellowship Outreach ( WFO) Bible Study
Study: Heaven – Finding Our True Home
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
Study for Fall 2025: Colossians (Begins September 16)
Tuesdays | 6-7p | Zoom Only | Led by Debbie Veale
Moms Group Connecting Moms of all ages
Contact: Renn 
WFO Crafters Group
Mondays | 9:30-11:30a | Nelson Hall
Make items to sell at Craft Fair (11/8/25) 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
Men's Fellowship & Prayer Group
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
Men's Bible Study & Breakfast
Fridays | 6:30a | Family Life Center, AMC
Led by Martin Meier, Dave Llewellyn, Greg Wanner & Doug Veale

interest groups

hiking group

Have an interest in getting outdoors with others? Our hiking group meets year round. Click below to view the schedule and how you can become more involved!
2025 Summer/Fall Schedule

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! We will provide training and support!
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