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LifeGroups

LifeGroups Meet You Where You Are and Walk Alongside You

LifeGroups are formed to provide an environment where both new and current church attendees can pursue Christian maturity together while developing authentic relationships with one another.

What To Expect

What to Expect


The Christian Life Was Never Meant to be Lived Alone

We have been designed to live in community with other Christians. LifeGroups help us develop Christ-centered relationships and “live life together.” LifeGroups typically meet mid-week in homes to discuss and reflect on the sermon, study Scripture and support one another with our faith journey. They help us grow in relationship to God and others.

We can all enjoy growth spurts through sermons or independent study but a key to long-term growth is the combination of the God’s Word and other Christians to help us understand it and live up to it. LifeGroups meet for approximately ten week sessions and are sermon-based discussions. This is where we discuss how the sermon applies to real life. Discussion Questions are included in the weekly sermon notes or available on-line typically at Creeksideeg.com. Through LifeGroups, we come together to share each other’s burdens and to encourage one another to grow. We study God's word and learn how to live and love like Jesus. We’ll put the Sunday sermon into practice, together. The Bible calls this "fellowship" or "loving one another" and we hope you will join us. We encourage everyone to try a group and go for three straight weeks. If the group is not a good fit, it’s ok to try another group. At the end of each session you may stay in the same group, take a break or try a new LifeGroup. Keep trying a LifeGroup until your find the right one!

Miss the last round of groups?

Our LifeGroups meet in 8-12 week sessions. We use a trimester system to allow individuals an on and off ramp for small group involvement. We encourage groups to stay together but realize the ebb and flow of life may require a schedule change. The trimester system also meshes with holiday and traditional school schedules, and allows leaders to take a break when necessary. We break for the summer months.

Looking for a group? View the open groups below

Current Status

CURRENT SESSION

January 18- March 22, 2026 (10 week session)

Future Sessions

April 19 - May 31, 2026 (7 week session)
August 23- November 8, 2026 (12 week session)

Groups

Biby

Position: West Sac. - Mixed
Categories: Lifegroup
Fred and Laurie Biby moved to West Sac from Livermore to be near family. Fred has been in ministry over 40 years and is a retired pastor and clinical therapist. He continues to serve as Life Coach and loves to mentor others in their faith. Laurie has the gift of hospitality. They enjoy staying active in retirement and grandchildren are one of their favorite hobbies. This West Sac group calls themselves Doing Life Together because that is what they do – serve, play, and grow in the Lord together.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:30pm 
Cross Streets: West Sac – Hwy 50 & Jefferson

Biby

West Sac. - Mixed

Fred and Laurie Biby moved to West Sac from Livermore to...

Bird

Position: Mixed Age & Stage
Categories: Lifegroup, Mixed

 

Jana and Scott Bird love Creekside and and have served here in numerous capacities since 1995.  They have three kids and four grandkids and have been married  three decades. Jana teaches 8th grade math and Scott is a tax preparer, but they also love to sing and are serious racquetball players. They desire to share their enthusiasm for the Lord with others and form meaningful relationships. Couples of all ages and stages are welcome to join their Thursday night group.
Allergy Warning: We have cats

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:45pm
Cross Streets: Elk Grove Florin & Sheldon

 

Bird

Mixed Age & Stage

  Jana and Scott Bird love Creekside and and have...

Hernandez

Position: Young Families
Categories: Lifegroup, Mixed
Mike and Evan Hernandez married in 2018 and have three darling young daughters: twins Dahlia and Ariya and little Cambria. As one would expect, this keeps life exciting and fun, and often a little feral. The Hernandez fam is a service-dedicated family: Evan with H2H and they both serve in Awana Cubbies. They love games, BBQing, outdoors (Mike fishes a LOT), travel, and just about anything they can find to do with friends. Their hope and prayer for this life group is to create a safe place to walk through the highs and lows of family life and marriage together, while having a ton of fun creating memories, prayerfully looking to Jesus in all things. They aim to live everyday to glorify Jesus Christ, and to walk in life as He did: with love, peace, and understanding.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 5pm with dinner included
Cross Streets: On Campus Rm E101/102

Hernandez

Young Families

Mike and Evan Hernandez married in 2018 and have three...

Highley

Position: Mixed Age & Stage
Categories: Lifegroup, Mixed

Syd and Jennifer Highley have attended Creekside Christian Church for about 15 years and have served in many capacities; most notably Syd with Worship Arts and Jennifer with Christmas Coffees. They have a blended family with three adult children and are proud grandparents to 6 grandchildren, who light up their lives. Jennifer is a cancer survivor who attended the cancer support group for several years. Syd and Jennifer enjoy traveling, gardening and entertaining. They have been LifeGroup leaders for many years and welcome other married couples to grow and learn together.

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Meeting Day: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Excelsior & Sheldon

Highley

Mixed Age & Stage

Syd and Jennifer Highley have attended Creekside Christian Church for...

Junkert

Position: Awana Families
Categories: Lifegroup, Mixed

We’re the Junkert Family: Jason, Shaunna, Noelle (age 8), and Jenna (age 5).  We are in that season of  first days of school and so much more…. it’s a busy but wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime season.  

We are excited to get to know and connect with other families at Creekside!  Our Awana Families LifeGroup meets on Wednesday nights (1st, 2nd, 3rd) at Creekside, during the Awana program.  This allows parents to meet in our group while their children are participating in the amazing Awana program – the whole family benefits from fellowship, Bible study, and prayer all in one night!  If you are looking for a LifeGroup during Awana, we look forward to meeting you!   

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Meeting Day: Wednesday @ 6:30pm
 On Campus Room M6

     

Junkert

Awana Families

We’re the Junkert Family: Jason, Shaunna, Noelle (age 8), and...

Krake

Position: Families
Categories: Families, Lifegroup

John and Tamara Krake have four, active children; Kaylee, Jackson, Lucas and little Porter. Their life is busy, chaotic, loud and fun, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. The Krakes understand the awesomeness and difficulties of being a busy family and hope to help others in this same stage of life grow closer to Jesus through fellowship, Bible study and service opportunities. They desire to “do life” together with some activities planned for the whole-family.

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Childcare Details in confirmation email
Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
On Campus: in Room E201/202

 

Krake

Families

John and Tamara Krake have four, active children; Kaylee, Jackson,...

Runsten

Position: The Bible Recap & Supper Club
Categories: Lifegroup
Loren and Ann Runsten enjoy traveling, hiking, and camping. Having experienced God’s redemption through the blessing of a blended family, they seek to join Him in His work through service. Looking to deepen your relationship with Christ and fellow believers? Join Loren and Ann for weekly potluck dinners and reading through the Bible in about a year. Each day group members will follow The Bible Recap’s chronological reading schedule and watch a free video recap of that day’s reading. Folks will gather weekly to share a collaborative meal and discuss discoveries who God is, His good guidance for our lives, and how to personally implement His revelation so that He can shine more brightly for our good and for His glory.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6pm     Beginning January 29
Cross Streets: Elk Grove Blvd & Foulks Ranch

Runsten

The Bible Recap & Supper Club

Loren and Ann Runsten enjoy traveling, hiking, and camping. Having experienced...

Valenzuela

Position: 30-55
Categories: Lifegroup, Mixed
Melissa and Esteban Valenzuela have been together since 2009 and have seen God’s work in their blended family. With three children, they understand how easy it is to move through the day-to-day routine and miss the opportunity to further grow in Christ. Their marriage and family have been through many seasons, some of which were great and others that had them regularly praying on their knees. Christ is their Savior and they have experienced life without Him and with Him – and can say without a doubt, that living for and with Christ brings an undeniable and indescribable sense of peace. The Valenzuela’s hobbies include watching soccer games, hunting, and eating chips and salsa with friends.

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Meeting Day: Mondays @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Elk Grove Florin & Elk Grove

Valenzuela

30-55

Melissa and Esteban Valenzuela have been together since 2009 and...

Young Adults

Position: Young Adults
Categories: Lifegroup, Young

Kaleo is a ministry which is comprised of college students and young adults who desire to grow deeper in God’s Word together, engage in gospel-centered community and learn to glorify Christ in every facet and season of life. Kaleo benefits from multiple dynamic LifeGroup leaders who facilitate and lead discussion and prayer on Thursday nights when Kaleo gathers. This group meets all year long and does not take the same breaks as our other LifeGroups. They are thrilled to have you join them!

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ONGOING
Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 7-9pm
On Campus:  The Venue

Young Adults

Young Adults

Kaleo is a ministry which is comprised of college students...

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