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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

SIGN UPS

LifeGroup signups begin January 4, 2026

NEXT 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: Mixed Age & Stage
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. Join now  Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:30pm  Cross Streets: West Sac – Hwy 50 & Jefferson

Biby

Mixed Age & Stage

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

Bowman

Position: Men
Categories: Lifegroup, Men

Bowman – Men

Randy is married to Lois and they enjoy their three grown children and eight grandchildren. He served in vocational ministry all his adult life. Randy loves the Kings, is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, and is proud to be an Ohio State Buckeye enthusiast. He enjoys travel, history and reading and Randy is looking forward to making new friends and growing together. This group is not sermon-based and will be studying the Missionary Journey’s of Paul Acts 20-28.

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Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm (Resumes January 6th)
On Campus: Room E205

Bowman

Men

Bowman – Men Randy is married to Lois and they...

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: Franklin Blvd & Whitelock

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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Cross Streets: Excelsior & Sheldon
Meet: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm

Highley

Mixed Age & Stage

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

Hough

Position: Mixed 60+
Categories: Empty Nester, Lifegroup, Mixed

Gary Hough has been married over 35 years to his lovely wife Marion. Creekside has been home for 20 years and Gary loves to serve and lead worship monthly in the Classic Service. Marion is a Paraeducator at Harriet Eddy Middle School. They love spending time with family, including their two adult children. The Houghs enjoy eating out and look forward to meeting new people. This group will be hosted by John & Marcia Schumacher and Marcia lives with a perfume sensitivity. They all desire deep fellowship and invite you to join them in drawing closer to God together.

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Meeting Day: Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Elk Grove & Stone Lake Club Dr

Hough

Mixed 60+

Gary Hough has been married over 35 years to his...

Loscher

Position: Men
Categories: Lifegroup, Men

 

Chris Losher has been married to his lovely wife Melissa for 25 years. They love spending time with their young adult children, Courtlynn and Justin. Chris enjoys the outdoors and is an avid fisherman.  The Loschers have led a couples LifeGroup for many years, but Chris is enjoying this season of leading a group just for men. Chris wants to create a group where men can grow in their faith, encourage one another and provide Christian mentorship to the next generation.

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Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm 
On Campus: Room A2

Loscher

Men

  Chris Losher has been married to his lovely wife...

Marks

Position: Women
Categories: Lifegroup, Women
Linda Marks moved to California from New York over 20 years ago to be close to family. She retired from Sutter as Director of Research. Linda loves to travel and teach pilates. This LifeGroup consists of mature women who enjoy each other’s company through Bible study and bonding in fellowship. Their weekly meetings offer support through prayer and fun outings create a loving circle of blessings for all.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 10am
Cross Streets: Sheldon & East Stockton

Marks

Women

Linda Marks moved to California from New York over 20...

Rold

Position: Mixed Age & Stage
Categories: Lifegroup

 

Mike and Mindi Rold have been married for 25 years and enjoy living in Galt. They are in the “empty nest” stage of life with three amazing young adult children currently in college. The Rolds are excited to host a LifeGroup in Galt and are open to anyone from the surrounding communities—singles, couples, married folks—everyone is invited! Their group is a place to laugh, dig into God’s Word, and build real relationships. Mike and Mindi believe in creating a space where people can be themselves, grow in faith, and find connection.

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Meeting Day: Every other Thursday @ 6:30pm 
Cross Streets: Hwy 99 & Walnut Ave, Galt

Rold

Mixed Age & Stage

  Mike and Mindi Rold have been married for 25...

Sandlin

Position: Men & Football
Categories: Lifegroup, Men

Jerry Sandlin is a financial planner by profession but sports enthusiast by nature. He is an avid bowler and loves Thursday night football. Jerry is opening his home to men Thursday nights with the goal of having fellowship while watching the game and lightly get into God’s Word at halftime. Attendance can ebb and flow as schedules allow.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Bruceville & Whitelock

 

 

Sandlin

Men & Football

Jerry Sandlin is a financial planner by profession but sports...

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...

Young (Buck & Amy)

Position: Mixed Age & Stage
Categories: Lifegroup, Mixed

Buck & Amy Young are both retired teachers and they spent 10 years in Africa teaching at a school for missionary kids. They love adventure and enjoy spending time with their four daughters and eight grandkids. They have been at Creekside since 2013. Buck and Amy desire to foster authentic relationships in their LifeGroup as they focus on Bible study and prayer – along with a generous dose of fun, food, and outreach!

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Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Bond & Waterman

Young (Buck & Amy)

Mixed Age & Stage

Buck & Amy Young are both retired teachers and they spent...

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