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WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:30-8PM @ SVC

COMMUNITY GROUP WILL RETURN THIS FALL

RETURNING FALL OF 2024

One of our favorite rhythms and gatherings here at SVC is our Community Group! We look forward to this time as a chance to grow closer to God and closer to each other. We currently switch between two different types of study: 4-6 weeks in a book of the Bible and then 4-6 weeks learning about a spiritual practice (i.e. prayer, fasting, silence and solitude, etc.). Our aim here is to study God’s word together while also learning how to walk with Him in our daily lives. Join us this fall as we embark on another session!

WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end fo the age.”

- The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-19 NIV)

At Spring Valley, everything that we do is in pursuit of the Great Commission. It’s what forms our mission: Making Disciples In The Everyday Stuff Of Life. SVC Communities are a key way that we intentionally live out this mission. We believe that real life happens surrounded by community because we were never created to do life alone. So what does a SVC Community look like?

Since each Community is filled with real life people doing real life together, each Community will be just a little different, but every one of them are chasing after this common goal that is rooted in SVC’s mission of making disciples the the everyday stuff of life: TO SEE OUR COMMUNITIES SATURATED IN THE GLORY OF GOD!

Here’s what that looks like in every Spring Valley Community

GATHER: We connect with God and each other best in consistent environments with clear communication. Each Community commits to gathering on a consistent basis and communicating that consistency in the communities list.

GROW: Clear, intentional, practical steps that we can take in community are one of the best tools for growth in our Faith. That is why each Community commits to engaging in at least one spiritual rhythm/practice each semester.

GIVE: Generosity is core to who we are at SVC. It is our proper response to the generosity that has been shown to us by Christ on the cross. That is why each Community is committed to living with intentional generosity not only to one another by also to our church family and community with our time, talents and treasure.

GO: We are called to GO. Go beyond the walls, beyond the gatherings, beyond the comfortable. To go into our communities, cities, and beyond. That is why each Community commits to engaging in at least one opportunity to intentionally serve in their immediate community.

 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • Communities are people who meet together on a regular basis, drawn together by common interests, a specific topic, or a particular demographic. In a SVC Community you’ll meet people who live near you, are in the same stage of life as you or have similar interests. Whether you are reading through a Bible study together, diving deeper into the weekend messages, or unpacking a season of life, our Communities are places where friendships are built and lives are changed.

  • Groups meet on different days and times throughout the week. Most choose to meet every week, others meet bi-weekly. Some Communities will also take a semester to semester approach while others will meet year-round.

  • Groups can meet in homes, restaurants, offices and coffee shops all across our communities. Currently our Communities meet at our Rocklin campus.

  • Our Community Groups commit to meeting together for at least one semester. At the end of each semester the group leaders and participants decide what’s next for their group. The goal is to continue to grow and multiply Communities as more people take intentional steps to grow with God and each other, grow in their faith, and live on mission.

  • Not all groups offer childcare, but if this is something that you need, talk with your Community Group Leader and we will do our best to help assist with childcare.

  • Communities are about people and people are all different. So if you try one out and it’s not quite the best fit, no worries! Let us know and we would be happy to help find the right fit! We believe there is a group that is right for everyone!

  • Communities run in two main seasons. Our Fall Season runs from September through December and our Spring Season runs from January through April. Many Communities decide to stay connected in some way through the Summer. Take your next step today and get plugged in to experience the kind of authentic community God desires for everyone!