What do homegroups look like?

Most groups are multigenerational and a great way to make friends of all ages. There are also some age-specific groups including young adult groups, groups for families with young children, and groups for seniors. Please indicate your preferences on your signup form.

When and where do homegroups meet?

Most groups meet Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in the evening from North Goleta to Carpinteria.

What about childcare?

Some groups incorporate childcare, so if you need to bring your kids, be sure to ask about these when you sign up.

What do homegroups study?

Homegroups usually use in-house written study guides to follow along with whatever scripture we are studying in our Sunday sermon series. You can browse some of our past study guides on this page. All homegroups (except for Alpha) use the same curriculum.

I’m not very familiar with the Bible, and/or the Christian faith.

We’re so glad you’re here! Although you’re welcome in any group, we recommend you start with an Alpha group for a fun, low-key place to ask questions and explore some of the basics. For information about this option, email Lisa King.

What is the time commitment?

Group members can plan to spend about an hour per week preparing outside of the group by reading the Bible passage and reflecting on the Study Guide questions for that week. Weekly group gatherings are usually 1.5-2 hours. The fall session begins mid-September and runs through December, and the spring session begins mid-January and runs through May.

How do I sign up?

Click the “sign up” button at the top of the page.  Problems with the form? Contact homegroups pastor Erin Patterson.

How do I get a study guide?

Check out the “Current Study” section of this webpage.

I still have questions!

Contact homegroups pastor Erin Patterson with any questions.

Winter 2025 Homegroups

The Winter/Spring 2025 session begins the week of January 19th and we’re excited to dive into our exploration of the Life of David. In homegroups, we support and equip each other in the life of faith by meeting weekly to read and study Scripture alongside the sermon series, pray and worship together, build relationships, and encourage each other for ministry and service!

Homegroup Study Guides:

The Life of David PDF
The Life of David Epub

Homegroup Members Serve Together in Children’s Ministries…

What Is Involved?
• Each homegroup is scheduled to provide helpers 2-3 Sundays between September and June.
• This is strictly a helper role where you are assisting children’s ministries leaders as they care for and lead the children.
• Be ready to be flexible and serve at a service time you don’t normally attend!
• Helpers are placed in the following groups: Nursery, Toddlers, Preschool, and a few in Elementary plus one female Bathroom Monitor. These positions are available at all three services.
• You can request an age group and a service time, but Elementary spots are very limited and hard to accommodate.

Why Do We Do This?
Our church philosophy is that everyone in our church is part of our church family and the larger family of God. We believe it is our privilege and responsibility to care for our church family, including the very youngest members. As you minister to the children in our family, we hope that in the process you would:

• Meet members of your church family you might not otherwise meet.
• See God in unexpected ways and places.
• Find a role you may enjoy and in which you might like to serve more regularly.
• Enjoy yourself!

Substitutes:
• If you can’t serve one of the Sundays your group is scheduled, you are responsible to find a sub for yourself.
• Carolee Peterson is a great resource if you need help finding a sub or working out a switch with another group ().
• All subs need to be someone who attends SBCC regularly and should be in high school or older.
• We really do need all scheduled slots filled every week!
The Day You Serve:
• MOST IMPORTANT! Please check in at the Info Table 20 minutes before the service starts.
• Report to assigned children’s area right away. (Don’t stop and talk.) Kids are arriving!
• Sick at the last minute? Call or text Rhonda DuPar at (805) 895-4274 or Carolee at (805) 895-4064.

Exemptions:
• Those who currently work as a Youth Leader or Children’s Ministry Leader are exempt.
• Exemptions are not given for the important ministries of Worship, Sound/Projection, Info Table, Greeters, etc. since those serving are not out for all of the adult service when they serve in those capacities.
• We do give exemptions for health reasons or if there are other reasons where it wouldn’t be appropriate for someone to care for our children. We ask that if you fall into this category, please let your homegroup leader know so we can exempt you.

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