SMALL GROUPS
These are gatherings where CitF members and friends can explore faith and deepen fellowship.
Small Group Bible Study
The Sunday Small Group Bible Study meets each Sunday at 9:00 am in the Multipurpose Room, where the topic is the sermon Bible lesson of the day. (See “This Sunday” website page for that scripture lesson.)
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Men’s Small Group Bible Study
The Men’s Small Group meets each Thursday, 10AM in the church’s Multipurpose Room. NT Wright’s “Acts for Everyone,” Part Two, is the study guide. Men are invited for a deeper look at Scripture and great fellowship, or contact Bob Axley for questions, rjaxley@aol.com.
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Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study next meets Thursday, August 1, 10:30 am–12:00, at The Beach and Tennis Club, 1576 Cypress Dr, Pebble Beach. We are beginning “Searching the Symbols,” a deep dive into understanding religious symbolism, as well as biblical study of the ritual symbols of worship, such as baptism, confirmation, marriage, etc. (called “sacraments”).
To further that study, we’ll read best seller, “Searching for Sundays,” by acclaimed writer Rachel Held Evans. We’ll read “Searching” in tandem with “The Bible and the Sacraments” Participant Workbook. For more information about book purchases, please contact Church Administrator Terri McPherson.
Always free and newcomers welcome.
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CitF Women’s Small Groups
CitF Women’s Small Groups meet regularly for confidential sharing, accountability and prayer. We have groups that meet late morning, early afternoon and after work. Please contact Pastor Joanne for more information.
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CitF Book Club
The Church in the Forest Book Club will take a in July.
The next meeting will be Friday August 23 at the Goree home: 549 Hillcrest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Refreshments served beginning 5:30PM; discussion begins 6PM. The selected book is Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart, by James R. Doty MD.
In September the Club will discuss Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou- the story of the rise and fall of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes.
Questions? Contact leader Peter Henning: peter.henning1@gmail.com
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Voices in the Forest Small Group for Singers
Voices in the Forest is taking a summer break.