Groups

Join a group to make friends and grow in your relationship with God. See the options below and contact the leader to get started.

FALL GROUPS

The following groups start up in September!

LARGE GROUPS

Large groups typically gather together for a Bible lesson then break into smaller table groups to discuss how to live it out.

  • Mondays 6:45-8:15PM, is open to all men who want to strengthen their walk with Christ through the study of the Bible, fellowship and prayer. Contact Pete.

  • Women’s (Oasis) Tuesdays 9:30-11:15AM, welcomes women of all ages for enriching teaching sessions, smaller group table discussion and a dedicated prayer time. Contact Chris Lawson at lawson1179@gmail.com to register if you are new or need childcare. Watch or listen to Oasis messages here.

  • Women’s (The Well) Wednesdays 7-8:30PM, offers a dip into the well that is God’s word, along with time to connect and pray in smaller table groups. Sign up or contact Natalie for more information. Join us each Wednesday as we study Luke in the Land together. CLICK HERE to purchase your study guide. 
    Questions? Contact Natalie Farris: nataliefarris@gmail.com

  • Family Night
    Thursdays, September 11 - November 6 (9 weeks)
    Who's it for? Families with school-aged kids, young marrieds, and young adults

    Evening Schedule
    6:00-6:30 PM - Dinner together (provided by Hillside)
    6:30-7:45 PM - Breakout Groups

    • Adults:Practicing the Way video series + discussion (Pastor Wayne)

    • Kids (5th grade and under): Kids Program (Carley)

    • Students (6th-8th grade): Youth Group (Pastor Stephen)

    7:30-9PM - Students (9th-12th grade): Youth Group (Pastor Stephen)

    👉 Please register by Thursday, September 4 so we can be ready for you.
    Hope you can join us—whether for dinner, a group, or the whole evening!

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     We’re looking for preschool workers (18+) for Thursday nights.
    Pay: $25/hour
    If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, contact     Carley.

  • Youth Group (Student Ministries) Thursdays. Students from 6th-12th grade meet for a fun game, worship, Bible lesson, and grade-based small groups.

    Contact Pastor Stephen or Alice for details.

SMALL GROUPS

Small groups meet regularly to grow in their relationships with God and each other. Contact the leader for more details.

  • Different Abilities (Avenues) 1st and 3rd Mondays 7-8:30PM, welcoming adults aged 23 and older with special needs, for a fun time of encouragement and support. For more information, please contact Tiffany.

  • Treasure in Jars of Clay

    A group for people with chronic suffering (physical, emotional, or mental) and their caregivers. Meeting the second and fourth Mondays from 7 to 8:30pm via Zoom starting May 12th.

    Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/525192135

    No sign up required, join as you are able.

    Questions? Contact Michael Jensen at mlj1955@gmail.com or (925) 822-7825

  • Women’s Tuesday 7:00AM in Walnut Creek. Breakfast and fellowship at Buttercup restaurant. Contact Michele.

  • Prayer Tuesdays 12-1PM by Zoom, for all. Come any time to pray or receive prayer. Contact Sharon for details.

  • Moms of Young Kids 

    Meets in Walnut Creek on occasional Wednesday mornings for coffee and prayer

    For more information text Amber 951-565-6769

  • Men’s Wednesday 6:30-7:30AMat Hillside. We study mostly New Testament letters with everyone openly discussing applications to our everyday lives. Contact Larry.

  • Discovery Bible Study Wednesday 7-8:30PM in Walnut Creek. Come discover biblical truths through observation and discussion and enjoy getting to know and pray for others. Contact Mark and Jenny.

  • Bible Study Wednesday 7-8:30PM by Zoom. We discuss a book of the Bible and pray for each other. Contact Mike.

  • Men’s Lunch Group every other Friday 12-1PM in Lafayette. During our time we catch up, discuss a Bible passage, and pray for each other. Contact Wayne.

  • Sermon Study Friday 10-11:30AM in Walnut Creek. A group of people in retirement who discuss the prior week's sermon and it's application, share, and pray for each other. Contact Jack.

  • Sunday Bible Study 11:30-12:45 at Hillside

    After Sunday service, come meet others to connect, reflect on Bible passages and explore how the Lord is leading you to apply it during the week.

    Contact Gary for details.

  • We all experience stress at different times in our life. Some of the common causes are caregiving, grieving a loss, work-life balance, and unhealthy family dynamics. If you can relate, Managing Life’s Challenges will be helpful to you.

    STARTS Sunday, August 3

    1st and 3rd Sundays from 11:30AM-12:30PM

    at Hillside in the Student Center

    Drop-ins welcome.

    Our facilitator, Deb Wilkins (MSN, RNC), is certified in Psychiatry and Mental Health. To sign up, call the church office or email Pastor Jane at jane@hillsidecovenant.org.

CLASSES

Our classes vary in length from short, one-time sessions to 10-week courses, covering topics from Parenting to Theology. See the Class Schedule for details.