Small Groups

Thursdays @ 1pm
Meeting weekly, both on campus and via Zoom, this class is open to everyone. The scripture and a reflection for the following Sunday’s service is emailed ahead of time, then read and discussed in class. This is not your run-of-the-mill Bible study, but a true exploration of scripture! Some choose to attend weekly others come when they are available.
For information email exploringscripture@foothillsumc.org or visit our exploring scripture page.

UWF is an active group of women that welcomes ALL women! From September to June, Carol Conklin and Kathy Myers teach a class on the first Wednesday of the month in the Disciple Room at 9:30 a.m.

On most third Wednesdays of the month, UWF has a program, often with a guest speaker and a dinner. We are a sisterhood of learning, serving others, and promoting social justice. There are no dues, no age requirement, no long-term commitment, although we hope that once you join us for a class or an activity you will want to come back!

A small group of women who seek to grow in their faith and share their joys and friendship, while reading and discussing books they have chosen. Meetings are most Wednesday afternoons at 1:00pm on Zoom. If you want to join, please contact Rene Markley or contact Krissy Baker in our church office.

Grief support group meets periodically throughout the year. The next start time will be September 12th at 10:00am and will meet every Tuesday thereafter through November 7th.

A small group of men and women who feel called to educate and inform the community on environmental issues. This group often coordinates book swaps, gardening projects and Earth Day activities.

Foothills ministry to homebound seniors and others unable to attend regular services. Volunteers are needed to make calls and visits on a monthly basis.

Committed prayer warriors meet weekly to pray in response to the congregation’s requests. Requests are received from Foothills members and constituents, as well as referrals from pastors and the pastoral care group. If you feel called to prayerfully support those who have requested prayers, you can ask to receive the weekly Prayer List by contacting the church office.

Part of an international organization, Prayers & Squares, this interfaith outreach organization combines the gift of prayer with the gift of a hand-tied quilt. Volunteer quilters are needed to lend their talents to this meaningful ministry. The PQM meets the 4th Saturday of every month in the Disciple room from 9am to Noon. All skill levels are welcome!

This prayer group meets weekly at 8:00am on Tuesday mornings at Denny’s in Rancho San Diego for a time of prayer and card writing.

A program for 6th to 12th graders. We meet every Sunday, in the Fall from 4-6pm. We are a community of youth who are building a relationship with God through education, communication, service and fellowship with one another. Please contact Michael Oakley if interested!

A six-month long journey for 7th – 9th graders, where youth dig deep into their faith and become excited about their spiritual growth.

Youth group meets Sundays from 11am-1pm for sandwiches and scripture, where the youth rewrite the week’s scripture. On Thursdays, we go to La Jolla Shores for a day at the beach.

The youth group travels to Mexico to build a house for a family in need. Our youth also head off to summer camp at Cedar Glen for a week of fun, fellowship, and life-long friendships.

If you are a young adult who has graduated from high school and are asking yourself, “How do I keep growing in my faith in this new phase in life?”, this is the small group for you. Please contact Michael Oakley if interested!