Life Groups
Life Groups are the velcro of the Southwinds Family. Whether you are new or have been attending for a while, Life Groups help you stick around by connecting you to a community where spiritual growth can thrive.
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You can use the Life Groups search tool below or our Life Groups Catalog to find a group that fits your needs.
Please feel free to contact the Facilitator directly if you want to join their group. You can also fill out the Join a Group form and we will connect you.
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Life Groups
CARE
We have a caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. Grief can be a long process, feel free to take more than one session if you so desire. We meet Wednesdays at the church at 6:30 inside the Turquoise Room.
Group DetailsCelebrate Recovery
This group is for everyone attending Celebrate Recovery for the first-timer who are not in an Open Share group.
Group DetailsJoin other men as we share our journeys together in a safe, confidential, and anonymous group.
Group DetailsJoin other women as we share our journeys together in a safe, confidential, and anonymous group.
Group DetailsJoin other women as we share our journeys together in a safe, confidential, and anonymous group.
Group DetailsJoin us as we come together to discuss and work through issues that we face in our every day lives. We meet on Friday evenings at 6:30 at the church.
Group DetailsTeenagers face unique challenges when it comes to mental health. In this group, discover tools and skills that will help you manage everyday stresses while developing in your faith.
Mental Health for Teens (previously The Landing) group meets on Friday evenings at 7pm on the church campus.
Group DetailsEmpty Nesters
Do you sometimes leave church on Sunday wanting a deeper understanding of the message. Join us as we gain a better understanding of God's Word. Our group meets EVERY OTHER Sunday at 12:30.
Group DetailsBig Questions, Real Answers. Join our sermon based group to get a deeper understanding of each week's sermon. We meet every Thursday at 6:30 in Tracy.
Group DetailsGeneral (All Ages & Stages)
The book of Joshua plays an important role in the overall message and history of the Old Testament. Among other things, it chronicles Israel's entry into Canaan after the Exodus and 40 years of wandering in the wilderness as well as the Israelite conquest of the promised land of Canaan. It begins with the commissioning of Joshua and God's promise to Joshua that he will succeed in taking over the land. We are a Telugu group that meets in Mt. House, Friday evenings at 8pm.
Group Details"Follow me" said Jesus, "and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19). God's design has been for every disciple of Jesus to make disciples until the gospel spread to all peoples. Tragically we have taken Christ's command "TO GO", and mutated it into a comfortable call for Christians "TO COME". Join us EVERY OTHER Sunday at 6pm as we learn how to become fishers of men.
Group DetailsWe welcome anyone to join us as we go deeper into the Sunday morning message. This life group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
Group DetailsIf you are looking for a group that desires to go farther into the Sunday morning Sermon, then look no farther. Please join us and become part of our Sermon Based group. We meet EVERY OTHER SUNDAY at 5:30 in Tracy.
Group DetailsWe meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We plan to dig deeper into the Sunday Morning Sermon. We plan to meet in person. CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE.
Group DetailsLooking for a way to grow in the Word? Join our Sunday Morning Sermon Based Writing Team. We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:45 in the Conference Room.
Group DetailsUnable to attend a Life Group in person, but would like to go deeper into God's Word. Then find a quiet space and join our NEW online Bible Study on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm. To join the group complete the Join a Life Group Form located at: southwinds.org/lifegroups.
Group DetailsMarried
BEGINS Feb. 5th, 2025. When a husband and wife know they are cherished by their spouse, it brings out the best in both. Bestselling author Gary Thomas believes that discovering how to better cherish your spouse has the power to infuse your relationship with new hope and promise, elevating your marriage relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. As you set different goals for your relationship, you'll see your marriage with fresh eyes. Looking to enrich your marriage then join us on Wednesday evening at 6:30.
Group DetailsThis is a Sermon Based Questions group. Our group does an in-depth dive into each Sunday's sermon message. We happily invite you to join us EVERY OTHER Monday at 6:00.
Group DetailsMen's Group
"Prelude to the New Testament" essentially sets the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ, his life, death, and resurrection. It is a study of the time right before Jesus appears to fulfill Galatians 4:4, "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law...". This men's group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 here in Tracy.
Group DetailsThe book of Acts is about Jesus leading his people through the Spirit to go out into the world and invite all nations to live under his reign. It begins with the ascension of Jesus to Heaven. The early chapters, set in Jerusalem, describe the Day of Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit), the expulsion of Christians from Jerusalem and the establishment of the church at Antioch. Our group meets Wednesday mornings at 9 am in the Children's Worship Center.
Group DetailsStudy begins November 18th. Written by a gentile to a gentile, the physician Luke provides a well-researched and orderly account of the life and events of Jesus. One of the key elements of Luke's Gospel is that salvation is for all people: Jews and gentiles, rich and poor, men and women, the religious and the pagan. Luke is a very practical Gospel with a focus on how Christians should live in light of their salvation that was part of God's great plan from the beginning. Join us EVERY OTHER MONDAY at 6:30 at the church.
Group DetailsAsk any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-session series, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him. Our group meets Tuesday evening from 7-8:15 pm sharp!
Group DetailsSpecialty Groups
All First Responders are welcome. The book of Romans is a letter written to the church in Rome by the apostle Paul. Romans: The Gospel of Grace, outlines in clear terms the central truths and doctrines of the Christian faith. Romans culminates with the incredible truth that God has made a way - through the sacrifice of Christ - for all to find salvation. We meet 5:30-7:00 pm, Monday evenings in Tracy. We begin and end promptly. Childcare not available at this time.
Group DetailsConquering Codependency will help you recognize the painful problems of codependency, as well as the compulsion to fix everyone and everything. It offers sound biblical strategies that give hope and promise for healing from the damage codependency imposes upon your life and that of others. This group meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 at the church. Childcare is available.
Group DetailsDo the words "discipling others" scare you? Does the thought of teaching others how to disciple someone else make you nervous - DON'T BE. Discipleship is nothing more than learning "how" to share what you already know - The Good News of Jesus - and be comfortable doing it, so they can do the same. Our training will answer the what, why, when and how of discipleship. Matthew 28:18-20 says, "And Jesus came and said unto them... Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Sprit. Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Group DetailsZOOM GROUP - Begins January 21, 2025.
All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. The Enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. Join us on Tuesday's at 5:30 via Zoom.
Group DetailsWomen's Group
If hearing God has seemed challenging, Priscilla Shirer invites you to explore a more intimate relationship with Him, one that can make hearing Him—His will, His heart, and His voice—your ongoing experience. Discover how you can listen with greater confidence, clarity, and discernment. This women's group meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 in Tracy.
Group DetailsThis 8-session study reveals how God's provision is enough, His presence is constant, and His purpose is unstoppable. Trace the path of Joseph's life in the Book of Genesis to observe how God's sovereignty reigns, even in our darkest moments. Learn to recognize when God is working during periods of waiting, and trusting God's plan when life doesn't make sense. Rest in the sufficiency of His presence in every circumstance. Recognize how God is working when you are waiting. Come, join us on Thursday mornings at 10 am here at the church.
Group DetailsIsaiah's ministry condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. He foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity, and some of his prophecies were fulfilled in his lifetime. Isaiah's prophecies concerning Christ's first coming have given his words their strongest vindication—and further assurances in the prophecies of Christ's second coming. You will study the historical backdrop to the book of Isaiah and the teachings about the grace of God. Join us Monday's at 9:30 am via Zoom.
Group DetailsGROUP MEETS IN MT. HOUSE.
Impacting children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers and grandmothers to pray. Fern Nichols helps moms turn their fears into faith by using the power of prayer. Come and join me every Thursday morning from 10-11 am in Mountain House.
Group DetailsToday's society has many barriers that try to hide God's love from our children. But where two or three gather in His name, He promises to be in the midst. There is power in prayer and there is nothing like a praying mother. Mom's drop your kids off at Awana and join us in praying for our children, our schools and our teachers.
Group DetailsMany Christians, past and present want to know when Christ would come again--when the plan of salvation would be accomplished. David Jeremiah's, Revelation-The Ultimate Hope in Christ, is a stunning testament to God's love and faithfulness and a plea for all people to receive the grace and mercy that he offers while there is still time. Join us Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
Group DetailsJoin us as we study each weeks Sermon Based Questions. We meet in person on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in the Conference Room.
Group DetailsYoung Adults
We are a Sermon Based group focusing on helping Young Adults gain a deeper understanding of the weekly Sunday message.
Our group meets every Monday evening at 7pm in person.
Group Details