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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

CARE - HH - Healthy Habits with Food - Montagnese

When: Tuesday, Evening    Where: This group meets over Zoom ,

NEXT SESSION BEINGS: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. In the book Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction, you'll discover the joy of living free from food fixation so you can experience deeper satisfaction in Christ, gain a renewed sense of purpose, and even enjoy good food (without regret). With a stronger relationship with Christ, you can have a healthier relationship with food. The group meets Tuesday's at 5:30 via Zoom.

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CARE - HH -Healthy Habits with Money- Stephenson

When: Sunday, Afternoon    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

NEXT SESSION BEGINS: FEB. 12, 2023 Change Your Life with Financial Peace University! Learn How to Budget, Payoff Debt, Invest, and More. This nine-lesson course teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. You must have a membership to attend the class. Membership cost is $99. To purchase the membership and access the class go to: http://fpu.com/1154786. The group meets on Sunday afternoons at 1pm at Southwinds Church.

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CARE - HLW - Abortion Support - Dailey

When: Monday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

NEXT SESSION BEGINS: WED FEB 1st Disheartening numbers of women have undergone an abortion--and they need help to heal emotionally and spiritually. This study frees you from the bondage of guilt and grief that follows an abortion. Forgiven and Set Free guides suffering and hurting women to bring their emotional scars from abortion "out of the dark past and into his holy light," where true and lasting healing can take place. We will meet on Monday's at 6:30.

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CARE - HLW - Heal from Grief - K. Thielen

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 Middle Rd Tracy, CA 95304

NEXT SESSION BEGINS FEB. 1, 2023 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 Purple Room.

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CARE - HR - Healthy Parenting - Ulloa

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

NEXT SESSION BEGINS: JAN. 18, 2023 Chip Ingram teaches timeless truths about God's blueprint for parenting and offers a wealth of personal experience and practical help. With courage, tenacity, and focus, this series has the potential to forever change the trajectory of your family life and how you relate with your children. We meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 on the Southwinds campus.

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CARE - HR -Healthy Relationship&Boundaries- Banks

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

NEXT SESSION BEGINS FEB. 1, 2023 Conquering 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. We meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 on the church campus.

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Celebrate Recovery

CR - General Meeting

When: Friday, Evening    Where: 13400 West Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

If you are struggling with life's hurts, hang-ups, or habits. We welcome you to come and join us for a Christ-centered recovery program. Everyone meets together for worship, followed by teaching or testimony. Our General Meeting session takes place Friday evenings at 7pm here at the church. We also offer a (free) light meal. Fellowship begins at 6:00pm. Childcare available at no cost.

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CR - Men's Step Study - Journey Begins (OPEN)

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

Group Starts JAN 11, 2023 By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four participant's guides you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking, restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Childcare available. This group will be meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 on the Southwinds Campus.

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CR - The Landing

When: Friday, Evening    Where: 13400 West Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

Teenagers 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.

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CR - Women's Step Study - Journey Begins (OPEN)

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

GROUP BEGINS FEB 1, 2023. By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four participant's guides you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking; restore and develop stronger relationships with others and God; and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Free dhildcare available. Our group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 on the Southwinds Campus.

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CR - Young Women's Step Study - Journey Begins (OPEN)

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

GROUP BEGINS FEB 1, 2023. By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four participant's guides you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking; restore and develop stronger relationships with others and God; and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Free dhildcare available. Our group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 on the Southwinds Campus.

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Empty Nesters

General (All Ages & Stages)

CORE Life Groups

When: Varies, Varies    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

Core Life Groups are smaller (2-5) person groups. Participants are paired with a Facilitator. Together they decide how, when and where to meet. To join a CORE group, complete the Join a Life Group Form. Anyone interested in becoming a facilitator should complete the LG: Facilitator, Assistant, Host Home Form. For questions please contact Chris Martinez at (760) 685-5152 or cmartinez@southwinds.org.

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General - Gospel University - Thielen

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

GROUPS BEGINS FEB. 1, 2023. Gospel University is an interactive training on the foundational issues of Christianity and how to defend them in your conversations with others. We will learn how to answer the most difficult questions, how to answer cults and other religions, and how to effectively share the Gospel with others. We meet in the Church Lobby at 6:30 pm.

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General - Kingdom Heroes - Johnson

When: Thursday, Evening    Where: 1500 Block of Badger Way Tracy, CA 95376

GROUP BEGINS: FEB. 2, 2023. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. In seasons when the world is crashing down, you are faced with a choice: Do you put your confidence in yourself? Or do you let God take the reins of your life? Deep-rooted faith in Christ's presence and providence can be one of life's greatest challenges; yet the fruits of this faith will carry you through every tomorrow. Join us on Thursday evenings at 6:30 as we grow and fellowship together.

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General - Multiply (Mt. House) - John

When: Sunday, Evening    Where: 200 Block of East Cara Court Mountain House, CA 95391

NEXT SESSION BEGINS JAN. 29th. "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 5pm as we learn how to become fishers of men.

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Married

Married - Attending Gospel University - Zelmer

When: Wednesday, Evening    Where: (1600 block) Southbrook Street Tracy, CA 95377

OUR NEW GROUP BEGINS FEB 1, 2023. This trimester we will attend the Gospel University study with Pastor Chris Thielen. Gospel University is an interactive training on the foundational issues of Christianity and how to defend them in your conversations with others. We will learn how to answer the most difficult questions, how to answer cults and other religions, and how to effectively share the Gospel with others. We will meet in the Church Lobby at 6:30 pm.

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Married - Be Still - Escobar

When: Sunday, Evening    Where: (2400 block) Garazi Street Tracy, CA 95304

The Be Still Series will equip you and your community to learn together how to develop a regular rhythm and deeper daily relationship with God. It explores some of the creative ways we can connect with God each day, unpacking how to practically develop and grow habits that can cultivate daily stillness in the midst of a busy and fast-paced world. Our married couples group meets in person EVERY OTHER WEEK at 5:30 in Tracy.

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Men's Group

Men - The Book of John - Landeros

When: Tuesday, Evening    Where: (2700 block) Annette Court Tracy, CA 95304

The Gospel of John reveals God to man through - Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. He shows that Jesus, though fully God, came in the flesh to reveal God, and that Christ is the source of eternal life to all who believe in him. John also shows how our belief in Jesus is established through the presence of the Holy Spirit. We meet Tuesdays from 7-8:15 pm sharp!

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Specialty Groups

Specialty Group (1st Responders) - Daniel - Sasser

When: Monday, Evening    Where: 4000 block of Canal Blvd. Tracy, CA 95304

Open to All 1st Responders. The Book of Daniel is an incredible story. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to Daniel's story than to Daniel's God. In this study, readers will see how this fascinating biblical book ultimately points to the sovereign Lord of history, who rules over all earthly kingdoms and whose plans cannot be thwarted. We meet 5:30-7:00 pm, Monday evenings in Tracy. We begin and end promptly. Childcare not available at this time.

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Specialty Group-Making Small Groups Work-Villaluna

When: Monday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

NEXT GROUP BEGINS: MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023 This 6-week study is designed to put new facilitators or those thinking about becoming a facilitator or co-facilitator at ease by providing tools and strategies that helps them to create an atmosphere that puts them and group members at ease. It trains leaders in the foundational values and practices of becoming a life-changing community.

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Students: High School

Women's Group

Women - The Patriarchs - Swanger

When: Thursday, Morning    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

NEW SESSION BEGINS JAN 19, 2023. Discover God's pursuit of relationship and the unfolding of His earthly plan: How through one nation-and ultimately one man-all people on earth will be blessed. Explore concepts that affect New Testament believer's of today. Join us on Thursday morning at 10 am on the church campus.

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Women - Mom's in Prayer - S. Bathula

When: Tuesday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95376

We meet EVERY TUESDAY THRU MAY 30, 2023 Today'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.

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Women - The Women of Easter - Roll

When: Monday, Evening    Where: Tracy Area Tracy, CA 95304

Liz Curtis Higgs delves into the biblical text to help us view Easter through the eyes of three women named Mary, each of whom has a life-changing encounter with Jesus: Mary of Bethany; Mary of Nazareth; and Mary Magdalene. We happily invite you to join our group on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.

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Women - Trustworthy - Castelhano-Lopez

When: Monday, Evening    Where: 13400 W. Middle Road Tracy, CA 95304

GROUP RESTARTS JAN 2, 2023. When hard times come and it seems God is deviating from the plan we assume our life should follow, we're more likely to want to tame God, not trust Him. It's then that we begin to press into our ways and our own timing. No human can carry the weight of being their own god, but so many of us try. In Trustworthy, Lysa TerKeurst explores applicable Scriptures that teach us how to truly trust God. Join us Monday evenings at 6:30 via Zoom.

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Women- Mom's & Gmom's in Prayer (Mt. House) -Roehl

When: Wednesday, Morning    Where: 500 Block of Engle Court Mountain House, CA

GROUP 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. She teaches them how to pray effectively with other mothers, prepare for the spiritual battles that swirl when prayer is on the move, and persist in prayer during desperate circumstances. Come and join me every Wednesday morning from 10-11 am in Mountain House.

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Young Adults-Launch(18-30)

Young Marrieds