SZN 1 2024 Catalog
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GROUPS 2024
God created you for community. Groups are an essential way to connect with your church family and strengthen your faith! Don’t do life alone.
HOPE GROUPS
Tuesdays at 7PM on campus starting January 23rd
Sometimes we need healing and hope in an area of our life where we struggle or have hurt. Canyon Hills offers Hope Groups to help people find freedom from things that keep them from fully embracing the abundant life God has for them. Hope Groups meet on Tuesday nights on campus.
Anxious for Nothing | Pamela Balch
Room 201
You can stop letting anxiety rule your day. Find true calm and contentment in Christ. Together we’ll learn God’s prescription for worry and how to walk it out.
DivorceCare | Janet Goedhart
Room 101
This group will help you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. You’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional struggle and practical tools for decision-making.
*$15 curriculum cost
Embrace Grace | Jessica Champlin and Tanya Guerrero Room 203
Embrace Grace provides unwed mothers the tools they need to navigate unexpected pregnancy. They will learn how to create a healthy and loving home for their children.
Embrace Life | Moriah Henning and Katye Kinder Room 204
Embrace Life is a group for single moms of school-aged kids that equips them with practical tools to grow in their spiritual walk while navigating the challenges of motherhood.
Fit for Faith | Jayson Thomas and Paul Connell Room
103
This group is for adults looking to reset their health for the glory of God. Learn how to care for your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
*$15 curriculum cost
Freedom in Christ | Hank and Carol Wilcox
Fireside Room
Take hold of who you are in Christ. Learn how to uncover and resist the enemy’s lies, and walk in the truth of God’s Word. This is a course for every Christian.
*$15 curriculum cost
GriefShare | Michael Van Houten and Carrie Johnson
Conference Room
GriefShare is for anyone who is wrestling with grief as a result of loss of a loved one. If you are struggling with grief and would like to connect, please join us.
*$15 curriculum cost
Healing Hearts | Valerie Rivas
Fort Faith Green Room
This group offers hope and spiritual guidance for ladies who have experienced trauma stemming from physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Marriage Matters | Kenny and Paris Davis Room 202
This group addresses the key pillars of a Christ-centered marriage. No matter the stage of your relationship, come and receive encouragement and a fresh dose of joy.
Parenting with Purpose | Jason and Karina Wallace The Gym
No matter what age your kids are, you have an incredible opportunity to shape their hearts, minds, and values. This group is designed to help parents gain the wisdom, kingdom concepts, and practical tools needed to raise their children with a Biblical foundation.
Hope Groups for Kids
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
DivorceCare for Kids | Deborah Noriega
Fort Faith Room 5
This group provides kids with a safe and neutral place to gain an age-appropriate understanding of separation and divorce.
Lightbringers | Cheryl Hestley and Sylvia Salgado
Fort Faith Rooms 3 & 4
This group teaches kids who they are in Christ and the importance of living with the light of Jesus Christ inside of them. Your child will learn Scripture and to always shine the light of Christ.
*This class is for students 1st-5th grade
Discipleship Groups
Thursdays on campus starting January 25th
You need to be equipped with the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Discipleship Groups help believers build a solid foundation in their faith by the systematic study of God’s Word. These groups primarily meet on Thursdays and often go through a book or video study.
Men
Men’s Journey
7PM in Room 201
Journey Groups offer the opportunity for men, women, or couples to gather, make great friends, and grow in their relationship with God. Everyone meets for worship, a brief devotion, and then breaks out into smaller discussion groups.
Going Deeper
6AM in the Fireside Room
7PM in the Gym
Go deeper in your walk with the Lord by diving into Scripture with other men. Our Thursday evening Men’s Bible Study meets faithfully throughout the year, so men can grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and build strong relationships.
Women
Women’s AM Bible Study: 9:30AM at the Summit
Women’s PM Bible Study: 7PM in the Fireside Room
Dive deeper into the Word and discover the rich knowledge of the Bible. Through small group discussions and personal application, each study will take you on a new journey through God’s Word. Ladies Bible Study will help you grow stronger in your walk with the Lord and develop great relationships with other women.
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Women’s Journey
7PM in Room 201
Journey Groups offer the opportunity for men, women or couples to gather, make great friends, and grow in their relationship with God. Everyone meets together for worship and a brief devotion and then breakout into smaller discussion groups.
Marriage and Family
Couple’s Journey
Thursdays at 7PM in Room 201
In Couple’s Journey, couples study and grow together in their abiding walk with the Lord. Everyone meets for worship, a brief devotion, and then breaks out into smaller discussion groups.
Co-Ed
Built for Boldness
7PM in Room 101
Learn how to share your faith while living out God’s call to make disciples of all nations. Through Built for Boldness, you’ll be guided in finding your purpose and learn how to be a light and witness to people around you.
SMALL GROUPS
New small groups start the week of January 21st
We have Small Groups meeting all over the city and for all interests and needs. Small Groups are a great way to connect with people in a more casual setting. Some groups gather in homes, online, coffee shops and other places where people love to connect. There are groups for men, women, singles, and new groups are always being added.
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Co-Ed
Tuesday Morning Prayer
Fred and Sue Rowe | Corporate Prayer Tuesdays at 6AM at the Summit
Prayer Small Group
Fred and Sue Rowe | Prayer Small Group
*Thursdays at 7PM
Marriage
John and Kelly French | Married Couples
*Tuesdays at 6:30PM
Men
Greg Kelly | Guys Like Us
*Mondays at 6:30PM
Nick Rose and Mykal Leonoah | Mighty Men
*Mondays at 6:30PM
Singles
Mary Little and James Reese | Adult Singles Small Group
Sundays at 11:15AM at Florence Gardens Game Room
Women
Melissa Waldrop | Married Women in 20’s & 30’s
*Mondays at 6:30PM
Nikki Schorr | Women in 30’s & 40’s
Saturdays at 8AM Online
Young Adults
Pam Mendez and Natalie Ruiz | The Power of a Praying Woman
Wednesdays at 5:45PM in the Summit Green Room
Jamie Lujan and Delilah Villegas | Get Out of Your Head
Saturdays at 10:30AM at Smitten on Buena Vista
Eddie Lujan | Exploring God’s Presence
*Saturdays at 10:30AM
Paul Connell and Juan Mendez
Saturdays at 5PM at Dagny’s Coffee Shop
*Location details given upon RSVP
ENCOUNTER NIGHTS
Thursdays off campus starting January 25th
Encounter Nights create space to seek God together in an extended time of prayer and worship. They will take place weekly during SZN 1, on Thursday evenings, at 7PM in homes across our city. You will learn new ways to hear God’s voice while embracing genuine fellowship with one another.
February 1st | The Dalomba’s
February 8th | The Navarrete’s
February 15th | The Quezeda’s
February 22nd | Cynthia Giumarra
February 29th | The Wenrich’s
March 7th | The Dalomba’s
March 14th | The Rowe’s
March 21st | The Lujan’s
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Life Groups
Sundays
on campus at 11:15AM
A Life Group gives everyone a chance to know and to be known by others. Life Groups do LIFE together! It’s a place where you can grow in community with other believers and in God’s Word. Life Groups primarily meet on Sunday mornings, but often gather for fellowship throughout the week.
Abundant Life | Room 202
Randy and Cendi Rankin & Dave and Debby Balz
Abundant Life is a group that is passionate about knowing what God says, and living it out. If you are looking for a group that will stir up your faith then join us as we dive into the Bible and discover what it means for us today.
Big Champs | The Gym
Manny and Sara Justiniano
Champions Club is a ministry to kids and adults with special needs. We’re excited to launch a Life Group for adults with special needs. During this class, our Big Champs will learn about the Word of God, grow stronger in their faith, and learn how to walk in their identity in Christ.
Faith Builders | Room 204
Dean and Brenda Butler
If you are looking for a group that will take you deeper in your understanding of God’s Word, look no further. Faith Builders is the Life Group for you! Leaders Dean and Brenda Butler love the Word of God and have a heart to share it with everyone they meet.
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Faith Place | Florence Gardens Clubhouse
Curt and Robin Kunzmann
Scripture is filled with the richness of God’s glory, and we are fascinated by the depth of the Bible. Faith Place is a multi-generational Life Group that explores the truth of Scripture and how to apply it to our everyday lives. You will not be bored in Faith Place! While the topics are deep and full of significance, they have a lot of fun and enjoy their time together.
Family Life | Fireside Room
Johnny and Tanya Guerrero
Growing a family can be challenging, but that is why we have groups like Family Life! This group is more than just a Life Group; they are a community of friends doing life together, both on and off campus. They discuss a wide range of topics from finances, to raising kids, to cultivating a solid relationship with Jesus Christ.
Life Together | Room 101
Michael and Tiffany Edgerle
Life Together literally embraces building relationships with one another while living life together. Life presents both victories and challenges. It’s so much better to have friends that can come alongside one another, supporting each other, as we all endeavor to grow closer to Him in community.
Married Life | Room 203
Daniel and Liz Anaya & Christophe and Bre Dalomba
Navigating marriage in the early years of your relationship is full of excitement as well as challenges. This group is for couples who have been married for 7 years or less. Together we will seek God’s presence and look to God’s Word to gain wisdom on how to flourish in our marriage.
Student Life – High School | Room 201
Pastor Kaleb Amos
On Sundays, we dive deeper into the Word because we believe it’s the sure foundation for everyone to build their life upon. During Life Group, students study Scripture and discuss how to apply it in their everyday lives.
Student Life – Jr High | Summit Green Room
Pastor Russ Sedam
Student Life is a great place for students to connect to each other and grow in their walk with the Lord. Through studying Scripture, students learn more about the love of Christ and how to walk boldly in who God has called them to be.
Young Life | Summit
Pastor Lyndsee Farzan
If you are a young adult (ages 18-29), and looking to grow in your knowledge of God’s Word and gain some great friendships, this is the place for you. During Young Life, they explore important topics that will equip you to be mature in your faith. No one should walk this journey alone, and CHYA is eager to welcome you into their family!
SUPPORT GROUPS
Times and locations vary
As followers of Christ, it is important that we are well in every area—mind, body, and soul. Support Groups are designed to provide encouragement and spiritual support in your journey towards true wellness. These groups will meet you in your physical need and spur you on towards health and abundant life in Christ.
Break Free
Break Free is a confidential group that meets off campus. Break Free ministers to and equips men and women who struggle with unwanted same-sex attraction by teaching them their true identity in Christ, a practical process of genuine repentance and belief, and the spiritual tools needed to live a free and fruitful life in Christ.
Cancer Care Group
First Thursday of the month at 6:30PM via Zoom
The Canyon Hills Cancer Care Group seeks to offer God’s hope and love through spiritual, emotional and practical support for cancer patients and their families facing the challenges associated with every type of cancer.
Zoom Meeting ID: 852 665 538 39
Celebrate Recovery
Fridays at 7PM
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. Location: Canyon Hills CityView Campus, 3535 Union Avenue, 93305.
Fresh Hope
Wednesdays at 7PM
Florence Gardens Clubhouse
Fresh Hope is a peer-to-peer Christ-centered wellness approach to mental health recovery based upon helping people to connect both their faith and recovery principles. This approach both empowers and encourages individuals to live full and rich lives despite their diagnosis.
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
meet ups
Meet Ups are events and groups that bring people together. Meet Ups help people create meaningful relationships around the things they love like quilting, fellowship, the study of God’s Word and worship nights! They are happening year-round on campus and off-campus. We have Meet Ups for men, women, moms, single adults and more are always being added.
Adult Singles Potluck
Last Sunday of the month in the Gym
The Adult Singles Small Group meets regularly throughout the month and on the last Sunday of the month they gather for a fun potluck! Break bread while catching up with friends and making new ones.
Armor Up Men’s Breakfast
Meets seasonally on the fourth Saturday in the Gym
Armor Up is a monthly men’s breakfast where men gather for food, worship, and a powerful teaching. They discuss relevant topics like how to lead their families well and how to be salt and light among the darkness.
Canyon Moms
Meets seasonally on the fourth Thursday at the Summit
Designed for moms with young children, this group helps moms build authentic community while enjoying fellowship and receiving wisdom from dynamic speakers on important topics affecting moms. It’s a great time for moms to come and be refreshed through the Holy Spirit and beautiful friendships.
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
HERstory
Meets seasonally on the fourth Friday at the Summit
Every month women of all ages gather at HERstory for a time of fellowship, worship and a powerful word. They share their stories and celebrate the victories in their lives. They cap off the night with a fun after-party with food, sweet treats, and a photo booth.
Threads of Hope
Meets the first Monday of the month off-campus
Threads of Hope is a group of women who use their skills in sewing to create personal hygiene kids for women in developing countries. They also use their skills to make blankets for local senior centers and foster children through Royal Family Kids Camp.
Lemons to Laughter
Meets on the second Saturday of the month
Lemons to Laughter is a Meet Up for widows to offer support and friendship to each other. Every month they gather for various activities like luncheons, shopping trips and holiday parties.
Women with a Mission
Meets Tuesdays at 9AM in the Fireside Room
Women with a Mission is a group of ladies who use their skills in crafting, quilting, and even baking to support missionaries and other various outreach opportunities.
At canyon hills we exist to inspire and equip people to become fully devoted followers of jesus Christ.
NEXT STEPS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
We believe everyone has a next step and we are excited to journey with you to help you find yours. Whether you are looking to grow your faith or looking for a place to use your gifts and passions to serve others, there is a next step for you!
Scan QR for details and to sign up!
Baptism
Are you ready to GO PUBLIC with your faith? We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Simply text BAPTISM to 661-387-3131, and we will send you a few quick questions. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends to watch you make a public declaration of your faith!
Baby Dedication
If you’re ready to dedicate your child to the Lord, we’d love to walk with you through that process. Just text BABY to 661-387-3131 and we will send you a few quick questions to get you started.
Dream Team
There is a place for you on our team! By serving, you can make others feel welcome while you’re finding community and purpose. Just text TEAM to 661-387-3131 and we will send you a few quick questions to get you started.
I Said YES to Jesus!
Saying YES to Jesus is one of the most important decisions of your life! We’re so excited to journey with you as you grow deeper in your faith. Text JESUS to 661-387-3131 and we’ll send you some brief videos to help you start strong.
SZN 1 INTIMACY WITH CHRIST
