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Activities
Teachers Forum, for Good News Club volunteers or anyone active in Children’s Ministry. 2nd/4th Saturday, 9:30-11am, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido. 2nd/4th Tuesday, 9:30-11am. The Salvation Army, 3935 Lake Blvd., Oceanside • (760) 480-4191

Adult ESL Classes, Tuesdays, 9:30am. Penasquito’s Lutheran Church 14484 Penasquitos Dr., San Diego • (858) 672-3466

Craft Group, Tuesdays, 9am-noon. First Baptist Church of Bostonia, 1025 N. Second St., El Cajon • (619) 444-1374

Prospective Foster Parent Information Session, 1st Wednesday, 6pm. Call for location. By Angels Foster Family Agency • (619) 283-8100 x221, angelsfoster.com

Storytime for preschoolers, Fridays, 10:30am. Berean Christian Store, 8807 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego • (858) 292-8052

Homebuyer Education Class. Make your dream of home ownership become reality. 2nd Saturdays, 9am-4pm, Faith Based Community Development Corp., 2195 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside • (760) 721-2117 x302

Evangelism Classes, how to witness to the Jewish & Hebrew people, Sundays, 3-4pm. 6650 Montezuma Rd., San Diego. By Luz World Evangelism • (858) 366-2088

Introduction to Calvinism, Mondays, 7-9pm. San Diego Reformed Pres. Church, 3495 College Avenue, San Diego. Free • (619) 582-0940

Teacher Training Classes, every other Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am. CEF, 8111 Orange Ave., La Mesa. By Child Evangelism Fellowship • (619) 469-8593

Study on Revelation, Wednesdays, 7pm. Vista Christian Fellowship, 820 Williamston St. • worshipvista.com, (760) 726-4856


Celebrate Recovery
Mondays, 6:30-8pm. The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego • thechurchatrb.org, (858) 592-2434

Wednesdays, 7pm. Life Center, Coastal Christian Center, 777 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas • (760) 753-2097

Fridays, 6pm. Grove Christian Fellowship, 3552 College Ave., San Diego • (619) 582-9697, (619) 265-2190

Fridays, 6pm. Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon • (619) 445-8323

Fridays, 6pm. First Lutheran Church, 867 S. Lincoln Ave., El Cajon • (619) 444-7444, recovery4u.cc

Fridays, 6:30pm. Journey Community Church, 8363 Center Dr., La Mesa • (619) 464-4544

Fridays, 7pm. Calvary Chapel Mira Mesa, 10340 Camino Santa Fe. Ste. J. Childcare available • (858) 457-4855

Fridays. Vista Assembly of God, Vista • (760) 724-7099 x120

Fridays, 6pm. Escondido Christian Center, 927 Idaho Ave., Escondido • (760) 745-0505


Evangelism
Feed the Needy, with clothing/food. Harvest Time Apostolic Church, 1405 El Camino Real, Oceanside. Appointment Only • (619) 460-7295


Fellowships - Children
Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior (GEMS), ages 2-8. 2nd/3rd/4th Wednesday, 6:45-8:15pm. San Diego Christian-Reformed Church, 6745 Amherst St., San Diego. Bringing girls into a living relationship with Jesus Christ • (619) 469-5218

Awana Kids Club (3-12 years old), Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Horizon Park Chapel, 590 Fir Street, San Diego. $30-40 • (619) 236-8150

Children’s & Youth Choirs (ages 3 years-12th grade). Village Presbyterian Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe • (858) 756-2441

Calvary Kids Club, Wednesdays, 6:45pm (Oct-May). Calvary Chapel Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, Oceanside • (760) 754-1010

Awanas (3-18 years), Wednesdays, 6:30-830pm. First Baptist Church, 5055 Governor Drive, San Diego • (858) 458-9803

Good News Club (5-12 years), Tuesdays, 3pm. 960 5th Ave., Chula Vista. A Time for growing in Jesus with songs, games & Bible stories • (619) 591-9099

The Children’s Music Series (preschool-6th), 2nd & 5th Wednesday, 6:30pm. Pacific View Baptist Church, 845 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas • (760) 753-4937

Children in Action (K-6th), 1st Wednesday, 6:30pm. Pacific View Baptist Church, 845 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas • (760) 753-4937

KidMo Blitz: multi-generational Christian fellowship for elementary kids and their families, Wednesdays, 5:45pm dinner, 6:30pm meetings. Ridgeview Church, 28094 North Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center • (760) 751-9890


Fellowships - Men
Men’s Evening Interdenominational Community Bible Study Group. Mondays, 6:55pm. Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Rd., Rancho Bernardo • (760) 746-0998

“Men of Valor” Men’s Prayer, Bible Study & Fellowship. 1st Saturday, 6:30pm. 3230-C Ashford St., Linda Vista/Kearny Mesa. By Salvation House •  (619) 252-9892

Men’s Prayer and Bible Study Dinner, 1st/3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Calvary Chapel La Mesa, 7525 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 697-7221

Men Ministry Breakfast with special guest speakers. 2nd Saturday, 7:30am. Peñasquitos Lutheran Church, 14484 Peñasquitos Dr., San Diego • (858) 672-3466

Men’s Fellowship, 2nd/4th Saturdays. Various locations • (760) 942-4900

Living From The Heart Men’s Group, 1st/3rd Sundays, San Diego. By the Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

Men’s Power Breakfast, 1st Saturday. Canyon View Church of Christ, 4292 Balboa Ave., San Diego • (858) 273-5140

All Men Edified Now (AMEN) Bible Study, 1st Friday, 6:30 pm, Christ Cornerstone Church, 1144 30th St., San Diego • amen@ministriesinaction.com


Fellowships - General
Love & Respect Small Group, using “Love & Respect Book/Workbook & Video Conference” DVD by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. 2nd & 4th Friday, 7pm. Jamul • (619) 820-4242, (619) 659-0999

Love & Respect Discussion Group for couples, Wednesdays, 5:45pm dinner, 6:30pm meetings. Ridgeview Church, 28094 North Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center • (760) 751-9890

Dinner, 4:45pm; Prayer meeting 6pm & Bible Study, 7pm.  Wednesdays. Del Cerro Baptist Church, 5512 Pennsylvania Lane, La Mesa. $5/dinner • (619) 460-2210

Spanish Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7-8pm, Del Cerro Baptist Church, 5512 Pennsylvania Lane, La Mesa • (619) 460-2210 ext. 202

Evening Services with special musical guests & Ray Bentley speaking, Wednesdays, 7pm. 10752 Coastwood Rd., San Diego • (858) 613-7800

Wednesday Weekly Focus, 5:45pm dinner, 6:30pm meetings & Bible study. Ridgeview Church, 28094 North Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center • (760) 751-9890

Strengths Finder Assessment, Faith and Work Ministry Small Group by Harbor Presbyterian Church. Tuesdays 7-8:30pm, uptown area – call for location, $20 • faithandworkministry.org, (619) 944-4893

Faith, Work & Culture, Faith and Work Ministry Small Group by Harbor Presbyterian Church. Tuesdays 7-8am, Golden Triangle area – call for location, $20 • faithandworkministry.org, (619) 944-4893

Personality Profile Assessment, Faith and Work Ministry Small Group by Harbor Presbyterian Church. Mondays 7-8:45pm, Point Loma area – call for location, free • faithandworkministry.org, (619) 944-4893, begins Jun. 2

Life Cell Meeting, Thursdays, 7pm. By New Life Church San Diego. 11282 Pabellon Cir., San Diego • (858) 627-9509


Fellowships - Seniors
Senior Luncheon, 3rd Tuesday, 12noon-1:30pm. Del Cerro Baptist Church, 5512 Pennsylvania Ave., La Mesa. $5 • (619) 460-2210

40Plus Bible Study, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3pm.  Calvary Chapel La Mesa  (619) 697-7221

Senior Luncheon 3rd Wednesday, 12noon. Peñasquitos Lutheran, 14484 Peñasquitos Dr., San Diego • (858) 672-3466

College Avenue Community Center, Thursdays, 9am-12noon. 4747 College Ave., San Diego. Elective classes, monthly soup & chili luncheons with events. Blood Pressure clinic, Every Thursday (Fireside Room Annex, 9-11am) • (619) 582-7222

Senior’s Choir (60+). Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct. • (858) 592-2343 x337


Fellowships - Singles
Single Purpose, 1st Friday, 7:30-9:30pm. North Coast Church, 1132 N. Melrose Dr., Vista • (760) 724-6700

WannaDance! Christian dance club with dance lesson, 1st Saturday, 7pm. German American Society, 1017 S. Mollison, El Cajon. $12 • sandiegowannadance.com

Fellowships - Teens/Young Adult/College
Youth Bible Study/Fellowship, Wednesdays, 6-8pm, First Baptist Church of Bostonia, 1025 N. Second St., El Cajon • (619) 444-1374

 “Break” College Bible Study. Sundays, 7pm. Gateway Church, 1280 N. Johnson Ste. 102, El Cajon • (619) 440-1136

“J-Walk” High School Bible Study. Thursdays, 7pm. Gateway Church, 1280 N. Johnson Ste. 102, El Cajon • (619) 440-1136

NEXgeneration: More than a Church, it’s a Revolution. Tuesdays, 7pm. Epicentre, 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego • (858) 549-4557

High School/Junior High Fellowships with dinner, Wednesdays, 5:45pm dinner, 6:30pm meetings. Ridgeview Church, 28094 North Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center • (760) 751-9890

N2 Youth Program, Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Coastal Christian Center, 777 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas • coastalcc.org, (760) 753-2097

Fellowships - Women
Women’s Bible Study, Mondays, 6:30pm. Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000, ext. 5456

Mom’s In Touch Prayer Meeting, Mondays, 8:45am. Calvary Chapel La Mesa, 7525 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 697-7221

Women’s Bible Study, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7pm.  Calvary Chapel La Mesa, 7525 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 697-7221

Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary, 3rd Tuesday, 9:45am Various locations. By Forest Home Christian Conference Center • (619) 561-2596

“Believing God” interactive women’s Bible study, Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am. Christ Lutheran Church, Lucas Hall, 7929 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 447-6015

San Diego Evening Aglow, 1st Thursdays, 6:30pm. San Diego First Assembly’s Fellowship Center, 8404 Phyllis Place, San Diego • (619) 226-2342

Awesome Ladies, Wednesdays, 7pm. 11282 Pabellon Circle, San Diego. Discuss women’s issues, apply Biblical principles. By New Life Church San Diego • (858) 627-9509

South Bay Women’s Connection luncheon, 3rd Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm. Bonita Golf Club Restaurant, 5540 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita. $15. By Stonecroft Ministries • (619) 422-1628

Aglow International North County, 2nd Saturday, 10am-1pm. Coco’s Restaurant, 16759 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego. $11 • (858) 451-5631, (858) 451-8668

Women’s Bible Study “Fight Like a Girl, The Power of being a Woman,” Sundays, 5pm. Lifeway Church, 1120 Highland Dr., Vista • (760) 724-2280

San Diego Women’s Connection, 2nd Saturday, 11:30am. Handlery Hotel & Resort, 950 Hotel Circle N., San Diego. $20. By Stonecroft Ministries • (619) 427-9782, (619) 276-6972

San Marcos-Vista Christian Women’s Club luncheon, 3rd Monday, 11:30am. Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr., San Marcos. $16. By Stonecroft Ministries • (760) 726-2977, (760) 744-3744

North Coast Women’s Connection, 2nd Tuesday, 9:45am. Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Lomas Santa Fe & Highland Dr., Solana Beach • (760) 436-2295, (858) 755-5234

Aglow Resting Place, last Monday, 7-9pm. 11717 Bernardo Plaza Ct. Ste. 120, San Diego • (858) 451-8668


Health & Fitness
San Diego Healing Rooms, Christian walk-in prayer for healing, physical, emotional & mental, Fridays/Saturdays, 10am-3pm & Thu. 5:30-7:30pm. 7125 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 1, San Diego • (619) 460-8247 x5


MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
MOPS, 2nd/4th Wednesdays, 9am-noon. Skyline Church, La Mesa • (619) 660-5000, ext. 5456

MOPS, 2nd/4th Thursdays, 9am. Journey Community Church, Student Center • (619) 464-4544

MOPS, 2nd/4th Thursdays, 9-11:30am. Riverview Evangelical Free Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall • (760) 941-1430

MOPS, 1st/3rd Friday, 10am-12noon. 2460 Palm Avenue, San Diego • (619) 424-7870


Motorcycle Ministries
Servants for Christ Motorcycle Ministry meeting. Fridays, 7pm. By Set Free Ministries • (619) 468-6901


Music/Entertainment
Ladies Barbershop Singing Group (4-part acappella), Mondays, 7pm. Central Congregational Church, La Mesa. Rehearsals • (619) 464-3727

Christian Coffee House: New Jerusalem Forum, Saturdays, 7-10pm. 1245 Broadway, El Cajon • (619) 588-7990


Prayer Groups
Community Prayer Meeting, Wednesdays, 6-7pm. First Baptist Church of Bostonia, 1025 N. Second St., El Cajon • (619) 444-1374

The Christian Healing Center offers pastoral counseling, spiritual direction & prayer, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-3pm. 1002 South Coast Highway, Oceanside • (760) 966-2956


Recovery - Alcohol
Living Free (Men), support group for those suffering from alcohol addiction and/or chemical dependency, Thursdays, 7pm. Skyline Wesleyan Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000 (ext. 5451)


Recovery - Divorce
Heart Healers for Kids. Tuesdays (Sep. 4-Oct. 23), 7-8:30pm. Emmanuel Faith Church, Rm. EC-4, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido • (760) 781-2108

Heart Healers, offers studies & interaction to help you take positive steps to recovery from broken relationships. Wednesdays (Sep. 5-Dec. 12), 7-8:30pm. Emmanuel Faith Church, Rm. EC-23/24, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido. $45 workbook  • (760) 781-2108

Divorce Care, Mondays, 6:30pm. The Church of Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court • (760) 580-7322

Divorce Care Recovery group, Wednesdays, 7pm. at Paseo del Rey Church, 900 Paseo del Rey, Chula Vista • (619) 421-7733


Recovery - Domestic Violence/Abuse
Breaking the Cycle, Family Violence and Abuse. Sundays, 7pm. Skyline Church ministry.  Call for location • (619) 660-5000 (ext. 5512)


Recovery - Food
Overeaters Anonymous, Thursdays, 7:15pm. Peñasquitos Lutheran, 14484 Peñasquitos Dr., San Diego • (858) 672-3466


Recovery - General
Restoration Ministry, Break free of addictions and compulsive behaviors, 12 biblical principle lessons, worship, prayer, fellowship. Biblical counseling available. Mondays, 7-9pm. Foothills Christian Fellowship • (619) 447-4915

Recovery in Christ, Fridays, 7pm. Pacific Beach Christian Church, 1074 Loring Street, Pacific Beach. A Christ-centered 12-step meeting for alcoholics & addicts seeking strength, support & hope • (858) 483-4504

Set Free, Christ-centered Recovery. Includes: Men’s/Women’s Chemical Dependency, Men’s Pornography, Women’s Co-dependency, & Women’s Compulsive Overeating. Fridays, 6:30pm. Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido • (760) 781-2167


Recovery - Sexual
Christian Men’s Recovery from Sexual Addiction, Mondays, 7pm. Counseling Ministries, 7863 La Mesa Blvd., Ste. 202, La Mesa. $15 • (619) 462-2277

W.A.S.A. (Women Affected by another’s Sexual Addiction), Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. First Lutheran Church, Mackensen Ed. Center, Room 204, 867 S. Lincoln Ave., El Cajon. Spouses or family members of sex addicts • (619) 444-7444, recovery4u.cc

C.R.S.A. (for men only), Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. First Lutheran Church, 867 South Lincoln Ave., El Cajon. Mackensen Ed. Center, Room 205. Christ-centered Renewal from Sexual Addiction • (619) 444-7444, recovery4u.cc


Recovery - Substance Abuse
Brother’s Keeper Ministries, Tuesdays, 7pm. The Most Excellent Way, 1980 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido. A Christian alternative to NA/AA. “From chemical dependency to God dependency.”

Set Free, worship for homeless & people with substance abuse. Fridays, 7pm. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2051 Sunset Cliffs, San Diego • (619) 222-7295


Support Groups - Grandparenting
Grandparents Who Parent. 1st Monday, 7pm & 1st Friday, 7pm. Calvary Chapel Oceanside, 4095 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. F • (760) 439-6491


Support Groups - Grief
H.E.A.L. Helpful Encouragement After Loss, grief recovery group. Tuesdays, 6-8pm. College Ave. Baptist Church, CEC room 308, 4747 College Ave., San Diego • (619) 582-7222 x301

GriefShare, for people grieving the loss of someone close, Tuesdays, 7pm. The Church of Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court, San Diego • (858) 538-6139

Griefshare (13 week series), Tuesdays, 7pm. Carlsbad Community Church, Dyer Room, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad • (760) 729-2331

Griefshare, Tuesdays, 7pm. Shadow Mountain Community Church, Family Ministry Building, 2150 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon • (619) 596-2280

Grief Recovery,  all types of losses. 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7pm. San Diego First Assembly of God, 8404 Phyllis Place, Room 206, San Diego • (858) 560-1870

GriefShare, suffering the loss of a loved one, Saturdays, 10am-12noon. Lucas Hall, Christ Lutheran Church, 7929 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa. $12 workbook • (619) 440-6216

Griefshare, seminar/support group for people who suffered the loss of a loved one. Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Sonrise Community Church, 8805 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee • (619) 596-7667

GriefShare Workshop Series Tuesdays (Sep. 11-Nov. 20), 7-9pm. Emmanuel Faith Chapel, downstairs, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido • (760) 781-2108


Support Groups - Miscellaneous
San Diego Spatula II, Support Group for families with someone who is homosexual. 1st Tuesday, 7-9pm. Call for place of meeting • (858) 560-1870, (619) 426-9300

Re-Entry Prison & Jail Ministry hosts Pre & Post Release Workshops, 3rd Saturday, 9am-11:30pm. Canyon Community Church, 610 Paseo del Rey, Chula Vista • (619) 482-7258

No Longer Alone, families with children with substance abuse, 1st & 3rd Monday, 7-8:30pm. The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego  (858) 748-9770

Support Group, those facing breast cancer in their lives, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego • (858) 592-2434

Depression Support Group (men/women), Wednesdays, 8pm. The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court, San Diego • (858) 484-5172

Parent Support Group, for parents of troubled, out of control teens. Last Saturday, 10am. Call for location • (760) 439-2087

Single Moms Support Group, every Tuesday, 6:30pm. Shadow Mountain Community Church, Room 11, 2100 Greenfield, El Cajon • (619) 444-MOMS


The Most Excellent Way
Mondays, 6:30pm. Christianity in Action, El Cajon • (619) 473-8019

Mondays, 6:30pm. Fairmont Baptist Church, 4100 Fairmont Ave., San Diego • (619) 284-2392

Mondays, 7pm. Calvary Chapel Poway, 13260 Poway Rd. • (858) 513-1340

Tuesdays, 7pm. Horizon Chr. Fellowship, 5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Rm. 207, San Diego • (858) 549-7353

Tuesdays, 7pm. North Park Christian Fellowship, 2901 North Park Way, San Diego • (619) 220-8580

Wednesdays, 7pm. Calvary Chapel La Mesa, 7525 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 697-7221

Wednesdays, 7pm (men). Restoration Ranch Residential, 940 Montecito Way, Ramona • (760) 787-9432

Thursdays (1st/3rd), 7pm. Foothills Christian Fellowship, 365 W. Bradley, Ste. D, Rm. 3 • (760) 788-5596

Thursdays, 7pm. Calvary Chapel El Cajon, 698 W. Main St. Rm. 17 • (619) 590-0700

Fridays, 7pm. Hope Christian Fellowship, 9019 Park Plaza Dr. Ste. A, La Mesa • (619) 741-4673

Fridays, 7pm. Calvary Chapel Oceanside, 3715 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside  (760) 754-1234

Fridays, 7pm. Horizon Christian Fellowship, 5331 Mt. Alifan Dr. Rm 207, San Diego • (858) 277-4991

Fridays, 7pm. Caring Ministries Residential, 6875-B El Cajon Blvd., San Diego • (619) 461-3009

Fridays, 7pm. Fellowship of Love Divine, 3773-30th St. Ste. A, San Diego • (619) 297-8110

Fridays, 7pm. Horizon Park Chapel, 590 Fir St., San Diego • (619) 921-6424

Saturdays, 7pm. Welcome Home Ministries, 104 South Barnes St., Oceanside • (760) 439-1136

Saturdays, 7pm. In His Steps Chr. Recovery, 1619 La Brea Ave, Ramona • (760) 788-6275


Some of these ongoing meetings do not meet during holidays. When in doubt, call the number listed.

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