Fellowship

At Geneva, we feel it's important to take the time to enjoy each other and the many blessings God has given us. Spending time together — laughing, singing, talking, eating! — as a congregation, community, and in smaller settings, allows us to form and strengthen the friendships which can sustain us through the best and worst of times.

All-church activities and smaller fellowship groups within the church are listed below. Members, guests and friends are invited to join in the fun. Let's get to know one another, grow in our faith, celebrate our love of Christ, and spread the good news together!

All-Church Events
Bring your appetites, because when Genevans get together there's usually food involved! Spaghetti dinners and pancake breakfasts are our specialty, and we host them frequently throughout the year. Additionally, the following annual events have become tradition.

• Pumpkin Carnival •
An old-fashioned fall harvest party complete with games, food and a costume parade. This October event features old standbys such as a cake walk and fishing booth, as well as the new kid favorite “carrot crunch", where you have to try to pound a moving carrot with a mallet. Bring your kids and your appetite!

• Advent Celebration •
The Sunday before Thanksgiving, adults and children gather for an evening of making holiday crafts and decorating the sanctuary and chapel for the Christmas season. Dinner is provided. The highlight of the evening is carol singing in the sanctuary and singing “Silent Night” under the stars in the courtyard.

• Easter Egg Hunt and Barbecue •
Each Palm Sunday kids of all ages delight in the annual egg hunt in the courtyard, followed by an old-fashioned barbecue.

• Spring Choir Concert •
This event is added to many calendars, as it showcases all Geneva choirs, from the adult Chancel Choir to our first and second grade Chorister Choir. Each musical group performs alone, then all come together for a finale which will send chills down your spine! If you like music, you won't want to miss this.

Fellowship Groups

• Caravelle Mariners •
A group of mostly retirees meets at 11:30 AM at the church on the first Friday of the month for a catered luncheon and special program of education, inspiration or entertainment. There are plans to include a missional component in the programs this year. All seniors are encouraged to attend these special fellowship activities. Contact Jeane Day, Skipper, at (949) 454-0504 or jeaneday@comline.com.

• Young Couples Fellowship •
If you’re in your 20s or 30s and want to nurture your marriage, Geneva’s Young Couples’ Fellowship is the place for you!
We meet at Geneva in the Saddleback Room on the 3rd Sundays of most months from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. If you have babies or preschoolers, Geneva’s childcare professionals will take great care of them for $5.00 per child.
Evenings begin with refreshments, followed by a warm-hearted discussion on marriage led by one of Geneva’s pastors or teachers. As the evening gets rolling, we realize how much we have in common, and how thankful we are to be connected with other young married couples. As the night ends, we share the evening’s highlights and lift each other up in prayer.
For more information about the Young Couples’ Fellowship, please contact Young Couples’ coordinator Eva Stark at evastark@hotmail.com.

• Men's Retreat •
An annual educational and inspirational off-campus weekend retreat that promotes spiritual growth and fellowship for men of all ages. For more information, contact Dan Harvey at dph8jr@yahoo.com or click here for more information on the retreat for 2007.

• MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) •
MOPS exists to meet the needs of every mom—urban, suburban, stay-at-home and working moms, single and married moms—moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.
MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, making connections and experiencing God's love through relationships and resources. In addition to a special program for moms, MOPS also offers a loving, nurturing program for children.
Geneva MOPS meets every other Monday morning in the Saddleback Room from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Questions? Contact Shannon Stark at sasstark@cox.net.

• Presbyterian Women (P.W.) •
Women of all ages meet at 11:30 am for a Gathering at the church on the third Wednesday of the month to share lunch and a program. Presbyterian Women support the missions of Geneva, the Presbytery, the Synod and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 80 countries worldwide. This year our theme is "How We Place Jesus' Handprint on the Heart of the Community and Our World." For information about meetings contact Bobbie Johnson, P.W. Moderator, at (949) 830-6192 or bobbiejo09@fea.net.

Presbyterian Women is made up of smaller "circles" of women, who meet monthly for Bible study, fellowship and mission projects. The seven circles are scheduled on various days of the week, some daytime, some evening, some in homes and some at the church to best meet the needs and schedules of our members.

In addition there are Bible study groups that meet at the church on Friday mornings at 9:30 AM or Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM for in-depth Bible study. For placement in a circle or Bible study contact Kathleen Hagan Schenck, P.W. Network and Circle Coordinator, at (949) 859-2089 or khagan_home@yahoo.com .

Two special women's teas are scheduled on Saturdays this year to encourage participation of women who are unable to attend our regular Wednesday daytime Gatherings. The Christmas Tea will be held December 16, 2008 and the Spring
Tea on May 23, 2009. All women are invited to volunteer, participate and attend.

For membership and giftedness information call Cynthia Wood at (949) 586-7739 or highflutin@sbcglobal.net.

• PrimeTime •
An active social group for people in the late career/early retirement phase of life, which meets for activities such as hikes, barbecues and other outings. Non-churchgoing family and friends are encouraged to participate in this warm and inviting group. Contact Rod and Jane Kingston at jkingston@genevapres.org.

• Women's Retreat • [2006 Retreat Photo Gallery]
An annual educational and inspirational off-campus weekend retreat that promotes spiritual growth and fellowship for women of all ages. Contact Carolyn McOwen at (949) 837-4765, ext. 226, or cmcowen@genevapres.org, or Barbara Lorenzen at barbaralorenzen@iflo.com.