Home Groups

We like to say that Orchard Valley is not a church with small groups, but a church of small groups because we believe small groups are the places where life-change and relationship-building happen best. It’s within these groups where you’ll find it safe to meet new people, be accepted for who you are, and grow deeper in your understanding of God and yourself. These bonds prevent any person from standing alone. Our home groups also offer their members a safe setting to use their gifts and talents to serve others, as well as a “home base” to enjoy warm fellowship, food and fun. Home groups provide a great opportunity for you to be in community!

Here is a listing of our current Home Groups. For more information, send an email to hello@orchardvalley.church.

1) Sermon Discussion Group
Facilitator - Pastor Mando Lara
On the Sundays when Pastor Mando preaches, he facilitates a Sermon Discussion Group on the following Monday evening on Zoom from 7-8:15 pm. This is a great opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the sermon and it is a great time to discuss and learn from each other. If you miss the sermon on Sunday morning, you could watch it online before the group meets.

2) Saratoga-Cupertino-Sunnyvale (Saratinovale) Home Group
    Home Group Shepherds - Mike & Mae Chan
The Saratinovale Home Group is made up of Orchard attendees from the cities of Saratoga, Cupertino and Sunnyvale. Hence, the name Saratinovale. The group is open to all. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 7:30-9:30 pm over Zoom. They have occasional in person gatherings, most often in the summer months. They are currently going through a video / book series on life lessons from the life of King David. They also spend time supporting each other in prayer.

3) Fremont-Sunnyvale Home Group
    Home Group Shepherds - Dave & Sharleen Koide
The Fremont-Sunnyvale Home Group meets on the 2nd and 4th week each month, alternating between online on Zoom on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm and in person on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am at someone's home. They have just completed the Book of Exodus and will meet soon to discuss the direction of the group.

4) Campbell-San Jose Home Group
    Home Group Shepherds - Steve & Linda Kim
The Campbell-San Jose Home Group meets in person at a house on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, to discuss the sermon and to pray for one another.