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Reading Group

Where Literature and a Life of Faith Connect

About Our Group

The group is once again immersed in another interesting season of reading. Our monthly meetings of fellowship and discussion are typically held on the second Sunday of each month. Participants bring an appetizer or beverage to share.

We read all kinds of books, from fiction to nonfiction to classics to current bestsellers to books with Christian themes. We have even had authors come speak to our group about their work.

Each September we meet to decide on our selections for the year (September through June). A different member of the group leads the book discussion each month, although there is no requirement for all members to be a leader.

Curious as to what we have read in the past? See those past selections as well as our current year's selections here.

Meeting Details

When: Usually the First Sunday of the month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Mary Beth McGowan's home, call for the address.

How To Join

Join us! Drop-ins are warmly welcomed. Read the book and you have become one of us.
Questions? Contact Mary Beth McGowan: (949) 951-1692 or email Mary.Beth.Mcgowan@sce.com.

 

Sunday Info

• Worship 9:30 AM: Relaxed Traditional – Traditional and new hymns with our Chancel Choir.
• Worship 11 AM: Contemporary / Modern Worship – Band, Candles, Families.
• Sunday school for children at each hour. Loving nursery care, too.
• Address: We are located at 30605 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita.

This Week at RSM Campus

• On Sunday we continue our series on "Making All Things New," looking at Colossians 2:1-15. How does God make things new and for what purpose? This week join us as we talk about what newness and living out of fulfillment look like.

Church Wide News & Events

• Pastor Craig’s Final Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills: Pastor Craig will celebrate his final Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills on June 16th. There will be one worship service at each campus that morning. • Rancho Santa Margarita Campus – 9:00 a.m. Worship, Pastor Craig Preaching • Mission Viejo Campus – 10:30 a.m. Worship, Pastor Craig Preaching Following worship at the Mission Viejo Campus, there will be a celebration luncheon of Mexican street tacos! After lunch, a gathering will be held in the sanctuary at Mission Viejo.

• Pastoral News: The Rev. Karl Stuckenberg to Be Appointed as the New Lead Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills...
• 'Celebrate Recovery': Launched April 10th at 6:30 pm at the MV Campus (part of "Connect"). The weekly gathering will serve as a support group for dealing with hurts, habits and hang-ups, providing a place to share, fellowship, and embark on a path to healing.
• 'Connect' Gatherings: Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm, Mission Viejo Campus
• Event Highlights: See what events are going on at both campuses here...
• Shepherd of the Hills Happenings: Read our monthly newsletter here...

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• Campus Scenes: View a short video of scenes and activities from our campus.
• View Current Sermons: If you missed or want to re-experience a recent sermon, we have audio and video for you.
• Newsletters: An archive of recent newsletters. See what’s been going on.
• Sermon Series: Read about what’s upcoming and what’s past.