These are shared interest groups that women can join at any time.

The Following are some great reasons for G! Groups:
• To provide shared-interest groups for women to connect in silly and significant ways
• To provide a safe place for women to belong
• To provide a place where friendships can begin and grow
• To provide another venue for women to connect inside and outside the church walls
• To provide more intimate settings for women to share

Quisine Queens: Are you looking for ways to cultivate your culinary skills? This group will meet the third Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 pm in members’ homes and create some great meals to eat together. For more information, contact Chris Riggers at CRiggersq35@gmail.com. Our next event is Tuesday, September 21, at 6:00pm. We'll meet at Priscilla Wahl's home. Cooks of all skill levels are welcome to share our love for good food and friendship. Contact Chris Riggers at criggers35@gmail.com or Priscilla Wahl at offdawahl@aol.com for more info or directions.

Sassy Scrappers: Dig out your photos and get ready to spice up your albums and your life with some sassy new girlfriends. They'll help you organize and create, all the while sharing some good laughs over your recent family pictures. Share memories, share ideas, and share life. Even if you have never scrap-booked in your life and want to start....this group is for you. They will meet the first Friday of each month from 6 to 10 pm in Classroom D at church. For more information contact Samantha Faraci at SamanthaFaraci@cox.net. The next meeting is set for September 3. We will NOT be meeting at church this time, so rsvp to Samantha for meeting info!

Gamin' Gals: Taboo anyone? Outburst? Bunco? Do you have a favorite board or card game you'd like to share with some girlfriends over munchies? Gamin’ Gals will meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 pm in room 101 at the church. For more information, contact Sheri Lawson at shelawson@cox.net. Our next Game Night will be Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00pm in room 101.

Soul Food: A program for ladies to gather monthly at noon on the second Monday to nourish their bodies and souls with fellowship, spiritual growth, and good food while building relationships with other Christian women. For more information contact Susan McGiffert at McGiffertS@me.com. Our next luncheon is Mon. Sept. 13, at 12 noon – at Gordon Biersch, 18545 N. Allied Way, Scottsdale.  Make your reservation on the sign-up sheet at the Girlfriends Table on Sunday mornings or e-mail Susan with your name, address, phone number, and whether you're bringing a guest in the body of your e-mail. There will be a wait list after 30.
""The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely."  Psalm 146:18

Chick Flickers: The special feature you are about to view has been released by the "Chick Flickers" on location. The critics are raving! We give this a five "hot tamales" rating! Join the Chick Flickers on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 am until 2 pm, or the 2nd Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, and enjoy a movie a month at various theaters. For more information contact Nancy Butters at MattandNancy@cox.net. Our next daytime movie date is Wednesday, September 8. We'll see "Nanny McPhee Returns" at 10:10am at the Scottsdale 101 theaters.  We'll meet before the movie at 9:15 am for breakfast. The evening movie is September 9, to see "The Switch" at 7:05pm at the Scottsdale 101 theaters. We'll meet at 6:15pm at Paradise Bakery for dinner before the movie. No need to rsvp, we'd love to have you join us whether for the food, the movie, or both!

Knifty Knitters: If you are a veteran knitter or want to learn...this group is for you. Come knit to your heart's content (or learn) and have fun with girlfriends. This group will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at church in Classroom C from 6 to 8 pm, to knit prayer shawls that will be given to women in our congregation who need encouragement. For more information, contact Elly Johnson at epjmkay@q.com. 

Christian Fiction Book Club: Who knew reading a captivating book and discussing it with girlfriends could be so therapeutic? Join the morning Christian fiction book club that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Jessica Clark at ClarksAZ@cox.net. Our next event is September 15, at 9:30am in room D at the church. Read Mozart's Sister by Nancy Moser. New readers are always welcome.

Lit-n-Lattes: This evening book club meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Family Room of the Sanctuary. For more information, contact Cheryl Burross at BurrossJC@q.net or Karen Clark at TOCKCC@cox.net. Our next event is Wednesday, September 15, at 7pm. Join us in the Family Room in the back of the Sanctuary.This month's book is Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.  Enjoy coffee and good conversation with other literary ladies! Please note there is not a July meeting.

Eclectic Crafting Circle: They meet the third Wednesday of the month to create a different craft at each meeting. So, if you like to create and enjoy chatting with others, then this is the group for you. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 15 in room 103/105. They meet from 9:30-11:30am. The craft for this month is a keepsake music box. The cost is $10.00, payable at sign up. You can view a sample  at the Girlfriends table on Sunday mornings. Sign up at the Girlfriends table or contact Shannon Young at danandshannon@cox.net.

Hiker Chicks: Looking for adventure? Head on down the highway to your nearest trail. Experience the great outdoors with trail blazing girlfriends. So many perks...exercise, beautiful scenery, and time with girlfriends. This group will meet on the first Saturday of each month.  For more information contact Linda Robens at Linda.Robens@yahoo.com. Our next hike will take place on Saturday, September 11. Please note that this is not the first Saturday of the month. Contact Linda for exact times.