What we’re about
Want to have fun with other Christian singles in the Bay Area? While we don't discourage dating in the group or having a healthy interest in the opposite sex, this isn't a hookup group, although we may sometimes organize events to facilitate romantic connections. Please wait until meeting at an event before reaching out to people who are not organizing an event. Those who do this regularly may be removed from the group. We welcome all ages, although the majority of our members are in the age range of mid-30's to mid-50's, and some events will draw people of different age ranges over others.
If you're interested in getting a group together to do something we haven't planned, just let us know and we'll look into organizing it as an official event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Saddleback Singles ZtoZ - Small Group FridayLink visible for attendees
TONIGHT’S AGENDA
Each Friday we meet from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, discussing the message from last week. Check back for details before the meeting.PREPARE FOR THE MEETING
Please note that you will need an authenticated Zoom account. You do need to set your name to your actual name, and it helps to append the city you’re in—we have members from around the country and the world, so it helps to identify our neighbors. If you don’t include your real name, you may not be permitted entry.Our small group time is meant to be a time of honest discussion about the topic for the evening, and we want everyone to have a chance to share, so please be ready to answer each question succinctly, and stay on the topic so there’s no need to interrupt anyone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
After introducing any newcomers, we will begin the Bible study shortly after 7:00 pm, finishing up around 8:30 pm. Please be respectful of others’ time and join on time so we can finish on time. As time allows, we will chat afterwards. It helps to keep your video on for visual cues to know if you’re ready to share, but first timers can just hang back and soak it in.Please watch the message and look over the Talk It Over notes. If you don’t have time to catch the video, that’s fine; often the discussion questions work well on their own, but sometimes they will require quite a bit of introspection—HOMEWORK, as I like to say! If you love to share a lot, please allow others time to share as well. If you’re one who doesn’t share that much, please feel free to jump in; we’d love to hear your thoughts.
WHO WE ARE
Just a reminder to those who have been invited by others: this is a small group Bible study for Christians or those on the path to becoming a Christian, studying God’s word together, primarily for singles in their 30’s to 50’s. Please understand that this isn’t a dating group, and we do welcome those who are in various stages of a relationship.GROUND RULES
• What is said in the group stays in the group
• Don’t minimize other people’s pain
• Don’t try to fix people, just listen
• Focus on my own changes, not on changing others
• More guidelines at https://www.saddlebacksiliconvalley.org/smallGroups/ - Dating and Marriage series: AcceptanceNeeds location
Introduction
This seminar is divided into 7 one-hour sessions. Content is based upon two widely used evidence-based approaches to lasting marriages. They are widely adapted in many evidence-based settings.- "Seven Principles for Making Marriages Work" by John Gottman, PhD.
Decades of studies from his marriage lab predicted factors leading to divorce with 91 % accuracy. He scientifically concluded that " a long-term committed relationship with another human remains the greatest gift life can offer".
2. The Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach teaches us to start with yourself through - mindfulness and awareness of your "self-as-context" to any relational challenge. This seminar will cover major ACT concepts, including DRAIN in a relationship, acceptance, emotional & cognitive defusion, valuing, compassion and forgiveness as the relationship moves forward.Dates:
Saturdays : 8/16, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, & 11/15/2025
Place: Community Baptist Church of San Mateo
15 S. Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: 650-342-0959
Website: https://www.cbcsm.org/Parking:
- It can be a challenge. Roadside parking only. Recommend that you carpool and arrive at least 15 min earlier to find parking.
Opportunity for socializing and deeper discussion:
- We may go out for lunch at many nearby restaurants!
Registration and flyer:
Please respond to this meetup announcement so I know who is interested and how many will be attending. Please cancel if you cannot show up the last minute in order to have more accurate head count.
Below is the link to the original flyer and registration in both English and Chinese:
https://forms.gle/xxfgLkmb8PjEnkcUAFriendly reminder:
If you are sick or have cold/flu symptoms, please stay home and get well soon. Hope to see you next time during this 7-week seminar. Please remember to bring your own mask if concerned, as the church will not be providing. - Dance lessons and ballroom dance party at Starlite BallroomStarlite Ballroom, San Jose, CA
Ready for dance lessons and a night of ballroom dancing? At 8:00 pm, Starlite Ballroom in San Jose is hosting beginner and intermediate lessons till 8:45 pm. At 9:00 pm until midnight, the floor will be open for dancing. If you're not sure which dance goes with each song, the roster is presented so you can be ready before each song. Price at the door is $15 for the class and party or $12 for the party only.
Interested in earlier lessons? A beginner lesson consisting of two dances is also available from 7:00 pm to 7:55 pm. For both lessons and the party, admission is $25.
Starlite Ballroom
5178 Moorpark Ave, Suite 60
San Jose, CA 95129
https://www.thestarliteballroom.com/
thestarliteballroom@gmail.com
Tel: 408-252-7000NOTE: RSVPs do not represent all who attend. On an average night, up to 40 people attend the lessons and up to 100 attend the party.
- Saddleback Singles ZtoZ - Small Group FridayLink visible for attendees
TONIGHT’S AGENDA
Each Friday we meet from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, discussing the message from last week. Check back for details before the meeting.PREPARE FOR THE MEETING
Please note that you will need an authenticated Zoom account. You do need to set your name to your actual name, and it helps to append the city you’re in—we have members from around the country and the world, so it helps to identify our neighbors. If you don’t include your real name, you may not be permitted entry.Our small group time is meant to be a time of honest discussion about the topic for the evening, and we want everyone to have a chance to share, so please be ready to answer each question succinctly, and stay on the topic so there’s no need to interrupt anyone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
After introducing any newcomers, we will begin the Bible study shortly after 7:00 pm, finishing up around 8:30 pm. Please be respectful of others’ time and join on time so we can finish on time. As time allows, we will chat afterwards. It helps to keep your video on for visual cues to know if you’re ready to share, but first timers can just hang back and soak it in.Please watch the message and look over the Talk It Over notes. If you don’t have time to catch the video, that’s fine; often the discussion questions work well on their own, but sometimes they will require quite a bit of introspection—HOMEWORK, as I like to say! If you love to share a lot, please allow others time to share as well. If you’re one who doesn’t share that much, please feel free to jump in; we’d love to hear your thoughts.
WHO WE ARE
Just a reminder to those who have been invited by others: this is a small group Bible study for Christians or those on the path to becoming a Christian, studying God’s word together, primarily for singles in their 30’s to 50’s. Please understand that this isn’t a dating group, and we do welcome those who are in various stages of a relationship.GROUND RULES
• What is said in the group stays in the group
• Don’t minimize other people’s pain
• Don’t try to fix people, just listen
• Focus on my own changes, not on changing others
• More guidelines at https://www.saddlebacksiliconvalley.org/smallGroups/
