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At any point in your spiritual journey, here at Saratoga Federated Church you'll experience the encouragement and acceptance of a vibrant Christian community. Regardless of your generation... no matter your history... this is a church where there is a time and place for you. Meet our Pastors...

Worship Services

Saratoga Federated Church has three worship services each with a distinct style, providing opportunity for various expressions of worship. The 7:45 am service is a simple service in the chapel, the 9:00 am service is more contemporary, with a worship band. During the summer, this service is held on the courtyard. The 10:30 am service is a classic service.

Worship Services
9:00 am

Adult Programs

We also offer many adult programs and classes during the Sunday services and throughout the week. Adult Programs

Student and Children's Ministries

We want to assist parents in laying down a spiritual foundation on which children will come into a living relationship with Christ. Student and Children's Ministries

This Week's Community Highlights

Some of the things happening this week, August 29th–September 4th
This Sunday's Message: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Last 9:00 am courtyard service next Sunday, September 5
On the Courtyard This Sunday
  • Every Day MiraclesWe invite you to share the stories of the amazing and miraculous events that have occurred in your life. Submit your story online or stop by the table Sunday morning and find out how to submit your miracle story.
Still Open — Divorce Care
  • DivorceCare is a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand how you feel and have a real concern for individuals who are experiencing separation and divorce. This group meets on Sundays from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Care Center (14376 Saratoga Avenue). For information please call Susan Bollman at (408) 867-1000, ext. 239.
Join Us for a Focus on Prayer on Thursday
  • We meet at 6:30 pm on the first Thursday and at 4:00 pm on the third Sunday of each month in the Library to praise and pray as a body for our church, our neighborhood and the world. We will also be praying for the leaders of the church and the upcoming senior pastor search process. Come join us. All you need is a willing heart.
Adult Education and Discipleship
  • 7 Tough Questions in a Post-Modern World: How would Jesus Answer — Taught by Bob Connors, 10:30 am in the Library. This class is directed at those who may have difficulty answering questions about their faith, or who may have friends or family members with doubts.
  • SFC Small Groups — Belong... Be loved... Grow in faith. Information on how to join a small group is available at the Hospitality Center or email Rol & Camille Chapman.
  • Connection Groups Coming this Fall — These groups provide an opportunity to meet new people and grow your faith with groups built around shared interests (hiking, crafts, Bible study, biking, faith questions, etc). Information available at the Hospitality Center or email Rol & Camille Chapman.
Choir & orchestra rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 8
Job Opportunity
  • The courtyard cafe is looking for energetic people to work weekly or biweekly from 10:00 am to approximately 12:30 pm. It's a fun place to work and you will learn how to make lattes, mochas and cappuccinos! If you are interested, please contact Lauri Sutterfield at (408) 621-0554 or Marguerite McAfee at (408) 569-4157 or by email.
Hygiene Kits
  • are in need of more hygiene kits for our homeless friends in downtown San Jose. Hygiene kit bags with the list of suggested items may be picked up at the Hospitality Center. A Christian booklet is included. Thank you for your assistance.
Women's Ministries at SFC
  • Moms Meet Monday Mornings — Join us on Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am in Room 111. We are studying The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian. Come for coffee and conversation with other moms. Contact Dorothy Araldi at (408) 828-1667 or Stacey Lewis at (408) 378-4193 if you are interested. Child care provided.
  • Next Craft Night — Friday, September 10, 7:00 to 10:00 pm in Room 105. Please join us for crafts, community and conversation. Contact Kim Rolston by email for information. Please note room change.
Next BridgeBuilders Respite Event - Saturday, September 11
  • Adult and Youth volunteers are needed for this event. We are about to begin a waiting list for family sign ups. Please contact Debbie Lillo by email to volunteer to help. Training is provided.
Guy McIntyre FCA Golf Classic
  • Monday, October 11 at Boulder Ridge. Join the Bay Area Fellowship of Athletes for a day of golf at this beautiful private course, followed by dinner and program with guest speaker, Greg Jamison. Register your foursome by August 31 and the fourth player is free. Details at www.bayareafca.org or contact Cathy Wilson at (408) 867-6242.
Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)
  • Wednesdays, 9:20-11:10 am, beginning September 15. The 2010-11 class will be studying the Book of Isaiah. Classes for children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, study the same lesson as the adult members who bring them. To join us in fellowship and a deeper knowledge of and relationship with God, visit www.bsfinternational.org.
Community Bible Study (CBS)
  • Mondays, 7:20-9:00 pm, beginning September 12. This is a co-ed Bible study where men, women, husbands and wives can spend an evening together. We break into discussion groups separately then return together for the evening lecture. Fall class brochures available in the Hospitality Center. Check the Hospitality Center for further information, or call the church office at (408)867-1000.
Member Care & Community Care
  • Men's Honesty Hour — Mondays, 7:30-9:00 pm in the Care Center office on Saratoga Avenue (north edge of our campus). Our journey will be useful to those with chemical or behavioral addictions and those seeking an elusive change (in self or circumstance). No fee or pre registration required; just show up. Open to the community. Questions? Contact Arvin Engelson or Susan Bollman at (408) 867-1000.
  • CSIX Connect Networking Lunch — Thursdays, 10:30 am–1:00 pm in Richards Hall. Information available at www.csix.org. $10 for lunch and program.
  • Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group — 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3:00- 5:00 pm in the Library. This is a drop-in group, open to the community. Currently there are 5-10 people each month. Information about other meeting times and locations is available from the Alzheimer Association.
Student Ministries
  • Important Parent Meeting - Sunday, September 12, 10:30 am at the Foothill Club. Tim is asking for one parent representative to come from each family.
  • Sign Up for e-Scrip Now to Help Raise Scholarship Funds — When you shop with the merchants, we automatically receive the benefit. Take a moment to log onto eScrip.com and enter Saratoga Federated Church. If you don't have a computer, please pick up an application at the Hospitality Center.
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