EVENTS
upcoming
Baptism Sunday
Sunday, March 23 & 30
Where: The Sanctuary
Baptism is an outward expression to celebrate how God has changed your life. If you are interested in being baptized click the ‘Sign Up’ button below to get started.
New Members Class
Starting Sunday, March 23
Where: The Green Room
What’s the big deal about church “membership”? What does “membership” mean? Any advantages? What does “Evangelical Free” mean? These and other questions will be answered in this three-week class exploring church membership. Click the signup button if you’re interested in being a member.
THE HUNT
SATURday, APRIL 5
Where: Downtown Chico
Join the student ministries for a scavenger hunt across downtown Chico! Register below and make sure to wear your running shoes!
City wide women’s retreat
Friday, April 25
When: Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
Where: Wood Leaf
Join us for a getaway weekend at beautiful Woodleaf - just a short drive from Oroville. A diverse group of women from area churches have united to plan a weekend to encourage and uplift you as you learn more about God and yourself.
Immerse yourself in Bible teaching, heartfelt worship, and meaningful connections with women from across Butte County. Expect lots of laughter, learning, relaxation, creativity, games, and so much more.
Ongoing
Griefshare
Ongoing - MAy 10
When: Saturday, February 15
Where: The Hall
Starting Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM in The Hall we will be hosting a GriefShare support group. This is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult grief process. Join this 13-week group and learn valuable tips and helpful ways of coping with grief, leading you to relief, comfort and peace of mind.
wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Ongoing - May
When: 9:15 AM
Where: The Hall Room B
Ladies, join us Wednesday mornings at 9:15 AM for a time of fellowship, teaching, and small group discussion together. We will be going through the book “Joshua: Winning the Worry Battles with video teaching by Barbara Roose.
Through this in-depth study, we will see how God gave the Israelites victory over their enemies and generously blessed them. We’ll be equipped with biblical wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools that will enable us to overcome our daily worry struggles as well as the bigger battles of fear that we face.
Divorcecare
ongoing
When: Thursday, January 9
Where: The Hall
Going through a time of divorce or separation can be very difficult. Starting on January 9 at 6:00 PM in The Hall, join this 13 week support group as we navigate this challenging season together. Click the register button for more info.
DivorceCare for kids (DC4K) is available for free to children ages 5-12. DC4K is a fun and interactive Biblical teaching designed to help children heal from the hurt of separation and divorce. The curriculum is paced with the adult program and has the same class time on the same campus. DC4K includes snack, music, games, DVD dramas, group discussion and more!
Thursday Women’s Bible Study
Ongoing
When: 6:00 PM
Where: The Hall
Esther - Daring Faith for a Time Such as This
This 7 week study by Kelly Minter dives into the daring faith of Esther and her cousin Mordecai - a faith rooted in the goodness of God. Although our time looks different from Esther's, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called us for such a time as this.
Small groups
We have many small groups that meet throughout the week. If you are interested in learning more or want to join a small group please click the “Join a Group” button below.
Student ministry
WEDNESDAYS | EFCC GYM
Contact Jordan Fox at Jordan@efcchico.org for more information!
Junior High 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Senior High 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
The LIVING ROOM
Monday Nights | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Varying homes
text livingroom to 530-420-1193 for more info
sunday groups
sundays | the hall
Two groups of all ages meet to pray for one another and grow in their relationship with Jesus through Biblical teachings and conversation.
Groups:
9:00 AM Son Seekers (meet in the Hall Rooms B&C)
10:45 AM Pilgrims in Progress (meet in the Hall Rooms A&D)
missionary prayer fellowship
2nd monday of each month | 9:30 Am | the hall
Join folks of all ages as we meet to share about and pray for the missionaries supported by the EFCC family.
Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays | 7:oo Am | the hall
This group is open to all men, regardless of age and church attendance. New friends and acquaintances are welcome!
thursday prayer group
thursday mornings | 9:30 Am | a local home
A group of people pray together. Contact the front office for the meeting location.
Divorcecare
thursday evenings | 6:00 Pm | The Hall
Going through a time of divorce or separation can be very difficult. Join this 13 week support group as we navigate this challenging season together. This season we will also be offering DivorceCare for kids.
Greifshare
Saturday Mornings | 10:00 am | The Hall
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult grief process. Join us for this 13-week group that offers valuable tips, helpful ways of coping with grief and leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
Sunday prayer group
sunday mornings | 8:15 Am | Mother’s Lounge
A group of people pray before our gatherings.