Church Groups
We have a variety of small groups at Good Samaritan. We offer a summary below, please feel free to be in touch with the church office, or Father Paul to get help connecting with a group, or groups that might suit you.
discipleship Groups
Groups of 4-10 people meet weekly or bi-weekly to discuss readings, share about their spiritual lives, and pray for each other.
Sacred Ground Groups
Good Samaritan's members often participate in a 10-session series on racial reconciliation created by The Episcopal Church. Sacred Ground is a highly transformative experience. New groups start throughout the year. LARK is a one-day follow-up workshop offered by the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, which focuses on our local racial and ethnic history and examines relevant issues through multiple stories and viewpoints.
Book and bible study groups
There are multiple book groups that meet monthly.
Bible study is an important foundation for Christians and a deep source of spiritual growth, sustenance, and community at Good Samaritan. Whether you are new to the Bible or have studied it for decades, you will find that people read the Bible from many different perspectives--religious, cultural, literary, spiritual, and more. We not only discuss the passages; we also talk about different ways of appreciating the Word of God and applying it to our lives.
Some of our Bible studies meet in person, and others meet online. If you are interested in participating in a Bible study, please email .
Men's Group
Men of the church have weekly meetings to discuss the Bible, other books, and their lives. They also meet once a month on Saturdays, and they typically go on retreat together each year. Along with the Women's Group, they organize fundraisers and support church projects.
women's group
Women of the church organize outings such as a yearly Chinese New Year meal as well as a bi-annual major fundraiser. They also help to put on the annual Women's Tea. Along with many other members of the church, they are active in outreach and fellowship.
Local Community Groups
Many local community groups meet on the Good Sam campus throughout the week. Visit our Calendar of Events to see what's coming up next.
One example is San Diego Gunpla, which meets in Roetter Hall every Friday from 5 pm to 10 pm to celebrate and enjoy Asian culture. Founded by Steven Chung while he was a student at UC San Diego, this group is now a gathering of friends of all ages and backgrounds who meet to build models, anime, and community. All are welcome! Visit the San Diego Gunpla Facebook group, or contact Steven Chung, Founder and Administrator, at 858-337-7699 to learn more.
Good Sam also hosts a variety of support groups, such as Alanon and AA. If you want help connecting with these groups please let us know.