Several of Charis Fellowship pastors from northern California gathered in Sacramento on Thursday, May 27, for time to connect and catch up. Joining the group were Charis Fellowship leaders Phil Sparling (executive director), who is also a pastor in the region; Andrew Saunders (assistant director); and Tim Hodge (new Fellowship coordinator).
Among those taking part were (in feature photo, left to right): John McIntosh (Auburn Grace Community Church), Phil Sparling (Auburn Grace Community Church), Rex Rodgers (Ripon Grace Brethren Church), Greg Hummel (Auburn Grace Community Church), Andrew Saunders (Charis Fellowship), Matt Cripe (La Loma Grace Brethren Church, Modesto), Ethan Lowery (Auburn Grace Community Church), and Kevin Ong (International House, San Francisco).