REDUCED CHURCH CALENDAR

In the world of agriculture, soil must remain “fallow” once every few years to maintain its fertility for years to come. To lie fallow is to lie unplowed and unplanted for a time in order for nutrients to be restored.

While we have a complete fallow month in December (nothing on the church calendar but Sunday services), each July we trim down our church activities to take time to intentionally rest our bodies and souls and prioritize our relationships together.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JULY?

• No Small Groups, Prayer Meeting, or other regularly scheduled events. Make use of the free time to enjoy informal fellowship with one another and your neighbors.

• No Sunday night Youth Group Meetings. But don’t forget about Youth Camp, 7/10-7/13!

• 2 built-in fellowship opportunities. Men's BBQ, 7/8 & Women's Potluck, 7/23. Good food, better company! Great places to bring a friend.

• 1 send-off celebration. It IS fallow month, but it’s not everyday we get to send a family to the Sovereign Grace Pastors College! Right after church on Sunday, 7/26. Join us at the Madrigal home as we send the Lopezs off in style!

Have any questions about church events? Look to our church calendar, which is always updated to reflect changes to meetings or events.

Subscribe to the calendar here.

A CLASS TO EXPLORE CROSS OF GRACE CHURCH

If you’ve been visiting for any length of time and would like to learn more about who we are, what we’re like, and what we believe as a church, this class is for you. Starting Point is a two-hour class designed to help you to get to know us, ask any questions you have, and take the next step of becoming part of the Cross of Grace family.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JULY 19 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH. LOCATION TBA.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

JUNE 29 - JULY 5

Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week:

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Real Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, JULY 2

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park

• Small Group Break Begins

  • No meetings in July

  • Groups return 8/6 & 8/7

SUNDAY, JULY 5

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Sermon: Exodus 20:16 - The 9th Commandment

2026 BLOCK PARTY RECAP

Our 5th Annual French Park Block Party is in the books, and it was the best one yet! Over 130 church members and French Park neighbors came together for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultivating community. We laughed, we limboed, and we ate nearly 400 tacos - all to the glory of God!

Through it all, God used your faithful presence as a church to bless French Park, form new friendships with our nearest neighbors, and shine forth the joy we have in Jesus. We thank the Lord for this opportunity to love our neighbors and for the many hands that made it all possible! As you look through the complete photo album would it cause you to praise the Lord for what he’s doing to bless our neighbors and bring them into his joy.

VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

THANK YOU FOR PRAYING AND PARTNERING

Our dear friend and missionary, Emily Jones returned to Santa Ana after being away for almost a year! We had the joy of spending a couple weeks catching up and receiving a report of what’s been happening on the mission field. This Sunday, she shared what God has done in year one and expressed her gratitude for your gospel partnership with her and our sister church, Iglesia Gracia Soberana de Santander.

Her update was filled with evidences of God’s faithfulness and missional frutifulness. God has provided for her material needs. Opened the door for the church to church to relocate to a new meeting space in the heart of the city - which has led to new guests each week! Answered specific prayers for individuals highlighted in her monthly newsletters. And brought about so many gospel conversations between Emily and neighbors from different cultures, languages, and nations.

Enjoy some pictures she shared and be encouraged that God is at work to spread the joy of Jesus all the way from Santa Ana to Santander. Also, consider partnering with her through giving & signing up for her monthly newsletter.

PARTNER WITH HER HERE

NO STEALING

We may not think it, but we're all thieves. Every one of us has taken something that didn't belong to us. Not returning something to a friend. Shoplifting. Helping ourselves to some supplies from the office. Squandering the precious resources we've been given. Up to the biggest theft of all: stealing the glory that's meant for God alone. The 8th Commandment challenges us to turn away from sinful taking and embrace lives of generous giving. We can do this. We should do this. We are compelled to do this because Christ gave himself for us. He came to this earth, did not demand what was rightfully his, and was crucified between two thieves in order to set us free from being slaves to stuff. And now, because we have him, we can gladly give anything else away.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

TONIGHT AT 6:30PM

Every summer, our women’s ministry takes a break from its regular monthly meetings to enjoy a series of potlucks. The ladies of our church gather together to share meals and stories of God’s grace. This is a great event to invite your friends, especially friends who aren’t sure what they believe, don’t attend church, or are new to the faith.

This time around the ladies of Cross of Grace will be gathering at the Cunningham home. See you tonight for powerful testimonies of God’s restoration and a buffet of your favorite things to eat!

CONTACT US HERE FOR LOCATION DETAILS

THIS SATURDAY AT 4PM

Our biggest event of the year is here! Get ready for an afternoon of food, fun, and community all to the glory of God. All of it designed to build relationships with our Santa Ana neighbors, bless the French Park neighborhood, and be witnesses to the joy we have in Jesus.

Make this the most important thing on your calendar this Saturday. Sign up to volunteer if you haven’t yet. Post the invite to your social media accounts. Invite other Santa Ana neighbors. Above all, pray that God would spread the joy of his Son through us this weekend. You can find the digital flyer here, the promo video here, and the sign up sheet here.

THE 5TH ANNUAL FRENCH PARK BLOCK PARTY

JUNE 22 - JUNE 28

Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week:

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Real Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

• Prayer Meeting

  • 7:00pm - Lopez Home

    • Reach out to Marina for more info

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park

• Women’s Potlucks

  • 6:30pm - Cunningham Home

    • Reach out to Kara for more info

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

• Annual French Park Block Party

  • 4:00pm - French Park Grass Area

    • Find more info here

    • Sign-up to volunteer

    • Share the invite video with your friends!

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Sermon: Exodus 20:15 - The 8th Commandment

PRAYER & PSALMS

Join us tonight as we read God’s word, respond with God’s praise, and rejoice with God’s people. 7pm at the Lopez house. Kids are welcome. Invite your friends.

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;

to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night” (Ps 92:1-2)

CONTACT MARINA FOR DETAILS