THREE CHURCHES. TWO DAYS. ONE MISSION.

• REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12th!

• Cost - $150 per person - cost includes all expenses except for transportation to and from the retreat

• Scholarships available

• Sunday gathering will be conducted onsite together in Idyllwild

• Children 3 and under are free

• 3 days of:

  • God-glorifying, soul-edifying teaching

  • Fun and activities

  • Fellowship with the people you love and people you will come to love

  • Separating from the routine to draw near to God, your church and your family

SPREADING THE JOY OF JESUS TO EVERY CALIFORNIAN.

October 8-10, 2021

Idyllwild, CA

REGISTER HERE

REGISTER TODAY FOR STARTING POINT - A TWO HOUR CLASS FOR GUESTS

If you’ve been visiting for any length of time and would like to learn more about what we believe as a church and how those beliefs take shape in the life of the church, this class is for you. The aim is to help you discern whether or not this is the church family the Lord is calling you to. If we discover together that this isn’t the church for you, we want to help you find another church. If by the end of the class you believe this is where the Lord is leading you, then we’d love to take steps toward welcoming you as a member and assisting you to plug into the life of the church.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

August 29 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE HOULTON HOME.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

THREE CHURCHES. TWO DAYS. ONE MISSION.

• Coming up soon - TWO MONTHS AWAY!!!

• Cost - $150 per person - cost includes all expenses except for transportation to and from the retreat

• Scholarships available

• Sunday gathering will be conducted onsite together in Idyllwild

• Children 3 and under are free

• 3 days of:

  • God-glorifying, soul-edifying teaching

  • Fun and activities

  • Fellowship with the people you love and people you will come to love

  • Separating from the routine to draw near to God, your church and your family

SPREADING THE JOY OF JESUS TO EVERY CALIFORNIAN.

October 8-10, 2021

Idyllwild, CA

REGISTER HERE

A NIGHT TO THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS

Last week, we asked you to save the date. Here’s why: because if you’re reading this and you have been volunteering on any ministry team at Cross of Grace Santa Ana over the past year, we want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. The pastoral team is grateful for your joyful and sacrificial service. The members of the church whom you serve through your volunteer roles are built up by your selflessness.

Volunteering within a church plant can be hard and oftentimes thankless work. We know that you don’t do it for the thanks, but for the honor and glory of the Lord (1 Cor. 10:31). Nevertheless, it’s our joy to thank you through a special dinner on August 13. We’ve reserved Benchmark Restaurant (just a stone’s throw away from the Ebell Club) in Santa Ana for a special evening to reflect on God’s grace through your joyful partnership in the Gospel together.

• Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers

• Childcare: Not provided

• Date: August 13, 2021

• Time: 7-9pm

• Location: Benchmark, 601 E Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana

• Details: This is an adult only dinner event. Feel free to park in the Ebell Parking lot.

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

HEAD TO FRENCH PARK AFTER CHURCH

This Sunday take the opportunity to eat lunch with your French Park neighbors. Immediately after the service, we’ll be walking over to French Park to eat lunch and enjoy one another’s company while in the midst of the neighborhood God has placed us in. Here are the details:

• It’s “BYOL” (bring your own lunch). If you forget your lunch or your favorite lunchbox isn’t clean, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby in DTSA.

• It’s optional - but we highly encourage coming!

• Bring some folding chairs - unless you like sitting on the grass, bring something to sit on.

• Expect the Lord to build existing relationships and create new ones with our neighbors

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AUGUST 13

Clear your calendars on the evening of Friday, August 13th. If you volunteer on any of Cross of Grace Church’s ministry teams, the pastors would like to take an opportunity to bless you and thank you in a special way. The event will begin around 7:00pm. Childcare will not be provided, so take the next few weeks to find a trusted friend to watch your kiddos so you can enjoy the evening. More details to come.

Santa Ana Public Library Summer Reading Challenge is back!

Read, complete interesting missions, earn points and grand prize opportunity drawing tickets, win great prizes, gift cards and more! The Summer Reading Program runs from June 14 through August 14, 2021!

REGISTER YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILD HERE.

PICNIC IN THE PARK IS JULY 25

Join us for lunch after the service as we love each other, meet our neighbors, and spread the joy of Jesus in French Park.

WHAT TO PLAN FOR

1. Bring a brown bag lunch with you to church for every member of your household

2. Bring a lawn chair or folding chair for every member of your household

3. Plan on walking straight from church to French Park immediately after the service has ended. It’s 200 yards north of the Ebell Club, so no need to drive. You may keep your car parked in the Ebell parking lot.

IT’S ON YOUR CALENDAR. NOW MAKE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

October 8-10, 2021

Idyllwild, CA

REGISTER NOW

OPPORTUNITIES TO MIX IT UP WITH OUR DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA NEIGHBORS

This past year and a half has pushed us into our homes and away from the life of our city. Changing that direction will take intentional effort by every single one of us. We have been sent by Jesus to spread His joy in the city of Santa Ana. Let’s take the opportunities we have before us to re-engage our families and our schedules into the lives of our Santa Ana neighbors. Expect regular blog posts advertising upcoming events and gatherings that you can attend in your effort to “get back to the city”. Here are a few options below. They’re a great place to start.

• Summer reading challenge at the Santa Ana Library running from July 1-31. Click here for more information or to register.

• Santa Ana Zoo resident day- Residents of the City of Santa Ana receive FREE admission to the Santa Ana Zoo on the third Sunday of every month!

• Patches and Pins Expo on June 26th from 12 pm-9 pm at 201 E. 4th St. Admission is free but you register for tickets on eventbrite.com.

• Santa Ana Movies in the Park. The series will take place every Wednesday and Friday, beginning July 14 through August 27, 2021 at various City parks throughout Santa Ana. Each event begins at 7:00 pm, with the movie screening starting at dusk. For the 2021 movie schedule and park listing, download the event flyer, here.