SUNDAY 9/12 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

If you’ve been delaying registering, now is the time to pull the trigger. If finances are an issue and you’ve put off talking to a pastor, shoot Kyle or Jeff a text today. You might be asked to pay what you can, but scholarships are still available.

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS

We’re excited for our 2021 CA Celebration Family Retreat, and we know you are too! Since this will be the first time our church is participating in an event like this, we wanted to provide you with some answers to your most frequently asked questions.

What is a family retreat?

It is a time for the whole family to gather around for singing, teaching, meals, games and free time.

What will the accommodations look like?

Each household will have its own private cabin or apartment. If you’re coming solo, we’ll work with you on your roommates.

Are there separate activities for the kids?

There will be a program during the four main adult sessions for children 11 and under. Your kids will stay with you during meals, games and free time.

Who is coming?

Members of our church, Sovereign Grace Church of Orange and Sovereign Grace Church of Pasadena are all joining us. Everyone from every church us invited and we hope everyone will be there!

Where is it?

Tahquitz Pines in beautiful Idlyllwild, CA is hosting us.

When does is start and end?

Our first session is on Friday evening, October 8th. You’ll have time to get up there after school or a short workday. Grab dinner on your way up. The final session is Sunday morning, October 10th. We’ll be leaving by lunch which should give you plenty of time to get home and ready for the week ahead.

What about our Sunday Service in Santa Ana?

There will be no Sunday service in Santa Ana on October 10th. We’ll be up in the mountains. So come with us! If you can’t, then encourage another gospel-preaching church by visiting their service.

I’d like to go but don’t think I can afford it. What should I do?

We don’t want money to stop anyone from coming. We have a scholarship fund available to help. You may be asked to contribute a portion of the cost. Contact the church office to apply.

When is the final day to register?

September 12th is the final day to register. Don’t delay; register here!

Contact the church office if you have more questions we didn’t cover here.

MORE THAN A POTLUCK

This Sunday, September 12th, we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we want to celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

1. Bring a dish (entree, dessert or side) representing your national heritage. Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

2. Our youth are highly encouraged to join in on the fun! There will be a new “Best In The World” award given to the kid whose dish impresses the most.

3. Join us at 4pm on Sunday, September 12th in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana.

THIS CLASS WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE SPRING

The pastoral team has decided to postpone this year’s fall class until the spring of 2022. With a very full fall schedule up ahead, we want to ensure that a subject as important as personal evangelism is given due attention and provided ample space for as many in the church to attend and learn from. Our “Back to the City” initiatives will nevertheless continue and outreach projects will soon be coming to a small group near you! Talk to your small group leader for more information.

AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING

We had to reschedule the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to Saturday, September 18th. Thank you for being flexible. We have big plans for this events; plans to express our gratitude and for you to know and be reminded of the imminent worth of continuing to labor to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana. Since we rescheduled this event we need you to RSVP once again to get an updated headcount.

Please click the link below to RSVP before September 9th.

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

• Childcare: Not provided

• Date: September 18, 2021

• Time: 5-8pm

• 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.

• Questions: Please contact office@crossofgracesa.org

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING

We had to reschedule the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to Saturday, September 18th. Thank you for being flexible. We have big plans for this events; plans to express our gratitude and for you to know and be reminded of the imminent worth of continuing to labor to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana. Since we rescheduled this event we need you to RSVP once again to get an updated headcount. Please click the link below to RSVP before September 9th.

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

• Childcare: Not provided

• Date: September 18, 2021

• Time: 5-8pm

• 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.

• Questions: Please contact office@crossofgracesa.org

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

A CELEBRATION OF OUR UNITY IN CHRIST IN THE MIDST OF OUR DIVERSITY

On Sunday, September 12th, we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we want to celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

1. Bring a dish (entree, dessert or side) representing your national heritage. Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

2. Join us at 4pm on Sunday, September 12th in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana.

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

• Large family discount applied to households of 5 or more

• 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

HOW TO SPREAD THE JOY OF JESUS

Our mission as a church is to spread the joy of Jesus in Downtown Santa Ana. But what does it look like for us to be on mission? How do we make disciples of our neighbors and engage the city to which God has called us? How can we grow in our ability to share the good news of the gospel with boldness, clarity, and love for the lost? If you’re asking any or all of these questions, then this class is for you!

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Our 2021 Fall Class will begin on Monday, September 13th. Registration is open to men & women, however there is no childcare provided. Please only register if you are able to attend at least 5 of the 6 scheduled meetings.

• Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays in September, October, and November

• Time: 7pm-9pm

• Location: Schlieder Home

• Materials: Bible and a notebook

REGISTER 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 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.

A CELEBRATION OF UNITY IN DIVERSITY

On Sunday, September 12th, we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we want to celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

1. Bring a dish (entree, dessert or side) representing your national heritage. Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

2. Join us at 4pm on Sunday, September 12th in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana.