Prayer is central to our mission and, in 2023, our small groups have been taking to French Park on the the first Friday of the month to pray for the good of our neighborhood. Asking Jesus to save Santa Anans, meet our neighbors according to his grace, and open doors for sharing his gospel and spreading his joy.
This year, our church’s Fall Class is primarily focused on those who aren’t yet a part of our church. Our goal is to create a context where we can invite our neighbors who are skeptical, seeking, or are brand new to the Christian faith to come and have honest conversations about the most important questions in life. To accomplish this, we’re offering The Bridge Course.
The Bridge Course is a 6-week opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a fun and relaxed way. Each week begins with a meal followed by a talk that addresses common questions about life and God. Afterward there is a small-group conversation where participants can ask questions or sit back and listen. There is no pressure and no one will be forced to believe anything.
Who is it for?
Anyone seeking answers
Anyone with doubts about Christianity
Anyone wanting to investigate the Christian Faith
New Christians
Newcomers to the church
Anyone who wants to “brush up” on the basics
When and where does it take place?
Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays from September 11, 2023 - November 27, 2023
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Hopper & Burr, 202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
How can I participate?
Take the class yourself
Invite someone to Bridge (and attend the course with them!)
Volunteer to serve with the class
On Sunday, September 10th, we’ll be hosting our annual “Festival of Nations” Celebration. This year we are excited to announce that we are combining this celebration with our anniversary party, so as to free up our fall calendar. The event coincides with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we’ll 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.
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!
This year we’re changing the location to Portola Park in Santa Ana. Join us at 3pm on Sunday, September 10th at Portola Park.
Come dressed and ready to play a friendly game of kickball
Bring a picnic blanket or chairs for your family
Please RSVP and let us know you are coming to office@crossofgracesa.org
On Sunday, September 10th, we’ll be hosting our annual “Festival of Nations” Celebration. This year we are excited to announce that we are combining this celebration with our anniversary celebration, so as to free up our fall calendar. The event coincides with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we’ll 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.
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!
This year we’re changing the location to Portola Park in Santa Ana. Join us at 3pm on Sunday, September 10th at Portola Park.
Come dressed and ready to play a friendly game of kickball
Bring a picnic blanket or chairs for your family
Please RSVP and let us know you are coming to office@crossofgracesa.org
As summer is drawing to an end, we invite you to join us for our final TWO summer activities this week. It has been a joy gathering with one another for weekly park days, movie nights and beach days, and spreading the joy of Jesus to to our neighbors. Please see the final 2 activities below:
Park Day at Jack Fisher Park in Santa Ana. This Wednesday @ 10am
Beach Day at North Star Beach in Newport Beach. This Friday @ 10am
For any questions, please reach out to our Church Administrator at office@crossofgracesa.org.
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.
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.
This August, Prayer in the Park returns. Prayer is central to our mission and, in 2023, our small groups have been taking to French Park on the the first Friday of the month to pray for the good of our neighborhood. Asking Jesus to save Santa Anans, meet our neighbors according to his grace, and open doors for sharing his gospel and spreading his joy.
Cool down this summer with a trip to the splash pad! Join us tomorrow morning as we spend time together and enjoy a Southern California summer to the glory of God! Invite your Santa Ana neighbors and friends to meet us at Veterans Sports Park Splash Pad in Tustin for an awesome time of community and fun.
Address: 1645 Valencia Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
What to bring: Bring your kids dressed in their swimsuits, towels, and picnic lunch
Questions: Contact Liz Madrigal at 562-325-1428
Let us know if you are attending our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, July 29th. 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. We have additional details below, so make sure to read through this post in its entirety.
Please click the link below to RSVP before July 22nd.
Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Time: 4-7pm
Location: North Star Beach in Newport Beach
Childcare: Childcare assistance upon request
Details: This is an adults only dinner event. Feel free to bring your paddle boards and kayaks as there is easy access to paddle along the bay. Bring your blankets and chairs and we’ll bring the rest!
