Advent Study: The Wonder of Christmas

Pastor Glen will be leading a four-week Advent study, using a new study by Ed Robb and Rob Renfroe titled “The Wonder of Christmas”.  The study will meet at the  parsonage (9662 Nightingale Ave., Fountain Valley) on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. The cost is $10 and includes a study...

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November Messy Church

Our next “Messy Church” will be on Friday November 18th.  (Please see the details below.)   Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16) was the theme of our October Messy Church.  A great meal was enjoyed by everyone before Pastor Glen led us in a couple of songs and everyone joined in exploring their...

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Messy Church October 21st

Our second “Messy Church” will be on Friday October 21st.  (Please see the details below.)  Those in attendance at our first Messy Church had a great time—come and see what you missed out on the last time!  Messy Church is for all people, not just kids.  It is a space...

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2016 Men’s Retreat October 29th

This year, the Men’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, October 29th on the campus of Newport Center UMC in Corona Del Mar. The one-day retreat’s theme will be “Fishing For Men” and will be led by Pastor Glen.  A catered lunch will be included in the registration of $20....

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Wesleyan Covenant Association Meeting – October 7th

In a growing awareness that big change is coming to the UMC, five people will be flying to Chicago to attend the October 7th inaugural conference of the Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA, http://wesleyancovenant.org). The Church Council approved support for the trip, deriving funds from special gifts from Church Council members....

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Messy Church

As the father of two kids under five years old I know that life can get pretty hectic.  Many families struggle with the idea of attending church together.  With work, sports, school, and other activities Parents and their kids already don’t get enough time together as a family.  Many parents...

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Making Disciples

It is no secret that God calls the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ. It is, in fact, our main calling.  But far too often we leave this important mission to others, primarily the pastor and/or church staff.  Sometimes we leave it to Sunday School teachers, or to those...

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Gospel Swamp August 27th

This month, our Gospel Swamp experience of worship and conversation will occur at the Parsonage (9662 Nightingale Ave., Fountain Valley), the Haworth’s home.  We will start at 7:00 PM with conversations, snacks and games (corn hole anyone?), followed by some singing and sharing of testimonies. This is an excellent thing...

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