First Presbyterian Church, located in downtown Redlands along Cajon Street, is a large church that includes a school behind it. The sanctuary is massive, with plenty of room for its members and guests. Services are at 9:30am on Sundays in the main building of the church, which was established in 1969. The church works with children and adults to educate about God and the Bible through study programs and youth initiatives. It also has several events each month within the church and throughout the city. Parking is free in a large lot behind the building, and new, interested parties are welcome to attend any services of the church and stick around after to speak with the pastor.
With the mission "Growing our God-given gifts for a life of loving and serving," First Lutheran serves children from kindergarten through eighth grade.
This private school (annual tuition: $6,100, financial aid available) serves 95 students with 6 full-time teachers, as well as support staff.
Sports and band organizations are available.
Carmichael Presbyterian Church offers both traditional and contemporary worship services every Sunday as well as a Christian Education class. Other ways to get involved include various children's ministries, music programs, adult ministries, fellowship groups and Bible study groups.
This school is part of the St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Visit the Web site for courses and schedules.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church has a more than 50-year history in Livermore. The church's community is about 120 families led by Rev. Joyce Parry Moore. It offers worship services, ministries, sermons, youth and music programs.
The Culver City Presbyterian Church is nearly 100 years old, originally founded in 1913, and occupying its present location since 1951. Sunday services are offered at 10:30am, along with Sunday school, and many other programs throughout the week. Programs include choir, women's study group, men's study group, youth group, 20s/30s group, Culver West Convalescent Home Outreach and missionary work. Services in Portuguese are held Sundays at 6pm.
La Jolla Lutheran Church welcomes visitors to stop by and feel like part of an 'extended family.' Sunday worship is at 9:30 sharp. Pastor Mark has been heading this congregation for 14 years. There is also a Sunday School available immediately following the children's sermon. Feel free to dress casual or dressy for the services. There is a free parking lot available to all guests and members.
St. James Presbyterian Church is headed by the Rev. Dr. Steven Smith. It also hosts Children's Church and Adult Bible Study on Sundays. All are welcome to attend.
Willow Spring Church is an evangelical, non-denominational congregation located on quiet School Street on Moraga's south side. The busy congregation gets together frequently for Bible study programs, social gatherings and youth events. BLAST!, a kid's club event takes place every Friday. The senior pastor at Willow Spring is Brad Reiches.
Following the tenets of the Free Evangelical Church, the BCSM doesn't consider itself a "morality modifier," just a strict follower of the Bible. The large structure has been at this corner for 90 years. From 1918-1920, the congregations were held in a local pool hall. Sunday School is held weekly, and parents interested in a full religious education can send their children to the next-door Bethany Church School.
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection offers three worship services every week. It offers numerous special programs for church members, including Bible study, scripture workshop and yoga classes. It also runs the Peter Pan Preschool for small children, as well as the Loaves and Fishes program, which helps to prepare hot meals for homeless people throughout Contra Costa County. It is affiliated with The Episcopal Diocese of California and the Anglican Communion.
Shorelife Community Church was founded in 1998 as a place where Capitola residents could come to worship and participate in the local community. The church offers services, missions and events such as the yearly Children's Choir Christmas Service and Dinner. Daniel Clubb is the church's pastor.
