A primary goal of our church is to encourage each member to experience true Communion -- both with God and with other believers. Thus, every member of the church is encouraged to attend a GIFT Group (Growing in Faith Together). Our communion deepens as we grow in the knowledge of the Word, learn to apply it to daily living, and fellowship and serve with other believers. It's all about mutual encouragement and accountability. The small, intimate settings provide a great forum for frank discussion, regular prayer, and the development of lifelong friendships.

The following GIFT groups are currently meeting (this page is updated weekly, please refresh!):

Weekly

- Sunday School Classes for Children and Adults @ 11AM

- Monday Night -- Youth / College / Career RAW Study @ 7:30PM -- At the Kurth's home in Fullerton -- OR, during the summer, the meeting happens at the Pastor's home in Anaheim Hills). This informal night of singing, prayer, and Bible Study is lead by Communion Presbyterian musicians with a Bible Study lead by RevK. All ages are invited to attend.

- Tuesday Morning Prayer & Breakfast @ John's Place (Jamboree & Chapman - 7AM)

- Tuesday Luncheon @ the Irvine Senior Center (On Lake, south of Barranca) 11:30AM - 12:30PM (The pastor meets here for lunch most Tuesdays with parishioners of our church. Contact him for an exact schedule of activities.)

- Wednesday Night -- Candle Light Bible Study @ 7:PM -- At the Offringa home in Irvine (in Woodbridge, near the Yale Loop & Alderwood). This meeting is a night of verse by verse Bible Study accompanied by a time of group prayer. This night is lead by RevK, and the home is open to all who wish to attend. For more details (714) 345-0952.

Bi Monthly

- Sunday Evening -- Communion Choir @ select Sunday's (check out our newsletter for specifics). This group presents a rehearsed offering every month, and prepares multiple pieces for the seasons of Christmas, Resurrection Day, and Reformation Sunday. This is a very rewarding fellowship. Everyone is invited to join in!

- Sunday Afternoons -- Inquirer's Class -- Those interested in learning about the Christian faith, or about our church or our goals as a church are invited to this afternoon discussion time. Classes are offered on select Sundays, and will be advertized on the website and our Sunday worship folders. Call the church office for specifics (714) 345-0952

- Fellowship of the Ring of Fire @ Moorlach's Home (see Newsletter) (Weather permitting)

Monthly

- Men's Mandate Meeting -- Our men meet on a selected (usually the second) Saturday mornings for the theological, athletic, or for service projects.

- Women of the Word -- Our women meet on the last Saturday morning of the month @ 8:45 at the Corner Bakery in the Irvine/Tustin Marketplace for fellowship, prayer, and devotions.

- Recently and Gonna Be Weds -- The newly married and engaged gather once a month in the homes of our families for dinner, fellowship, and for "fine tuning" of marriage theology & skills.

- Session Meetings -- Open to all the congregation on the second Tuesday of each month. Prayer & Devotions begin @ 6:45PM. All those interested in joining Communion Presbyterian should attend at least one of these meetings prior to formalizing membership.

- Book Club Meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at Elder Watts' home in East Orange @ 7PM. Our current text is: All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes by Kenneth A. Myers.

- All Church Picnic on the last Sunday of each month after the service.

Seasonal

- Thanksgiving Eve Service is held on the evening before Thanksgiving for the congregation and community to count our blessings. Special music and presentations are made on this night.

- Reformation Sunday is our unique celebration of the Protestant Reformation which started in Germany in 1517 with Martin Luther. It is a day of historic observance, lessons, and family fun -- it happens on the last Sunday of October

- Christmas Eve Carols & Lessons is an evening service of singing and reading about the Christmas story. This is a wonderful evening to reflect on the significance of Christmas for the entire family.

- Founders Dinner is an evening of celebration for the entire congregation and for all who suport our ministry. On this night we enjoy a catered meal and hear presentations on our past year of activity and set goals for the New Year.

- Palm Sunday is the weekend we celebrate our Anniversary. Our fellowship was launched on Palm Sunday 2006, and this is the day that we recall God's faifhfulness to us -- complete with cake and ice cream!

- Good Friday Seder Service is an evening program that celebrates the annual observance of Passover as a "teaching meal." This meal was observed by Jesus and his disciples just prior to his arrest and crucifixion which is celebrated on Good Friday.

- Friday Family Festivals are our summer Friday night celebrations on and off our campus. These nights come complete with food, music, and this summer (2008), a swim party & campfire! We'll wrap up this season with a family camp in Big Sur in August.

- Serve Day is a coordinated effort of thousands of volunteers from multiple local churches reaching out in service to their community. Our church is a participant in this years Serve Day -- July 26, 2008. Visit the Serve Day website, and join our Serve Day team, all by visiting our home page.