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Entrust Conference

May 2 2024

Kindred Community Church
All Day

Join us at Kindred Community Church for Entrust Conference 2024! The mission of the Entrust Conference is to train and encourage leaders in local churches so they can in turn effectively teach to others the Word of God with which they have been entrusted. Register today and come expectant for what God is going to stir in us!

Irvine National Day of Prayer

May 2 2024

Arise Church
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. We need prayer and unity more than ever! Our goal is to bring Orange County together to worship and pray for our cities and communities. Prayer brings people together. Prayer builds bridges between opposing persons and even political parties. Prayer reminds us that we are created in God’s image and He desires for us to represent Him everywhere we go. Prayer brings UNITY.
Join other churches and ministries, city and business leaders, and Orange County residents answer the call to gather for worship and prayer as we seek God for His forgiveness, mercy, grace, and for His peace!

Costa Mesa National Day of Prayer

May 2 2024

Costa Mesa City Hall
Noon - 1:00 PM
Every year on the first Thursday of May, the whole country comes together to intentionally pray for our cities, states, and nation. It is a great tradition that reminds us how much our country needs our prayers. So join churches from across Southern California on Thursday, May 2, for the National Day of Prayer from 12 to 1 PM at Costa Mesa City Hall. They will pray for our leaders and community as those from various churches lead in worship and prayer.

LA County Fair

May 3 - 27, 2024

Fairplex
All Day
Celebrating 102 years, the Los Angeles County Fair is back! This year’s fair theme ” Stars, Stripes, and Fun,” is filled with all things Americana celebrating the unique melting pot of our communities. Enjoy awe-inspiring exhibits, carnival rides, farm animals, games, contests, live music and the enticing aroma of everything from corn dogs to turkey legs, tacos to red beans and rice, plantains to funnel cake!

La Habra Citrus Fair

May 3 - 5, 2024

La Habra Blvd between Euclid St and Harbor Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
5:00pm-11:00pm 5/3, 1:00pm-11:00pm 5/4, 1:00pm-9:00pm 5/5

Come to the La Habra Citrus Fair where you can enjoy carnival rides, live music, a custom car show, delicious food, and more! Admission is FREE!

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 4 2024

Max Berg Plaza Park
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join them in San Clemente for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday May 4th from 2 to 6pm at Max Berg Plaza Park! It’s a fun festival for the entire family to enjoy delicious food, carnival games, live entertainment and more!

Engage Worship Experience

May 4 2024

Celebration Church
6:00 PM

Join Engage Ministries for a night of worship and prayer at Celebration church in Santa Ana, CA. Doors will be opening at 5:30 pm and service will begin at 6:00 pm. Invite a friend and take part in an incredible worship experience!

Orange May Parade

May 4 2024

Old Towne Orange
10:00 AM

Join us at the Orange Chamber of Commerce Parade on May 4th, 2024! There will be tons of fun available for the entire family! Get there early and grab a viewing spot for a 10am Start!

 

Please see the event website for the Parade Viewing Map.

 

Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever World Tour

May 10 2024

Honda Center
7:00 PM

Chris Tomlin is heading out on the Holy Forever World Tour this spring with CAIN and is inviting you to join! Come experience powerful moments of unity and worship featuring songs like “Holy Forever”, “How Great Is Our God”, “Good Good Father” and more. Join us for a night you won’t forget!

Baptize California

May 18 - 19, 2024

Huntington Beach Pier
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Baptize California is a statewide movement of water baptisms on Pentecost Sunday, 2024. It unites local churches under a part of theology we can all agree on, which is the public profession of faith through water baptism. Off of the tail end of “Baptize SoCal” from 2023, Baptize California is bound to be an event for the ages.

Join churches across the state of California who have united for the world’s largest synchronized water baptism at the flagship location in Huntington Beach on Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th

Find out ways to get involved including volunteering, hosting, or even getting baptized on the Baptize California website below!

Youth Wellness Fair

May 18 2024

Huntington Central Park (Ridley Bandstand Area)
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Join Robyne’s Nest at their Youth Wellness Fair for food, games, and fun at this hands-on, interactive event to show youth how to manage their wellness through fun activities. This is a FREE event geared towards ages 10-21 and is focused on the 4 pillars of wellness: exercise, mental health, nutrition & sleep. *Food will be available for purchase* 

2nd Annual Ladies High Tea & Lunch

May 18 2024

The Grand Long Beach
11am

Join us for a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful outdoor garden setting enjoying “High Tea” as you hear about how God is moving at Long Beach Rescue Mission! Come and enjoy a time of fellowship, delicious lunch, a great program and fun entertainment.

This fundraising event is in support of our new 60-bed shelter expansion for women and children that will break ground later this year. Each day, we turn women and families away due to lack of space. Join us and learn how you can be part of this life-changing work.

We welcome you to wear your finest tea party hats and look forward to seeing you on May 18th!

Thank you for partnering with us as we serve the most vulnerable of our community. If you would like to join us, please RSVP by May 5th as seating is limited!

For additional event information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lynda at (562) 552-0473 or lpeluso@lbrm.org

Hoving Home’s Annual Backyard BBQ

May 23 2024

Hoving Home
5:30 PM

Join Hoving Home for an evening of fellowship and delicious BBQ as we celebrate what God is doing as we kick off the upcoming summer season. This is a family-friendly outdoor event that promises to be a memorable experience. There will be a special performance by artist Jason Gray! As always, our talented Ladies Choir will perform and testify of God’s mercy and goodness. There will be many exciting prizes and gift baskets to bid on for the silent auction! Buy your tickets today!

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

May 24 - 27, 2024

Village Green Park
All Day

Come to the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival on Memorial Day weekend. They’ll have lots of fun games and great food along with exciting carnival rides for the whole family. On the Friday of the Festival at 6pm they’ll be serving free strawberry shortcake! On the Saturday of the festival at 10am you can see celebrities, marching bands and more in one of the best parades in Orange County. Contests are held each day of the festival at the amphitheater, and they’ll have live music each day at the showmobile. Admission to the Strawberry Festival is free!

Strawberry Stomp 5k

May 25 2024

Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce
8:00 AM

The Strawberry Stomp 5K provides individuals and families the unique opportunity to run or walk the Strawberry Festival Parade route, preceding the parade. Participants receive a custom race t-shirt and a tote bag while supplies last. This is a USA Track & Field-certified course with chip-timed bibs. All race proceeds benefit the Sister City Association of Garden Grove, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to furthering the knowledge and understanding between Garden Grove and its sister city in Korea, while providing Garden Grove students the unique opportunity to travel abroad.

“Mighty Men of Valor” Men’s Conference 2024

June 1 2024

Ethan A. Chase Middle School
8:00am - 2:00pm

WELCOME!
We are excited to announce our upcoming annual RCF Men’s Conference 2024. These conferences serve to stir and encourage our men across multiple generations.

This year’s theme is ‘Mighty Men of Valor’.

You don’t want to miss out on this FREE event, where the men will join together to be encouraged and lift up the mighty name of Jesus.
Please register by clicking on the link provided.

Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook Off

June 2 2024

Old Town Tustin
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The 40th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off will be held on Sunday, June 2nd . This annual celebration takes place in the streets of Old Town Tustin and holds the honor of being the largest one-day chili cook-off in the country. The event comes alive with a variety of exhibitors featuring crafters, community organizations, food and chili booths. Live music and contests are featured on event stages and there is a Kids Fun Zone with games, bounce houses, and entertainment!

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