I like how kind the staff and congregation are. I was blown away with how others took the time to…read morehear my story of getting closer to god. Truly a place for imperfect people only.

Been attending Renew Church OC for about 6-7 months now and purposely waited to write this review…read moreto be fair and offer an honest review. Since our first Sunday, Renew has been welcoming, friendly, and caring. All the Pastors and staff have big hearts and truly care about everyone that visits. There are so many different ministries from Youth, College, Young Adult, Young Families, Global Missions, and classes ranging for sexual addiction to divorce care for kids. There's also a sports ministry that includes basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. I'm sure i i didn't list all the ministries since i'm still very new but Renew has so much to offer. They've been very caring and supportive to me and my family. We just had a beach baptism at Huntington Beach where my Dtr was baptized and it was perfect. We also recently have this new partnership with Hope Intl Univ where Renew offers accredited college and seminary classes that are transferable to local colleges. How many other churches offer classes and for credit? Renew likes to share we're a church for imperfect people but nobody's perfect on this planet. Thank the Lord for Renew Church!! Blessings!!

We're new to the area and really enjoyed ourselves--we'll definitely be back…read more We used to attend a church on the other side of Irvine while living in Huntington Beach. About seven months ago, we bought a home in Brea and have visited a few churches nearby, but none of them felt like the right fit for us. I didn't feel it was fair to leave negative reviews--everyone connects to God and the Bible in their own way. This church was recommended to us by our super sweet dog sitter. About a week ago, I stopped by when I noticed Lion & Lamb had opened (10/10 on the coffee, by the way), and realized it was the same church she had mentioned. I told my husband we should check it out. Right away, we were welcomed by Kellen (I may have his name slightly wrong), who was so kind and walked us over to the kindergarten Sunday school, where another very nice woman helped us from there. We really enjoyed the woman pastor--she was funny, relatable, and we followed the entire message without even checking our phones once. We're not big on music, so we came in around 9:40 and caught the tail end of the singing. Overall, the group felt incredibly welcoming. We'll definitely be back, and hopefully after a few more Sundays, we can call this our church. Side note--our son loved Sunday school so much that when I asked if he wanted to go back next week, he said, "Sure, I'll make more friends."

CHANGE is coming. Senior Pastor, McWatters, resigned (actually, most likely urged to leave by the…read moreelder board). The letter from the elders read aloud to the congregation implied this while McWatters' letter was more vague. There is CHANGE coming; it will take awhile but replacing the senior leadership is HUGE. Those that have left neg comments and those that have read the neg comments might want to give this place another chance. There is new energy and hope at the church. Let's see how this church changes over the coming months and years.

This church teaches the second coming of Christ it also does the altar call if someone wants to…read morereceive Jesus which I find it to be very very important they teach on healing and the laying of hands.

Amazing church everyone was welcoming feel great the whole time and the atmosphere was amazingread more

My partner and I came here for the Saturday evening mass at 5pm. I love that they offer evening…read moremasses!!!! So awesome for people that are not morning people. I don't do mornings at all and can never get up for church lol The mass was pretty long. It started with worship music, then went into prayer, and followed with the message. Everyone was very friendly. I think my only concern was that the entire time we were there, we only went over 7 versus from the Bible. Majority of the time the message was please donate. Now, I understand that the church needs donations and stuff, but when the prayer turns into "let's pray for a million dollars" that doesn't really sit well with me. I get that the million dollars is for the church to expand and get the app going in different languages, etc. But did we really just pray for a million dollars? My partner and I found that to be really odd. But overall, I think the intention of this church is good. There's very nice people that run it and attend. We felt welcome by all. Lots of diversity at this church, which is nice. It would have been nice to have more Bible versus rather than so much "we need money" talk. Below is the schedule they have for masses: Happening Weekly Wednesday Men's Prayer @ 5:00 AM (in-person) & @ 5:30 AM (on Zoom)* Beyond Young Adults (18-29) @ 7:00 PM Thursday Women's Prayer for California on Zoom @ 6:30 AM, cameras off ©* Youth (Jr. High & High School) @ 6:30 PM JERRY & KIMBERLY DIRMANN Senior Pastors Upcoming Events April 2: Monthly Prayer Gathering 4-6: Men's Camp 28: Men's 3XY May 7: Monthly Prayer Gathering 11-12: Mother's Day Weekend 17: Moms and Sons Night June 4: Monthly Prayer Gathering 9: Men's 3XY 14-15: Family Conference 15-16: Father's Day Weekend 21-22: Jesus Disciple Rally Saturday Service @ 5:00 PM (including Kids) Sunday Service @ 8:00 AM (including Kids) Services @ 9:30 & 11:30 AM (including Kids and Youth) Baptisms after 11:30 service (Ist & 3rd Sundays)

I really hate to give a low review but I've never felt the need to walk out of service before…read moretoday. This was my 2nd time here and the first time I came I remember it was fine. It's a bit ways out from me but today they happened to have a guest speaker, the pastor who introduced him told us to go into this with an open heart and leave put our blue or red hats away as to not have a political point of view. And he mentioned this twice. So half way through the speaker talking I realized why, the speaker kept going on and on about how things were aligned for Trump to be chosen into office comparing it to Jehu a warrior king from Old Testament. He mentioned Hilary Clinton and Kamala Harris in another comparison. He also said "the left side is lost and too far gone but there also people on conservative side now lost" I have never been to service that talks like this. Maybe it was this 1 time or maybe this just isn't for me at all but I couldn't continue to hear him talk about political figures so I left. And I now probably will not visit here again. The worship was great and also the Pastor who introduced the speaker was great too.

My wife and I recently moved to the area and decided to check out Saddleback Church - Brea for the…read morefirst time. We were pleasantly surprised by the ample parking at the community center, which is always a plus. From the moment we arrived, we were genuinely welcomed by everyone, including their kids, it truly felt like a warm and inviting atmosphere. We even received a very nice, clearly not cheap, first-timer's mug, which was a lovely touch. We also filled out a connection request to learn more, as we're still searching for our home church. The worship was great; the singers and band had fantastic energy, and the slides were awesome. I didn't know any of the songs, but my wife mentioned they were all modern, which explains why they were new to me. While at the connection table, we learned that typically, the message is delivered via screen or recording. However, on our visit, their lead campus pastor was preaching live, and it was a real treat! He was incredibly engaging and delivered a fantastic message. This brings me to the main reason for my 4-star rating: I'm a bit puzzled why their ideology seems to focus around a main pastor delivering messages via screen when they have such a talented campus pastor right there. While I understand some churches might do this if a pastor is away, it seems to be the norm here, almost like a "long-term sub" situation, as another reviewer put it. For me, while community is vital, I also want to feel connected to the pastor delivering the message, not just from a screen. Their whole service is also only about an hour long. It was particularly disheartening to hear the campus pastor say, "I went to school for this and I don't get to do this every week," and that he "won't speak again for a very long, long time." As someone who went to school for graphic design but ends up doing project management all day, that comment resonated deep in my soul. I truly hope he gets more opportunities to speak because he's genuinely great. The message itself, taught from the NIV, wasn't boring, but it felt quite "generic" or basic. While it's good for newer believers or those new to the faith, for someone like me who's been a Christian for a while, it didn't go very deep. I appreciate delving into the lore, the original Greek/Hebrew words, and understanding the historical context behind the authors' choices. I know this might put me in the minority, but it's just not my preferred style of teaching for personal growth in my walk with Christ. I'm not trying to bash the church at all. This "hybrid" model might be the perfect fit for many people seeking a strong community aspect, and it is on the smaller, more intimate side. The campus pastor even made sure to say hi and goodbye to everyone after the service, which was a really nice touch. I'm just trying to provide all the information for anyone considering visiting for the first time. Please don't let my review sway you from checking it out for yourself to see if it fits your needs. This is just my personal experience, and everyone's will be different. They are still a solid church, and their teachings are aligned with my beliefs, but for my personal spiritual growth, I don't think it's the place for me. God bless.

Are you looking for a church you can belong to?…read more Saddleback Brea is built on a foundation of love...love for Jesus, community, service, discipleship and evangelism. I started going to Saddleback Brea about a year ago and it has made my life so much better. I was struck by how warm and friendly the people were. They really do care! And, I have been here ever since. We are a church that supports each other and has the biggest heart for service, not only on Sundays but with our different ministries and community outreach. But, most of all, we have fun together! If you've haven't found a church to plug in and get connected to community, then Saddleback Brea may just be the place for you.

Love this church! God moves in everyone's' life and his presence dwells here. A Holy Spirit filled…read morechurch seeking God in spirit and truth.

Biblically sound. Holy Spirit filled So grateful the Lord led me here- made it my home church…read more Come check it out.

My family and I have been blessed by the genuine and authentic community that exists at Antioch…read more Following Jesus and being missional-minded (both locally and globally) is in the DNA of the church. We are so glad to call Antioch Fullerton our home and God has met us in powerful ways through life group, through worship and ministry time, and through equipping classes.

Great church! Pastor Mark and community are so welcoming. Small groups & special events offered…read more Bible based, very inclusive, great preaching. Located in the middle school, good parking, free donuts/coffee, look for Antioch signs to guide parking and entrance in the building.

Moved down to the OC and what do I see A church called…read moreLiving Hope, a chill community I went to other churches and no one said hi They were into their cliques and that's no lie Yet, there's something different that I found at Living Hope Didn't have the typical drama like Korean soaps The motto is a place to call home So here's an invite, try it out, don't be alone Living Christian life is hard, but you don't need to do it on your own So come check it out, make friends, learn about God, and be known So, my family and I were looking for churches in the OC, but we had no idea what was out there. A friend told us about Living Hope, and when I saw the staff and saw all Korean folks, I'll be honest, I was thinking, no thanks. I heard so many stories about Korean churches, that they were either drama or super cliquish. Not so with Living Hope, and I was really grateful for that. The kids program at Living Hope are great, but more than that, the teachers love God and love the kids. That's really all that I could ask for. But there's more. There are so many ways to serve, get connected, and to know people, so that it's a really great place to get plugged in. Here's a concise rundown of the church: Church Services: https://www.livinghopecc.org/sundays 9:30am Service - Mostly families because kids services are during this time (Infants - 5th grade) 11:30am Service - Mostly singles and college (though youth is during this time as well) - Cool thing is that the founding pastor is still here! Pretty amazing - They have cell groups for families and singles - If you're new and want to get to know the church, there's something called first lunch every month where you get to have lunch with some of the pastoral staff to get to know them and ask questions - They're non-denominational - But truly this is so unique in that their pastors have different stances, but the Christian core beliefs are all the same

Clear message during service when I came myself. People are nice here and get involved, especially…read morehelping the homeless. Parking can improve a bit with more spaces but got ushers to guide at least. Little bit more community could be added like more events out of service. I mean just a solid place to worship God here.

Eastside has been our home for many years. My wife and I moved here just before COVID and were…read moredragging our feet in finding a church that matched the church community that we met each other at back in Chicago. After running into our former Chicago youth leader at Disneyland, he suggested that we give Eastside a shot. Eastside's values are to Pursue God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion and you'll struggle to find a more genuine and compassionate group of Christians in any area of the country or world. They have a genuine heart for the broken hearted, the struggling, the addicted, and the unchurched/uncertain and anyone will find themselves at home here, even if you don't believe you are a Christian (in fact their unofficial motto is "this is for everyone"). There's a place for everyone to volunteer or serve here too, whether it's in Production, at the cafe, as a greeter or in the kids ministry, Kidside (which is always a highlight of my daughter's week!) I highly encourage you to give Eastside a shot if you want a church or are interested in learning more about Christianity! Interested in checking Eastside out? Please dm me. I'd be happy to sit with you in service and make introductions!

We've attended this church twice now. We love it. Easy parking. Friendly people. Wonderful…read moreteaching/preaching. We felt a sense of belonging here. Pastor Gene and staff are real and genuine. I love his delivery. I love his heart. Pastor Josh too. They have a large and beautiful campus. It's very spacious and comfortable. I really like the junior high building and area. Eastside's mission, vision, and values align with mine.

My partner and I found this church after we were kicked out of our former church for being gay…read more This church actually MEANS what they say about welcoming, loving, and fully including EVERYONE. Yes, this means affirming gay people in the church- in leadership and all positions- and not treating them like second class citizens. Pastor Mandye's messages are deep and often cover important social justice issues in our world today. This church also commits to helping our local community in Fullerton. This church is everything a church SHOULD be and puts their time, effort, and money into helping rather than keeping up with "appearances" like some of those other "hip" churches that don't practice what they preach! If you have been hurt by the church or have religious trauma- this is a safe place of healing for you.

I was looking for a local church where I can worship, learn, connect, contribute and serve people…read morein our community. I was intrigued when I'd seen this church feed the homeless. After checking out the website, I called Pastor Mandye to arrange an appointment to chat about what she believes, what she teaches and how the congregation works together outside the Sunday Experience. She spent dedicated, focused time with me and arranged for me to meet other parents in a similar situation. After a bit of previous "church trauma" it was difficult for me to enter a church building again. I was warmly welcomed by so many people and invited to participate in the choir and the Outreach Committee. I'm learning, worshiping, serving and have new friends! Pastor Mandye has a heart for truly including everyone and for social justice. I've found that Pastor Mandye and the people of this church "walk the walk" of including all, by welcoming, inviting people to join in and even electing a variety of folks to leadership positions. This has been my church "home" for over a year. I invite anyone seeking a loving church community to come and experience what I have.