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Father's House Church International
Published May 7, 2008
Things I took away from Sunday’s service at Father’s House Church International: Israel and the Jews are important. An Israeli flag stood on one side of the stage. One of the hymns, in the midst of ...
Kensington Community Church
Published April 30, 2008
From the outset, Kensington Community Church made the case for the “Community” part of its name. A congregant introduced herself to me, a visiting stranger, and asked if I would like company, or if I ...
Grace San Diego
Published April 23, 2008
“You are here,” reads the tagline below “Grace” on the banners and bulletin covers for Grace San Diego. Undoubtedly, more than one layer of meaning is intended here — layer two may be something like, ...
Divine Mercy Sunday Published April 16, 2008
I didn’t get to church on Sunday — this is what, my third flu this year? Pathetic, or maybe just scary. (“The germs are winning,” ... More Post a comment
Hawthorne House Published April 9, 2008
Jason Evans sat at one corner of his dining room table, his wife Brooke seated across from him, two young children at the head of ... More Post a comment
Light of Life Church Published March 26, 2008
“Allow yourself to simply be one with the service,” read one of the suggestions in the program for the Good Friday Taizé Service at Light ... More Post a comment
La Mesa United Methodist Church Published March 19, 2008
The 8:30 a.m. is the more contemplative of the Sunday services at La Mesa United Methodist. Throughout Lent, elements of Taizé spirituality have been incorporated ... More Post a comment
Pathways Community Church Published March 12, 2008
A pretty country quilt lay across an old four-poster bed on the stage at Pathways Community Church. The bed had been there throughout the church’s ... More Post a comment
San Diego Church of Christ, West Congregation Published March 5, 2008
“I want to encourage you to enjoy really close fellowship today — about 15 people to a pew,” said Pastor Mark Wilkinson as the congregation ... More Post a comment
New Life Presbyterian Published Feb. 27, 2008
And he showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. — Revelation ... More Post a comment
St. John of the Cross Published Feb. 20, 2008
Besides the usual loincloth, the crucified Christ hanging in the front of the church was draped with a purple stole, which draped over His chest ... More Post a comment
St. Anthony the Great Antiochian Orthodox Church Published Feb. 13, 2008
A pedestal stood in the vestibule of the Wyle Chapel at Torrey Pines Christian Church, its sandy surface studded with candles. Another pedestal stood at ... More Post a comment
Torrey Pines Christian Church Published Feb. 6, 2008
“The term ‘emergent worship’ doesn’t really provide a good definition,” said Pastor Michael Spitters when we spoke before Sunday’s service. “We don’t know what we’re ... More Post a comment
On-Line Church Published Jan. 30, 2008
Oooohhhh, my head. My back. My joints. My everything. Sick, sick, sick. No way I’m getting to church today. No way I’m even getting out ... More Post a comment
Christ the King Catholic Church Published Jan. 23, 2008
“I have no hands but yours,” read the plaque below the statue of Christ outside the church. No tengo mas manos que las tuyas. And ... More Post a comment
Harbor Church Mid-City Published Jan. 16, 2008
“A church for Ken-Tal,” read the glossy cardboard flyer that arrived in my mailbox. The usual photos of lovely, multiethnic churchgoers were accompanied by the ... More Post a comment
Evangelical Free Church of America Published Jan. 9, 2008
“We went to Europe four or five years ago,” said 20something pastor Jeff Holmes, “and we saw that the church...was not really relevant to the ... More Post a comment
Hope United Methodist Church Published Jan. 2, 2008
A number of spiritual currents ran through the service on the Sunday before Christmas at Hope United Methodist; several made themselves felt within the choir’s ... More Post a comment
Union for Reform Judaism Biennial Convention Published Dec. 27, 2007
"My work as Director of the Commission for Inter-Religious Affairs has made for some interesting travels," said Mark Pelavin, addressing the December 16 plenary session ... More Post a comment
Biennial Convention of the Union for Reform Judaism Published Dec. 20, 2007
"Are you headed to Ballroom 20?" I asked a woman as she strode through the Convention Center foyer. She eyed me, assessing. "What's in Ballroom ... More Post a comment
Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church, San Carlos Published Dec. 13, 2007
Denomination: Episcopal Church USA Address: 6556 Park Ridge Boulevard, San Carlos, 619-460-6442 Founded locally: 1948 Senior pastor: Tom Phillips Congregation size: 350-400 Staff size: 7 ... More Post a comment
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Mission Valley Published Dec. 6, 2007
"I don't know if you're a visitor," said the woman who approached me, "but I saw you taking pictures and I thought you might like ... More Post a comment
Horizon Park Chapel Published Nov. 29, 2007
Address: 590 Fir Street, downtown, 619-236-8150 Founded locally: 1994 Senior pastor: Rob Glickman Congregation size: 300 Staff size: 8 Sunday school enrollment: 100 Annual budget: ... More Post a comment
Sheep and Goats Published Nov. 21, 2007
Last week, the Evangelical Philosophical Society held its annual conference (in conjunction with the Evangelical Theological Society) at the Town & Country Convention Center in ... More Post a comment
Grace Community Church, San Marcos Published Nov. 15, 2007
My first note upon hearing the band at Grace was "powerful." Not so much the lyrics -- the songs were familiar enough that I remembered ... More Post a comment
Faith Chapel, Spring Valley Published Nov. 8, 2007
Address: 9400 Campo Road, Spring Valley, 619-461-7451 Founded locally: 1965 Senior pastor: Gary Jones Congregation size: about 1000 Staff size: less than 50 Sunday school ... More Post a comment
Citywalk Christian Church, Little Italy Published Nov. 1, 2007
Address: 1789 State Street, Little Italy, 619-955-8360 Founded locally: March 2007 Senior pastor: Steve Denney Congregation size: 50 Staff size: 1 Sunday school enrollment: 5 ... More Post a comment
Mission Gathering, North Park Published Oct. 18, 2007
"Snow Patrol wrote the greatest worship song," proclaimed Pastor Rich McCullen. "'Open Your Eyes.' As a church, we've decided to open our eyes to the ... More Post a comment
The Resolved Church, Bay Park Published Oct. 11, 2007
Denomination: Acts 29 Address: 1717 Morena Boulevard, Bay Park, 619-393-1990 Founded locally: 2005 Senior pastor: Duane Smets Congregation size: 50 Staff size: 1 Sunday school ... More Post a comment
Bonita Church of Religious Science, Bonita Published Oct. 4, 2007
Denomination: Religious Science International Address: 5120 Robinwood Road, Suite C, Bonita, 619-475-1012 Founded locally: 1988 Senior pastor: Jane Westerkamp Staff size: 4 Sunday school enrollment: ... More Post a comment
Hillel of San Diego, SDSU Chapter Published Sept. 27, 2007
"Yom Kippur Is the Day of Repentance," read the colorful Hillel pamphlet at the entrance table. "It is the chance to fix the things in ... More Post a comment
Self-Realization Fellowship, Encinitas Published Sept. 20, 2007
On September 16, the Self-Realization Fellowship in Encinitas opened its doors to the public for an Open House and free concert. Just inside the entrance ... More Post a comment
Covenant Presbyterian Church, North Park Published Sept. 13, 2007
Denomination: Evangelical Presbyterian Church Address: 2930 Howard Avenue, North Park, 619-563-0560 Founded locally: 1976 Senior pastor: David Fenska Congregation size: 320 Staff size: 4 Sunday ... More Post a comment
Calvary Chapel, Point Loma Published Sept. 6, 2007
Denomination: nondenominational, affiliated with Calvary Chapel Address: 4425 Valeta Street (in the Point Loma Seventh-Day Adventist Church), Point Loma, 619-226-1740 Founded locally: 1992 Senior pastor: ... More Post a comment
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Encinitas Published Aug. 30, 2007
Denomination: Roman Catholic Address: 1001 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, 760-753-6254 Founded locally: 1946 Senior pastor: Brian Corcoran Congregation size: 3200 families Staff size: 8 in ministry; ... More Post a comment
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Encinitas Published Aug. 23, 2007
Denomination: Episcopal Church USA Address: 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas, 760-753-3017 Founded locally: 1885 Senior pastor: Wesley Hills Congregation size: 1000 Staff size: about 20, including ... More Post a comment
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Lemon Grove Published Aug. 9, 2007
Denomination: Independent Baptist Address: 1345 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, 619-461-5561 Founded locally: 1979 Senior pastor: Doug Fisher Congregation size: 1800--2000 Staff size: 13 Sunday school ... More Post a comment
San Diego Covenant Reform Chapel, Chula Vista Published Aug. 2, 2007
Denomination: Reformed Church in the United States Address: Chula Vista Police Officers Association Building, 49 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, 619-460-1321 Founded locally: 2003 Senior pastor: ... More Post a comment
Christ Lutheran Church, La Mesa Published July 26, 2007
Denomination: Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Address: 7929 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, 619-462-5211 Founded locally: 1942 Senior pastor: Richard Burkey Congregation size: 1100 Staff size: ... More Post a comment
Bonita Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Bonita Published July 19, 2007
Denomination: Orthodox Presbyterian Address: 5111 Central Avenue, Bonita, 619-475-3752 Founded locally: 1975 Senior pastor: Stephen Parker Congregation size: 90 Staff size: 1 full-time, 2 part-time ... More Post a comment
The Rain Published July 12, 2007
"Is church hell for you?" asked the glossy ad in CityBeat. "You're not alone. http://www.therainca.com The text was split between an image of hymnals in ... More Post a comment
First Southern Baptist, University Heights Published July 5, 2007
Denomination: Southern Baptist Address: 4353 Park Boulevard, University Heights, 619-298-1125 Founded locally: 1945 Senior pastor: Ron Smith Congregation size: 200 Staff size: 2 full-time, 4 ... More Post a comment
Christian City Church San Diego, Carmel Valley Published June 28, 2007
Denomination: nondenominational, but one of 230 Christian City Churches worldwide Address: services held at Carmel Valley Middle School, 3800 Mykonos Lane, Carmel Valley, 760-804-8524 Founded ... More Post a comment
The Congregational Church of La Jolla Published June 21, 2007
Denomination: United Church of Christ Address: 1216 Cave Street, La Jolla, 858-459-5045 Founded locally: 1897 Senior pastor: Sam Greening Congregation size: 150 Staff size (including ... More Post a comment
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hillcrest Published June 14, 2007
Denomination: Roman Catholic Address: 1638 Polk Avenue, Hillcrest, 619-291-4567 Founded locally: 1913 Senior pastor: William Dillard Congregation size: 500 families Staff size: 5 Sunday school ... More Post a comment
Church of the Good Shepherd, Bonita Published June 7, 2007
Denomination: Episcopal Church Address: 3990 Bonita Road, Bonita, 619-479-0943 Founded locally: 1953 Senior pastor: George M. Calvert Congregation size: 150 Staff size: 5 Sunday school ... More Post a comment
Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church, National City Published May 31, 2007
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist Address: 2701 East 8th Street, National City, 619-267-8990 Founded locally: 1904 Senior pastor: Will James Congregation size: 680 Staff size: 4 Sunday ... More Post a comment
Flood, Kearny Mesa Published May 24, 2007
Denomination: associated with the Baptist General Conference Address: services held at Kearny High School, 7651 Wellington Way, Kearny Mesa, 858-268-2330 Founded locally: 2005 (as independent ... More Post a comment
Existence Church, Miramar Published May 10, 2007
Denomination: nondenominational Address: 7686-B Miramar Road, Miramar, no phone Founded locally: 2003 Senior pastor: Josh Hotsenpiller Congregation size: over 300 Staff size: 3 full-time, 6 ... More Post a comment
Jim & Casper Go to Church Published May 3, 2007
"Jesus came to start a movement, not an institution," says Jim Henderson, coauthor of Jim & Casper Go to Church: Frank Conversations about Faith, Churches, ... More Post a comment
South Bay Community Church, National City Published April 26, 2007
Denomination: nondenominational Address: 2400 Euclid Avenue, National City, 619-267-5500 Founded locally: 1980 Senior pastor: Dave Jones Congregation size: about 250 Staff size: 8 Sunday school ... More Post a comment
St. John the Beloved Cathedral, Hillcrest Published April 19, 2007
Denomination: The Catholic Church of America Address: 3900 Cleveland Avenue, Hillcrest, 619-295-1489 Founded locally: July 2006 Senior pastor: Thomas Beckman Congregation size: 25 Staff size: ... More Post a comment
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