A chili cook-off. An overnight RV/tent-camping event. A bread-baking competition. Chick-fil-A. Laugh-your-head-off recreation and competition that reminds you of high school camp at a lake. Worship. A morning mountain bike ride, yoga, walking, running, or some other group, physical activity. Impactful main sessions, group times, and breakouts. A large game of kick-ball. A weekend that sets you up for a meaningful summer with old friends, new friends, and a church family. We know that Memorial Weekend generally means a handful of those things so we figured: why not break tradition and potentially start a new one together?

Sunridge invites you to our 2021 Pre-Summer Retreat, a two-night, on-campus event where we will not only partake in all of the above but much more, all the while considering and celebrating what it means to be Formed.

WHO: We’ll have activities for your whole family, but our evening main sessions will be for middle school and up.*
WHAT: All of the above + see the schedule below
WHERE: Sunridge Community Church campus + Vintage Reserve Park (Saturday afternoon)
WHEN: See schedule below for additional times. Main sessions are Friday, May 28th (6pm-9pm) and Saturday, May 29th (5pm-9pm).
WHY: Not? But seriously, you don’t want to miss out.

*_{Families with littles: Since our main sessions are for middle schoolers and up, we understand that this means babysitters on two-consecutive nights, but we really don’t want you to miss out. So here are two things to consider: 1) Email Jed at jmanimtim@sunridgechurch.org to find out how we can help you cover the cost of babysitting in the evenings if cost is a deterrent; and 2) Make sure to have your whole family join us on Saturday afternoon for our all-church picnic!}

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, May 28th:
4PM: Parking Lot Opens for Tent + RV Camping
5PM: Official Check-in
6PM-7PM: Chick-fil-A Dinner + Outdoor Free Time
7PM: Main Session Begins
9PM: Main Session Ends (Parking Lot Tent/RV camping)

SATURDAY, May 29th:
7AM-9AM: Morning Physical Activity Options
– Yoga (More info coming)
– Mountain Bike Ride (More info coming)
– Run/Walk (More info coming)
– Basketball (More info coming)
– Other options coming

9AM-11AM: No official programming

11AM-1PM: Park Day (Vintage Reserve Park, 26637 Kingwood Rd., Murrieta 92563) + Picnic (Bring your own lunch) + Kick-ball

2PM – 5PM: No official programming

5PM-6PM: Chili Cook-Off + Bread Competition Dinner + Free Time
6PM: Main Session Begins
9PM: Main Session Ends

FAQ’s

Is this retreat for me?

If you’re reading this, the answer is probably, “100%, yes.” One of the things we love about Sunridge is our intergenerational spread and the wide spectrum of season of life that’s represented here. So whether you’re single or married, an empty-nester or a young adult, a high school student or a grandparent, we think the best part of this weekend is how we’ll all be together for a formative weekend. Programming is for any adult, all the way down to incoming middle schoolers.

Do I have to spend the night at church? Where will I sleep?

Nope! While we have designated spots for RVs and the adventurous who might want to tent camp for adventure’s sake, we expect that most people are going to spend the night in their comfy beds at home.

What if I want to go to the beach on Memorial Day?

You absolutely can. Our retreat schedule is only for Friday night and Saturday, meaning that you still have Sunday and Monday to soak up the sun, BBQ, and enjoy the long weekend.

What am I supposed to do with my younger kids?

Parents who have littles and elementary school kids will need to find a babysitter on Friday and Saturday night, but we don’t want cost to be a deterrent. While we can’t provide a babysitter for you and we won’t be having on-campus childcare, we’d love to help cover some of that cost. Email Jed at jmanimtim@sunridgechurch.org for more details.

Lastly, our Saturday afternoon programming will take place at Vintage Reserve Park. They’ve got a wonderful kids playground, we’ll be playing kickball (including our elementary schoolers), and we hope to see all of our families there together from 11am to 1pm.

Ruth is one of only two books in the Bible named for women. This is especially notable because women were considered among the most vulnerable demographics of the day, and Ruth was particularly inconsequential. Not only was she a Moabite (enemies of the Israelites for centuries), she was also widowed, poor and an immigrant. However, this Moabitess rises above her circumstances.

Starting on April 11, join us as we take a closer look at the book of Ruth, this book is more than a biblical “Hallmark love story.” Ruth is an innovative, determined and gritty young woman, who experienced “khesed” (the loyal love of God), lives that love, and in doing so prompts others to do likewise. Ruth reminds us that each of us count, regardless of status or standing, because we bear the image of the Creator.

On-Campus – Indoors or Outdoors
Beginning April 18, 2021, Sunridge will resume indoor services at a new time – 10:00 AM! However, we also know that not everyone is ready to be inside the building, so we will continue to offer an outdoor option. To find out more about our indoor services, please click the button below.

Online
To watch via live-stream, use the button below.

Sunridge offers indoor services, along with an outdoor venue and live-streaming, every Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Here’s what you need to know before you arrive!

• We’ve changed our service time to 10am.
• A livestream of our service will be available outside of our main entrance for those who’d like to remain outside of the building.
• A livestream of our service will continue to be available online at 10am and can be accessed here. This service will then be archived and available here.
• Masks are required indoors and during service.
• Our Sunridge Kids have updated classroom guidelines and safety protocols. Click here for more information.
• Our Quest middle school and Epic high school students will continue meeting in our main service (we encourage them to attend their midweek gatherings and also consider serving on some Sunday mornings).
• If you’d like to help by serving in a volunteer capacity, click here.

Join us on Friday, April 2nd at 7 pm for our Good Friday service in the courtyard. Yes, it will be dark and keep getting darker…that is intentional! The pain and darkness of this day are a critical step in the way of redemption and the victory of Easter that we cannot miss.

We invite you to come early that evening to the church campus to experience the Stations of the Cross, a reflective prayer walk that traces the final events leading up to Jesus’ death. This ten-piece art installation will be posted along the wall of the SMFT facility immediately east of our church office on Winchester.

Date: Friday, April 2
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sunridge Community Church Courtyard

Jesus’ execution on the cross was not a misfortunate occurrence. Instead, it was evidence of the intentional and eternal plan of God to redeem humanity. It stands as the ultimate proof of God’s love. Jesus’ resurrection was a declaration of how God is ultimately victorious over sin, death and brokenness.

This Easter season join Sunridge in a three-week journey of teaching and experiences that remember the steps that Jesus took in his final days, and contemplate the staggering implications for His followers today. Our journey will culminate in joyful celebration on Easter Sunday as we hold Sunridge’s first sunrise service!

On Campus at 10:30 AM
Join us at 10:30 AM each Sunday in the courtyard for our one big service.

Online at 10:30 AM via a live-stream
To watch via live-stream, use the button below.

Christ is risen – He is risen indeed!

The moment we have been longing for is finally here.  Light breaks through the darkness…healing overpowers all brokenness…death is conquered once and for all…victory on overwhelming display in the resurrection of our Lord.

Join us in celebrating the light and life of Christ rising in victory over darkness and death at our first-ever sunrise service!

This is a service you don’t want to miss out on. We’ll break our sweets fast together with donut holes as the sun crests the horizon during the service, worship in the open air like so many of our brothers and sisters around the world will be doing that morning and then continue the celebration with a cooked breakfast together!

Easter Sunday Service Time

April 4th at 6:15 AM

What to Wear?

Wondering what to wear to this outdoor sunrise service? It’s really up to you, but we suggest something warm. Dress it up or keep it casual. You’ll see a little bit of everything at Sunridge when it comes to attire, so come dressed in whatever says “Easter” to you.

First Time Visitor?

We know it’s hard to be new. But there are people on the lookout for you, and we hope that you find our welcome to be genuine. We really are glad to have you here! Learn more about what to expect …

Jesus was adamant that young people be allowed to come to Him – and at Sunridge, so are we (Deuteronomy 6:5-6; Matthew 18:3, 19:14; Ephesians 6:4). As part of our next step in the ongoing effort to overcome the restrictions on gathering, Sunridge provides a special time just for children (K-5th graders) before church every Sunday for those who are ready and able to gather. Every Sunday at 10:00 am the children will play, sing, and laugh together before joining our families for the main service!

Social distancing is observed and please remember your face covering.

For those who are not ready or able to gather with us on campus, we provide a new Kid Vid each Sunday at 8AM each Sunday. Simply click the button below to watch each week.

On Sunday, on December 27, the Sunridge church service is online only as a way to give our staff and volunteers a rest from the busy holiday season.

Be sure to tune in at 10:30 am from the comfort of your home to watch the last service of 2020.

Merry Christmas!

Looking for a special in-person Christmas Eve service? Join with friends, family, and other Sunridgians to celebrate the birth of our Savior! Our outdoor, in-person, candlelight services will be very-family-friendly, and you’re sure to leave with the warm light of Christ glowing in your hearts. Whether you’ve been a churchgoer for 30 years, you’re considering coming back, or you’re just getting started, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step.

Christmas Eve Service Time

Thursday, December 24th at 4:00PM

What to Wear?

Wondering what to wear to an outdoor Sunridge Christmas Eve service? It’s really up to you, but we suggest something warm. You can dress it up or keep it casual or even use it as an opportunity to wear that ugly Christmas sweater one more time. You’ll see a little bit of everything at Sunridge when it comes to attire, so come dressed in whatever says “Christmas” to you.

First Time Visitor?

We know it’s hard to be new. But there are people on the lookout for you, and we hope that you find our welcome to be genuine. We really are glad to have you here! Learn more about what to expect …

This holiday season will be especially challenging for many of our neighbors experiencing increased financial hardships. That is why this Christmas season we are partnering with our friends at Community Mission of Hope. We can help bring joy and a bit of relief by providing all the fixings for a delicious holiday meal.

What to do

Helping out is so easy, and will make a huge difference. Just follow these steps:

• Pick up an empty bag to fill at our outdoor service this Sunday at 10:30 am or you can pick them up at the church office.
• Fill the bag with items listed from CMoH. (Click here to view the list.)
• Filled bags will be collected during our outdoor services on December 6th and 13th, or drop them off at the church office Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

For more information, contact Lisa at lowens@sunridgechurch.org.