Stick around the Hub on Sunday December 22 right after the 11:00 service to help us set up for the Christmas services!
We'll start at 12:15, eat some delicious pizza, and get everything ready to go so our guests have a seamless experience with us this Christmas!
If you're interested in serving or would like more information, email us!
Celebrate Christmas at TerraNova during one of 3 joy-filled, family-friendly, candlelight services.
Service times:
- Tuesday, December 24 at 2pm (featuring our “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Party for kids Nursery- 6th grade)
- Tuesday, December 24 at 3:30pm (with kids classes for kids 0-5 years old, activity bags available for kids going into service)
-Tuesday, December 24 at 5pm (with kids classes for kids 0-5 years old, activity bags available for kids going into service)
If you’ve got kids, don’t let them miss out on the “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Christmas Party that takes place during the 2pm service on December 24. Kids (through 6th grade) will eat yummy snacks, play fun games, hear the telling of the Christmas story, and enjoy some delicious birthday cake during their class.
Junior High and High School Students: Join us for an amazing weekend at Forest Home on January 3-5, 2025! We’re excited for this great opportunity to get away for a weekend and spend some time with God and each other up in the mountains (hopefully with snow)!
Hey guys! Let’s kick off the New Year with the best $5 breakfast in town, down at the Hub (7 Whatney). We’ll get to have great conversations around the table as we hear from a speaker and dive into discussion.
This is a great way to get to know the men of TerraNova. No need to register—just show up hungry at 8am. Have questions? Email John G!
TerraNova is hitting the slopes on January 12-15. If you are a skier or snowboarder over the age of 18 and can take some midweek days off, then this retreat is for you! The retreat will feature evening dinner gatherings to fuel you up for two days of skiing or riding at June Mountain. To sign up and receive details on reserving your lodging email Lyle!
If you have any questions about baptism and why it's important, come out to our Understanding Baptism Conversation on January 19th after the 11am gathering in the Shockwave room (right next to the stairs in the lobby). This is a great opportunity to find out more and get your questions answered! There is no need to RSVP, just show up.
Parents, join us for encouragement and connection on Friday, January 24 from 6:30-8pm. We’ll hear takeaways from veteran parents, share the highs and lows of our own journeys, and walk away with tips and strategies to implement. Whether you’re expecting, have little ones, or have kids in school, the night will be beneficial for all! The cost is only $10 per family (childcare included!). For more info, email us!
Baptism has been the mark of Jesus’ followers from the very beginning. It symbolizes the end of our old life and the beginning of new life. And a new year is the perfect time to take this next step!
Join us on January 26 at 2 pm to celebrate that new life with others.
If you’ve decided to follow Jesus, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your spiritual journey. If you would like more information or have decided to be baptized, click here for our online baptism information and registration page.
Ladies, you’re invited to come out to 7 Whatney on Friday, December 20 from 6:00-8:30 pm to have a special Christmas potluck, play Bunco, meet new people, enjoy some laughter, win prizes.. We will have a special Christmas Bunco evening.
Please bring along a potluck dish to share.
Have a friend who wants to come? Bring them you. No experience is needed.
$5 cash to play.
Contact: Heather Teichrow
Our Young Adult group is having a Gift Exchange Party on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30pm at Mike and Lorie Taylor’s house.
It’s the perfect night to invite a friend and make some connections. Bring a wrapped present (something funny, random, or practical -anything works!) and get ready for the craziness that follows. Bonus points if you wear an ugly sweater to the party. For more information, email Nathan Harris.
On Saturday, December 14, TerraNova will be serving at the Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope for their “Miracle at the Mission.”
The event gives residents a chance to play games, eat dinner, receive free gift-wrapping, and play in 15 tons of snow! TerraNova is building a great team of volunteers to help facilitate this experience.
If you’d like to be part of this team making God’s love famous, email Marty.
This brand new event is TerraNova’s kickoff to the Christmas season and it’s happening at 7 Whatney on Sunday, December 8 at 5:30pm. The evening will be full of great food & delicious desserts, a kids choir, Christmas carols, a craft, and lots more. Whether you’re a young adult, empty-nester, a parent of little ones, or in any other stage of life, this will be the perfect chance for us to come together as a church family and dive into the Christmas season.
Tickets are $5 per person for ages 13 and older (kids 12 and under are free, but still need to register for a ticket).
Join us on Saturday, December 7 as we serve in the processing center at the Fullerton location from 9am-1pm. We will pack shoe boxes with toys that will make their way to kids around the world. For more information find us at the table in the lobby or email Lyle.
Come join us this Thanksgiving weekend (11/30-12/1) at all three services for a meaningful time of worship, reflection and gratitude to lead us into this holiday season.
Join us for a great outdoor hike. (4th Saturday each month)
Location: West Ridge Trail in Aliso Viejo
3- 4 miles, moderate.
Bring water and a snack and proper hiking shoes.
Contact: Sheryl Daynes
Hey HSM & JHM Students and Families!
We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with Real Life Ministries to do a house build trip in Baja, Mexico this November 22-27. The trip is designed for both students and parents! Our initial interest meeting will take place on August 4th - here, you’ll find out details, logistics, and receive answers to any questions you might have! In the meantime, reserve your spot with a $75 deposit (per person) below. The entire cost of the trip is $250 per participant.
And be sure to get your passport if you do not have one already!
Join our TerraNova Team as we provide dinner for Orange County Rescue Mission's "Village of Hope." We serve on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Come on out and serve for all or part of the day and help us to make God's Love Famous in Orange County. To become part of the team, contact Marty Henahan.
Join us for lunch at Plumeria Cafe at noon 12-1pm
Plumeria Cafe by Stacks Pancake House, 23811 Aliso Creek Rd STE 122, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA.
Afterwards we will head over to Purpose Jewelry warehouse to shop with purpose. All jewelry is Handmade by survivors of Human Trafficking, your purchase changes life. 1-4pm
27001 Moulton Pkwy A-203, Laguna Hills, CA 92656
Come to one or both!
Take your next step at TerraNova. TerraNova Tours is the best way to get more connected at TerraNova. Discover the history, values, mission, and beliefs of TerraNova, all in an interactive setting with pastors John and Lyle. It's on-site at TerraNova, right after the 11am service (totally convenient, right?). Plus: Free lunch and free childcare!
Please RSVP (especially if you need childcare) either on your connect card during the weekend, or right here online.
As we set our clocks back on Saturday night, we’re celebrating that extra hour on Sunday morning with an amazing breakfast before each of our gatherings. Our BBQ Team will be preparing delicious food, so be sure to come hungry and ready to make some new friends on the patio! Breakfast served from 9am to 11am!
Join us for a fun night that makes a difference to single-parent families at risk or experiencing homelessness! This year's Gala opportunities include dinner, live and silent auctions, and the story of a single-parent family that went from homeless to housed. After the program enjoy Jim Taylor playing music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Sign up at the table in the lobby or online here.
Join us on Saturday, October 26 for SuperNova Kids' incredibly fun Trunk-or-Treat! The fun starts with an extra-special service at 5pm. Kids are encouraged to come dressed up in Halloween costumes (no scary masks, please!).
Immediately following the service, kids and adults will head outside to grab a hot dog dinner, trick-or-treat through the parking lot, and enjoy a ton of activities designed for the whole family (carnival games, photobooth, dance party, and more)! The whole night is completely free!
This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to join you for service and the event.
If you're interested in decorating your car and handing out candy, let us know here.
Dedicating children is a great way to express the desire for your kids to grow up to know God and develop a relationship with Him.
We will be having our next dedications on Saturday, October 19th at 5:00 and Sunday, October 20th, at 9:30 am and 11:00 am during our regular gatherings. For more information, email us!
What a great way to make God’s love famous! We’re partnering with Operation Christmas Child to fill shoe boxes with toys and presents that will make their way to kids around the world. You can grab a shoe box in the lobby during a weekend gathering or provide your own. Just be sure to bring them back by November 17. Questions? Email us!
Ready your home for the fall season by joining us on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 9:00 AM as the Inspire Women’s Ministry is hosting our next Craft Day! Grab your girlfriends and head on over to the Hub for an morning of snacks, chats and crafting as we create. All supplies needed to make this craft will be provided. This craft is open to anyone high school aged or older! Click here for more information or to sign up.
Come join us as we continue to celebrate the relaunch of Saturday Nights with a Family Water Night and Chick-fil-A! Bring a bathing suit and towels and stay after the 5:00 service for dinner and fun for the whole family! Contact Tessa with any questions.
Join us September 28 & 29 for a delicious BBQ after our services!
We’ll enjoy some world-famous TerraNova burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs, with all the fixin’s, for just a couple of bucks a plate. As always, guests eat free, so invite some friends to join you!
All are invited to join for an hour of prayer on Friday, September 27. From 3-4pm, we’ll be praying for our church, our community, and other important issues. Interested in joining? Email us!
The TerraNova Tailgate Taste-Off is back! It’s taking place on Saturday, September 21 after the 5pm gathering and it’s going to be a great opportunity to hang out, meet some people, eat some amazing food, and play some games. If you’re interested in joining the friendly competition and bringing your best dish to share (and win prizes!), email Scott.
We’ve got a fun team forming to serve at the OC Rescue Mission’s “Double R Ranch” (aka the Abbey) on Saturday, September 21, from 9am to 12 noon.
The Ranch will soon be the premier facility in South County to assist those who are homeless, and our team will work on various projects to help the Ranch be ready to receive them.
All ages are welcome! Lunch is included! To reserve your place on the team, click here
When we open a "Bible," we enter an ancient, foreign world. A collection of 66 books, some dating back 3500 years; 10+ "genres," dozens of authors, all with their own stories, writing to people who had their own stories. How do we make sense of all of this?
Join us on September 13 & 14 (Friday 6-8pm and Saturday 9-11:30am), for "What Is the Bible? — a TNU Seminar." Meals and childcare will be provided. Cost is $10/person (food and materials).
>> CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! <<
Are you new to TerraNova? Been around a long time? Every lady should join us for this casual, delightful breakfast.
Jesus’ first words to many of his disciples was, ‘Come, follow me!” Let’s explore together what He meant and how we can apply that to our lives as well. On Saturday, September 7 from 8:45-11am Inspire (TerraNova’s Women’s Ministry) is holding our ANNUAL breakfast with a delicious breakfast and coffee bar, made by our own TerraNova BBQ team. Join us to hear about upcoming events planned for the women of TerraNova. Be sure to invite a friend!! Cost: $5
RSVP below or sign-up in lobby on the weekend. No childcare available.
For more information contact Heather Teichrow
TerraNova’s Men’s Ministry is hosting our first poker tournament for charity on Friday, September 6 from 6:30-9:30pm at 7 Whatney. The night will be full of fun with food and drinks provided and prizes for the top five winners. Our first place winner will receive two tickets to an upcoming LA Rams game. The buy-in cost is $40 and all proceeds go directly to “7 Day Hero.” For more info or to sign up, write “Poker” on your Connect Card and for any questions please email John G. .
Come grab lunch with us immediately after the 11am service on Sunday, August 25th. We’ll be headed over to The Habit (off El Toro) where we’ll grab food and spend some time hanging and getting to know each other. Plus, we’re buying milkshakes for everyone who comes! If you’re planning on coming, or just want more information, email Scott .
Join us at Lyle and Dana Castellaw’s home on Saturday, August 10 at 5pm for an Open House Potato Bar! You can stop by for a few minutes or hang with us for a while. And in true TerraNova fashion, we’ll be eating good food: baked potatoes with all the fixin’s! This will be a great chance to make some connections and meet new friends. All are invited! For more information, email us!
We’ve got a fun team forming to serve at the OC Rescue Mission’s “Double R Ranch” (aka the Abbey) on Saturday, August 10, from 9am to 12 noon.
The Ranch will soon be the premier facility in South County to assist those who are homeless, and our team will work on various projects to help the Ranch be ready to receive them.
All ages are welcome! Lunch is included! To reserve your place on the team, click here
Calling all artists: No matter your age or experience level, you’re invited to come out to the Hub (7 Whatney) on Thursday, August 8 from 6-8pm for a mixed media night. We’ll enjoy light refreshments as we start an art project together (all supplies provided). If you’re interested in attending or want more information, email us!
If you’ve got kids and are looking to create connections this summer, join us at Rimgate Park on Thursday, August 1 from 5-630pm. We’ll eat pizza and salad while playing fun games together. You can bring your frisbees, scooters, soccer balls, and bubbles, and invite some friends to join you. Let us know you’re coming by sending us an email!
