IUCC EVENTS
Wayward Soles
Pastor Craig is supporting The Wayward Artist by collecting new and slightly worn shoes. These shoes ultimately get shipped to developing nations where they support struggling communities by providing jobs and economic growth. Almost everyone has old shoes in their closets they never wear. There will be a collection box at IUCC over the next 60-days. Please just throw your shoes inside. If you think you can collect a whole bag of 25 pairs, see Pastor Craig. He has some prizes for you!
Challenge issued IUCC!
Pastor's Potluck
In July, the Admin Board is hosting our UNDER THE SAILS pastor's potluck. What a wonderful way to connect with each other. Bring a protein, side dish, or dessert to share with everyone. The admin board will meet in person following the potluck. All are welcome!
Beach Ball Bingo Bash
IUCC is proud to present Beach Ball Bingo Bash: A Drag-tastic Summer Soirée! hosted by Cucu Chanel and her Drag Queen Divas.
Who wants a little summer fun? Imagine California Girls, Surfing, and Summer Loving delivered through amazing drag performances? Who wants to win cash prizes as high as $200 playing bingo? Who wants some summer BBQ and campfire smores? If yes, this is the event for you.
You are encouraged to wear your best bathing suits, Hawaiian shirts, flip-flops, sun glasses, and beach attire. It's time for the beach!
Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm at Irvine United Congregational Church: 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine CA 92604 in Plumer Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm.
$ 30 Entry Fee Click to purchase tickets and additional details
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
YA Town Hall
How can IUCC best serve your needs as a young adult? Bring all your ideas and share your input with Dustin!
Meet in the Wisdom Room
YA Olympics Watch Party
Join us as we celebrate the Olympic spirit by watching the exciting opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics! Bring your favorite dish to share at our potluck. Don't miss out on fun, food, and fantastic company!
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
MYP Pool Party - July 28, 12:30 PM
Our last pool party was so popular that we'll be doing one each month for the rest of the summer! Splash around with friends and family while enjoying delicious pizza and refreshing popsicles that will keep you cool all day long. Whether you're soaking up the sun, playing pool games, or just lounging by the water, there's something for everyone.
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
OC Book Fair
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers will be helping with various events - author panels, story times, screenwriting panels, workshops, book talks, kids activities, community talks, etc. There will be 55 booths of writers and book-related vendors, 2 outdoor stages, 1 indoor stage, music, food and tons of fun! A few streets will be closed down for pedestrians only in Old Town Tustin.
We are expecting a very large crowd, so any and all help is welcomed and appreciated!
Liwanag
IUCC's DEI Ministry and the Filipino Migrant Center proudly present
LIWANAG – a documentary that highlights the plight of Filipina frontline workers in Los Angeles during Covid-19.
Liwanag – meaning light – was created by the FMC in collaboration with community organizations, immigrant youth artists and filmmakers to share the untold stories of three Filipina women who courageously worked on the frontlines during the pandemic.
Food will be served, followed by the screening of the film and a discussion.
July 12, 2024
Plumer Hall
6:15 pm Light Dinner
7:00 pm Film and Discussion
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
Youth Movie Night & Queer Theology
Youth Movie Night & Queer Theology
June 30, 5:00 PM
Wisdom Room
For IUCC Youth, we're closing out Pride Month with a discussion on queer theology and a screening of the 2018 teen rom-com, Love, Simon.
Synopsis: Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing.
Pride Sunday
🌈 Join us for a joyous Pride Sunday celebration at Irvine United Congregational Church on June 30th! 🌈
We're proud to be Open and Affirming for 33 amazing years, and this year we're turning up the love and inclusivity like never before. With services at 9:30am and 11:15am, there's double the opportunity to celebrate who you are, whoever you love, and however you identify.
Expect vibrant music, inspiring messages, and a community that welcomes everyone with open arms. Whether you're a long-time member or a first-time visitor, come as you are and experience the spirit of unity and acceptance that defines us.
Let's come together to celebrate our diversity, our stories, and our shared humanity. See you there, where love is love is love! 🌟✨
Pastor's Potluck
Join us for our second Sipping Under the Sails event on June 25th. It's a potluck on our patio. Bring a protein, side dish, or dessert to share with the community. Pastor Craig will be at the grill. Come share in the fellowship and fun now that summer has arrived!
MYP Pool Party
Celebrate the start of summer with MYP as we host a pool party. There will be delicious pizza, refreshing popsicles, and fun times together. (Click on to RSVP!)
Mitzvah Mingle
As part of our growing friendship with University Synagogue, they’ve cordially invited us to participate in their Mitzvah Mingle event on Sunday, June 23, from 10am to 12pm. While they realize it’s happening during our usual Sunday services, they hope some of our congregants will be able to participate. This is a really great opportunity to join them in a hands-on activity to benefit Orange County nonprofits.
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
Diversity Dinner
DIVERSITY DINNER!
June 22 at 5:00pm
Abyssinia Restaurant (2801 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804)
We have eaten at this Ethiopian restaurant a number of times and have always enjoyed both the food and the hospitality. Easy to eat vegetarian there, but they have many of the famous Ethiopian meat dishes as well.
If you haven't had Ethiopian food before, you'll be introduced to their unique bread, called injera, that is made with teff flour. Teff is a remarkable grain, one of the earliest domesticated plants, and is high in protein, fiber, and minerals. It's also gluten free. What makes it really fun is that one uses it to pick up the food on the platter, not unlike using a pita.
Let us know if you plan to join us and if you'll be bringing anyone else with you. We'll also have this in one of the weekly e-blasts from IUCC. We'll also have a sign-up sheet on the patio on upcoming Sundays.
(They'll give you a fork if you like; no questions asked!)
Craig and Mary Repp
IUCC YAs Greek Fest
IUCC YAs Greek Fest
June 22, 3:00 PM at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church (next to IUCC)
IUCC Young Adults will be hanging out at Irvine Greek Fest! For more info, please contact Rachel Humphreys at rayhumphreys89@gmail.com.
Read with Royalty
IUCC and the Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) will be co-hosting “Read with Royalty” - a story time event with Queen Cucu Chanel on Saturday, June 22 at 10am at IUCC. We’ll be reading inclusive books with LGBTQ+ positive, gender affirming, multi-cultural stories and offering parents a safe, positive and age appropriate environment where all families are welcome. We invite children of all ages to this family-friendly event!
Heartbreak and Healing
We hope you will join us today for a very important conversation!
Heartbreak and Healing: WHO Gaza Mission Doctors' Speaking Tour
Join us on Tuesday, June 18, from 7-9pm in Plumer Hall, to hear from a team of local medical professionals who just returned from Gaza.
These doctors and nurses volunteered to be part of a World Health Organization sponsored medical mission to the Gaza Strip. For nearly 3 weeks they treated the sick and wounded at the European General Hospital in Khan Younis. During that time, they witnessed firsthand the horrors of the ongoing war in Gaza and the tremendous suffering and loss of life, particularly of children; at the same time, they saw the resilience and perseverance that characterized the people they encountered there. This heart wrenching experience has had a profound impact on them. As a result, they have decided to share their eyewitness accounts with the broader public. IUCC is honored to welcome them.
Questions: please email iucc@iucc.org
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
Cool Irvine Eco Fair
Join us for the 3rd Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair! Get ready for an exciting day filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, fun activities for kids and inspiring discussions all centered around sustainable living and climate resilience. Savor delicious eats from The Empanada Maker food truck and discover local and federal incentives to help you go green. Jax Bicycles will be on hand to offer free bike safety inspections, ensuring your ride is as safe as it is eco-friendly.
Explore booths on solar energy, heat pumps, composting demonstrations, native plant gardens, water stewardship, energy efficiency and electric vehicles to learn practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint. There will also be several opportunity drawings with generous donations from our local business community.
Let's come together to celebrate our Earth, enjoy vibrant community spirit, and take action towards a greener, more sustainable future for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact and have a great time doing it!
Magnify the Light - Chancel Choir
🎶✨ Get ready to be uplifted and inspired as IUCC's Chancel Choir presents: "Magnify the Light"! 🎵 Join us for a soul-stirring concert of inspirational choral music, celebrating the radiant Light and boundless Love that surrounds us all.
🗓️ Save the date for Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at 7pm in the serene setting of the IUCC Sanctuary. Let the harmonious voices of our choir fill your heart with joy and hope.
As we come together in music and fellowship, we invite you to contribute to the continued flourishing of our community by participating in a freewill offering to support the IUCC General Fund.
Come, bask in the beauty of music and the warmth of togetherness as we magnify the light within and around us! 🕯️💖
Sunday Worship
We offer two Sunday services: a Traditional Service at 9:30 a.m. and a Contemporary Service at 11:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School is offered during the 11:15 a.m. service. The traditional service features our amazing Chancel Choir singing wonderful anthems tied to the morning’s theme. The contemporary service is more casual, led by an energetic praise group composed of our choral interns. We welcome you to come as you are and dress according to your personal style.
Sunday services typically include: information about church events, music, prayer, meditation, and a message from the pastor. We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to partake. Our services are also streamed live on Facebook.
IUCC at Mission Viejo Pride
IUCC will have a booth at Mission Viejo Pride! Come enjoy this family-friendly event.
Interested in helping staff the booth? Reach out to Dustin at dustin@iucc.org.
The Southern California Nevada Conference Annual Gathering
So much has changed in the church and the world since we last gathered in-person at The Southern California Nevada Conference. As the Annual Gathering Planning Committee began to focus on the upcoming Annual Gathering scheduled for June, it was clear that it was important that this be a time to share stories of change and challenge, but most of all, Stories of Resilience. Stories of how churches, and the Conference have adapted, reimagined ministry, and are transitioning into new models of what it means to be and do church as disciples and followers of Christ. And so when we gather at Chapman University, storytelling and Stories of Resilience will be center stage as we celebrate how we have been challenged to change, grow and be the church in the midst of challenge and change.
Angel's Pride Night
Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to Pride Night at Angel Stadium. Whether you are a baseball fan or not, come join in the fellowship, stadium food, and fun! YOU MUST RSVP! IUCC will purchase a block of tickets at $50 each, but a firm number is needed. You can sign up on the patio during coffee hour, or send payment to the office through the usual means. Please notate ANGELS GAME when making payment. If finances are tight, please email Pastor Craig and a comp will be secured for you. All are welcome!
Pastor's Potluck - Sipping Under the Sails
🌟 Get ready for an evening of delicious delights and community fun at "Sipping Under the Sails: Pastor's Potluck"! 🍽️ Bring your appetite and your favorite dish to share as we gather together under the stars.
📅 Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 30th at 6pm at Irvine United Congregational Church! Pastor Craig will be firing up the grill and cooking up a storm, so don't forget to bring your favorite protein to throw on the BBQ.
It's a chance to mingle, munch, and make memories with friends old and new. See you there! 🎉
Nerd Theology: Star Wars (Youth)
Delve into the depths of the Force and explore the spiritual wisdom hidden within the iconic Star Wars franchise in this event for IUCC Youth. Through activities and interactive discussions, discover how the tales of a galaxy far, far away resonate with our own spiritual journeys. May the Force be with you as we explore the intersection of spirituality and sci-fi!
Jr. Youth Pet Day
Come meet and play with the Ratinoff family pets at our Jr. Youth Pet Day event! As you all know, the Ratinoffs have quite a zoo! Meet their bearded dragon, turtle, guinea pig, tadpoles, and millipede on this fun day of play and learning in celebration of National Pet Month.
Spring Congregational Meeting
Our Spring Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, May 19 at 10:30am immediately following first service. This will be an in-person meeting with a Zoom option available for those who can only attend online. Please plan to stay directly after the end of first service. Because of the online component, our bylaws require a discussion forum in advance of the congregational meeting. This forum is on Saturday an noon. Congregational meeting packets are now available on the website. All are welcome to attend this Saturday's forum. Members of the administration board will be presenting highlights of the packet, as well as fielding any questions you may have about our budget, leadership slate, or annual reports.
Pre-Concert Party (Young Adults)
Calling all young adults for a night of pre-concert excitement! Before IUCC's tenor extraordinaire, Jaime Reza, takes the stage for his graduate recital, let's kick off the evening with a pre-concert party. Enjoy refreshments and social time as we gear up to cheer on Jaime!
Boots & Bingo Drag Wild West
IUCC is proud to present Boots & Bingo: Drag Wild West hosted by Cucu Chanel and her Drag Queen Divas. Who wants a little Patsy Cline, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain delivered through amazing drag performances? Who wants to win cash prizes as high as $200 playing bingo? What wants come delicious county comfort food? If yes, this is the event for you. Feel free to wear your best plaid, boots, and country attire. All cowboys and cowgirls are welcome!
Limited capacity!
Scout Sunday
On Scout Sunday, we will be recognizing anyone who participated in some sort of youth development program growing up. If you were part of any of the organizations listed below, please contact Myrna Bohan so your named can be included as part of worship.
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
CampFire
4-H
Outward Bound
YMCA Indian Guides, Indian Princesses, Adventure Guides or Leaders Club
Frontier Girls
Quest Clubs
DeMolay
Young Americans
Other
