IUCC EVENTS
Broadway Bingo
IUCC is proud to present BROADWAY BINGO
by Cucu Chanel and her Drag Queen Divas! What better way to celebrate Mother's Day Weekend than playing Bingo and experiencing the best drag performances of Broadway musicals?
Friday, May 09, 2025 at 7:00pm, Irvine United Congregational Church
$30 Entry Fee, $200 Black Out! , 50/50 Raffle!
GREAT PRIZES! GREAT PERFORMANCES! GREAT FOOD & DRINK!
The entry fee gains you access to the games and show! Dobbers, food, and beverages will be available for purchase. Must be 18 years old or older to play.
Limited capacity!
Doors open at 6:30pm for Happy Hour!
Questions? Please email Pastor Craig at iucc@iucc.org
NACHO BAR!
Sunday Worship - Mothers Day
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.
Interfaith Service - Alzheimer's Service
Irvine UCC and Alzheimer’s Orange County invite you to a specially adapted interfaith religious service for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or related disordered and their families and caregivers.
Experience
messages of hope and comfort,
an opportunity for spiritual expression regardless of cognitivie ability,
unity and serenity in a sacred place with short, familiar scripture readings and music
Light lunch provide following service
Questions or to RSVP contact Patty Mouten Patty.mouton@alzoc.org
Alzheimer’s Orange County is not a faith based organization and welcomes all faith centers and traditions
Marshall Islands Cultural Night
Experience the spirit of the Marshall Islands!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Marshallese culture! IUCC proudly stands in covenant with our Marshall Islands UCC neighbors, whose passionate community spirit inspires us all. Dinner, performances, and cultural exchange!
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.
Congregational Meeting
Join us for our Spring Congregational Meeting where we as members hear and vote on matters of the church!
Pre-Meeting Forum (Q&A) - the week before on Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Hybrid in the Wisdom Room - 10:30 AM – Between services
Spring Congregational Meeting - Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 10:30 AM – Between services In person at IUCC or via Zoom
This is a vital moment in the life of our church community. We will vote on the proposed leadership slate for 2025–2026, hear important updates, and receive annual reports from all ministries, committees, and boards.
Let your voice be heard. Let your presence be felt. Let us shape the future together.
Young Adult Comma Group
Calling all Young Adults - connect as a community at IUCC! The Young Adult Comma Group meets once a month for fellowship and supportive conversation where you can be your authentic self. We are an open and affirming young adult group and you are welcome as you are!
Youth Group: Breakfast for Dinner
Youth Group! We’re having breakfast for dinner together.
Our Youth Group aims to provide a supportive environment for young minds to explore their spirituality and build lasting connections. We are an open and affirming group that aims to celebrate diversity and supports each individual on their unique journey of self-discovery and faith exploration.
Queer and Disabled Game Night with Joy
Queer & Disabled Game Night hosted by Joy Dorko! Board games will be provided and feel free to bring your own.
All are welcome regardless of sexuality, gender, or ability.
Performance - “Bela Lugosi Meets Edna St. Vincent Millay”
Coming Soon to The Wayward Artist @ IUCC “Bela Lugosi Meets Edna St. Vincent Millay”
A Pay-What-You-Will Special Preview Performance Saturday, May 24 at 7:30pm
From The Wayward Artist - experience a wildly imaginative one-woman show where Rose brings together the iconic Dracula star Bela Lugosi and dazzling Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay—two larger-than-life figures who never met… but maybe should have!
Written by award-winning playwright Jordan R. Young and directed by acclaimed director Christine Cummings, this smart, funny, and thought-provoking piece explores passion, politics, poetry, and fame with razor-sharp wit.
No set ticket price—come as you are, pay what you can. Let your generosity match your excitement for live, local, and daring theatre.
Creativity Sunday
Creativity Sunday is Coming - Sunday, May 25, 2025!
🎨Celebrate the artists, makers, and creative spirits who inspire our community! Creativity Sunday lifts up the beauty of human imagination — from painting and pottery to poetry, baking, and beyond.
🎭During worship, Pastor Craig will preach on The Gospel of Theatre — offering a message rooted in storytelling and sacred creativity, drawing from his own journey as a theatre artist and pastor.
✨ After second service, the Artist Fair on the patio returns! Come browse, shop, and support local creativity. Last year’s booths included handmade jewelry, baked goods, pottery, artwork, knitted items, and more!
Do you have a creative gift to share? We'd love to include you! Reserve a booth by contacting Pastor Craig in the office as soon as possible.
Let’s celebrate our creative callings — and the Spirit who inspires them all.
Sunday Worship - Creativity Sunday
🎨It’s Creativity Sunday! We’re celebrating our creative callings — and the Spirit who inspires them all.
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's Got Talent - Talent Show & Chili Cookoff
Get ready for a night of sizzling chili and show-stopping talent at IUCC’s Got Talent! Whether you're a singer, comedian, magician, dancer, or have a secret vaudeville act up your sleeve—we want YOU on our stage. And if your gifts shine in the kitchen, enter our Annual Chili Cook-Off and bring the heat!
ANY talent is welcome: Music, comedy, poetry, juggling, magic... anything goes!
Youth Sunday
Youth lead Sunday services on June 1st!
A portion of Sunday School each week of May will be dedicated to working with the kids on visioning and executing this event. There will be both speaking and non-speaking roles available.
Sunday Worship - Youth Sunday
It’s Youth Sunday - where the youth of IUCC support and lead the service!
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.
Parents and Guardians Comma Group (Copy)
Calling all parents and guardians! The Parents Comma Group is meeting on 2nd Sundays (well in this case the first Sunday!) and sharing a meal together over lunch. Childcare is provided at IUCC
Adults - walk together from IUCC or meet directly at the tables at the Woodbridge Village Center
Youth Group Duffy Boat Trip
Middle School and Senior High students! We’re enjoying time together on a duffy boat.
Our Youth Group aims to provide a supportive environment for young minds to explore their spirituality and build lasting connections. We are an open and affirming group that aims to celebrate diversity and supports each individual on their unique journey of self-discovery and faith exploration.
Sunday Worship - Pentecost Sunday
The Spirit of Pentecost is among us!
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.
Summer Spirit Day and a Half
We are so excited to announce the dates of our Summer Spirit Day! Kids from first grade through high school are invited to join us for this day and a half adventure. More information and a registration form will be available soon.
If you have any questions, please email Pastor Rachel (rachel@iucc.org)
YA Sacred Sunday: Brunch and Belonging
Sacred Sunday Brunch & Belonging
The first Sunday of every month, the YAs (Young Adults) meet at the Woodbridge Village Center as an extension of Communion. Come chill and make connections in a fun and welcoming space!
Parents and Guardians Comma Group
Calling all parents and guardians! The Parents Comma Group is meeting on 2nd Sundays (well in this case the first Sunday!) and sharing a meal together over lunch. Childcare is provided at IUCC
Adults - walk together from IUCC or meet directly at the tables at the Woodbridge Village Center
Sunday Worship - PAAM Sunday!
It’s PAAM Sunday - featuring our very own Dustin Nguyen at the pulpit and a musical offering from our Marshallese sibling church!
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.
PAAM Sunday at IUCC
Join us for a joyful and meaningful celebration of Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries (PAAM) Sunday as we honor the rich cultural heritage and profound contributions of our Asian and Pacific Islander siblings within the United Church of Christ.
Voted into existence at the 10th General Synod in 1975, PAAM is the UCC’s recognized ministry for Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans, advocating for justice, leadership, and visibility across the life of the church.
We are thrilled to welcome our Marshallese UCC siblings, who will join us for worship, with their youth offering a special cultural performance of music, dance, and tradition—part of a heartfelt Cultural Night they are preparing just for IUCC.
Preaching from the pulpit will be IUCC’s very own Dustin Nguyen, delivering a powerful and rousing sermon on the theme of empire—a timely reflection grounded in justice and faith.
Come celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with joy, gratitude, and spirit.
May the Force be with you! All are welcome!
Renewing Hope - Women's Retreat
🌿 IUCC Women’s Retreat: “Renewing Hope” ✨
📅 May 2–4, 2025 | Register by April 16
Registration opens Sunday, March 16!
Join us at Pilgrim Pines Camp for a weekend of renewal, reflection, and connection. Led by Rev. Kate Forer, we’ll explore hope through theology, spirituality, activism, and Scripture, drawing inspiration from Rebecca Solnit, Richard Rohr, and Margaret Renkl.
🌟 Highlights Include:
🗣️ Engaging sessions | 🎨 Workshops | 🤝 Small groups | 🧘♀️ Reflection time | 🏞️ Nature retreat
For details, email iuccwomen22@gmail.com. Don’t miss this inspiring getaway! 💫💜
Youth Group Sunset Stroll
Calling all middle and high schoolers to enjoy each other's company as we walk to the Woodbridge Village Center and enjoy pizza, ice cream, and intentional conversation. Parents should drop off and pick up at the church. Make sure to bring money for dinner!
MYP Hosts Coffee Hour
MYP is giving back to the IUCC community by hosting the coffee hour. You can help by bringing a treat, helping with set up, hosting during coffee hour or cleaning up! If you are bringing a treat please drop it off before 10:00AM to Plumer Hall. It is a fun way to enjoy time together and always fun excuse to make or buy something you'd like to enjoy!
Sunday Worship - Earth Day Sunday
Special Earth Sunday Service!
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 Work Day
All Church Work Day – Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM
It’s that time of year—spring cleaning at IUCC! We’re sprucing up the campus and get things looking fresh.
All volunteers wanted - no special skills needed. Pizza lunch provided.
Come for the cleaning, stay for the community. Let’s make IUCC shine—together!
Please sign up to volunteer on the patio or through the link below! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!
Young Adult Comma Group
Calling all Young Adults - connect as a community at IUCC! The Young Adult Comma Group meets once a month for fellowship and supportive conversation where you can be your authentic self. We are an open and affirming young adult group and you are welcome as you are!
Easter Scavenger Hunt
🐰Ready for a challenge? Come for a egg hunt scavenger hunt!
🧺Classic egg hunt at 10:30am
📷Family photos available with Dustin
Want to learn more? - MYP@iucc.org
Lean more about our Holy week events - https://iucc.org/holy-week
Easter Egg Hunt, Scavenger Hunt, and Family Photos
Families! We will have an Easter Egg hunt for the younger kids and a more complex Scavenger Hunt for the older kids. Family photos will be available with Dustin.
Join us Easter Sunday, April 20th. We’ll start assembling between services around 10:30am
Easter Brunch and Family Portraits
Special church breakfast to share in community and hope and Family portraits! All invited
Sunday Worship - Easter Sunday
Celebrate Easter at IUCC with a joyful service proclaiming resurrection and new life, featuring our Chancel Choir, gifted brass instrumentalists, and an inspiring message. Special church breakfast to share in community and hopes. Family photos, egg hunt, and a challenge scavenger hunt.
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.
Game Night
Join us for Queer & Disabled Game Night hosted by Joy Dorko! Board games will be provided and feel free to bring your own. All are welcome regardless of sexuality, gender, or ability.
Maundy Thursday
Join us for an immersive theatrical telling of the Last Supper for our Maundy Thursday service on April 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
It will be a sacred experience with the Chancel choir, guest celloist Inwoo Su, and professional actors remembering the events of the Last Supper!
Through this modern adaptation of liturgical drama, IUCC invites the community to witness the story of Jesus and his disciples in a way that is both historically rooted and profoundly relevant today.
YA Easter Egg Decorating
Young Adults - Continuing in last year's tradition, the young adults will be stuffing eggs with candy and decorating them using paint markers in preparation for the children's Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday! Come bring out your artsy side and have a good time bonding with fellow YAs, all the while helping out the kids!
Note: We'll also be enlisting the YAs to help in hiding the eggs on the morning of Easter Sunday!
Junior Picnic - Junior Youth Group
Calling all elementary schoolers to enjoy snacks together ! We will set up picnic blankets with additional snacks and play games that spur intentional conversations.
Youth Brunch
Calling all middle and high schoolers to enjoy brunch and games together during 2nd service to celebrate Palm Sunday!
Sunday Worship - Palm Sunday
Hosanna - Holy Week Begins! Come for a joyful and reflective Palm Sunday service as we journey with Jesus, embracing hope, justice, and the promise of new life. Special music and children’s processional
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.
Palm Sunday Children's Processional
The youth are invited to join the Palm Sunday Processional and help usher in Holy Week!
Spiritual Pathways: Soul Care Through Prayer
Looking to deepen your spiritual life or explore new ways of connecting with the sacred? Join us for Prayer Practice Workshops every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM during Lent at IUCC! 💜 Each week, a different facilitator will introduce a unique, soul-nourishing practice—from creative prayer 🎨 to poetic reflection ✍️, offering fresh ways to nurture your spirit.
💫 All are welcome! Whether you're deeply rooted in faith or just seeking a peaceful moment, these gatherings are open to everyone—no experience needed, just an open heart and a willingness to explore!
🙏 April 9 – Stephen Ministry Offering – A special practice led by Stephen Ministers.
📍 Location: IUCC | 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine
🕡 Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
✨ Come as you are and discover new ways to cultivate peace, reflection, and a deeper connection with something greater than yourself. 🌈💖
Sacred Sunday: Brunch and Belonging
The first Sunday of every month, YAs will be meeting at the Woodbridge Village Center for brunch as an extension of Communion. We leave after second service (12:15pm). Come chill and make connections in a fun and welcoming space!
Parent / Caregiver Comma Group
Calling all parents and guardians! The Parents Comma Group is meeting and sharing a meal together over lunch. Childcare is provided!
Sunday Worship - Special Guest Rev. Andersen
Join us on Sunday for inspiring preaching, global awareness, and faith in action as Rev. Noel Andersen takes the pulpit!
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.
Spiritual Pathways: Soul Care Through Prayer
Looking to deepen your spiritual life or explore new ways of connecting with the sacred? Join us for Prayer Practice Workshops every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM during Lent at IUCC! 💜 Each week, a different facilitator will introduce a unique, soul-nourishing practice—from creative prayer 🎨 to poetic reflection ✍️, offering fresh ways to nurture your spirit.
💫 All are welcome! Whether you're deeply rooted in faith or just seeking a peaceful moment, these gatherings are open to everyone—no experience needed, just an open heart and a willingness to explore!
🎭 April 2 – Dialogue with Creativity – Discover prayer through artistic and creative expression.
📍 Location: IUCC | 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine
🕡 Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
✨ Come as you are and discover new ways to cultivate peace, reflection, and a deeper connection with something greater than yourself. 🌈💖
ECC Open House!
Explore, Celebrate, and Connect – ECC Open House!
Come see the incredible work happening at our Early Childhood Center (ECC) Open House! Our entire ECC staff will be available to welcome IUCC members for a special tour of the facility. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness firsthand the dedication, growth, and progress made possible by our church community.
Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the warmth and excellence of our ECC team!
We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!
UCC Faith, History, and Polity
✨ Explore the Richness of Our Faith! ✨
📖 UCC Faith, History, and Polity Course with Pastor Craig ⛪
Join us for a deep dive into UCC history, theology, and covenantal ethos as we explore our denomination’s roots and commitment to justice. Each session includes prayer, reflection, and engaging discussions, fostering deeper connections within our community.
📍 Mondays in March at 2:00 PM | Peace Room
🎉 Whether you're new to IUCC or a longtime member, this course will enrich your faith and understanding. Join us when you can!
📩 RSVP to Pastor Craig to reserve your spot! 💌
ECC Open House!
Explore, Celebrate, and Connect – ECC Open House!
Come see the incredible work happening at our Early Childhood Center (ECC) Open House! On Sunday, March 30, immediately following the first service, our entire ECC staff will be available to welcome IUCC members for a special tour of the facility. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness firsthand the dedication, growth, and progress made possible by our church community.
Can’t make it on Sunday? We’re also hosting a public open house on Tuesday, April 1st, at 4:00 PM—invite your friends and neighbors to experience the warmth and excellence of our ECC team!
We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!
One Great Hour of Sharing
Support One Great Hour of Sharing: Bring Hope in Times of Crisis
This Lent, join IUCC in supporting One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)—a vital UCC mission providing disaster relief, refugee aid, and sustainable development worldwide.
Our collection is on March 30, 2025. To give, include “OGHS” in the memo of your check or online donation.
Your generosity helps rebuild communities, support displaced families, and create lasting change. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ. Give today and make an impact!