Meetups & Things
Upcoming EVENTS
We believe in time spent with God, with others, and serving others.
Join us as we gather with our church body and our community in these upcoming events.
All Church Serve Project: Meal Packing
The Bible calls each of us to serve – within our church, within the community and throughout the world. For the month of September, alongside Kids Around the World and the community we partner with Aguas Verdes, all ages are invited to join us to pack 30,000 meals!
Shifts begin at 9:00 am and 11:15 am to accommodate whichever worship service you attend. All ages welcome!
For additional information, contact Erin Steinhouser at erin@gslcirvine.org.
Grace Based Parenting
Parenting can be one of life's most rewarding and challenging roles, but it doesn't have to be done alone. Join us for the Grace Based Parenting Study Group at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool, where we will explore a parenting blueprint rooted in the grace that God offers to His children. Based on the "Grace Based Parenting" series by Dr. Tim Kimmel, this group provides practical, biblically centered insights that help parents navigate the complexities of raising children in today’s world.
Through weekly video teachings and guided discussions, we'll dive into essential topics such as:
Why Parenting Is So Hard: Understanding the biblical reasons behind parenting struggles.
Faulty Parenting Blueprints: Identifying and overcoming cultural pressures that may lead us astray.
Building a Grace-Based Home: Focusing on the inner needs of your children—security, significance, and strength—through God’s grace.
Raising Kids for True Greatness: Learn what it truly means to raise successful children who love God and others.
This study group is designed for parents at all stages, whether you are parenting young children or teens, and will provide both encouragement and actionable steps to apply grace-based principles at home.
Come grow with us as we build stronger, grace-filled families!
Time and location will be determined by the group - complete the registration form if you’re interested!
Trunk or Treat
Hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool
Grab your decorations and stock up on candy, Trunk or Treat is back! From hot dogs to a cake walk to pumpkin bowling to a photo op, all ages will enjoy this fall time fun. Join in by wearing a festive (non-scary) costume while "oooing" and "awwing" at the creatively decorated car trunks and then the best part of the night - Trunk or Treating!
We are looking for candy donations and volunteers to help make this event a success! If you’d like to donate candy or assist as a volunteer, simply complete the form above, and we'll get you all set up.
In lieu of an attendance fee, we ask that you bring a donation item. This year, we are gathering items for the Families Forward Food Pantry -
Donation Items:
cereal
rice 1-2 lbs. bag
canned soups
canned fruits
canned beans
peanut butter (12oz or 16oz)
canned veggies
canned pasta
canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc)
mac n cheese
pasta (dry)
pasta sauce
Fall Kick Off
Join us on Sunday, September 8, as we kick off the Fall Season at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool! It's a day to celebrate the return of all our beloved ministries—Confirmation, Bible Study, and FLOCK Sunday School are back in full swing, along with some exciting new gatherings for the fall.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Stick around after worship for an all-church community event. We’ll be enjoying lunch together, followed by games and activities for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones as we head into this new season.
To help us plan accordingly, we kindly ask that you register in advance so we can ensure there’s plenty of food for everyone.
Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!
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8:00 am // Traditional Worship
9:10 am // Jr High Confirmation, High School Bible Study & Adult Bible Study
10:00 am // Contemporary Worship
11:15 am // Lunch & Community Fun
Youth Ultimate Game Night
Join us for an epic start to the 2024-25 Youth Group season! All 6th through 12th graders are invited to our first night filled with fun, food, and games. We'll kick things off with a delicious dinner before diving into an action-packed evening of Nerf games, including capture the flag and much more!
This is the perfect opportunity to hang out with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a night of laughter and excitement. Don't forget to invite your friends—this is a night you won't want to miss!
5% All Church Serve: Marine Deployment Bags
The Bible calls each of us to serve – within our church, within the community and throughout the world. As part of our commitment to the 5% Life, we acknowledge spending 2% of our year in service - and we invite you to join us in doing so!
For the month of June, all ages are invited to join us in putting together 100 Deployment Bags for the Marines in the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines. Every 6-8 months a battery from the 2/11 Battalion at Camp Pendleton is designated for overseas duty for 6-8 months, usually to Okinawa Japan. The trip to Japan is a long journey and we want to send them off well! Join us on the Church Patio between services on Sunday, June 30 to create these packages and write a thank you note to the Marines serving our country.