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Weekend Worship Services
Weekly | Sat at 6pm, Sun at 11am | Lake Forest Campus
Let's go to service together! No matter which service you decide to go to, we want to connect with you. Saturday night, meet us in the Singles Area of the Main Patio at 5:45pm as we sit together for the 6pm service and afterward we will meet back on the patio! On Sunday Mornings, we'll meet up at 10:45am in the Singles Area and gather together for the 11 am service. Join us back out on the patio for bagles and coffee after service! Look for one of our leaders wearing a red lanyard and learn how to get plugged into this community.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comSmall Groups
Weekly | Various Days/Times | Various Locations
Small Groups are where you can know others and be known. They are typically groups of 6-12 people who hang out weekly for Bible study, prayer, and friendship. We have 100s of Singles Small Groups that are men only, women only, and co-ed in specific and mixed age ranges. To find a Small Group that fits you, search mySaddleback.com or email us.
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Amanda Reyes | AmandaR@saddleback.comHouse-to-House Gatherings
Quarterly | Fridays at 7:30pm | Various Homes
H2H Gatherings are a fun place where Singles come together for social connection to develop friendships. These gatherings consist of 30ish people per age-graded home for 20s/30s, 30s/40s, 40s/50s, and 50s/60s. Join us for a time of engaging interaction and great conversation along with a biblical element. This is a super place to meet new friends!
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comMeetups and Activities
Weekly | Various Days/Times | Various Locations
We have many meetups and activities throughout the year designed to help you meet other Singles in your stage of life. These fun times include hikes, beach bonfires, paddle boarding, picnics, concerts, bunco tournaments, basketball, dances, and much, much more! For details on upcoming meetups and activities, check out our Events Calendar below.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comSingle Moms Community
Weekly | Various Times | Various Locations
If you are a Single Mom and have at least one child who is 18 years old or younger, then this community is for you! We don't want you to be alone in church or in life so we have gatherings that meet on campus and in homes. Email us for details or check out the Events Calendar below.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comEvents and Gatherings
Quarterly | Various Days/Times | Lake Forest Campus
For our events, we invite Saddleback Pastors and bring in Best-Selling Authors from around the country to speak to our Singles on topics that promote spiritual health. In addition, we have centralized spiritual growth gatherings where we study topics relevant to the Single Man and the Single Woman. For details, check out the Events Calendar below.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comClasses and Retreats
Bi-Monthly | Various Days/Times | Rancho Capistrano
Our retreats and classes provide the opportunity to slow down, connect with Jesus, and grow in their faith. Many Singles have expressed that these programs are their favorite thing we do. For details, check out the Events Calendar below.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comCoffee & Conversation
Monthly | First Thursdays at 7pm | Patch Coffee
We have created this helpful and engaging program to benefit Singles Small Groups in the areas of Leadership and Group Health. We discuss what is working, what is not working, and what is next in our groups. Also, gourmet coffee and tea! If you Host a group, are in a group, or are looking for a group, this program is for you.
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Amanda Reyes | AmandaR@saddleback.comMentorship for Women
Weekly | Various Days/Times | Various Locations
Are you a woman who wants to mentor other women or who is looking for a mentor? Email us for more info. And if you are in your 20s/30s, check out our monthly Girl Talk program in the Events Calendar below.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comCounseling and Support Groups
Weekly | Various Days/Times | Various Locations
Our church offers many types of medical and relational groups intended to support and help Singles in and through difficult times. Saddleback offers free counseling and support groups that include Divorce Care, Grief Recovery, and Widows Supporting Widows.
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949-609-8387 | ChurchCounseling@Saddleback.comVolunteer to Help
Weekly | Various Days/Times | Lake Forest Campus
Join the Team! We are looking for men and women who love Jesus and have a desire to help Singles CONNECT with each other, GROW in their faith, SERVE others in love, REACH their world for Jesus, and HONOR God with their life. If you are a member of Saddleback Church who is interested in being a part of the Saddleback Singles Team, email us.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comLocal PEACE Initiatives
Monthly | Various Days/Times | Various Locations
There are many opportunities for you to connect with other Singles who share your heart for making a difference in our local communities. A few of these include serving Veterans, Homeless, and Children. For details, check out the Events Calendar below or email us.
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Samantha Balcaceres | SamanthaB@saddleback.comGlobal PEACE Trips
Periodically | Various Days/Times | Various Locations
Our Global PEACE Trips include monthly excursions to Mexico in addition to annual expeditions to our Saddleback International Campuses and Rwanda. PEACE is the foundation of missions at Saddleback. Interested in going on a trip? Email us.
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Meet The Pastor
Chris Reed
Pastor to Singles
Chris married his beautiful bride, Tina in 1990. They have three wonderful children, Jacob, Kaylee, and Macie Joy. Chris began pastoring at a church in Los Angeles in 1995 where he was the Youth Pastor. He was the Executive Pastor of Student Ministries at John Maxwell’s church in South Florida before he came to Saddleback in 2008 as our Pastor to 20s/30s. He currently leads and serves Singles of all ages with our Saddleback Singles Leadership Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies and his Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.