Cook’s Corner Response

Community Prayer Gathering

Due to the tragic shooting at Cook's Corner in Orange County we hosted a Community Prayer Gathering Friday, August 25 at 7:00 PM (PDT) at the Lake Forest campus Worship Center.

We prayed for all of the families, first responders, and individuals who have been impacted.

We'll also gather across our campuses this weekend for our normal services as we worship God and comfort each other during this difficult situation.

If you are personally affected by the tragedy, our pastoral care team is here for you. Call 949.609.8000 to speak with the minister of the day.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES

Minister of the Day (MOD)

If you are personally affected by the tragedy, our pastoral care team is here for you. Call 949.609.8000 to speak with the minister of the day.

Hope for Grief community

September 17 | 1:00 PM
Location:  Saddleback Church Lake Forest | Plaza Room

If you or a loved one is struggling with loss, we invite you to a special gathering on September 17 for hope and healing with Pastor Dave Page and special guest Michelle Montgomery. We'll talk about releasing your burden of guilt, the benefits of aromatherapy, and breath prayers as well as enjoy a time of worship together.

Register

Grief Share Support Group – Online

Mondays (Next session begins July 31st), 7:00 – 9:00 pm  
Location: Zoom

A 13-week workshop that includes a time of open sharing and prayer with weekly assignments while going through the emotional trauma that follows the death of a loved one. 

Contact: Kathy Carno      
Telephone: 951-204-8366
Email: nanabear5677@gmail.com

Grief Share Support Group – In-Person (Laguna Woods)

Tuesdays (Next session begins in August), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Florence Sylvester Sr. Ctr 
23721 Moulton, Laguna Hills 92653

A 13-week workshop that includes a time of open sharing and prayer with weekly assignments while going through the emotional trauma that follows the death of a loved one.

Contact: Joan McConville    
Telephone 949-395-5068
Email: joanm@saddleback.com

Grief Share Support Group – In-Person (Rancho Capistrano)

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location:  29251 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Portables Educational Building

A 13-week workshop that includes a time of open sharing and prayer with weekly assignments while going through the emotional trauma that follows the death of a loved one.

Contact: Donald  
Telephone: 949-885-6390

First Responders wellness support group

Next meeting Aug 29
Frequency: Bi-Monthly, Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Saddleback Lake Forest, MO1, Rm. 116

This support group is a place for first responders and first responders only. We share a common bond and experience things in our work that are unique to our profession. The things we see affect every person differently. The hours we work, the lack of sleep, and the different types of people we encounter all have effects on our well-being and if not addressed properly can come out in a variety of ways. Every single person has a different story and a different way this affects them, but we all get it. This is a place to share, listen, learn, and have a space to transform our behavior. It's not impossible alone, but it's not the best way to get better. It's a fact that more first responders die from suicide each year than on duty. This is a place not only to get the help you need, but we will teach you how to take this hurt and use it to help others.

This support group meets in-person the first Tuesday of every month at the Saddleback Lake Forest campus and meets online the third Tuesday of every month.

Contact: Darren Purcell                                
Telephone: 949-233-6808
Email: Darrenp1@att.net