Meet Our new Director of Music Ministries
With great joy, Church of the Foothills announces the selection of Sammy Salvador to be our next Director of Music Ministries. Mr. Salvador is an accomplished choir director with a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Music Education from California State University of Fullerton. He brings a host of experience as a student teacher with Venado […]
Eagle Scout Project: Meet Jacob
Jacob Bauer is a Senior at Irvine High School, a student of our former Director of Music, Tina Peterson, and a Scout working toward his Eagle Scout rank. His project, in response to needs from our choir ministry, will rebuild and restore our choir folder cabinets to provide more space for music and more accessibility […]
September 10 is Rally Sunday
Rally Day is almost here. Church of the Foothills invites our community to gather for a kickoff Sunday, featuring the launch of our new Worship & Wonder children’s ministry. Worship & Wonder is a Montessori-style education ministry to engage children where they are and deepen their sense of spirituality. They will learn the ancient stories […]
General Assembly Unanimously Opposes Anti-Trans Legislation
At the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, Church of the Foothills’ delegates and ministry partners across North America celebrated a unanimous resolution to oppose anti-trans legislation and protect our trans neighbors. Jesus called us to love our neighbors as ourselves, to offer each other dignity, and to seek the best for each other. This […]
Follow Us on Instagram
This week, church leaders and staff will be joining other Disciples from across North American in Louisville, KY for General Assembly. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to get live updates from Rev. Nathan about the conversations taking place. You can also livestream worship during this event as thousands gather to pray for our […]
True Inclusion: Virtual Event with Rev. Brandan Robertson
After a late cancellation last month, we welcome Rev. Brandan Robertson back for a virtual event on July 20, 7 PM PST on Zoom. This is free and open to those who want to explore what true inclusion looks like for faith communities and leaders. For Church of the Foothills, proud of our history of […]
Position Announcement: Director of Music Ministries
Church of the Foothills (UCC and DOC), Santa Ana, California, seeks a creative, collaborative, and flexible music director to lead our music ministry, a vital part of our worship. We are a progressive Open & Affirming church community with a strong commitment to the work of inclusion and justice. Music is one way we inspire […]
Faith & Film Begins Sunday, July 2
When can the power of film connect with our spirituality? Can children’s movies speak to our needs for community and help us understand scripture? Rev. Nathan Hill leads us in a new Faith & Film series that looks at four Pixar movies, their themes, and four corresponding scripture passages and stories that challenge us to […]
Celebrate Pride With Us
Church of the Foothills is proud of its emphasis of being an Open & Affirming congregation, welcoming and affirming all of God’s children. This weekend, we celebrate our Open & Affirming anniversary in two ways: Catch us at the OC Pride Festival, Booth 344, to learn more about our ministries and the ways we are […]
Pastoral Letter Addressing the Rise of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in the US
General Minister and President Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens with Rev. LaMarco Cable, President of Division of Overseas Ministries, and Rev. Chis Dorsey, President of Disciples Home Missions, join their voices with other leaders across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to denounce the rising violence against LGBTQIA persons, the communities that hold them dear, […]