Community Church

All residents are invited to Community Church’s first annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents can shop for festive home-made baked goods, knit and crochet items, cards and crafts. Join Community Church for a “Bowl and a Roll” lunch for $7. Nativity Scenes will be displayed along with a tour of the stained glass windows.

Luke’s Gospel says about the end times that “about that day and hour no one knows.” It can be refreshing to hear these words when there are so many voices claiming to know the moment of the end times. Jesus teaches his followers not to listen to these prognosticators but rather to be prepared and to work toward the world as God is calling it to be. The way believers do that is to walk in the light and participate in what God is doing.

This is the third week of Community Church’s Extended Advent as the church looks at the season of Advent as a time of development, rather than a time of waiting. The development that is asked of believers is to learn to accept and embrace God’s love for each person as they are. When people embrace God’s love, they are released from a hidden burden and can share that love with others. This accepting love that is shared between people rises together like a warm loaf of bread.

The word Gospel means “good news,” and Community Church’s mission is to spread the good news, both in person and online.

As a faith community in Leisure World, Community Church continues to celebrate its 60-year history here and the legacies of those who founded and grew the church. While the future remains a mystery, the members of Community Church are dedicated to celebrating each day that is given to them. All are welcome to join the church.

Entrances to the church may be found both at the front of the church and by the pedestrian gate near the shopping center.

The church no longer requires proof of vaccination in the sanctuary; masking is optional. Community Church also offers virtual worship on Zoom and Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.

Those who want more information or are in need without another way to address it may call the church office at 562-431-2503.