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.

People can shop for festive, homemade baked goods, knit and crochet items, cards and crafts.

There will be a “Bowl and a Roll” lunch for $7 at the event. Nativity scenes will be displayed and a tour of the church’s amazing stained glass windows will be given.

Residents who have done or are currently doing any kind of renovation in their unit or building are likely aware of all of the extra planning that needs to take place when there is even something as “minimal” as a scheduled power outage. In the words of the Prophet Isaiah this week, one will come who will bring harmony to all of creation in a way that is dramatically different from the world as it is seen today. To get there, believers have to do some demo and a lot of renovation and restoration.

In this season of Advent, Community Church is approaching Advent not as a time of waiting but a time of development. Thedevelopment 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 562431-2503.