What makes Geneva unique?
Geneva is …
An Intergenerational Church…Geneva was founded in 1965 with 313 charter members. Today our congregation of almost 900 includes people of all ages, with many of our members coming from Laguna Woods, and newer families coming from the surrounding communities, especially Aliso Viejo. We love that our unique combination of seniors and young families allows us to reach out in mission across generations.
A Worship and Music-Centered Church…We are committed to excellence in both traditional and contemporary forms of worship. We have a splendid pipe organ and a traditional reformed worship service. We also have an upbeat contemporary praise band that leads worship in our sun-filled chapel.
A Bible-Based Church…We believe that our knowledge of God and God’s purpose for us comes directly from the Bible. In all of our preaching and teaching, we take the words that are written, help people better understand their meaning, and teach ways these lessons can be applied to everyday life.
A Hands-On Mission Church…We believe that God is giving in every way. God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that none should perish, but have eternal life. Therefore, as God was and is with us, we are called to be “sending and giving” people. We use our resources, financial, material and relational, to bring God’s saving news of Jesus Christ to our neighbors and people around the world.
A Friendly, Accepting and Caring Church …We are committed to proclaiming Christ’s love and preparing one another to fulfill God’s calling. We also serve God by knowing and caring for our community and each other.
Geneva Presbyterian is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and lay people, men and women alike. We invite you to meet our pastors,
staff members, elders and deacons, all of whom work together to ensure we are serving the Lord in the best ways possible and growing together as Christians.
What time are worship services?
Geneva offers two different styles of Sunday worship:
Traditional Service – Sundays, 8:00 AM
Held in our main sanctuary, this service glorifies the Lord through a traditional structure, which includes the stirring sound of a full pipe organ, traditional hymns, scripture readings, a time for prayer, confession, and congregational participation. Communion is celebrated every Sunday at this more intimate 8:00 AM service.
Contemporary Service – Sundays, 9:30 AM
Held in our newly refurbished Simpson Hall in the Education Building across the courtyard from our main sanctuary, many Genevans gravitate to this service for both its less formal atmosphere and the upbeat sound of our Praise Band. This service has other unique features, such as a time for prayer requests. The sermon is the same as the traditional service, and is given by the pastor preaching on that day. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
Traditional Service – Sundays, 11:00 AM
Held in our main sanctuary, this service glorifies the Lord through a traditional structure, which includes the stirring sound of a full pipe organ and choir, traditional hymns, scripture readings, a time for prayer, confession, and congregational participation. Youngsters are also invited to come up to the front for a brief children’s sermon before leaving for their special worship class in the education building. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
Both Traditional and Contemporary worship services feature the inspirational words of our senior pastor, Dr. Jeff McCrory Jr., communion on the first Sunday of every month, childcare availability, and wheel chair accessibility.
