SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHRISTIAN CALENDAR OF EVENTS              
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec


MAY 2 • WEDNESDAY

My Therapist ‘Sez’…”, an interactive panel of Christian therapists moderated by Dr. Don Welch on “Managing Your Mate’s Bad Habits” with Debbie Wagner presenting, Gary Cundiff & Dennis Estill. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

MAY 3 • THURSDAY

National Day of Prayer. For local events, visit ndpsandiego.org • nationaldayofprayer.org

National Day of Prayer North County Prayer Breakfast, 6:45-9am, California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Featuring former POW Dave Carey and others. $25/person • (760) 746-3696, ncpbsd.com

Open for prayer, 7am-4pm, First Baptist Church of El Cajon, 190 E. Douglas Ave. • (619) 792-9454

Carlsbad/Oceanside Prayer Breakfast, 7-9am, Hilton Garden Inn, $30 • (760) 546-8434

San Diego Community Prayer Breakfast, 7:30-9am, La Jolla Presbyterian Church • (619) 857-9432

Open for prayer, 10:30am-8:30pm, Liberty Temple Full Gospel Church, 6265 University Ave., La Mesa • (619) 462-7299

Prayer at Carlsbad City Hall, hosted by Pastor Roger Moyer of Calvary Chapel Carlsbad, 11:45am-1pm • (760) 603-9777

National Day of Prayer Mission Valley Luncheon with Men With a Purpose, featuring Sherry Hodges. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego • (619) 222-3688

Sonshine Haven’s 20th Anniversary Fundraising Event, Silent and Live Auctions, 5:30pm, Cottonwood Golf Club Pavilion, El Cajon, Black-tie Optional. $75 • (619) 440-1221, sonshinehaven.org

Family Connections Christian Adoption Information Session. 6-8pm, 291 S El Camino Real, Ste 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

Community Evening Prayer Gathering, 7-8:30pm, Fallbrook United Methodist Church, 1844 Winterhaven Rd., Fallbrook • (760) 728-1472

MAY 4 • FRIDAY

Chick-fil-A Leadercast, with Soledad O'Brien, Tim Tebow, Andy Stanley & more -live simulcast. 7:30am-3:30pm, North Coast Church, 2405 N Santa Fe Ave., Vista • (760) 724-6700 x226, northcoastchurch.com

Golf Tournament. 1:30-7:30pm, Rancho Bernardo Inn, $99/golfer. Hosted by The Church at Rancho Bernardo • (858) 735-0959, thechurchatrb.org

“Swinging for Liberia,” Annual Gala. 6pm, The Abbey, 2825 5th Ave., San Diego, $30-40 • (858) 539-0954, growingliberiaschildren.org

MAY 4-5 • FRI-SAT

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale. Faith Chapel, Spring Valley • jbfsale.com/sandiego

MAY 4-6 • FRI-SUN

‘Oklahoma!’ Fri 8pm; Sat 11am; Sun 4pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego, $10-12 • thechurchatrb.org

The Velveteen Rabbit. Fri 7pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 5pm, Village Church Community Theater, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe • villagechurchcommunitytheater.org

MAY 5 • SATURDAY

The Salvation Army Spring Fling Craft Bazaar. 9am-3pm, The Salvation Army Church, 4170 Balboa Ave., San Diego • (858) 483-1831

Called to Be Free Conference, a conference designed for those bound by same-sex attraction and their families. Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego. Hosted by Living Stones Ministries • livingstonesministry.org, (626) 963-6683

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

50th Anniversary of Mexican Medical Ministries. Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2610 Galveston St., San Diego • mexicanmedical.com, (619) 463-4777

MAY 9 • WEDNESDAY

My Therapist Sez, “Raising Your Spirited Child.’ 6:45-8pm, Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad, free • (760) 579-1422

MAY 11-12 • FRI-SAT

The 28th Annual, CFS Expo Homeschool Convention, with Doug Phillips. Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido • cfssd.org

Dare to Defend Apologetics Conference, with Lenny Esposito. Calvary Chapel San Diego, 1771 E Palomar St., Chula Vista, $10-15 • (619) 421-1100

MAY 11-13 • FRI-SUN

‘Oklahoma!’ Fri 8pm; Sat 11am; Sun 4pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego, $10-12 • thechurchatrb.org

MAY 12 • SATURDAY

Run for the Hills 5k. Indian Hills Camp, 15763 Lyons Valley Rd., Jamul • indianhillscamp.com

San Diego Women’s Connection. 11:30am-1:30pm, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, $22 • (619) 223-3643, (619) 276-6972

1st Annual Prestige Awards. 6pm, Bayview Baptist Church, 6134 Benson Ave., San Diego • (619) 262-8384

MAY 12-13 • SAT-SUN

2012 Spring Show & Patio Sale. 10am-5pm, Art Glass Guild in the Spanish Village Center, Balboa Park, San Diego • artglassguild.org, (619) 702-8006

MAY 13 • SUNDAY

Salt & Light Citizenship Ministry. 1-2:30pm, Horizon Christian Fellowship Church, Room 203, 6365 El Apajo Blvd., Rancho Santa Fe • (858) 756-5599

Edward & Anne Turgeon, in concert. 4pm, Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Rd., San Diego, free • (858) 487-0811

Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. 6pm, 5714 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego • luz.world-evangelism.org, (858) 366-2088

MAY 14 • MONDAY

Second annual KPRZ 1210 Pastors Masters Golf Tournament, The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course • kprz.com, (858) 535-1210, comereason.org/daretodefend

MAY 16 • WEDNESDAY

South Bay Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am-1pm, Chula Vista Golf Course Restaurant, 4475 Bonita Rd., Bonita, $15 • (619) 475-6288

Focus Adult Singles Group Dinner, +40. 6pm, Foothills Christian Church, 365 W Bradley Ave., El Cajon, $3 • (619) 368-0611

MAY 18-19 • FRI-SAT

15th Annual Southern California Festival & Sale. Fri 4-9:30pm & Sat 7am-4pm, Pacific Christian Center, 800 W Arrow Hwy, Upland. Hosted by Mennonite Central Committee • (909) 981-1965, socalfestivalandsale.org

“Christian Scholarship in the 21st Century: Prospects & Perils.” Biola University Center for Christian Thought, conference, with Alvin Plantinga & Nicholas Wolterstorff. Biola University, La Mirada • cct.biola.edu, (562) 777-4081

MAY 18-20 • FRI-SUN

‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.,’ presented by CYT. Fri-Sat 7pm & Sun 2pm, Pacific Beach Middle School Theater, 4676 Ingraham St., San Diego • cytsandiego.org

 “Journey of the Heart” Conference. Doral Desert Princess Resort, 67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City. Presented by Umbrella Ministries • (714) 554-5943, (760) 328-7142, umbrellaministries.org

MAY 19 • SATURDAY

Women of Faith: One Day, with Sheila Walsh, Ken Davis, & Scott MacIntyre. 10am-5pm, San Diego Civic Center, San Diego, $59-79 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

Salt & Light Citizenship Training for Churches. 9am-4pm, Mission Valley Christian Fellowship, 6536 Estrella Ave., San Diego, $125 • (858) 725-8654, saltandlightcouncil.org

MAY 20 • SUNDAY

Praise Gathering & Hymn Sing. 6:30-8pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego • thechurchatrb.org

MAY 21 • MONDAY

San Marcos-Vista Christian Women’s Club luncheon. 11:30am, Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr., San Marcos, $17 • (760) 591-0155, (760) 744-0957

MAY 25-26 • FRI-SAT

‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.,’ presented by CYT. Fri 7pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm, Pacific Beach Middle School Theater, 4676 Ingraham St., San Diego • cytsandiego.org

MAY 25-27 • FRI-SUN

Spirit West Coast, San Diego. Featured artists: TobyMac, MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Family Force 5. Also Matthew West, The Afters, Chris August, Love Song. Speakers: Nick Vujicic, Luis Palau. Many more. Del Mar Fairgrounds • spiritwestcoast.org

MAY 26 • SATURDAY

Tyrone Wells, with Joe Brooks & Tyler Hilton. 8pm, House of Blues, 1055 5th St., San Diego, $17 • tyronewells.com

MAY 27 • SUNDAY

Messianic Concert. 6pm, 5714 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego • luz.world-evangelism.org, (858) 366-2088

JUN 2 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

LCPC Music Series presents An Evening of Broadway Musicals. 7pm, Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church, 9909 Channel Rd., Lakeside • (619) 443-1021

JUN 6 • WEDNESDAY

My Therapist ‘Sez’…”, an interactive panel of Christian therapists moderated by Dr. Don Welch on “Forgiveness is For-giving” with Ryan Buchmann presenting, Debbie Wagner, Cathy Gaetke, Dr. Marcial Felan. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

JUN 7 • THURSDAY

Christian Family Schools County Spelling Bee for homeschoolers. 6pm, Ignite Church, 14034 Poway Rd., Ste. G-J, Poway, $7 • cfssd.org

Family Connections Christian Adoption Information Session. 6-8pm, 291 S El Camino Real, Ste 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

JUN 8 • FRIDAY

Hank Sauer Memorial Golf Tournament & Spa Event. 12:30pm, Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego, $250. Hosted by San Diego Teen Challenge • (619) 265-0337

JUN 9 • SATURDAY

Bethel Seminary San Diego’s 33rd Commencement, with David K Clark. 10am, College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego • (619) 582-8188

8th Annual Gospel Festival featuring Donnie McClurkin. 7:30pm, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, free with admission or $22-33/reserved seats • sdfair.com

JUN 10 • SUNDAY

Salt & Light Citizenship Ministry. 1-2:30pm, Horizon Christian Fellowship Church, Room 203, 6365 El Apajo Blvd., Rancho Santa Fe • (858) 756-5599

JUN 15 • FRIDAY

Switchfoot, in concert.  7:30pm, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, free with admission or $22-33/reserved seats • sdfair.com

JUN 21 • THURSDAY

Men With a Purpose, with Dan Desmond. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego, $20 • (619) 222-3688

JUN 21-23 • THU-SAT

CANCELED - Spirit West Coast, Monterey • spiritwestcoast.org

JUN 22-23 • FRI-SAT

James Dobson, host of Family Talk and founder of Focus on the Family, will present a two-session live taping of “Building a Family Legacy,” 6:30-9:30pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 @ Jamacha, Rancho San Diego. Free, but reservations required • www.themoviescreener.com/familylegacy

JUN 23 • SATURDAY

Fishfest 2012, with TobyMac, Sanctus Real, Phil Wickham, Chris August & more.  Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine • transparentproductions.com, (714) 545-8900

Leeland, in concert. 7pm, Horizon Christian Fellowship, 6365 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe • leelandonline.com

JUN 24 • SUNDAY

Five Iron Frenzy, in concert with My Superhero. 7pm, House of Blues, 1055 5th Ave., San Diego, $19.50 • livenation.com

JUN 25-29 • MON-FRI

Awana Club Soccer Camp. 4-7:30pm, Valley Christian School. 1350 Discovery St., San Marcos, $20 • valleybible.com, (760) 744-0274

JUN 28-30 • THU-SAT

‘Changed by Grace,’ with Tim Lane, Julius Kim & more. Grace Bible Church, 655 W 11th Ave., Escondido  • (760) 747-9252, ibcd.org

JUN 29-30 • FRI-SAT

James Dobson, host of Family Talk and founder of Focus on the Family, will present a two-session live taping of “Building a Family Legacy,” 6:30-9:30pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 @ Jamacha, Rancho San Diego. Free, but reservations required • www.themoviescreener.com/familylegacy

JUL 5 • THURSDAY

Family Connections Christian Adoption Information Session. 6-8pm, 291 S El Camino Real, Ste 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

JUL 7 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

JUL 19 • THURSDAY

Men With a Purpose. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego, $20 • (619) 222-3688

JUL 21 • SATURDAY

Phil Wickham, in concert. 6pm, Horizon Christian Fellowship, 6365 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe • horizon.org

JUL 22 • SUNDAY

Comedian Tim Lovelace. 5pm, El Cajon Wesleyan Church, 1500 E Lexington Ave., El Cajon, $10/person or $25/family (suggested donation) • 619) 440-4452, (619) 442-5941

JUL 25-29 • WED-SUN

Renovare, Covenant Retreat, with Richard J Foster, Chris Hall, Nathan Foster, Julia Roller & many more. Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, various cost • (303) 792-0152, renovare.us

AUG 4 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

Ernie Watts on Saxophone, the Jazz Vespers Series. 5pm, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, free • (310) 452-1116

AUG 6-10 • MON-FRI

2012 Summer Drama & Musical Theatre Camp, middle school thru ’12 high school graduates. The Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe • (858) 756-2441

AUG 16 • THURSDAY

Men With a Purpose. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego, $20 • (619) 222-3688

AUG 25-26 • SAT-SUN

Orange County Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie at Angel Stadium • harvest.org/crusades

SEP 1 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

SEP 7-8 • FRI-SAT

Promise Keepers 2012 National Men’s Conference, “Called Out!” Viejas Arena at San Diego State University, San Diego • 1-866-776-6473, promisekeepers.org

SEP 8 • SATURDAY

Steven Curtis Chapman, in concert, 7pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 @ Jamacha Blvd., Rancho San Diego. Ticketed • (619) 660-5000, skylinechurch.org

SEP 8-9 • SAT-SUN

Los Angeles Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie at Dodger Stadium • harvest.org/crusades

SEP 14-15 • FRI-SAT

Women of Faith, Celebrate What Matters. Fri 7-10pm & Sat 9am-5pm, Honda Center, Anaheim, $89-109 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

SEP 20 • THURSDAY

Men With a Purpose e, with Jimmy Roberts. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego, $20 • (619) 222-3688

SEP 21-22 • FRI-SAT

“Revive Me” Conference with Kay Arthur, & Sherri Youngward. Calvary Chapel Vista, 885 E Vista Way, Vista, $40 • mhill@wmconnection.org

SEP 22 • SATURDAY

Museum Day, and grand opening of Tabernacle & Age of the Earth Cave. Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

SEP 28-30 • FRI-SUN

“The Truth War” apologetics conference with Josh McDowell, Tim LaHaye, Ed Hindson, Kent Sparks, Joe Holden. Abundant Living Family Church, 10900 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, free • (909) 987-7110, abundantfamily.org

OCT 6 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

Advocates for Faith & Freedom Justice 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala, with keynote speaker Dinesh D’Souza, 5pm, Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa. Silent and Live Auctions • www.faith-freedom.com, 1-888-588-6888

OCT 12-13 • FRI-SAT

Living Proof Live, with Beth Moore & Travis Cottrell. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, $65 • 1-800-254-2022, lproof.org

OCT 13 • SATURDAY

5th annual Faith & Work Life Conference, Concordia University, Irvine • www.faithandworklife.org, (714) 272-7865

OCT 19 • FRIDAY

Fall Writers’ Conference, with Barbara Nicolosi & Kim Bangs. 7-9pm, Maranatha Chapel, Rancho Bernardo, $195. Hosted by San Diego Christian Writers Guild • (760) 294-3269

OCT 19-20 • FRI-SAT

Cherish Women's Conference, with Lisa Bevere, Sharon Kelly & Pastor Leanne. Hosted by C3 Church San Diego • c3sandiego.com, (760) 804-8524

NOV 3 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

DEC 1 • SATURDAY

Creation Club Workshops for Kids, ages 3-12. 10am, Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

DEC 14 • FRIDAY

Christmas Under the Stars Event. Creation & Earth History Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N., Santee • creationsd.org, (619) 599-1104

FEB 28-MAR 2, 2013 • THU-SAT

Southwest Gospel Music Festival, The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, The Martins, The Hoppers, The Allen Family, Dr. David Jeremiah & more. Grand Canyon University Arena, Phoenix, AZ • (602) 639-8999, southwestgospelmusicfestival.com

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