Beach Service
Join us for our 10th Annual Beach Service in Malibu on Sunday, October 5!
When: 10:30 am
Where: Zuma Beach (Lifeguard Stand 15)
Bring: Beach blanket, chairs, snacks, beverages, assorted beach items. We will have coffee, water, and pastries.
Park: There is street parking along Hwy 1 (u-turn at Broadbeach Rd.), or you can enter the paid parking lot at the south end of Zuma Beach and drive down to the north end.
What to expect: We will get set up (look the Mission Hills banner), enjoy coffee and pastries, and have a service with music, reflections, and communion, followed by a baptism!
Please to arrive by 10:30 am, and if you have any questions, email us at missionhillsla at gmail dot com!
See you at the beach!
Zoom Happy Hour
Pour yourself a drink (tea, wine, sparkling water, or whatever’s your vibe!) and hop on Zoom with Kelly and Mission Hills!
Happy Hour is our monthly chance to catch up, swap stories, and chat about everything from life updates to the latest shows and whatever else is buzzing in our world: no agenda, no pressure, just good conversation and a chance to connect with our community.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Mission Hills is excited to host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, inspiring environmental activism and a love for nature through film!
Come join us for a night of adventure and inspiration at Mission Hills Christian Church. Get ready to be amazed by a selection of Wild & Scenic films that will take you on a journey through nature, conservation, and outdoor exploration. From breathtaking landscapes to incredible wildlife, these films will leave you feeling inspired to protect our planet and explore its beauty. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
Get your tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-scenic-film-festival-tickets-1493603591549?aff=oddtdtcreator
Table Sessions: What Is Real? Staying Human in the Age of AI
Join us on September 10th at 6 p.m. for Table Sessions.
Our first conversation centers around the question, “What is Real?” As AI increasingly shapes and mediates our experience of reality, how do we grapple with what AI exposes about humanity’s desire for power and what is being lost as we relinquish our humanity to algorithms?
Everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian dish to share!
Sunday Morning Retreat
Join us on Sunday, July 13, at 10:30 am for a Sunday Morning Retreat. This year's theme is Embracing Wholeness, and we will have a variety of practices and spaces for you to create and explore what wholeness means and feels like for you in this season. We will meet outside, behind the church, next to the parsonage.
All are welcome. 🫶
SFV Pride 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to a march for LGBTQ+ rights in the San Fernando Valley on June 28. This is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and show our support for the LGBTQ+ individuals who live, work, and play in the Valley.
We believe that everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or any other characteristic, should have the right to live their lives without fear of persecution or discrimination.
This year, our march is Rooted in Resistance. We will be gathering to demonstrate our commitment to equality and social justice at 11:00 AM at Van Nuys Blvd and Sherman Way. We will march down Van Nuys Blvd for 1 mile waving flags, carrying signs, and raising our voices in support of our LGBTQ+ community.
We will end the day with a Festival at the Van Nuys Civic Center, complete with a resource fair, live performances, food, art and more!
We invite everyone to join us for this important event. We hope to see you there!
90s Pride Party
Lace up some Doc Martens and clip on a pager because we’re throwing a ‘90s dance party with all the nostalgia we can muster, benefitting SFV Pride! 🏳️🌈 Powered by Surge and Pop Rocks — special prizes if you bring Pogs or a Tamagotchi. Tickets are $20 on Eventbrite, and all proceeds will benefit our queer community in the San Fernando Valley! 🪩
Pride Sunday
Join us on Sunday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate Pride Sunday. This year, we are honoring our queer elders and ancestors, and you are invited to bring a photo or item in recognition on their impact on your life and journey.
Mini-golf Championship
Join us at Sherman Oaks Castle Park on May 21 at 6 pm for our mini-golf championship! ⛳️
Sunset Hike
Join us Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 pm, at O’Melveny Park for a sunset hike! 🌄
Sacred Belonging Series
Join us on Sundays throughout May as we gather for a series of conversations on the values that shape our community, the shared language that grounds us, and our heart for justice and peace.
Sabbath Sunday
We are practicing Sabbath on Sunday, April 27, and back in person every Sunday in May!
Easter Liturgy + Brunch
Join us on Sunday, April 20, for Easter liturgy & brunch! We will, of course, have breakfast tacos catered, and you're invited to bring a dessert, fruit, or drinks to share!
Doing Theology in the Age of Trump
Christian nationalism isn’t simply tangled up with Trumpism—it is the ideological underpinning of the movement, embedded in American Christianity and fueling an agenda of fear, control, and white supremacy. Join our book group as we unpack Doing Theology in the Age of Trump: A Critical Report on Christian Nationalism as we confront and resist the toxic theologies and ideologies that support authoritarianism. Wednesdays at 7 PM on Zoom beginning March 12.
Film Screening and Vegan Potluck
Join us at Mission Hills on Wednesday, March 5th, at 6 pm for a vegan potluck and film screening! This will kick off our two-month exploration on a theological and political resistance to Trumpism and Christian Nationalism.
Tears of Things - Lent Series
Join us on Sundays during Lent as we explore Richard Rohr's latest book, The Tears of Things.
Our conversations will revolve around the lectionary and the book's core questions: How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world?
In this book, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.
Begins on Glitter Ash Sunday, March 9 at 10:30 am.
2025 Los Angeles Homeless Count
Every January, we join LAHSA and our community to count our unhoused neighbors in Los Angeles so that everyone can receive the resources they need. Consider volunteering with us at Mission Hills on January 21 at 8 pm.
Register to volunteer here:
https://count.lahsa.org/pages/volunteer-registration
Ordinary Mysticism
Join us this winter, beginning on January 8th, as we explore Mirabai Starr’s latest book, Ordinary Mysticism!
Christmas Eve Service
Join us for us a contemplative candlelight service at 5 pm on Christmas Eve.
ADVENT - SILENT REVOLUTION
Join us this Advent as we embrace the revolutionary power of silence, grounding ourselves in hope, peace, and resilience amid so much grief and uncertainty. We’ll journey together as we delve into practices that heal, connect, and sustain. #AdventRevolution