TerraNova Church

So far, super good! We’ve been searching for a new home for many years and I’m glad I found this place. Non pressure place, excellent band and relatable messages that come from the scripture. People are friendly and atmosphere is very comfortable.

From the minute I entered Terra Nova I knew there was something different. You are greeted by smiles and friendly conversation. John and Lyle know your name and take time to greet you. Uplifting music, wonderful sermons, small groups and a feeling of joy provided just what I had been searching for. There is something for everyone of all ages. Weekly sermons build on a theme that help you to understand the bible and how it relates to your life. Come as you are and experience God’s love. Terra Nova– Sharing God’s Love and putting skin on Jesus.

Great teaching and worship
Super friendly vibe and the pastor took the time to get to know me. They really show Gods love.

Awesome Church! Awesome People!
It is good for young AND old — not just young people. I found TerraNova about 3 or 4 years ago and loved it. I served on a few service committees and loved it.
Take your kids, take your friends, take your family, take your neighbors!
This church and Pastor John and Pastor Lyle ROCK!
The music is fantastic!
Just go and get your Jesus on!

We found ourselves «church shopping» 7 years ago after being burned out on bigger and mega churches. It’s no exaggeration to say that during our very first visit we KNEW this group of people was our home. It doesn’t always take me 7 years to write a review (this might actually be my first one) but I must say that we have loved these people more and more every year. The most immediate thing we noticed was the authenticity, no masks, no pretending. Just real people living real lives having real struggles and following Jesus together. REFRESHING. And still is!

I LOVE Terranova. It is our home church and I can’t say enough good things about it. It has the warmest feeling there and everyone is so friendly and kind. I feel blessed to have found this church. Our kids really like the children’s program and are plugged into all the fun activities. The messages are all about sharing God’s love and are sound biblical teaching. The outreach is incredible. Come check it out to see if its a fit for you too.

Relaxed and open atmosphere, where worship is honest and the message is practical, down to earth, scripture filled, and fun. I am so happy to be at a place that is so generous with our community, so in touch with the needs of its members, even if you are new. Home groups, Bible Study, children’s, teens, missions. This place has it all. Don’t wait, just come in, as you are… and welcome.

I have attended several churches in Southern California and have never seen a church body as actively committed to serving its community as TerraNova is. Whether it’s through the ministry to single moms, the partnerships with local public schools and teachers, or the leadership of Albertson’s (more on this below) Thanksgiving and Christmas «Feed-​a-​family» project, TerraNova is taking its mission seriously.
A couple interesting things…

While South County has several megachurches (Saddleback, Mariners, Rock Harbor, Calvary Chapel, to name a few), a trend has started to emerge: many who have attended and worked on staff with these churches (which are also doing great things!) have decided to call TerraNova «home». This is a testimony to what is going on through this young, vibrant church.
Albertson’s puts on a «feed a family» fundraiser within its local stores for Thanksgiving. The South County stores (Irvine to San Clemente) are able to raise money and feed many needy families. However, after seeing the success of a similar project TerraNova put on for families in hardship within the community, Albertson’s realized something — this local church fed more families with its limited resources than all of the twenty or so South County Albertson’s stores did put together. With that, Albertson’s asked the church to run their entire feed a family campaign for the South County stores for Thanksgiving. In the end, Albertson’s was extremely impressed with the results they received when working with the church and asked the church to partner with them again for their Christmas campaign.
Who I’d recommend this church to: Skeptics, those without much of a church background. Anyone seriously desiring to see a church «put skin on Jesus». Young adults, young families, and anyone looking to experience genuine community.
Who I wouldn’t recommend this church to: People wanting a «well-​polished» worship gathering (impressive building, lights, professional musicians). Those who aren’t looking to blur the lines of Christian culture and those outside it.

The hardest thing about moving away last year was having to leave TerraNova. Great people, sweet music, and some of the best teaching I’ve heard anywhere!