Solana Beach Presbyterian Church

I was married here 28 years ago and just recently attended a memorial service. When I was married this church kind of resembled an office building. Nothing too spiritual or enlightening about the décor at the time but boy has it changed. Beautiful grounds and open airy church with a little chapel for smaller services (such as the memorial I attended)
They have many programs and activities for those who want to become active in the church. They even have a shuttle to pick you up if you are unable to drive. The minister at the service I recently attended was lively, interesting and progressive. It really takes a special occasion to get me in a church but after revisiting Solana Beach Presbyterian I may rethink that.

Was looking on the net for somewhere to go with my weekend visitor on Saturday night, and came across a performance of Orchestra Nova’s performance of
«Masterpiece Messiah» (with the Hallelujah chorus) at this lovely large church in Solana Beach.
What an immensely friendly crowd. Everyone was full of Christmas spirit and big smiles and the church had lights and decorations and well-​dressed people and, well, it was just what I wanted for a Christmas event. The church grounds are enormous, with very modern buildings, and their masterplan was displayed inside, showing their future projects.
The chorus was bright and cheery and the soloists (soprano, tenor, countertenor) were very good. The audience was appreciative and we all joined in the Hallelujah chorus. At the intermission they served coffee and pastries and cookies and everyone stood outside on the upper patio and froze in the 40s temperature until time to go back in. (Actually a nice break cause it can get a little stuffy when a church is jam packed full.)
So hooray for the Presbyterians and their presentation of Handel’s masterpiece. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.

I highly recommend plugging into Solana Beach Pres. God is doing new work as this community of faith continues to explore who Jesus is, who they are and serves the local and global community. It is difficult to put into words but you might be surprised by the heart of this church for God, for others and for the world.

Superior music which can include classic or contemporary depending on which service you choose. The choir is magnificent and led by one of America’s finest conductors.
The ministry is diverse and active. The church is very well led by an energetic team that is not obsessed with a social agenda. Emphasis on every age group, making a difference in the community, growing in faith, and establishing friendships. Genuinely nice people where just about anyone can find a place to worship.
Hampered by the apostasy of the national PCUSA but this congregation is Biblical. They use the gender-​neutered TNIV which is inappropriate but if you read a true translation already, it won’t deter you.