There are several great resources for Santa Clarita Churches and Churches in Santa Clarita.  Heart of the Canyons Church provides information about the Bible and Christian Networking resources.  Also, this Santa Clarita Church provides DivorceCare for those who are going though or have gone through divorce.

You don’t have to go through it alone…

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before.

We want to help you on your journey toward recovery. Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone. Link up with our DivorceCare recovery support group. It’s a place where you’ll find caring people who understand the issues you face, and it’s a place where you can build on the right foundation to help you find your footing.

DivorceCare meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each DivorceCare session has two distinct elements:

A Seminar with Experts
During the first 30–40 minutes of the meeting, each DivorceCare group watches a video seminar featuring top experts on divorce and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting-to-watch television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies and on-location video.

A Support Group with Focus
After viewing the video, the DivorceCare group participants spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented and what is going on in the lives of group members.

Don’t go through divorce alone, let us be there for you.

Contact:
Church Office: 661 255-7246 ext 0.

Marriage Counseling from Churches in Santa Clarita:

Marital counseling is offered for those working through marital challenges.

At Heart of the Canyons Church, one of the Santa Clarita churches, we believe that marriage is a God-given institution whereby husband and wife come together as a unit to serve God’s purpose and to meet one another’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

We believe that God is in the restoration business.  As each individual comes under the control of the Holy Spirit in serving Christ and one another, the marriage can improve.

We believe that through the power of God, one can admit his or her part of the conflicts and seek forgiveness from the other.  We strive to create an atmosphere of a non-defensive expression of thoughts and ideas toward one another.

We believe that marriage is worth fighting for and as couples choose God’s Biblical foundation of marriage, they can be re-united in oneness.

Contact:

Pastor Dave Krogstad Phone: (661) 255-7246 ext. 236

Heart of the Canyons Church is Baptist Church Canyon Country that meets at LaMesa Junior High in Canyon Country.  The church office is at 21618 Golden Triangle Road, #201.  The telephone number is 661-255-7246.  The Baptist Church is independent i.e., it is not part of any national organization, or convention. They believe in the Bible in its entirety. The Baptist Church Canyon Country is a very welcoming Church in that every member of the family feels at home – there is something for everybody. Music is an integral part of the church, and the choir sings songs of praise that lift the heart. There is great emphasis on learning what the Bible has to say, and what it means.

There is a Youth service and Sunday school for the children. The members and attendees at Baptist Church Canyon Country are taught to understand the purpose of God and how we are supposed to live our lives on this earth. Praying daily, taking the name of the Lord and thanking him for all that he has provided are some of the teachings . Those who are preparing for marriage are given guidance by the  pastors. Couples learn the purpose of marriage, the responsibilities attached to bringing children into this world and the way they have to be brought up in life. They are also taught that marriage is of course a serious issue and they should not take it lightly. The couples are made aware that they have to be loyal and honest to each other and protect each other at all times.

There are opportunities for the members of the Baptist Church Canyon Country to help in the local community whether it is in the hospital, at Help the Children, or to repair the homes of those who cannot afford professional help.

Celebrate Recovery is available to help those who need a Christian-based recovery program. Members of the Baptist Church Canyon Country believe that they have a larger ministry in Santa Clarita and in worldwide missions. The Baptist Church has weekly programs such for the Youth and mid-week Bible studies. There are occasions for fun and fellowship such as men’s breakfasts, Women’s Dine and Swap, Woman’s luncheons and Men’s and Women’s retreat and all special occasions like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and other important Christian holidays.

The schedule for the week includes Men’s Small Group Meeting, Women’s Small Group Meeting and special Visitation Sunday. On Sundays there are the regular Baptist Church Canyon Country Services for all ages and of course Youth services and Children Sunday School. A church calendar and the church website help people to remember all that is planned. Podcasts of the sermons and blogs are available online. These are inspirational and motivational. The Pastor, Church Administrator and the Elders are always available. The website and prayer chains keep the whole family of the Baptist Church, Canyon Country connected so that as many needs as possible can be met.

Churches, increasingly are either incorporating contemporary elements into the traditional form of worship, or are opening separate contemporary churches where worship is more freeform. It is important for the church to move with the times so that it can remain the point of focus for the young, more so, because youth is the most difficult time of life. It is the main aim of the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country to see to it that especially children and young adults grow in Jesus Christ.

To this end, the order of worship, the music used and other programs are designed to be relevant to the age group for which they have been created. Everything is planned in a manner that is concurrent with the times. At the same time, the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country creates a safe place for people to grow. It is a place where the members help each other to understand the fast-moving and often incomprehensible changes that are taking place globally. Naturally, these global changes have a local effect. In the Contemporary Church the family is still the most important unit and there is something for every member in the family.

There are Children’s Ministries, Ministries for Junior High as well as Senior High School, and Ministries for the young adults. Biblical counseling is available for those who are contemplating marriage at the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country. There is also counseling available for those who are married. Hospital care is an important ministry and there are teams of members who help with supplying food to those who are in hospital, as well as for those families who are in distress due to illness, surgery, or are busy with a new born baby.

This kind of  out-reach from the church to members of the local community inculcates the spirit of service and giving at Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country. This then translates into reaching out to the larger world. There is help available for those who are victims of substance abuse, so that they can be lovingly rehabilitated into the church and community. Bible studies are very much a part of the Contemporary Church, so that members study the word of the Lord in depth and use it as a guiding light to live their own lives. Fun activities that the Church plans help build stronger bonds.

To make things new on this earth, Christians at the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon believe that Jesus will come again to save people.  They believe Jesus came to earth as a man, was crucified on a cross, was buried and rose again so people who believe in him can have everlasting life. Christ alone justifies the faith that they have for Him. Because of their powerful faith in Jesus, Christian people are saved by His loving grace.

There was a time not so long ago when declining membership in churches was a source of great worry and concern. It is a recognized fact that there has to be a focal point for people and what better than a church where you learn the word of God and get a road map for the kind of person you ought to be. Heart of the Canyons Church, the Contemporary Church Canyon Country realized that in order to be meaningful in the present context to a broad age-group, the church services have to either blend contemporary elements into the traditional services, or have separate contemporary services for the younger generation.

The youth at Heart of the Canyons Church, a  Contemporary Church Canyon Country meet on Wednesday evenings and at 10:45 on Sunday mornings at laMesa Junior High. These services are naturally youth-oriented. The messages deal directly with the issues and concerns that the young are dealing with. The question arises – what is the difference between traditional church services and contemporary church services. Traditional services use a prescribed order of worship. Contemporary services are more freeform. At Heart of the Canyons  Church, a Contemporary Church Canyon Country, corporate worship in the main services blends traditional and contemporary worship. There are Bible studies for members of all age groups. It is believed that a family that prays together stays together. Consequently, there is a service for children, young people of Junior High School and those who are in Senior High School.

There are small groups for men, women and families. There are separate counseling groups for those who are planning to get married, and for couples. In all their programs, there is a deep underlying concern for the well-being of others.

The Contemporary Church Canyon Country runs a  special program called Care Ministry. Within this ministry, there are teams of people who work on a rotation basis for various Ministries. For instance, there is a Hospital Ministry, where a team works with those who are in hospital or are confined at home; a Meal Ministry, where the members who form a team ensure that families where there is a new born baby, or there is some illness, or surgery, have food to eat and are cared for.

This service is also extended to homes where there has been an accident or maybe death; a Prayer Chain, where the team receives prayer requests. These requests can be sent to Contemporary Church Canyon Country either by telephone or email. The team prays for that need, and then passes it onto the next person in the chain. Likewise, there are teams that deal in the same manner with grief – Grief Share, and divorce – Divorce Care.

The Contemporary Church Canyon Country has teachings for all groups of people, be it youth, children, adults and families. Special sessions are held for the youth to give them proper guidance during their most important years of their life. Teachings like speaking the truth always, having respect for elders and having faith in God, are some of the things taught to  youth, who are exposed by and pressured to give into to what society says is okay, rather than biblical truths taught by the church.

Heart of the Canyons church, the Evangelical Christian Church in Santa Clarita has as its guiding light, the words of Jesus which state: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20. The members of Evangelical Christian Church Santa Clarita believe that this is the Great Commission that has been given to them. They are to go and make disciples, baptize them, and teach them to obey the word of God.

The Great Commandment that the Evangelical Christian Church believes in is: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with your entire mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matt. 22:37-40. It is these – the Great Commandment and the Great Commission that create the main elements of this Evangelical Church. From this have grown Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry and Evangelism!

Not only are the members of the Evangelical Christian Church Santa Clarita supportive of each other, but their focus is in their growing in faith. In the Evangelical Christian Church there is great music and the sermons are very inspiring. The church itself has a casual atmosphere, because the members believe in dealing with real life issues and do not want to be distracted by externals. There is a Children’s Ministry, a Junior High Ministry, and a High School Ministry. The main aim is to develop a Christ-like maturity in all those who worship here. Further, the church equips the members to help in the in-house ministry programs and also to go as missionaries into the world.

It is through Bible study that the parishioners of Evangelical Christian Church Santa Clarita understand what their mission in life is. Studying the Bible also helps them to grow spiritually. Thus, through Worship they express their love for Jesus, through Fellowship they build meaningful relationships, through Discipleship, they learn how to equip themselves to live deeply Christian lives and to serve, and lastly, through Evangelism, they learn to share God’s message.

The Evangelical Christian Church Santa Clarita understands that the house of the Lord is a place of worship of the Christian community, where all get together to praise the name of the Lord. Sunday is the common day, when the the congregation attends corporate worship with the entire family as followers of the Son of God, Lord Jesus Christ. This community strongly believes that God has called all of human kind to be together and live together as all humans belong to God alone. Lord Jesus Christ is believed by the congregation at Evangelical Christian Church Santa Clarita to be the center of human history and all people live for him.

Santa Clarita is an area where there is a strong feeling of neighborhood and responsibility for the community. There are many churches in Santa Clarita like the Service Church Santa Clarita at Heart of the Canyons Church. Members at Heart of the Canyons live to know and love Jesus and to love and serve others and are directed to this end both in the church services held every Sunday as well as through programs where there is something for every member of the family.
The Service Church Santa Clarita has besides the Pastor, various Elders and Trustees who work tirelessly for the church. All churches have Children’s ministries, and Youth wings. For instance the Children’s ministry in The Sanctuary church is called the CHAMPS children’s ministry and the youth wing is called UTURN. There are all kinds of events planned for the different age groups where the members bond and reach out to the needy in the community. In fact in all churches the spirit of service is very strong, and there is a well-developed outreach program.

Some  Service Church Santa Clarita applications have a hotline that anyone in distress can contact so that no one need feel alone in times of trouble. The greatest service the church does is to provide non-judgmental support to its members. The Our Lady of Perpetual Hep is a Catholic church in Newhall. They have 3 parishes for their 7000-odd members, and the church grounds have a meeting hall, and a conference center. The main event this church organizes is in September. It is called the Barbeque Fiesta. This church offers Little Church services for children who are in the age group of 3 to 5 years.
People gather to work together at the Service Church Santa Clarita and also worship the name of the Lord and help themselves as well as others in pursuing the plan, God has chalked out for this world. The Bible which is ‘the’ holy book is also revered by the congregation as the authoritative word of God. Prophecies of the Old Testament that were fulfilled by Jesus, when He redeemed the people of God, with His life, His death, and His resurrection all which are grounded in the facts in history are the rules by which the congregation conducts themselves.

They have the Sacramental Preparation for Baptism, Reconciliation and First Communion, Continuing Catholic Faith Formation and Home Study programs for those who cannot attend regular religious classes at Service Church Santa Clarita. What is of great interest is that this church has classes in English and Spanish. The Grace Community Church conducts Bible Studies. There are many groups, and are called – ONEIGHTY, Crossroads, Grace Life, Joint Heirs, Mainstream, Sojourners, Faith Builders and Cornerstone. These are spread out over Santa Clarita and everyone is invited to join the nearest group. The committee is committed to leading the Christians in the true fellowship of the way and path adorned for us by none other than the Lord Himself.

Santa Clarita Valley lies in the Santa Clara River valley and is home to Heart of the Canyons Church Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship.  The church is in Santa Clarita in Southern California.  Santa Clarita Valley stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The Valley is made up of many areas including the Stevenson Ranch Community, Valencia, Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall, Castaic, Val Verde, Agua Dulce, and Acton. It also includes the new community of the Newhall Ranch. Downstream is the Heritage Valley and upstream is the Soledad Canyon. This is an extremely picturesque area with the river, lakes, mountains and forests. Since these are small communities at the Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship that have come together, there is a great feeling of neighborhood.

Heart of the Canyons Church is very active in the Community.  On October 10th Heart of the Canyons is hosting Arise.  Arise is an outreach event organized by the Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship.  It’s October 10th from 12:30 to 4:00 at LaMesa Junior High.  There will be a dodge ball tournament and a free concert.  This is also an outreach event for those seeking good, clean SCV fellowship and fun.

Heart of the Canyons wants want good things to happen to their home area, be it economical growth and development, recreational facilities for all, medical care, educational institutions, religious organizations, and all modern conveniences.  The church is very active in the community and is a very active body of the Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship as well.

Heart of the Canyons Church lives to know and love Jesus and to love and serve others. Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship at Heart of the Canyons has created small groups that meet during the week for fellowship, sharing, accountability, Bible study and prayer. They have Men’s Ministries, Women’s Ministries, Refuge and Insight for youth and Kidz Quest for children.  There is an online calendar that includes  Community Calendar events and this is one way we develop a strong bond between all the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship.

For instance, in August, heart of the Canyons Church was the only church to participate in the Santa Clarita Valley Day for Kids.  Invitations were handed out to the Fall Fair, which was a great Santa Clarita Valley Fellowship event with free food, games and a Magic Show.  Next year in April, Heart of the Canyons Church will sponsor ShareLife, another fair-like event with a food drive for Help Feed the Children and a Blood Drive for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

Santa Clarita has many churches spread over all the surrounding areas.   Sometimes people get together to cope with some external calamity like an earthquake, or flood or some other natural disaster. They seek a church Santa Clarita that can provide answers to cope with the fragility of life. They recognize God the Father as the creator of both heaven and earth. The goodness of His creation is seen in all that is seen around in their daily lives. There is no one else who could have created the beautiful surroundings as well as the creatures around them.  Hence they believe and outreach.

Christ was born of man, lived a sinless life, died for our sins and rose again to live forever. The Christian church believes that Mankind can be redeemed by Jesus.  People in the community as well as those outside the community who accept Him as their Lord and Savior,  honoring His name and work .  Serviceare held for the Christians at the Christian Church Santa Clarita.  The answers lie in coming together in trust, faith and belief in God.  Heart of the Canyons Church lives to know and love Jesus and to love and serve others..

Theirs is a loving and inclusive community, and they believe that the love of Christ knits them together. There is no judging, only loving help offered to those in need. Essentially life is a spiritual journey and it is a journey that can be very fulfilling when undertaken as a community at Church Santa Clarita. Thus there are programs for all members of the community.  Children’s ministries, programs for youth and young adult, and programs for the older members.

Outreach ministries take the members of the church to the outside world, where they give of themselves in service. Heart of the Canyons sponsors food, clothing and blood drives.  Special events are held where the community is invited for free food and games.  “Adopt a block” is coming soon where young people get together to repair homes, and help out in the neighborhood, especially with the elderly, the disabled, and the infirm. During the holidays we decorate and mail out shoe boxes to children around the world from the Church Santa Clarita. Adult daytime and evening Bible study classes are organized as is done in the Santa Clarita Christian Church.

They have also got an innovative Big House family service, featured September 27th at the Fall Fair!

Heart of the Canyons Church is affiliated with counselors and Celebrate Recovery to help those who are suffering from drug abuse.  These include programs where these people are taught to come to terms with them and rebuild their life.  Church of Santa Clarita can be your spiritual home.  The Church Santa Clarita seeks to help each other grow in compassion, generosity and wisdom.

Heart of the Canyons Church of Santa Clarita seeks to return to the foundations of Christianity. They believe that by reminding the members what the church was meant to be, they can move into the future with faith. They constantly inspire, motivate and challenge each other to grow in the knowledge of Christ and to be more like Him. Christian Church Santa Clarita has designed many programs so that Christianity is vibrant. By reaching out to the local community and the world, Bible Church Santa Clarita members see where they can be of use.

For instance, locally they support the Pregnancy Center and Feed the  Children. Globally they support Gideons International and missions around the world.

The Bible Church Santa Clarita has created small groups that meet during the week for fellowship, sharing, accountability, Bible study and prayer. They have Men’s Ministries, Women’s Ministries, Refuge and Insight for youth and Kidz Quest for children.

On September 27th Heart of the Canyons Bible Church Santa Clarita is having a Fall Fair for “kids” of all ages.  Free food, games and a magic show with a Magic Castle magician.  Fun for every Santa Clarita family. This is an outreach event for Santa Clarita fellowship at LaMesa Junior High, from 12:30 to 4:30.

Arise is another outreach event organized by the Santa Clarita Christian Churches.  It’s October 10th from 12:30 to 4:00 at LaMesa Junior High.  There will be a dodge ball tournament and a free concert.  This is also an outreach event for those seeking good, clean SCV fellowship and fun.

The Bible Church Santa Clarita is a group of Christians, which is made up people having faith as well as belief in Jesus Christ. The origin of the church dates back to a traditional view that strongly identifies with the role of the church as one more than just committed to ritual.

Bringing glory to the name of Jesus is the ultimate purpose for the believers in the Christian Church Santa Clarita. It is believed by the members  that God dwells in the Church. It is not just a meeting place for people, nor a building or an organization. Everyone comes together to honor the name of God. The Christian Church here teaches that God is the heavenly father,  is powerful and loving to all.