New Visitor Info
Who are we?
Kaleo Church consists of a wide range of different people, from all ages and different backgrounds. Whoever you are you are assured a very warm welcome at Kaleo. Learn more about who we are and what we believe. Learn more about our life together in Missional Communities or our Sunday Service Locations.
First time to a Sunday Service?
When to arrive:
If it's your first visit then it's probably best to turn up around 10:15am. If you are driving then you'll be pleased to hear that there is plenty of free parking in the Mission Valley Shopping Center. We meet in the AMC theater which is located in the center of the mall. The San Diego State University Church service meets at Faith Presbyterian. We recommend you arrive at 4:45pm. There is plenty of parking at the church.
What to wear:
This is easy. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. We are an informal church and accept people as they are. There is no need to dress up to try and be someone that you're not. Whether you come as a suited business man or in shorts and flip-flops that is fine with us. At times the theater can be cool, because of the air conditioning, so it is recommended you dress a little warmer (even if it's 100 degrees outside).
What to expect:
For some people going anywhere for the first time can be a bit of an uncertain experience. To help avoid any worries here's a quick summary of what you can expect at Kaleo.
People show up prior to service can find a seat and spend time greeting one another. The service begins with a Call to Service, often a reading from the Psalms, followed by a time of quiet reflection and prayer. A worship team leads the congregation in songs both before and at the end of the service. The sermon, or message, is based on the Bible and is designed to help us understand God, who we are and the world we live in. After the sermon we enter into a time of communion to thank God and remind ourselves of our love and need for Jesus Christ. The service ends with a few announcements and a benediction to send people off with a 'good word' of encouragement. After service people often spend 30-45 minutes greeting with one another and then frequently go in groups to lunch or dinner.
Is it just Sundays?
Absolutely not! God is with us all week long and we aim to lead lives pleasing to him. We're not perfect and we do make mistakes, but we desire to make a positive difference in everything we do. To further encourage us we have midweek home groups we call, Missional Communities (the groups are simply a meeting of maybe 10-20 people in someone's house). Missional Communities are a great way to get to know others in the church and to be real with each other about everyday living.
For those with disabilities:
AMC Theater is setup to accomodate people with disabilities. If you wish to discuss specific needs please contact the church office. Our premises are accessible for those with disabilites. We have reserved parking spaces near the entrance. Both the kitchen and toilets are accessible. We do not currently have a loop for the hearing impaired (please tell us if this would be helpful).
Services/Directions:
Sundays 10:30am Mission Valley
Sundays 5:00pm San Diego State University
