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Calvary Central OC (Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa)

Costa Mesa, CA2 services a week1 group & ministries

Overview

About Calvary Central OC (Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa)

Welcome to Calvary Central OC (Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa), a Calvary Chapel church serving the Costa Mesa community.

What to expect here

Worship style

Contemporary worship with verse-by-verse Bible teaching

Typical for Calvary Chapel churches

Tradition

Calvary Chapel

Quick facts

General guidance · Calvary Chapel churches · not specific to Calvary Central OC (Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa)

Contemporary worship followed by in-depth, verse-by-verse teaching through entire books of the Bible. A relaxed atmosphere with a serious commitment to Scripture.

Calvary Chapel churches are known for their verse-by-verse Bible teaching and casual, come-as-you-are culture. You'll feel welcome whether you're a longtime believer or a first-time seeker.

What Calvary Chapel churches generally believe

Calvary Chapel churches believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, with Scripture as the final authority. Started by Chuck Smith in Costa Mesa, California, in the 1960s, they are known for verse-by-verse Bible teaching, salvation by grace through faith, believer's baptism, and openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Compared with Catholics: they share core teaching about God and Christ, but hold Scripture alone as authority, baptise only believers, and have no hierarchy or Pope. Compared with other evangelicals, the main distinctive is verse-by-verse teaching.

General guidance, not specific to Calvary Central OC (Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa). Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches.

Weekly rhythm

Service Times

2 service times across 2 days

Verified by the church · May 31, 2026

Sun

Sunday

9:00 AM

Spanish Service

Wed

Wednesday

7:00 PM

Wednesday Midweek Service

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Groups & Ministries

1 group

Verified by the church · May 31, 2026

All listed groups welcome newcomers

Social

1 group

Iranian (Farsi) Ministry

Weekly · ask the church for times

Dedicated Farsi-language worship service held concurrently with the 11 AM English service

Serve board

Common ways people serve at a church — not a list from this church. Ask them what they need.

  • Greeter / welcome team

    Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.

    greeting

  • Kids ministry helper

    Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.

    kids

  • Tech / livestream

    Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.

    tech

  • Hospitality / coffee

    Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.

    hospitality

  • Outreach / community serve

    Join local serve projects the church already runs.

    outreach

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