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Finding Joy in Christ: Understanding Paul’s Perspective on Life’s Purpose
Paul's imprisonment in Rome reveals powerful truths about finding unshakeable joy through a Christ-centered life. Despite facing possible execution, Paul maintained deep joy because his life's purpose was firmly rooted in Christ. His perspective demonstrates how God transforms our difficulties into opportunities for spiritual growth and gospel advancement. By making Christ our life's foundation rather than temporary things like career or relationships, we can maintain purpose and joy even in life's hardest moments.
GriefShare 2025
Element's next round of GriefShare, a 14-week support group for those who have lost a loved one, will be taking place on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM starting January 27th. The Griefshare process includes video lessons, group discussions, and workbook exercises to...
Coffee with Cops
We are hosting this event in partnership with the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department. We want to strengthen the relationship between our church, our local law enforcement, and our community so we will be hanging out, playing games, connecting with some local...
Christmas Activities at Element
Women’s Cookie Exchange with a Twist December 3, 6pm in Barn. Bring 3 dozen homemade cookies if participating in the exchange, and be ready to have a good time with our very own Jenn Whitney, as she teaches us the moves of a couple of fun dances! No sign ups, just...
Delta Holiday Store
Help us bless Delta HS by donating new or gently used items for the students of Delta to "shop" for Christmas! CLICK HERE for more information!
Christmas Eve
Join us for Christmas Eve at 4, 6, or 8pm! Childcare for birth-Kinder at the 4 & 6pm only.
Financial Peace University
DETAILS: August 1 - September 26, 2024 Location: Element Church DESCRIPTION: This culture is designed to keep you down—credit cards, car loans, student loans... they trap you in endless payments. But there's a way out, and it starts with you. You work way too hard...
Pumpkin Killing 2024
October 27th, 1:30-4:00pm,at Orcutt Hill Picnic Grounds! You are invited to come out for a fun afternoon with Element, as we kill some pumpkins! Everybody can pick and carve a free pumpkin, play games, and eat pumpkin pie (burgers and hot dogs also available), and...
Replanted Support Groups & Conference
Element is excited to partner with Replanted to bring a ministry to those raising non-biological children - whether kinship, fostering, adoptive, or just unofficially caring for someone... we have a two ways to serve you. Support Group: We are offering a...
Thailand Teen Scholarship Update 2023-2024
From Jing:Dear Pastor, stories of all the scholarship students started from July 2023 - April 2024 ( 10 months ) Thank you very much for all the scholarship to support all the students. It is a lot of blessing to all the students and their families. We meet the...
ELEMENT’S MISSION
To Glorify God by teaching and living out the Scriptures, transforming community into Gospel Community, and planting churches.
