_{I am someone who spent every Sunday at a Christian church with perfect attendance until I turned 12. I turned away because I felt like churches weren’t inclusive or welcoming and frankly intolerant. This church has a new pastor, Paul Capetz, and he is quickly changing my opinion. His sermons are rich, thought-provoking, and forward thinking. From the moment you step inside the doors, you are warmly welcomed.}

_{This church has been my home church for many years. Great place to get a spiritual message… and then cross the street and get additional inspiration from the beautiful ocean.}

_{I have been attending CCBTS for about 10 yrs…this is a small congregation who practice what they preach “Living the gospel of Jesus Christ in Love, Word, and Deed.” Wonderful music, great outreach activities throughout the year.}

_{Was here last Sat for a friends wedding. Cute church here on Balboa. Beautiful inside and actually much bigger than it looks. Very nice!}

_{I just happened to be visiting the area with my girlfriend when we noticed that Paul Capetz was the local pastor.  My girlfriend studied with Pastor Paul when he was a professor of theology in Minnesota.  We decided to attend the Sunday worship service on February 16, 2020.  In addition to receiving a warm and friendly welcome from the congregation and from Pastor Paul, the service was spectacular, particularly Pastor Paul’s sermon.  Using Lincoln’s second inaugural address and readings from scripture as background, Pastor Paul gave a cogent and thoughtful sermon, which called upon all of us to come together as one people in these fractured political times.  Pastor Paul’s sermon was the best I have ever heard.}

_{I love this church! It has a beautiful service and the people there are very warm and welcoming. The pastor is very nice also and makes you feel at home. I am in my mid twenties and recently moved to the area. I will for sure be coming back.}

_{Was visiting friends in the area and simply chanced across Christ Church By the Sea. What a memorable service! As a pastor myself (Oregon), I  sorely miss being a part of the congregation. Thank you, Pastor Paul and the good folks at Christ Church By the Sea for breathing a breath of fresh air into this weary soul.}

_{What a wonderful worship service! Pastor Paul’s sermon was fantastic! The message was relevant and thought-provoking. The people were warm and welcoming. I just loved visiting and having coffee on the patio outside after worship. Thank you, for your gracious hospitality! I look forward to my next visit.}

_{I have visited Christ Church By the Sea because I was temporarily staying in Newport Beach.  The congregation welcomed me with open arms and members took a special interest in my welfare even though I was just a temporary visitor.  The pastor is genuine, learned and caring.}

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_{I’ve been a member of this Church for over 30 years.  The congregation is warm, inclusive and always welcoming to visitors.  The sanctuary is beautiful.  Please join us.}

_{When I first moved to Newport Beach, I attended a number of churches in the area from very large to small.  I found a home away from home when I went to Christ Church By the Sea.  Although a small church congregation, it is a very active church and understands it’s mission of being a member of the peninsula community and helping others.  Our pastor is terrific, the music is great and the people in the congregation will become a part of your family!!  Check us out!!}

_{As a recently relocated young professional I had been searching a church to call home near the water.  Christ Church quickly became that home for me because of the incredible kindness of the church members and the support of the Pastor….plus it is pretty cool to be a part of a church that is literally between the bay and the ocean and across the street from one the most beautiful beaches in California.  Not too many churches can claim that-even in Orange County!}