At Christ Church by the Sea, we believe that all people are of equal value and dignity since God loves all persons without exception.
Jesus taught us that we cannot truly love God if we do not love all of our fellow human beings as we love ourselves. For this reason, we seek to reach out to all who have been oppressed and marginalized in society and to welcome all who have been ill-treated or rejected by other churches.
Our church is open to all persons regardless of race or ethnicity, class or political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, and religious background or spiritual condition.
You do not have to be a member of our church to avail yourself of our pastoral services. All of the pastoral services of our church are offered free of charge and without any strings attached.
What is Worship like at Christ Church?
Worship is the most meaningful time we have each week. Together we celebrate God’s love for all. Following worship we gather for fellowship and the opportunity to connect with all who join us.
What should I wear?
Christ Church by the Sea has a beachy casual worship style. Come as you are! Everyone is welcome at Christ by the Sea Newport Beach!
What happens during worship?
Our service is led by lay members of the congregation. The pastor offers a weekly sermon that helps us all to grow in spirit, love, knowledge, and faith.
What kind of music is offered?
We sing traditional hymns together that are led by our pipe organ and beautiful piano. We also have a talented choir that shares an anthem with us!
What do I do during communion?
In the United Methodist Church, communion is open to all people. You do not have to be a member or a Christian to receive communion. All people are invited to come forward and to receive bread and grape juice as we celebrate God’s love amongst us
Paul Capetz is a native of southern California, having been raised in the Glendora United Methodist Church. He is a graduate of U.C.L.A., Yale Divinity School, and the University of Chicago Divinity School. He has worked as a parish minister, a youth director, a college chaplain, and a hospital chaplain, as well as a seminary and college professor.
After three decades of living elsewhere (in Connecticut, Illinois, Virginia, Minnesota, and Texas) he is happy to return to to his home in California and to serve as a minister in the Calfornia-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Ashley was born and raised in Iowa before moving to California in 2002. Since her arrival in California, Ashley has worked in the action sports and automotive marketing industries. Ashley is a graduate of Orange Coast Community College and UCLA, where she majored in English. When not at the office, Ashley enjoys walks on the beach and reading books.
Vince, a native Californian, has performed at Disneyland many times, mainly in the parades. Vince is also a computer programmer, and worked with DiscoVision Assoc., a company working on the cutting edge for “CD’s” and “DVD’s.” Vince has a wonderful tenor voice and can be heard yearly with the Lamplight Carolers at Christmas. Currently, he is a member of the Pacific Chorale.
Studying acting and directing at Glendale Junior College, Craig found music to be his passion. Craig is an accomplished pianist and organist, studying the piano since age 7, and the organ, since 18 yrs old. Craig is currently singing with the Long Beach Chamber and the Pacific Chorale. He has sung professionally with the Roger Wagner Chorale, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Los Angeles Concert Singers. Craig is an accomplished musician on the organ, piano, and hand bells.
Christ Church by the Sea
1400 W. Balboa Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
