

Aliso Creek Church
Aliso Creek Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation in Aliso Viejo, founded in 1985. Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM at 2A Liberty and combines historic hymns and contemporary songs with prayer, preaching and the sacraments. Joel Pelsue serves as transitional pastor, alongside Assistant Pastor Jeff Sholar and the church's elders, deacons and ministry staff. Children can worship with their families or participate in nursery care and children's church. The church offers youth gatherings, community groups, men's and women's ministries, free conversational English classes and local and global outreach. It shares worship facilities at Temple Beth El and welcomes people who are exploring Christianity or new to the Reformed tradition.
Service Times
Sunday
Worship Service
10:00 AM
Monday
Theology on Tap
7:00 PM
Wednesday
Conversational English Classes
6:30 PM
Youth Group
6:30 PM
Thursday
Women's Bible Study
10:00 AM
Women's Bible Study
6:30 PM
Friday
Men's Prayer
7:00 AM
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What is available for children and youth?
Nursery serves ages 0-3 during worship. Pre-K-fifth graders begin with their families and may go downstairs for children's church during the sermon. Quiet rooms are upstairs. Youth group meets every other Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 PM; ask the youth team for the next date. Summer VBS and monthly Kids' Night Out events provide further opportunities.
When and where does Aliso Creek worship?
Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM at 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo. Aliso Creek shares worship facilities at Temple Beth El. Services include prayer, preaching and a blend of historic hymns and contemporary worship songs.
What should I wear?
Wear what makes you comfortable. People attend in everything from shorts and T-shirts to more formal clothing.
What weekday gatherings and outreach are available?
Conversational English classes meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, September 9, 2026-June 2, 2027. Registration is free and class books cost $30. Women's Bible studies have Thursday options at 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM; contact the church for locations. Men's prayer meets on the first Friday of each month at 7:00 AM, and Theology on Tap meets on second Mondays at 7:00 PM. Community groups and local-outreach volunteering offer other ways to participate.
Are Farsi translations available?
Ask the church about current Farsi bulletin or sermon-translation arrangements and event dates before visiting.
Can I worship or listen to sermons online?
Watch live and past services at https://www.youtube.com/@alisocreekchurch9079/streams. Sermon audio is available at https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm.
How do I reach the worship space?
Enter the main doors at 2A Liberty. Greeters direct visitors upstairs to the sanctuary, using the stairs or elevator. Contact the church to discuss any other access needs before visiting.
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To help people from every generation and background find rest in Jesus, welcome them into community, serve neighbors and make disciples in Orange County and around the world.
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