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Grace Grove Church

Grace Grove Church is a grace-focused congregation in West Garden Grove led by senior pastor Neal Pafford. Sunday mornings include Bible classes and worship, with teaching usually following Scripture passage by passage. Children and teenagers have Bible classes and a Wednesday Awana and youth gathering. Young adults, women and other Grace Groups meet during the week. Counseling and discipleship support help people work through difficulties and grow in their faith.

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Updated Oct 4, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Bible Classes

9:00 AM

Sunday Worship

10:00 AM

Monday

Women's Bible Study

6:00 PM

Tuesday

Grace Book Talk

7:00 PM

Wednesday

Awana and Youth Group

6:30 PM

Thursday

Young Adults

7:00 PM

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At a Glance

A casual congregation with songs, prayer, Bible teaching and conversation. Children may stay with their family in worship or join the children's ministry in Building B.

Kids ministry: Available
Parking: Use either church parking lot or parking on Santa Catalina Avenue. The main auditorium is in the left building; Bible classes and youth meet in Building B on the right.

Church Ministries

Life Stages

Nursery?Nursery: Unknown
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Biblical CounselingBiblical Counseling: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes

Visit & Contact

Email

Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

What can I expect on Sunday?

Bible classes start at 9:00 AM and worship begins at 10:00 AM at 5802 Santa Catalina Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92845. Worship includes songs, prayer and Bible teaching, usually expository with some topical messages. Bible class typically lasts about 45 minutes and main worship about an hour; these are approximate, not guaranteed lengths.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably as you normally would. The congregation is casual, and dressing up is welcome too.

What is available for children and teenagers?

Children ages two through sixth grade have Bible classes, and junior- and senior-high students have youth Sunday school. Children may remain with their family in worship or join children's ministry in Building B. Awana and youth group meet Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

Where can I park and find the right building?

Park in either church lot or on Santa Catalina Avenue. The main auditorium is on the left; adults' Bible classes are downstairs in Building B on the right, with youth upstairs. A church member can help your family find children's ministry.

How can I join a group or receive support?

Women's Bible study meets Monday at 6:00 PM, Grace Book Talk Tuesday at 7:00 PM and young adults Thursday at 7:00 PM. Men meet one Saturday a month; ask for the current date. Contact the church for other Grace Groups or to arrange a confidential counseling and discipleship meeting. Professional faith-based referrals are also available.

Where can I listen to messages?

Listen to current teaching at https://gracegrovechurch.com/sermons/, where links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are also available.

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Leadership

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Neal Pafford

Senior Pastor

Church Values and Beliefs

Mission, values, theology, and beliefs that shape this church.

Mission

Lovingly facilitate grace, freedom, and victory by showing people how Christ is Life.

Theology Survey

Preaching Style
ExpositoryThematic
Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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