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Refuge Church Salinas

Refuge Bible Church is an intergenerational Christian congregation in Salinas led by Lead Pastor Matt Gersonde. Formed in July 2020 when Refuge Church and Petra Bible Church joined together, the church gathers to worship, learn Scripture and care for one another. Refuge Kids provides Bible lessons, worship and activities for children from crawlers through fifth grade, with a matching curriculum families can use at home. Youth leaders serve students, and newcomers can meet the team at a Welcome Lunch or learn about the church through Intro to Refuge. Volunteers serve in ministries throughout the congregation.

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Updated Oct 5, 2026

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9:00 AM

Sunday Worship

11:00 AM

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At a Glance

Sunday services begin at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at 115 Iris Drive, Salinas, CA 93906. Refuge Kids has classes for crawlers through fifth grade. If you are new, use the church website to plan your visit, ask about the appropriate class or register for a Welcome Lunch. Intro to Refuge provides an opportunity to learn about the church, its beliefs and worship. Both Sunday services are available online.

Kids ministry: Available

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Life Stages

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

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Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

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When and where are Sunday services?

Sunday services begin at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at 115 Iris Drive, Salinas, CA 93906. The current church name used on its website is Refuge Bible Church. Use https://refugesalinas.com/ to plan your visit.

What is available for children and students?

Refuge Kids meets Sundays with classes for crawlers through fifth grade. Littles and older children have Bible lessons, singing and activities, using Pursue God Kids curriculum with take-home resources. Ask the church about class placement and any care needed for a child who is not yet crawling. The church also has youth leaders; contact the team for current student ministry arrangements.

How can a newcomer get involved?

Register for a Welcome Lunch to meet the church team. Intro to Refuge explains the church, its beliefs and worship. Ministry volunteer opportunities are available. Registration and current dates are at https://refugesalinas.com/get-connected and https://refugesalinas.com/intro-to-refuge.

How can I ask about a visit or ministry?

Use the contact form at https://refugesalinas.com/contact. The form can be used for questions about services, children, student ministry or getting involved.

Can I join worship online?

Both Sunday services, at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, are streamed at https://refugesalinas.com/watch-live. Sermon recordings are available through the website and https://www.youtube.com/c/RefugeBibleChurch.

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Leadership

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Matt Gersonde

Lead Pastor

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Calvary ChapelAssociation / Presbytery: Calvary Chapel AssociationNetwork: Calvary Global Network
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