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Refuge Christian Fellowship North County

Refuge Christian Fellowship North County meets in Vista for Sunday worship and a Tuesday evening gathering. Pastor Howard Andersen and lead minister Lucia Andersen lead a community shaped by faith-based recovery work and care for people facing difficult circumstances. Refuge Rangers serves children ages three through ten, with a separate youth ministry for junior-high and high-school students. Men's, women's, couples' and home groups offer fellowship, while Helping Hands provides meals and assistance to church families. Services are also available online.

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Service Times

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Sunday

Sunday Worship

9:30 AM

Tuesday

Tuesday Evening Gathering

7:00 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday worship begins at 9:30 AM and the Tuesday evening gathering at 7:00 PM at 170 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084. Parking is available at the venue. Refuge Rangers serves children ages three through ten, and junior-high and high-school students meet during Sunday service. Men's, women's, couples' and home groups offer additional fellowship. Helping Hands provides meals and assistance to church families facing difficult times; the church also offers faith-based recovery support and community outreach. Communion is listed for the first Sunday of each month, and Saturday prayer at 9:00 AM; contact the office to confirm current prayer and group details. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Kids ministry: Available
Parking: Parking is available at the Eucalyptus Avenue venue.

Church Ministries

Life Stages

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

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Addiction SupportAddiction Support: Yes

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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

When and where does Refuge meet?

Sunday worship begins at 9:30 AM and the Tuesday evening gathering at 7:00 PM at 170 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084. Communion is listed for the first Sunday of each month.

Is parking available?

Parking is available at the Eucalyptus Avenue venue. The P.O. box in Vista is a mailing address, not the meeting location.

What is available for children and teenagers?

Refuge Rangers serves children ages three through ten on Sunday mornings. Junior-high and high-school students also have a youth ministry during Sunday service.

What groups and support ministries are available?

Men's, women's, couples' and home groups offer fellowship. Helping Hands provides meals and assistance for church families facing difficult times, and the church reaches out with food and clothing. Faith-based recovery and Bible study are part of its ministry. Saturday prayer is listed at 9:00 AM; contact the office to confirm current group and prayer details.

When is the church office open?

The office opens Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Can I watch services online?

Services are available through https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaghEZwLk10V3wLUARkUc1Q and the church's Facebook page.

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Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
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Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
End-times Teaching
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Other Information

Office Hours

Monday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Calvary ChapelAssociation / Presbytery: Calvary Chapel AssociationNetwork: Calvary Global Network
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Profile updatedOct 9, 2026

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