News & Updates

What if 2025 could be the year you fall in love with the story of Scripture like never before? This January, we’re inviting the entire Reality Carpinteria family to join us in reading through the entire Bible together using the Read Scripture app.

Created in partnership with the Bible Project, the app guides you through daily Bible readings while offering beautifully crafted videos that explain how each book fits into the larger story of Scripture. These resources will help you see how all of Scripture leads to its ultimate crescendo in Jesus Christ.

Here’s how to participate:

1.  Download the Read Scripture app to your phone or tablet before January 1, 2025.

2.  Start reading along with us daily as we embark on this transformative journey together.

3.  Prefer paper? You can print a physical copy of the reading plan. We’ll also have printouts available at the Connect Table to keep in your Bible.

Throughout the year, we’ll host intentional conversations and additional resources to help you deepen your understanding and see the Bible as one unified story. Let’s make 2025 a year of spiritual growth, as we seek to delight in God’s Word and treasure Jesus together!

YOUNG ADULTS WHITE ELEPHANT CHRISTMAS PARTY

The young adults of our church are having a White Elephant Christmas Party this Wednesday, December 11th!

If you’re between the ages of 18-29, we’d love for you to join. Bring a gift worth around $10—or something guaranteed to bring $10 worth of laughs! The evening will also include a Christmas lights walk, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly.
Join this group in fellowship and delighting in Jesus together!

Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00PM
1463 Las Positas Place
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
 

Each month, we gladly partner with the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County to distribute free fresh produce and groceries to our community. It’s a true joy to demonstrate the love of Jesus in this way, especially during the holiday season, and help families and individuals in need. Our Food Distribution is this Thursday, December 12th.

If you or someone you know is in need of food, we invite you to come—everyone is welcome.

We also rely on volunteers for setup, distribution, and English/Spanish translation. If you’re not already on the volunteer list but would like to serve, please reach out to Lois at 7777loislane@gmail.com. We work with the Food Bank every month and would love to serve alongside you!
 

Thursday, December 12th
Distribution: 4:00 – 5:30PM
Volunteer Call Time: 3:15PM
5315 Foothill Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013

ADVENT READING GUIDE 2024

We’re two Sundays into Advent & on Day 10 of our guide!
If you haven’t yet, take a moment to read, reflect on, and respond to Psalm 29. You can do this on your own, with your family, or in community.

And it’s not too late to pick up a complimentary Advent guide and tapered candle at our Connect Table this Sunday! These resources are designed to help us draw closer to Jesus and to one another throughout this Advent season. Simply pick up your guide, spend intentional time with the Scripture for the day, and let the beauty of Christ’s arrival—and the joyful anticipation of His return—be magnified in our hearts.

CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERING

Join us at 4:30PM on December 24 at Lions Park for a special Christmas Eve gathering. We’ll worship together and hear the good news of Jesus’ birth — a perfect opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the hope of Christmas!

Let’s make this a season of worship and togetherness as we celebrate the greatest gift of all — Jesus!

Tuesday, December 24th at 4:30PM
Lions Park Clubhouse
6197 Casitas Pass Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013