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Things for Families

At Sonrise Church, we believe strong families make strong communities. Our ministry for families is designed to help you build a Christ-centered home, deepen your relationships, and navigate every season of life with hope. Whether you’re raising young kids, parenting teens, or strengthening your marriage, you’ll find programs, resources, and a caring community ready to walk alongside you as you follow Jesus together.

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

— JOSHUA 24:15

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Sunday's @ Sonrise

Sunday's @ Sonrise

Every Sunday, we gather to worship God, hear biblical teaching, and experience His presence together. Our services are designed to be welcoming, uplifting, and practical—helping you grow in faith and connect with others.

Wednesdays @ Sonrise

Wednesdays @ Sonrise

Each Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8pm we gather at Sonrise Church (8805 N. Magnolia Ave) to hear a short message, pray, and then sit around tables in small groups to go through a bible study.

Wednesday Youth Nights

Wednesday Youth Nights

Sonrise Youth Night exist to create an authentic community of students who desire to love Jesus, love others, and serve our neighbor. Everyone in high school and middle school is welcome to join in for a high-energy time of games, worship, and small group fellowship.

School & Lunch Clubs

School & Lunch Clubs

We are part of faith clubs at high schools all around East County San Diego. You can find leaders from Sonrise Youth at a variety of east county San Diego school clubs every week.

Youth Summer Camp 2026

Youth Summer Camp 2026

Summer Camp is one of the highlights of our year! Students will spend five unforgettable days at Thousand Pines Camp growing in their faith through powerful worship, engaging messages, meaningful small groups, and tons of fun activities—all in a safe, Christ-centered environment.

Sonrise Kids Sunday's

Sonrise Kids Sunday's

On Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:40 AM, the Sonrise Kids program creates a joyful space for kids—from newborns to 5th graders—to encounter Jesus, sing, play, and learn together. We partner with parents to build authentic faith and character, teaching a new Bible story each week and giving kids something exciting to look forward to each service.

Wednesday Kids Nights

Wednesday Kids Nights

Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, kids get together for a fun, mid-week experience where they worship, learn, and grow in community. Through games, a Bible story, and age-appropriate activities, children from infants through 5th grade dive into truth in a lively environment that helps faith hit home mid-week.

Child Dedication

Child Dedication

We believe children are a gift from God. Child dedication is an opportunity to commit your child to the Lord and invite your church family to partner with you in raising them in faith.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Things Happening @ Sonrise

Salvation Army Donation Drive

Salvation Army Donation Drive

Join Sonrise Church’s Salvation Army Donation Drive, May 17–31, by bringing everyday items to help meet...

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is excited to bring The Little Mermaid to the stage at Sonrise...

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Resources for Life Challenges

Marriage

Marriage

Marriage is one of the most formative relationships in life. This page helps you reflect on how marriage shapes your heart—and how Jesus meets you there.

Parenting

Parenting

Parenting can be deeply meaningful and deeply difficult. This page offers a discipleship lens for following Jesus through the pressures, pain, and uncertainty that often accompany parenting.

Money

Money

Money shapes our priorities, security, and sense of control. This page helps you reflect on how money is forming you—and how Jesus invites freedom and trust.

Mental Health

Mental Health

Mental health struggles can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming. This page offers a discipleship lens for following Jesus through anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges with honesty, grace, and hope.

Start Where You’re Comfortable. Then Grow From There.

You don’t have to have everything figured out to belong here. Whether you’re curious, returning, or ready to get more involved, there are simple ways to take a step at your own pace. From showing up and getting to know the community, to jumping into deeper relationships, to living out your faith in everyday life — this is a place to grow alongside others as you move forward.

Sonrise Church

Sonrise Church

8805 N. Magnolia Ave

Santee, CA 92071

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Service Times:

  • Sunday : 9:00 AM (1st Service)
  • Sunday : 10:40 AM (2nd Service)

At Sonrise Church in Santee, California, our ministry for families is designed to help households across East County San Diego grow in faith, strengthen relationships, and thrive in every season of life. Whether you live in Santee, Lakeside, or El Cajon, you’ll find a welcoming community committed to supporting families as they follow Jesus together. From Sunday programs for kids and students to parent resources, family events, and opportunities to serve, Sonrise offers meaningful ways for your family to connect and grow.

Our heart is to equip families with practical tools and Christ-centered guidance that helps build strong homes. Through groups, classes, events, and age-specific programs, we help parents, kids, and teens take next steps in their faith and deepen their connection with God and one another. At Sonrise Church, we believe that when families are rooted in Jesus, marriages are strengthened, children flourish, and communities are transformed.

If you’re searching for family ministries, kids and youth programs, or churches that support families in Santee, Lakeside, or El Cajon, we invite you to be part of Sonrise Church. Come discover a place where your family can find community, encouragement, and a clear path to grow in faith as we follow Jesus together across East County San Diego.