Kaleo Church

Church… in a movie theater! Who knew?
Kaleo Church meets in a theater at AMC 20 in Mission Valley Center. It may not be your average sanctuary, but God’s presence is not to be denied.
I visited Kaleo a year ago after attending a local mega-​church for several years. I cried through the first month at this smaller church (250 – 300 people). I had never heard the Truth proclaimed with such love, passion and conviction. The theology was solid and kicked my butt into gear. The people quickly welcomed me into their community, including the church elders who actually asked if they were meeting my needs. I had never been shepherded like that before!
The music is gospel-​centered indie-​rock, often bringing a modern twist to old hymns. The sermons are always right on, sprinkled with humor, humility and repentance.
My old church was great– full of a lot of amazing people, but something was missing. At Kaleo I have learned that if everything does not point to the cross, to what our Lord has done, we are missing the boat. I have experienced grace in a whole new way, and the idea of community has been redefined.
This is a come as you are church. One full of people who share the love of the gospel and welcome the world… families, skaters, strippers, professionals, the homeless, the artists, the hurting, the musicians, the elderly, the straight, the gay, the kids, those like you and those like me. The Truth will no doubt be preached, but everyone will be loved.
Don’t worry about where you are at or what you are wearing. Just come as you are and let God take care of the rest. Be yourself. Ask questions and have them answered.
I have definitely found a home at Kaleo, so don’t let the movie theater atmosphere fool you. Besides, when else can you eat popcorn in church? ;-)
Sundays at 10:30 am