Sun Grove Community Church

When I moved to Elk Grove I started my search for a new church. I have been blessed beyond words by Sun Grove. They are friendly as a whole, eager to serve and listen.
I am excited each week to hear Pastor Dave share the message., he always speaks to my heart and life. I’m grateful God led me here. My family will be Sun Grove family forever. Highly recommend if your soul is hungry for truth and Gods word.

So, We decided to try this church today. WOW very impressive. I remember coming here when it was still Gold’s Gym. Well not much of the interior has changed at all, which was kinda weird to me. It’s so not what I’m used too. People are dressed very casually. They offer free coffee and pastries that you can bring into the church. They have different classrooms for the kids so that the adults can be in the main part of the service without a lot of distraction. I was really impressed with their sound, light and projection system. When we first walked in a group of musicians were singing some beautiful songs. Unfortunately the pastor was visiting in India and so his sermon was a recorded playback. What I really liked was how much support they give to the local community and how involved they are. As much as I like this church, I do miss the old catholic service I grew up on with Father Cavanaugh at St. Rose.

I visited 8 churches before deciding to make Sun Grove my church home. I have now been there 4 years. I was first drawn to how active they are in the community and in overseas humanitarian efforts. Many churches lose their outward focus during and after managing to move into a permanent building, but this was not the case with Sun Grove. It has only expanded its service to others since moving into the building. Sun Grove actively works to end child trafficking here and in India, works with the homeless weekly, serves as tutors to many schools with kids in need, provides shoes to needy kids, opens its building numerous organizations that serve Elk Grove adults and children, runs a thriving Celebrate Reovery ministry, offers respite nights for caregivers, and serves foreign orphanages and safehouses, just to name a few. The children’s and youth programs are a vital part of helping to keep kids on track. All this is done through sound biblical teaching at all levels and in an atmosphere of warmth. I love that Sun Grove never forgets that we are all trying to find our way, often stumbling in a difficult world. When I look around in the service I see faces from so many cultures blending together. It feels so welcoming and inclusive. I have been a member of a big church, and this is definitely not that kind of vibe. This feels like home. I get renewed hope and a broader vision of my God each time I come to service.

This is a church to be at! I’m a South African and been going to different churches for the last 5 months been in the states and this church blew my socks off! The worship was non like any I’ve heard, the young, cully bold lady sang from her heart and so beautiful! The message from pastor Jay just blessed me so much and once again the worship team is incredibly. I will never forget this church!

It’s located in the former Gold’s Gym building near the I-​5 Freeway. It still feels like a gym, but it’s decorated nicely. They have greeters in the front with plenty of the church’s info via pamphlets. Complimentary coffee, tea, donuts and cookies were laid out. Lots of ushers to guide you in the right direction. There is a nursery for the little ones, like my son. We walked in and were greeted immediately, and then my son was ushered into the play area. He seemed so content that he didn’t look back at my husband and I. So my husband and I proceeded to the main auditorium and enjoyed the service. This was our first time here and overall it seems nice. I’ll definitely come back to get a better feel for it.