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The Hits Kept Coming

THE HITS KEPT COMING…Bronwen’s first person narrative of her Unfinished journey On August 16, 2022, Chuck was hospitalized for multiple symptoms that didn’t make sense. Test results were all over

Street Shaves

Street Shaves began as a small initiative, but its impact has grown quickly in the heart of Redlands, CA. near our Eastside Christian Church Redlands Campus. Street Shaves is a

is the church anti woman

Finding Support During Grief

My name is Nadia. I started coming to Eastside about six years ago. My husband and I became pregnant, and we were looking for a home church after I lost

Olive Crest Helps Families In Crisis

Olive Crest helps families in crisis Seeing the world through the eyes of children is one of the many reasons the Davila family feels blessed to open their home as

my journey to hope and redemption

My Journey Towards Hope And Redemption

My Journey Towards Hope and Redemption Kyra shares her story **Trigger warning – sexual assault and suicidal thoughts.** In November I found myself in a place of deep despair and

Eric & Kendra VanDruff newly married

Looking For A Newly Marrieds Small Group

Eric and Kendra share why they started a newly marrieds small group… During my college years at Eastside’s Young Adults, I had the privilege of being a table leader, which

Not Just Another Small Group

Toby had no idea the impact his new small group would have on his community. In his own words, he describes the journey he and his wife took to belonging.

High School Students small group at Eastside

From Boys To Men: A Catalyst For Change

David shares how he watched his students change from boys to men. David has led a student small group since 2014. The students in his group just graduated in 2023.

In oceans deep my faith will stand story

In Oceans Deep My Faith Will Stand

Joshua shares how the lyrics “In Oceans Deep My Faith Will Stand” helped him find hope & healing **Trigger warning – suicide attempt.** As a child, I was very outgoing and funny….. well I

Erik Rees Joy Jars

Your Generosity Provides Joy

the inspiration behind the Joy Jars Because of the tremendous generosity of so many Eastsiders we are able to support amazing organizations like NEGU (Never Ever Give Up). Recently, we

Mercy House

What Does Compassion Look Like

What does compassion look like at mercy house? My name is Jacob, and I’m the Development Director at Mercy House a non-profit organization that serves homeless individuals and families here in California

Judah shares his story from desperation to finding hope

From Desperation To Finding Hope

OVERCOMING TRAGEDY: JUDAH SHARES HIS STORY OF GOING FROM DESPERATION TO FINDING HOPE. I remember I woke up in the emergency room, and all I hear are whispers. I heard

Scott shares his baptism story

What if Christ does not want me?

Here Scott’s story about why he decided to get baptized: My name is Scotty B Giles, and I’ve been going to Eastside since 2016. I grew up in a large

Emmett gets baptized

Thinking about getting baptized?

Thinking about getting baptized Last Easter weekend we saw 321 people decide to get baptized! We are celebrating so many who decided to take this step in showing their love

You Are Never Alone

Armando shares his story of finding support during a difficult season During this season, it was tough for me to go to work or sometimes to be able to focus. 

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