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Refinery Hours

  • Mon: 8 am - 10 pm
  • Fri: 8 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue: 8 am - 10 pm
  • Sat: 8 am - 9 pm
  • Wed: 8 am - 10 pm
  • Sun: 8 am - 10 pm
  • Thu: 8 am - 10 pm

Meet the Team

Parker Clouse

Along with being a devilishly handsome young man Parker can lift a brick house with just one arm. Sometimes he can be seen wearing a man-cape around the Refinery as he rescues teenagers from the grips of evil. He is a modern day hero who attends college in his free time and is passionate about Junior High and High School Ministries along with hunting wolverines on vacations in Montana. He can usually be found selling a bag of popcorn or throwing a dodgeball at helpless students. All in all he's a pretty good guy who you'd allow your daughter to marry.

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Michael Hudson

Michael is the newest member of our team, and has been here at Saddleback for the past couple of years. He is very passionate about watching and helping the church grow along with disciplining students. In his free time you can often find him stuck in traffic as he does his weekly commute to study at Cal State Fullerton, or working on his tan. He enjoys long walks on the beach and meeting new people. Michael loves a friendly conversation so feel free to approach him about anything.

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Taylor Ishii

Taylor Ishii has been a member of Saddleback Church for the past two decades. He grew up in both Wildside and HSM and is now an HSM volunteer. Taylor is currently studying at Fuller Theological Seminary and is a self-labeled, not so secret, theology nerd. Come up and ask him a question about God if you have some time to kill, he'll probably talk your ear off! Taylor's other love is soccer, specifically his obsession with Manchester United Football Club. And yes, there will be soccer in heaven...

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Casey Lagos

Casey has served at Saddleback Church since the late 90's. Sounds like a long time. doesn't it? Well, Casey enjoys every second of it. He grew up playing in Saddleback worship bands since age 11. He has a passion for helping students in anyway possible, and if it includes music, it's just a bonus. He loves candy and sweets, so if you see him throw him a few skittles. He's really tall, but he's not mean at all. Casey will show you a smile if you drop by for a while.

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Jeremy Pestor

Jeremy is in charge of coordinating sports events in the Refinery and can frequently be seen slacking off watching sports, texting, or shooting hoops. He is a graduate from Liberty University with a Sport Management Degree but don't ask him to know much about anything. He's an avid supporter of Wisconsin sports' teams even after being asked to leave the state several times. He has a lot of love for helping students believe in themselves and find Christ. He loves his mom…

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Steven Orel

Steven Orel is the Refinery Coordinator. He has grown up at Saddleback Church since elementary school, going through Children's Ministry, Wildside and HSM. He has worked at Saddleback as an intern with Student Ministries and also on staff with the Saddleback Security Team. Steven has a passion for junior high ministry, leading a small group of junior high students and helping out with various Wildside events. When he's not at Saddleback, you can find him at Disneyland or trying to find the best Mexican food in town.

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Wildside

WILDSIDE is the junior high ministry at Saddleback Church! Every weekend seventh and eighth grade students from all over South Orange County come to Wildside to connect with other students, have fun, worship together and learn about Jesus in real and relevant ways. In addition to our weekend services Wildside offers mid-week small groups, special events, student leadership programs, and opportunities to serve locally and globally. We'd love to have you join us!

Service Times:
Saturdays at 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Sundays at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

High School Ministry (HSM)

HSM is our High School Ministry here at Saddleback Church, serving students in 9 through 12 grades. HSM shatters the stereotype that church is boring! Our weekend services are created to celebrate life in a way that is fun for believers and welcoming to thosewho don't normally attend church. We offer an experience that allows students to worship God in a way that makes it easy for them to invite their friends. We also strive to connect our HSM students to each other by encouraging them to join an HSM Small Group where they’ll learn more about how to grow in their own personal relationship with God.

Service Times:
Saturdays at 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Sundays at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.

CM—College Ministry at Saddleback

The college years are filled with excitement and uncertainty. 1STHURSDAYS are designed to keep you firmly rooted in the realities of God and his dream for your life as you travel through young adulthood. Connect with your peers each month and enjoy a night of sincere reflections, engaging conversation, and thought-provoking messages.

Service Times:
1st Thursday of every month @ 7:15pm (Sept 6th, Oct 4 th, Nov 1st & Dec 6th)
In the Refinery Theater
Info: cm@saddleback.com

Restoration

Experience hope and encouragement through communion, prayer, and extended worship.

Service Times:
Sundays at 6:00 PM
In the Refinery Theater

The Landing

The Landing is here for students in junior high and high school who need some extra help coping with life. Some of our students are. Hurting because of what's happened to them, others have just walked down some dark roads. No matter why students are having a rough time, The Landing offers a clear path back to health and healing from the craziness and pain of life.

Service Times:
Fridays at 7:00

Kiddie Gym

Giggles, wiggles, bubbles and more! Kiddie Gym is a parent-and-me gym class for children ages 1-4. Kiddie Gym encourages your child's development through gym play, music-making, storytelling and play-based activities. This class features fun music, engaging gym play, parachutes, bubbles and more! For more information about Kiddie Gym please visit our website at www.saddleback.com/steppingstones.

Times:
Fridays at 9:30-10:15am for ages 1-2
Fridays at 10:30-11:15am for ages 1-4

Cost:
First timers can come to a free trial class. No registration required, just show up!

Women's Fitness

The women's fitness well-being classes are taught by an ISSA certified fitness trainer and are a combination of cardio and resistance training (resistance bands and dumb bell weights). We combine callisthenic, plyometric, weight resistance/bands and core exercises in these 1 hour classes which are held every Mon/Wed/Thurs and the cost is $5 each week. Bring water and a towel, we supply everything else!

40 and Over Basketball

If you are 40 or over come enjoy some fellowship while getting some exercise playing pick up basketball. Our ministry wants to connect Christians and Non-Christians by playing basketball in a safe and healthy environment.

Times:
Mondays from 6:30 - 9:00

Refinery Deli

The Refinery Deli offers fresh, healthy options for lunch and dinner. We also offer a gluten-free & dairy-free menu full of delicious offerings that contain no processed sugars or excess amounts of saturated fats. Guilt-free and Daniel Plan approved!

Menu  Gluten-Free Menu

Hours:
M-F 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Taco Tues. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. $1.00 Tacos
Saturday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Dinner 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Buffet

Refinery Grill House

The Refinery Grill House puts a unique spin on classics like hamburgers and hot dogs while also serving up a healthier version of grill house fare. From our organic, grass-fed burgers to the So Cal Lettuce Wraps, there’s something tasty for everyone!

Menu

Hours:
M-F 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Refinery Cafe

The Refinery Café serves up coffee, espresso, signature teas, soft serve ice cream and delicious baked goods. Grab a drink and a snack, and enjoy!

Hours:
M-F 8:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday (Taco Tues.) 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Saturday 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Imagine a Starbucks, the beach, a skate park, an art gallery, a gym, and a theater all rolled into one amazing building. That’s what the Refinery at Saddleback Church is all about!

We have a newly-renovated skate park for you to skate and ride. Not a skater? Come check out our arcade games, Xbox Kinect stations, foosball tables, ping pong tables, and more. We have lounge areas throughout the building where you can catch up with your friends or actually do your homework! You can play ball in our full and half court gym, or in our outdoor sand volleyball court.

We’ve got great food as well. Grab a burger and a soda and watch a ballgame on our many TVs located throughout the You can even catch a Monday Night Football game on our theater’s big screen! Step outside and roast some marshmallows at our fire pits as you listen to the waterfall.

Come check us out today! Got questions? Contact Steven Orel at steveno@saddleback.com or (949) 609-8309.


We are happy to announce that we have recently rolled out our first of three new FREE computer workstations! The computer is located on the counter near the Cafe (downstairs in The Refinery), and is available to anyone who would like to use it.

Two more computers will be rolled out soon, and a printer will be made available as well!

Email steveno@saddleback.com with any questions about the new workstations.

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Getting bored of the same old Refinery Xbox games? So were we!

We've got 2 new games available to play at The Refinery: Madden NFL 12 and FIFA 12. If you're into football or soccer, these games are awesome. To check out some time on the Xboxes, all you have to do is find someone from the Refinery staff and give them an ID.

Have other game suggestions? Send them to steveno@saddleback.com.

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Come join us at The Refinery for a FREE family movie in the theater! We'll start right at 6:30pm. We now have someone that will be selling candy and popcorn (with a FREE refill) for just $1 each.

This week's movie is about a young man who hunts dragons, but ends up befriending one himself.

Come join us for some free family fun!

Email Steven at steveno@saddleback.com with any questions.

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Looking for a fun, free activity to do with the whole family? Join us for Taco Tuesday and a FREE pumpkin carving demonstration and contest at the Refinery!

We'll provide the supplies and the pumpkins--all you need to do is show up and get ready to get creative. Several members of our Saddleback Eateries team will be helping out with carving advice to get your pumpkins looking silly, artistic or just plain spooky! Then you get to take your creation home with you after you're done decorating!
 
When: October 23 at 6:30pm
Where: The Refinery Gym
Cost: FREE!
 
For more info, email steveno@saddleback.com or call 949.609.8309.

 

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Family Movie Night is back! Your family is invited to join us on Tuesday, October 2 in the Refinery for Taco Tuesday, starting at 5:00 p.m., and a family-friendly movie in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. We'll also be selling popcorn and snacks in the auditorium for you to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house for some family fun. Or, you can invite someone who has never been to Saddleback. All are welcome! Contact Steven at steveno@saddleback.com for more information.

 

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Football on Monday Nights is back at the Refinery! Come by every Monday night game of the season for football, food and prizes. We've got the game on the big screen, popcorn and candy on sale for $1, food delivered to your seat, and a halftime raffle and giveaway prizes. If you're a football fan, you don't want to miss this! The fun starts at 5:30pm. This is a great opportunity to introduce an unchurched friend to Saddleback, or bring your small group.

See you at the game!

 

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Come by and check out our brand new Xbox Kinect game "Star Wars"...