Religious Group News
A Brief History & Biblical Unifying Perspective of the N-word
Mr. Deon Parker, Director
When and why did the N-word–a racial slur, and its alternate slang word, enter our society? A possible origin of this word could be Niger (pronounced Nee-ger in Greek and pronounced Ny-jur in English)–the nickname of a 1st Century Christian man in the Bible (Acts 13:1). The word niger in the Latin language means black. Many centuries later, the Niger River in Africa was named in 1897. There are also nations in Africa by the names of Niger (founded in 1958) and Nigeria (founded in 1960). Before the word niger evolved into the unfortunate N-word humanity continues to be plagued by in the present day, a similar word to niger entered our society. More
Update on St. Kilian’s Foodbank
What Economic Turmoil is Doing to Poor People
By Michael Schlesinger
As reported previously, St. Kilian’s food bank fed 11,270 people in 2023; in 2024, the number of people fed climbed to 14,318. For the first three months of 2025, the food bank fed 7557 people. The breakdown as shown below was 1,721 seniors, 3,495 adults, 2284 children and 57 homeless people. Translating these numbers means that in this 3 month period of 2025 St. Kilian’s food bank fed approximately 53% of 2024's total. If this rate of people using the food bank continues for the next 9 months, this means that by the end of June, St. Kilian’s will have surpassed 2024's level of 14,318 families.
Rt. Rev. Marianne Edgar Budde Preaches to President Trump
On January 21st, Donald Trump attended a service at National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. the day after his inauguration as President. She closed her sermon speaking directly to Trump, asking him to show mercy to the many who are frightened by his announced threats to undocumented immigrants, transgender persons, economically disadvantaged families and other minorities. Trump insulted Bidde with personal slurs and demanded an apology after the service. Others in Trump’s orbit have criticized and even threatened Budde, Bishop of the Episcopalean diocese of Washington comprising 50 churches and 10 schools. Full Sermon
Religious Groups in Mission Viejo
Chabah Jewish Center
24041 Marguerite
Mission Viejo Christian Church
27192 Jeronimo
Mission Hills Church
24162 Alicia
949 586-4510
Fountain of Life Baptist Church
27061 Via San Diego
949 735-4554
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
23850 Los Alisos
949 929-1641
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
27976 Marguerite
949 400-6640
Oakhouse Church
25282 Marguerite Parkway
Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo
24821 Chrisanta
949 951-9678
Mission Viejo Church of Christ
26558 Marguerite
949 582-2650
Saddleback Covenant Church
23401 Madero Suite A
949 770-0291
Mount of Olives Church
24772 Chrisanta
949 837-7467
Crossroads Community Church
25991 Pala
949 707-0800
Coast Bible Church
26300 Via Escolar
949 364-1191
Presbyterian Church of the Master
26051 Marguerite
949 582-2670
Faith Bible Church
26431 Crown Valley #200
949 215-9584
Reverence Bible Church
22081 Hidalgo
949 215-3787
The Bridge Mission Viejo
26062 Merit Circle #101
949 713-4013
In Spirit Center for Spiritual Living
25782 Obrero Unit D
949 481-4040
Resurrection Life Center Inc
26801 Merit Circle
949 900-3380
Living Word Lutheran Church
23561 Alicia Parkway
949 830-9774
Prior Posts
Mission Viejo Churches Serving Homeless More
Mission Hills Church Midweek Meal More
History of St. Kilian’s Church More
The Kingdom, The Power & The Glory Review Read Full Article
The Beha’i Faith More
Mission Viejo’s First Church More
Oakhouse Church November, 2023 More
Mission Viejo Christian Church August, 2023 More
Pope Francis Reminds America:
Jesus Was an Immigrant
Dear Brothers in the Episcopate,
I am writing today to address a few words to you in these delicate moments that you are living as Pastors of the People of God who walk together in the United States of America.
1. The journey from slavery to freedom that the People of Israel traveled, as narrated in the Book of Exodus, invites us to look at the reality of our time, so clearly marked by the phenomenon of migration, as a decisive moment in history to reaffirm not only our faith in a God who is always close, incarnate, migrant and refugee, but also the infinite and transcendent dignity of every human person. More
St. Kilian Food Bank Update
by Michael Schlesinger
Last year The Mission Viejo Guardian reported on the St. Kilian Church food bank at 26872 Estanciero Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. In 2023, they served 11,270 people; in 2024, they served 14,318 people. This means that 3,048 more people were in need of food, an increase of 27%. In 2023, they supplied food for 6,827 families; in 2024, the total was 8,623 families, an increase of 1,796 families. In January, 2025, a more detailed breakdown revealed that 764 families were served as well as 2,645 individuals. This 2,645 individual statistic revealed that 597 were seniors; 31 were homeless; 788 were children and 1279 were adults. Full Update