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We keep hearing this phrase “the new normal”, but if we’re honest, most of us just want to go back to the old normal. And with so much in our lives having changed so drastically these past twelve months, what if what we once knew as normal no longer even exists? And what if our pursuit of normal is preventing us from grabbing hold of the growth God intends for us? Maybe what we knew as normal isn’t even what’s best. Yes—you knew normal, but maybe it’s time to know something more; something better.
WELCOME TO SOUTH HILLS COSTA MESA
We believe that church should be a place where everyone is welcome and anyone can belong – regardless of race, class, or creed. We try our best to create that environment at South Hills – even while we’re social distancing – and we would love for you to visit online and experience it for yourself.
COMING UP
Spiritual Growth ResourcesClick to explore spiritual growth resources
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One of our 2021 goals as a church community is to take intentional steps to grow spiritually. Some of these resources are things the church offers, while others are available
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One of our 2021 goals as a church community is to take intentional steps to grow spiritually. Some of these resources are things the church offers, while others are available for you to invest in as an individual. If you have any questions, please email our Next Steps Pastor Cathy Murphy.
- Discover Class One – Tuesday, January 26th (Click to Sign Up)
- Discover 1 provides a helpful look at how the Christian faith evolved throughout human history & why that matters today – specifically what the purpose and importance of the local church is. We’ll also unpack the vision & values we strive to embody at South Hills, explain a few of the fun quirks that make us unique, and outline how you can get more involved.
- Discover Class Two – Tuesday, February 16th (Click to Sign Up)
- In Discover 2 we teach how to arrange your everyday life in a way that will help your faith become enriched and deeply rooted in your life. We’ll discuss the power of ancient spiritual disciplines in a modern context & help you make a personal action plan to deepen your relationship with God.
- Read Every Day – (Click To Join The Reading Plan)
- Join the South Hills community in a reading plan throughout 2021. Sometimes we set big goals of reading the most Bible ever, and Read Every Day is focused on providing a framework to consistently and realistically read some scripture every day. Available in your web browser or on your smart phone.
- Infinitum Life (Click To Explore)
- This is a free website and app that combines scripture reading, prayer, and meditation.
Book and Reading Recommendations:
- The Deeply Formed Life – book by Rich Villodas
- Celebration of Discipline – book by Richard Foster
- You Are What You Love – book by James K.A. Smith
- Practicing The Way of Jesus – book by Mark Scandrette
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality – Peter Scazzero
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Year Around Event (2021)
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We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
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We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
24jan10:00 am- 10:30 amCoffee with Chris
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Sunday’s can be busy, hectic, and challenging to connect with other people. That’s why we do something called Coffee With Chris: A laid-back time to hang out and get to
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(Sunday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am
26jan6:30 pmDiscover OneGod's Family and Your Irreplaceable Part In It
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If you’re looking to grow in your faith and learn what South Hills Church is all about, Discover is the best place to start! We want everyone that calls South
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If you’re looking to grow in your faith and learn what South Hills Church is all about, Discover is the best place to start! We want everyone that calls South Hills home to take Discover, and the next class is coming up! We’re offering a hybrid version, so those of you that would like to attend in person can – but you can also join us online! CLICK HERE TO RSVP. https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/692225
Discover is a series of classes designed to help you learn about the nature of God, the heart of our church, and the ongoing process of growing your faith.
Discover One will give you an insightful look at how faith evolved throughout human history, and why that matters today. We’ll also unpack the vision and values we strive to embody, explain a few of the fun quirks that make our church unique, and outline the many ways to get more involved.
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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm
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As we head into 2021, we are excited to gather all our volunteers together for an amazing team night event! Get it on your calendars and make sure you don't
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As we head into 2021, we are excited to gather all our volunteers together for an amazing team night event! Get it on your calendars and make sure you don’t miss out on a time of team-building, leadership development, worship, fun and more!
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm
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We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
Event Details
We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
7feb9:00 amClick to RSVP for Sunday ServiceOutdoors, Socially Distanced Services at 9:00am & 10:30am
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We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
Event Details
We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
Small Groups - Spring LaunchConnect Relationally and Grow Spiritually
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We believe church is less about the hour that we’re together on Sunday morning, and more about the way we live our life the rest of the
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We believe church is less about the hour that we’re together on Sunday morning, and more about the way we live our life the rest of the week. Putting action to our learnings and faith happens in our community. Small Groups are a great place to connect relationally and grow spiritually with 5-12 other people who meet regularly throughout the month.
Our Spring Groups will be announced soon!
To learn more about what groups are available in your area, please click here.
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Month Long Event (February)
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Baptism is an outward display of an inner transformation. If you made a decision to follow Christ then this is a great next step for you. For more information, CLICK
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All Day (Sunday)
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We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
Event Details
We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
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It's probably safe to say that most of our worries and stress comes from our finances. We can feel overwhelmed and hopeless, and especially after so much loss this past
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It’s probably safe to say that most of our worries and stress comes from our finances. We can feel overwhelmed and hopeless, and especially after so much loss this past year, so many feel like they’re barely keeping their head above water. What if there was a better way? What if you could get out of debt, plan for your future, and eliminate the fighting and worry over money?
Join us for FPU, an 8 week course from Dave Ramsey. Dave will teach you how to take control of your finances, save for the unexpected, give like never before, and ultimately steward our resources like we never thought possible.
More Details Coming Soon!
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Month Long Event (February)
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The Marriage Course is a 7 week journey to strengthen your relationships. There is no neutral when it comes to relationships; you are either moving forward or regressing. Every relationship needs
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The Marriage Course is a 7 week journey to strengthen your relationships.
There is no neutral when it comes to relationships; you are either moving forward or regressing. Every relationship needs attention, especially our relationship with our spouse or fiancé.
The Marriage course is a great to be intentional about your relational health in a setting that is comfortable for you. There are no group share moments or forced small-talk with other folks – it is just an opportunity for you to learn together with your significant other. We’ve also created a way for you to participate online or in person.
Click here to register!
It is perfect for couples who are seriously dating, engaged or married and helps to:
- Communicate more effectively
- Understand each other’s needs
- Resolve conflict
- Recognize how upbringing affects your relationship
- Develop greater sexual intimacy
- And much, much more…
With interviews and teachings from renowned experts in their field, including:
- Dr Henry Cloud – Psychologist and co-author of Boundaries in Marriage
- John Kirkby CBE – Founder of Christians Against Poverty
- Dr Roger Bretherton – Psychologist, University of Lincoln
- Dr Sue Johnson – Clinical Psychologist and author of Hold Me Tight
- Dr Gary Chapman – Author of The Five Love Languages®
- Dr Mosun Dorgu – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Rob Parsons OBE – Founder of Care for the Family
- Emma Waring – Psychosexual Specialist and Author
- Dr Xuefu Wang – Psychotherapist and founder of the Zhi Mian Institute for Psychotherapy
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Month Long Event (February)
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We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
Event Details
We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
Event Details
We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
Event Details
We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
7mar9:00 amClick to RSVP for Sunday ServiceOutdoors, Socially Distanced Services at 9:00am & 10:30am
Event Details
We're so excited to welcome you back to church in person! 9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks
Event Details
We’re so excited to welcome you back to church in person!
9:00am & 10:30am services are outdoors. This is a no-touch, outdoors service with social distancing measures in place, and masks are strongly encouraged at least until you find your seats.
We are currently offering Elementary & Preschool programming at the 10:30am service only.
Things are obviously a little different than when you’ve come to church in the past, so we have a couple bits of important information for you:
- Please bring your own face-masks for anyone in your party over 2yrs old. If you don’t have any, we can provide some.
- Preschool & Elementary Programming are available. South Hills Kids will be available during the 10:30am service only. Please ensure that your children are included in your count during the reservation process.
- All services are family-friendly, which means there might be some little voices chatting during service – and we’re ok with that! While not everyone may be used to having kids in service, Pastor Chris is very comfortable with it and we know that is just the current reality.
- If you are bringing kids, be prepared. We encourage you to bring any snacks they may want, as well as anything that may help to keep them entertained. For younger kids, this could be coloring pages or sticker-sheets. For older kids this could be a device with headphones.
BEFORE YOU SAVE YOUR SEATS
Be sure to ask the following questions on behalf of your entire group:
- Am I, and my party, willing to wear masks and participate in appropriate social distancing? (Anyone over 2yrs old)
- Am I showing any flu-like symptoms?
- Have I had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 14 days?
- Have I had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
- Is there any medical reason why I believe I shouldn’t be around others?
If you answered yes to any questions 2-5, we ask you to participate in South Hills Online experience this weekend.
All good? Click here to RSVP and save your seats!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
17apr10:30 amCoffee with Chris
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Sunday’s can be busy, hectic, and challenging to connect with other people. That’s why we do something called Coffee With Chris: A laid-back time to hang out and get to
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Sunday’s can be busy, hectic, and challenging to connect with other people. That’s why we do something called Coffee With Chris: A laid-back time to hang out and get to know our Campus Pastor, Chris, and ask about anything from church and faith, his family, favorite foods, his deep love of hip-hop, or whatever else comes to mind! And did we mention, coffee is on us!
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(Saturday) 10:30 am
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The act of dedicating children to the Lord was a common practice of blessing among God’s people in biblical times. In addition, it was also a statement of recognition on
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The act of dedicating children to the Lord was a common practice of blessing among God’s people in biblical times. In addition, it was also a statement of recognition on the part of the parents, that their child belonged to God.
As Christians, we dedicate children with the same intent in mind. The South Hills dedication celebration is an opportunity for parents to express publicly their commitment to spiritually lead and nurture their child, and a commitment on the part of family, friends, and the church to support them.
For more info, send us a message!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am
Chris Kretzu – CAMPUS PASTOR
Chris Kretzu’s dream is to help the church become a more authentic place; to cut through the pretending and the religion and be honest about life and faith. Chris and his wife Esmeralda have lived in Costa Mesa for 8 years, and cherish being a part of this incredible city. Chris loves cooking and hip-hop, and also cooking while listening to hip-hop. Chris and Es have been married for 12 years and have two boys, Mason (9) and Arlo (5).
CAMPUS PASTOR: CHRIS KRETZU
Chris Kretzu’s dream is to help the church become a more authentic place; to cut through the pretending and the religion and be honest about life and faith. Chris and his wife Esmeralda have lived in Costa Mesa for 8 years, and cherish being a part of this incredible city. Chris loves cooking and hip-hop, and also cooking while listening to hip-hop. Chris and Es have been married for 12 years and have two boys, Mason (9) and Arlo (5).
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Edwin
"What I love about South Hills is that you can be yourself. You don’t have to pretend to be someone else, or like you have to have it all together."
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Lauren
"We just moved here so we were new to the area and new to the community. Finding good true friendships and real relationships was hard, and this has just been a place for us to call home."
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Maureen
"I was looking for a sense of community, and since coming to South Hills I have this great sense of friendship. I truly feel like I belong here."
