Pastoral Care

Our pastors are available for Baptisms, Counseling, Memorials/Funerals, Pre-Marital Counseling,  Weddings,  and Visitation.

Baptisms

Scheduling a baptism

SPBC offers infant, youth and adult baptism.  Contact the office of Care & Counseling for information and to schedule a baptism. Scheduling is coordinated through Karen La-Haise, Assistant to Care & Counseling, karen@solanapres.org or call 858-509-2580 x1221 

Baptism Orientation Class

"Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?" (Acts 8.37) Solana Beach Presbyterian Church offers baptism orientations for individuals seeking to be baptized or families desiring a child to be baptized.

Each class will be held quarterly on a Wednesday night on the church campus, with childcare provided. Babies are welcome to join their parents in the seminar.  During the gathering, we will look at various questions: What is baptism? What is my responsibility in baptism? What is the responsibility of parents? What is the church's responsibility? What is the difference between infant baptism and dedication? What does baptism symbolize/communicate in our church (and culture)?

Baptism orientations are facilitated by Josh Kerkhoff, Next Generation Pastor.  Orientation registration is coordinated through...
Laura Agee, Ministry Assistant for Next Generation, agee@solanapres.org  or x 1450.

next orientation class is scheduled for...
Wed., May 2, 2012; 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
DIS-Room D (Upstairs behind the Sanctuary)
*Free childcare available*

Counseling

The office of Care & Counseling under the direction of Pastor Barry Moller, offers counseling and spiritual direction for individuals, couples and families.  Pastor Barry has dedicated time and training for this function and is more readily available for care, counsel, and guidance. He is also able to coordinate care and refer you to professional psychotherapy resources or other pastors at your request.

Pastor Barry Moller, Associate Pastor, Care and Counseling
Ministry Assistant: Karen La-Haise
Contact: 858-509-2580 x1221 or karen@solanapres.org

Memorials/Funerals

Services - Our Sanctuary and Chapel are available for Funerals and Memorial Services.  Planning and coordination of these services are handled through the Office of Care & Counseling.  Please contact Karen La-Haise, Ministry Assistant to Care&Counseling, karen@solanapres.org  or 858-509-2580 x 1221.   

Memorial Receptions - The Deacon's Dessert Memorial Reception is offered by the church to the family.  This reception consists of cookies/bars, nuts, mints, coffee, and cold beverage.  Contact the Deacon Reception Coordinator through the office of Karen La-Haise, 858-509-2580 x 1221 or karen@solanapres.org .

Pastoral Visitation

Are you or a loved one in need of a personal visitation? To arrange for a Pastor to visit at the hospital, convalescent care, or your home for prayer and ministry contact Karen La-Haise, Ministry Assistant to Care & Counseling, at 858-509-2580 x 1221 or karen@solanapres.org

Pre-Marital Counseling

Couples Counseling - Couples being married by a pastor on the SBPC staff are required to participate in pre-marital counseling prior to getting married.  Each pastor will personally schedule his or her sessions with a couple and select the materials to be used. 

Preparation for Marriage Class
This class gives pre-engaged, engaged, and even married couples an opportunity to explore Biblical foundations for marriage, principles and skills for communication, and the use of the Myers-Briggs-Temperament Profile to understand our respective uniqueness. Taught by Pastor Barry Moller. For the next scheduled class, Contact Karen La-Haise, Assistant to Care&Counseling, karen@solanapres.org or 858-509-2580 x 1221. 

Weddings

Getting Married at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church...

We are pleased that you are considering having your wedding at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. Included is some information that should help make your planning process easier.

Times and Dates - A wedding may be booked for any time of the day since we only book one wedding a day. Morning weddings tend to be booked around 11 am for a lunch reception. Afternoon weddings tend to be booked around 4 pm for an evening reception. We book weddings on most days of the week, except for Sundays.  We may not be able to book weddings on certain weekends due to holidays or church events. Please note that we do not book weddings in November or December.

The following dates are unavailable annually:

•  2 Saturdays before Palm Sunday thru the Saturday after Easter
•  Memorial Weekend
•  Weekend before Pentecost and the one after
•  4th of July Weekend
•  Months of November and December

Staff Contact - If you have any questions or would like to look into possible wedding dates, please contact
Karen La-Haise at (858) 509-2580 x 1221 or karen@solanapres.org.

Wedding Cost - The cost for a wedding at SBPC is $600 for Members & Friends of the church; $1000 for Non-Members.  This includes a wedding coordinator, sound technician, an organist or pianist, custodial services, and use of the bridal room.  There is no fee charged to the bride and groom by the PASTOR, however most often a gift/honorarium is given at the discretion of the couple. 

Wedding Reception Cost - Debin Hall Auditorium (fellowship hall) is now available for wedding receptions.  The cost of a reception starts at $1000.  This includes use of the room, tables. chairs, setup/breakdown & custodial services, and a reception coordinator (the SBPC liaison for planning a reception).

Wedding Reception Catering & Kitchen Use - For information and cost breakdown, please contact Lara Pauley, lara@solanapres.org .

For special requests and the cost of additional items other than those listed above contact Karen La-Haise, karen@solanapres.org .

To request a wedding and or reception contract with church guidelines please click here.