Irvine

Welcome to Mariners Irvine!

We’re glad you’re here!

Plan a Visit

Baptism

Take this important step in your journey as a follower of Christ. Sign up to be baptized after one of our services on Sep 10 (for young adults), 12 & 13.

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Marriage Matters with Doug Fields

On Sep 19 come to the 5:30p service then stay after to enjoy dinner, laugh together, and learn practical tools to strengthen your marriage or relationship.

Welcome to Mariners Lunch

Are you new to the Mariners community? Join us on Sep 17 (for young adults) or Sep 20 and connect with some of our pastors, meet new friends, and discover your purpose!

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Service Times

Thursday
7p†*
Saturdays
4 & 5:30p*
Sundays
8:30, 10** & 11:30a

† Thursday worship service for young adults
* Translations available at all service times. Click here.
(Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Arabic, Farsi, Russian and English Captions for Hard of Hearing)
** ASL available Sundays at 10a in the Worship Center
Chapel service available Sundays at 8:30a.

Plan a Visit

Kick off fall with us on Sep 12!

It’s the start of our new teaching series! Bring your family to the 4 or 5:30p service and enjoy a fun night in community afterward with food trucks, lawn games, and live southern rock music! For added fun, stay after the 5:30p service for our Tailgate Party with inflatable field games, root beer floats, and other fun activities for your whole family!

Tailgate Party
Once at 9/12/2026 6:45 PM @ Irvine
Marriage Matters
Once at 9/19/2026 6:30 PM @ Irvine
Worship Night
Once at 9/26/2026 6:45 PM @ Irvine

Meet Our Senior Pastor

Eric is married to Kaye, and they have two daughters: Eden and Evie. Eric is the Senior Pastor of Mariners Church. He is still in awe of God’s grace and grateful to get to teach God’s Word and serve Mariners Church. Eric received his doctorate in leadership and church ministry from Southern Seminary and has also authored or co-authored several books, including the best-selling church leadership book, Simple Church, and two books with his favorite co-authors, Evie and Eden. During his free time, Eric enjoys exploring new places to eat in Southern California with Kaye, taking his daughters to the beach, mountain biking, and playing basketball.

Meet Our Lead Pastor

Jared Kirkwood is the Executive Pastor of Ministries and Irvine Lead Pastor. He has been at Mariners Church for 20 years and has served as the Junior High and High School Pastor, Lead Pastor for the Rooted Network, and as a Teaching Pastor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Vanguard University and a master’s degree in global leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. Jared is married to his wife Kim, and they have two ridiculously awesome kids, Asher and Ellie. Jared enjoys a round of golf with friends where he spends more time in the sand than he does at the beach.