Join our 2019 Halloween Neighboring Challenge!
Become an Intentional Neighbor
Our Mission
To create neighborhoods through Costa Mesa where Christ followers are leading the way in developing community, caring for their neighbors and helping people know how much they matter to God.
Loving our Neighbor begins with praying for our neighbors, knowing our neighbors, being intentional, practicing hospitality and encouraging others to do the same.We do this not only because knowing our neighbors helps to create healthy neighborhoods and then a healthy city, we do this because according to Jesus… it’s the second greatest commandment of all time, and it’s a command for all of us…."Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39
We want to encourage YOU to live out the second greatest commandment of all time and be an Intentional Neighbor.
Get Involved
Attend one of our monthly Neighborhood Network Gatherings
- Learn what it means to be an Intentional Neighbor
- Be part of a loving commUnity
- Go for walks in your neighborhood and invite your neighbor to go with you
- Host a neighborhood gathering (4th of July, Halloween, etc.)
- Become a Front Yard neighbor
- Serve annually at Love Costa Mesa event
- For ongoing ideas and to suggest projects, visit Lovecostamesa.org
Ways to Engage
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Join the Costa Mesa Neighboring Network
Be an “Intentional Neighbor”
Sign up and receive:
- Encouragement from other intentional neighbors in your neighborhood
- Ongoing support from a “Neighboring Lead Team” in the city
- Practical resourcing for projects and ways to impact your neighborhood
- A sense of ownership and fulfillment knowing you are making a significant impact in your community
To sign up, contact Sharon at Sharon@wearetrellis.com
Neighboring Challenge
DON’T MISS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY EACH YEAR TO MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS!
1. Welcome your neighbors and kids to your front driveway or yard. Some ideas might include:
- Dress in fun costumes and give out candy to kids by having them play a quick game like corn hole, pin the tail on the donkey, etc.
- Set up a “photo booth” background for pictures
- Prepare hot chili and cider to share with people
- Have a fire pit and invite people to cook s’mores
- Set out lawn chairs and have a BBQ to cook hot dogs to give out
2. Let us know what you’ll be doing and we’ll give you a FREE T-shirt and raffle entry for a gift card to a restaurant in Costa Mesa.
Recent Neighboring Challenges
Christmas 2018
Halloween 2018
Initiative Leader
Sharon Hurd
Sharon Hurd is a Costa Mesa native who has intermingled with the local people and places in her community as a compassionate neighbor. Having grown up as a true Goat Hill girl with one of Costa Mesa’s original goat barns in her backyard, she has always treasured her beloved childhood city and is still actively exploring, walking, and connecting with all the natural beauty around her. She creatively uses her artistic eye and love of photography to make connections with people in our community. Sharon is a prayer warrior and is also very involved in our prayer efforts around the city. In her role as a freelance photographer, Sharon has skillfully captured some of the most beautiful, unique, and poignant moments locally, especially in her favorite local spot, Fairview Park.
You may contact Sharon at Sharon@wearetrellis.com
Volunteering with Trellis was a huge step out of my comfort zone. It has been the best step I have made in a long while.
Mike - Volunteer