The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has three English-speaking wards and one Spanish-speaking branch that call the Ramona chapel home. The Ramona ward is led by Bishop Franco, the Ramona Oaks ward is led by Bishop Franco, the Highland Valley ward is led by Bishop Putnam and the Spanish-speaking Dos Picos branch is led by President Cremeens.
Ramona Lutheran Church holds worship services on Sundays at 9am, led by Pastor David Keil. Women's Bible studies meet at the church on Mondays, and men's Bible studies meet on Thursdays. Ramona Lutheran School, right next door to the church, nurtures and educates children in grades K-8. It is the only private Christian school in Ramona.
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church is located in downtown Ramona on Main Street. It is in the same shopping center as the Ramona Animal Hospital and China Blue Salon and Spa. Lead by Pastor Dan Erlenbusch, this church offers Bible studies, men's groups, women's groups, youth groups, kids club, a music ministry and family fellowship. Make sure to check the website for information about holiday services.
New Life Assembly of God has undergone some changes since Pastor Dennis Ottalagano arrived from Crest in 2009. The congregation is more engaged and the grounds have been improved. Hayden Williams leads Bible studies on Sunday mornings at 9am before the worship service. Pastor Dennis also leads home Bible studies.
Grace Community Church is a thriving independent, non-denominational family that believes in the power of prayer. Senior Pastor Paul Nelson holds two morning services and one evening service on Sundays and one on Wednesday evenings. A nursery, preschool and Sunday school are available for children. The church has men's, women's and children ministries. Podcasts of services are posted on the website.
First Christian Church of Ramona is a non-denominational, New Testament congregation just off Main Street in central Ramona. Sunday school starts at 8:45 a.m. and Fellowship at 9:30 a.m. Worship begins at 10 a.m. and on Wednesdays Bible study meets at 7 p.m.
The First Congregational Church of Ramona has been around as long as the town itself. It was founded in April 1898 and has been at its location on the corner of Eighth Street and D Street since 1907. Pastor David Auten leads the congregation that belongs to the United Church of Christ. A preschool on the church grounds provides a safe and spiritual place for children ages 18 months to 12 years. The church is very active in missions that provide charity in Ramona and Tijuana.
This group teaches the Lemurian Philosphy—based on a review of ancient civilizations and the teachings of Christ. The fellowship was founded in Ramona by Robert Steele in 1936. Its offices and staff housing rest on 60 acres on Highway 67. The site also includes a maintenance shop and a large multipurpose community building called Rhu House. The fellowship is run by a board of governors; there is no individual leader. No classes are offered on site, but rather students around the globe are taught by personal correspondence with teachers.
Ramona Church of Christ is a small, friendly congregation that meets at the bright-white chapel on 11th Street nestled in a quiet neighborhood. A Bible class and worship service are held on Sundays, with another Bible class on Wednesday nights. A potluck is held after worship service on the first Sunday of every month.
The name for the church is taken from Bible scripture John 14:6, and this church says it identifies with the Southern Baptist Convention. The Way Church's core values are evangelism, discipleship, worship, service, fellowship and leadership. The Way Church has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. There's youth activities for all age groups in the children's ministry. Check out twcr.org for more.
Calvary Chapel is on 14th Street just east of Main Street, an easy-to-find location thanks to the towering sign out front. Pastor Rob Hubbard leads the active congregation that holds Bible study groups throughout the week. Music is a big part of the Sunday services. The church is involved with missions abroad, including the Philippines, Mexico, Thailand and Russia, and locally through financial and volunteer support of Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, U-Turn for Christ and Family Discipleship Ministries.
The Rev. Andre Ramos is the pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The towering, sand-colored spire on the corner of E Street and Sixth Street is one of the tallest structures in Ramona. A Spanish-language mass is celebrated on Sundays at 11:30am. Steve Johnson is youth ministry coordinator and keeps office hours at the church on Sundays from 9am to noon and Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 9pm.
The Rev. Gwynn Freund leads St. Mary's in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, located on 12th Street and San Vicente Road. Youth group activities include minisingers (pre-school-grade 1), choristers (grades 2 - 6) and mastersingers (grades 7 - 8). Sunday services are held at 7:30am and 9:30am.
Mountain View Community Church sits high on a hill overlooking Pine Street and West Haverford Road. The Evangelical church's Sunday service at 9am includes youth service, Truth University, children's Sunday school and worship service. Another worship service begins at 10:45am. Charlie Youngkin is the senior pastor and Jason Winters is the youth pastor. Numerous ministries make up Mountain View Community Church, including groups for students, children and caregivers.
