A sacred assembly to awaken God’s people and bring them back to Him.
February 19 - 21
Wednesday, February 19
7:00-9:00 PM
Thursday, February 20
7:00-9:00 PM
Friday, February 21
9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:30-4:30 PM, 7:00-9:00 PM
Location
Saddleback Lake Forest
1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest CA 92630
Imagine our church family coming together, hungry to encounter the presence of God over three days of worship, prayer, and reading of Scripture. As we are seeing embers of revival around the world, we believe God is calling us to prepare for new dreams and lasting transformation for our lives and for our church. The Return Gathering is a time for us to gather a sacred assembly (Joel 2:12-17) — to seek God, build unity together, receive a fresh outpouring of his Spirit, and commit the future to Him.
Ahead of The Return Gathering, listen to The Return podcast mini series with Pastor Andy Wood and guests.
Will childcare be provided?
No, childcare will not be provided during the event. However, we will have an area in the Family Room where families can enjoy the event in a family-friendly environment. Thank you for understanding!
Am I able to bring young children?
Young children are welcome to join in the Return Gathering sessions as they are able. Parents should feel freedom to do what is best for their particular children based on their age and capacity to be in the space. We invite parents to remain mindful and considerate of the experience of those around them as well. Especially in times of joyful worship there is so much value for kids to be in the room to inspire and shape a posture of faith in their hearts! We invite parents to make use of our family viewing room at any time throughout the Return Gathering which may be especially helpful during messages or more serious moments within each session.
Will meals be provided?
We will be providing lunch on Friday to all attendees. For all other meals, we encourage you to explore the local dining options nearby. Thank you for planning accordingly!
Can students attend The Return Gathering?
Yes! We encourage students junior high and up to join us for The Return Gathering. The next generation plays a vital role in God’s mission for revival, and we’re excited for them to be a part of this powerful experience!
Can I bring my spouse or a friend?
Yes! We’d love for you to bring others to experience The Return Gathering with you. Just make sure to register them using the link above so we can plan accordingly.
Will there be translation services available?
While the event will be in English, translation of the speaker sessions will be available on-demand in Spanish, Mandarin, and Farsi.
Participants accessing translation services must bring their own personal headphones and a device with a web browser. There are two options that can be accessed:
When you arrive at the event, head to The Hub to get set up with the program. If you require a different language for translation, please email info@saddleback.com in advance.
Andy is currently the lead pastor at Saddleback Church, a global church with 19 locations in California and around the world. He has a deep passion for developing leaders and church planters.
Stacie is a teaching pastor at Saddleback Church. Stacie and her husband, Andy, originally founded Echo Church in the San Francisco Bay Area before coming to Saddleback in 2022. She has a deep desire to help people fall in love with Jesus and his Word.
Jon is a New York City-based pastor and author. Two decades ago, Jon moved from Australia to the US to cultivate renewal in the church. He is author of several best-selling books, including Fighting Shadows, The Intentional Father, and Beautiful Resistance.
Based in Nashville, Luke is Founder of Consecrate Movement, a calling of a generation to radical holiness, audacious faith, and devotion to Jesus. He is author of Holy Unto The Lord: Rediscovering the Joy of Holiness and is committed to the revival in the church.
