# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Theatre, dance, mariachi & preaching explore immigration, identity, courage and belonging in a powerful night of stories and faith.About this Event? WHEN THE STRANGER CALLSStories of Courage and Home? Saturday, September 26?️ Free Community Dinner | 6:00 PM⛪ Worship | 7:30 PM? Irvine United Congregational ChurchWhat does it mean to seek home, safety, and belonging when the place you call home is no longer secure?This September, The Gospel Project brings together theatre, dance, live music, and preaching for a powerful evening exploring immigration, identity, family, culture, and the courage it takes to build a life across borders.? THEATRE | Zero ToleranciaExperience a staged reading of J.D. Rodriguez’s Zero Tolerancia, the story of an immigrant family confronting the terrifying possibility of separation while caring for their 14-year-old son, Danny. The play brings the human realities behind immigration policy into the intimacy of one family’s home.? DANCE | Brown BabyChoreographed by Gabriel Mata in collaboration with an all-Latino cast, Brown Baby draws upon family rituals, social gatherings, cultural memory, and movement. It is a celebration of identity, ownership, and pride, an embodied assertion of what it means to move through the world in a brown body.? ORIGINAL SOLO DANCEJoshua David Estrada Romero, Founding Artistic Director of Fuse Dance Company, will share an original solo dance work reflecting on family, heritage, and the immigrant experience.? LIVE MUSIC | OC Mariachi CompanyWe are thrilled to welcome the OC Mariachi Company, bringing the rich sound and spirit of mariachi music into this evening of storytelling and worship.? MUSIC FROM IN THE HEIGHTSMusic from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights will bring its celebration of community, heritage, home, and belonging into our worship.? HOMILY | Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson-CanoPastor Sarah will invite us to consider what our faith asks of us when we encounter the stranger, the immigrant, and the neighbor searching for home.❤️ Come experience the deeply human stories behind borders and policies. Together, we will reflect on what it means to welcome the stranger, honor the stories we carry, and create belonging in a world where so many are still searching for a place to call home.?️ Dinner is FREE, but please RSVP so we know you're coming:https://forms.gle/Ux3L94U2bGumxt9t5All are welcome. Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to listen. ?❤️  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/998ccb90-b7b9-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irvine/the-gospel-project-when-the-stranger-calls/100002001008443119
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Music, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Irvine United Congregational Church
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Irvine
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Irvine United Congregational Church
- **lat**: 33.6731416
- **long**: -117.7990629
- **full address**: Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls being held?
  - **A:** The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls?
  - **A:** The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls is organized by Irvine United Congregational Church hosts Orange County's best DRAG BINGO!.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Irvine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Gospel Project: When the Stranger Calls sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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