Find Hope & Belonging
Life can be challenging, but you were never meant to face it alone. At Sonrise Church, you’ll find people who understand your season of life and walk with you through it — offering friendship, encouragement, and truth. Together, we grow in faith, build community, and follow Jesus step by step.
Things for Men
Sonrise is where men get real about life. From groups that tackle work and family to events that challenge you to grow, this is your space to step into the man God made you to be.
Things for Women
Life throws everything at you — work, family, relationships, and more. At Sonrise, women find encouragement, connection, and faith-filled resources to thrive in every season.
Things for Young Adults
Life in your 20s and 30s brings change and opportunity. At Sonrise, you’ll find real community, meaningful conversations, and space to grow in faith—wherever you’re headed.
Things for Families
At Sonrise, we walk alongside families to help you build Christ-centered homes where faith can grow. Whether you’re parenting little ones, raising teens, or strengthening your marriage, you’ll find programs and resources designed to support your family in every season.
Sonrise Youth
For students ready to have fun, make friends, and grow in faith, this is where it happens. From middle to high school, Sonrise creates spaces where kids and teens thrive and discover purpose.
Sonrise Kids
At Sonrise, we partner with parents to help kids build authentic faith and character through growing relationships with Jesus and others. From babies through 5th Grade, there is a place for your kids.
We Saved A Seat For You
Church doesn’t have to be intimidating. At Sonrise, you can show up as you are, connect with people who get you, and leave knowing it was worth it. Our campus is located right where Santee, Lakeside and El Cajon come together. Join us this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:40 by visiting us at 8805 Magnolia Ave. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here.
Sonrise Church
Service Times:
- Sunday : 9:00 AM (1st Service)
- Sunday : 10:40 AM (2nd Service)
We believe Sonrise Church in East County San Diego is more than just a Sunday gathering — it’s a place for people from Santee, Lakeside, and El Cajon to find authentic connection, hope, and purpose. Whether you live just down the street in Santee, over in Lakeside, or in El Cajon (or somewhere between), Sonrise seeks to be a spiritual home where you can belong, grow, and make a difference in your community.
If you’re searching for a church near Santee, CA that’s welcoming, real, and rooted in faith, you’ll find exactly that at Sonrise. We know families from Santee neighborhoods, parents balancing busy lives, young adults navigating career or education — all of whom look for a place to belong in East County. Our vision is to reach every corner of East County San Diego, from Santee’s neighborhoods to Lakeside’s more rural areas and into the heart of El Cajon, so that no one in our region feels disconnected from a community of faith.
In Lakeside, we see many individuals and families longing for relevance and meaning in life. Through dynamic worship, teaching, small groups, and ministry opportunities, Sonrise offers spiritual growth, real relationships, and service pathways tailored to where you are — in Lakeside or anywhere across East County. If you drive from Lakeside to attend, or if Lakeside is your home base, we want you to experience that you matter, that your story matters, and that God is at work in your life.
Likewise, for residents of El Cajon, Sonrise is committed to being accessible and relevant. El Cajon folks searching for a church that understands life’s challenges — work, family, relational pressures — will find a place at Sonrise. We don’t just talk about faith — we engage it in real life with ministries, outreach, and community designed to touch East County neighborhoods, including El Cajon’s communities.
No matter whether you live in Santee, Lakeside, or El Cajon (or somewhere in between in East County San Diego), Sonrise is for people like you. We’re here to walk with you, to help you take next steps, and to make an impact together — locally, regionally, and for the Kingdom.