For families in Newport Beach, surrounding communities, and the greater Orange County area, Family Circle at St. James the Great is creating a welcoming space where parents and children can have fun, build friendships, and grow together in faith.
One Family Circle parent recently shared with a laugh, “I asked my kids what they liked most about Family Circle, and they said, ‘The food!’”
And honestly, that’s part of the joy. For parents, though, Family Circle can mean something deeper: knowing your children are having fun, learning, and spending time in a safe and caring community—while you get to relax, connect, and enjoy yourself, too.
Throughout the year, Family Circle brings families together for activities such as Easter egg decorating and hunting, Earth Day, Western Night, movie nights, games, dancing, and seasonal celebrations. Upcoming gatherings include the Harvest Event and Movie Night in October and a winter Family Night In, where families can cook pasta or pizza together and enjoy a Christmas movie.
But Family Circle is about more than events.
It is about putting down roots—creating a community where families can grow in faith, friendship, love, and shared values.
Family Circle is led by dedicated St. James the Great parents who, despite their busy lives, make time to create opportunities for families to connect and grow together. As parents themselves, they understand the importance of having a community where children can build friendships, families can share meaningful experiences, and everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
They are helping create the kind of community they want their own families to be part of—a place where faith, friendship, and family can grow together.
For families looking for a faith-centered family community in Newport Beach and Orange County, Family Circle offers a simple invitation:
Come as you are. Bring your family. Grow with us.
For more information, email familycircle@stjamesnewport.org
