🌌What does it mean to be human in a world shaped by artificial intelligence, social media, and constant digital connection? 🤖✨
Can technology deepen our relationships with one another and with God, or does it leave us searching for something more? Join The Gospel Project for an unforgettable evening where faith, science fiction, theatre, dance, poetry, music, and worship come together to explore one of the defining questions of our time.
📅Saturday, August 29, 2026
🌮Free Community Meal • 6:00 PM - Enjoy a delicious meal catered by The Mexican Taco Truck before worship.
⛪Worship Experience • 7:30 PM
📍Irvine United Congregational Church - 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Join The Gospel Project for an unforgettable evening where faith, science fiction, theatre, dance, poetry, music, and worship come together to explore one of the defining questions of our time.
🚀Featured Guest: Wendy Van Camp
Former Anaheim Poet Laureate, speculative fiction author, and poet Wendy Van Camp presents an original essay and narrative poem imagining the future of faith and community through the lens of science fiction, accompanied by stunning sci-faiku imagery.
💃Featured Dance Performance
Experience an original contemporary dance choreographed by Joshua D. Estrada-Romero and performed by Fuse Dance Company, inspired by Olivia Rodrigo's jealousy, jealousy. Through movement and multimedia, the performance explores comparison culture, identity, self-worth, and the emotional impact of social media.
🎭Featured Theatre
A compelling scene from Jennifer Haley's acclaimed play The Nether invites us into a virtual world where technology, morality, and humanity collide, raising profound ethical and spiritual questions for our digital age.
🎤Featured Spoken Word & Dance
Sisters Sailee and Saura Charlu join together in a powerful collaboration that blends spoken word, dance, and visual art. Award-winning poet Sailee Charlu, Orange County Arts Council Youth Poetry Ambassador and 2026 National YoungArts winner, shares an original poem exploring identity, beauty, belonging, and the pressure to measure ourselves against impossible standards. Her words are brought to life through expressive choreography by her sister, Saura Charlu, an accomplished dancer, researcher, TEDx speaker, and Community Dance Ambassador, while Sailee's original artwork is projected throughout the sanctuary, creating an immersive artistic experience.
✝️Message
Pastor Craig Tyrl concludes the evening with a message exploring how Christian faith speaks into our increasingly digital lives and how God's love continues to call us into authentic connection.
🎵Musical Finale
The evening closes with the powerful anthem "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen, a moving reminder that even in our moments of loneliness and isolation, we are seen, known, and deeply loved.
Whether you're fascinated by technology, inspired by the arts, or simply searching for deeper connection, this unique worship experience will challenge your imagination, stir your spirit, and remind you that even in a digital universe, God's love still connects us all.
Admission and the community meal are free, but we ask that you RSVP so we can prepare enough food for everyone.
RSVP for both the dinner and worship service here:
https://forms.gle/FgBt5jKMQjmbi22q8
Everyone is welcome!