History
After graduating Bible College in Oklahoma, Randy and Cherie Hand moved to Fresno, California to start Celebration Church. Not knowing anyone, they stepped out in faith with a dream in their hearts to help people find hope through God. Their dream became a reality in August of 1992 as Randy, Cherie and their 3 children held their first Sunday morning service in their home. Starting with just a few families Celebration quickly outgrew Randy and Cherie's home which subsequently led to the church moving to its first warehouse suite in November of 1992. As the church grew construction crews would knock down walls, suite by suite, until Celebration took over the entire industrial complex. From the beginning, Celebration has focused on connecting people to God and each other through relationship, not religion. Today, thousands of people attend the church at multiple campuses in Fresno, Clovis, and Madera as well as over 30 churches in the Philippines.
Specialties
No matter where you've been, where you are, or where you're going, you're welcome here. Thanks for checking out our website! Celebration is a church that believes in Jesus, loves God, and loves people. We are one church meeting in many locations. Our weekend services run between 75 - 90 minutes long. They are fast-paced and out-of-the-box. If you show up early, you and your family are able to enjoy free drinks and snacks in the lobby. Once the service begins, each venue experiences live worship and onstage elements with the campus team. Then, through the use of technology we unite all of our campuses for the teaching portion of our gatherings. Rest assured, no matter what campus you attend your experience will be very much the same!