- Coming to Grass Valley, CA.

CORE Up Close is your chance to experience the heart of the CORE program—normally a 14-week journey—compressed into one powerful, transformative weekend.

Hear from dynamic speakers, encounter CORE’s unique blend of the Gospel and mental health, and connect with a community that’s pursuing growth, healing, and a deeper purpose together. Come see what CORE is all about, up close.

February 27 - March 1

Grass Valley SDA Church

12889 Osborne Hill Rd

Grass Valley, CA 95945

“The relevance of finding how you have these biblical texts and how relevant they are to the new epidemic of mental and emotional health that are now predominant in the world. To see the love for Jesus that they all have and to research the text and see how applicable it is to what you’re going through today.”

CORE Up Close Attendee

“It really gives you a sense of community and a space to have conversations about what you heard in the break out rooms. It has been leading to really good conversations.”

CORE Up Close Attendee

Meet the Speakers

Pr. Dee Casper

PASTOR AND FOUNDER OF CORE
Topic: Christ Centered Evangelism
David & Callie Buruchara

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, SPEAKER AND ACADEMY TEACHER
Topic: Dating and Relationships
Dean Cullinane

PASTOR AND FOUNDER OF ‘WHY THEY DID THAT’ PODCAST
Topic: Digital Media Evangelism
Clive Coutet

MEDIA SPECIALIST AT LINEAGE JOURNEY
Topic: Digital Media Evangelism
Jennifer Jill Schwirzer

THERAPIST AND FOUNDER OF THE ABIDE NETWORK
Topic: Mental Health and the Gospel
Rico Hill

MEDICAL MISSIONARY AND FOUNDER OF CHAT
Topic: The Gospel and Health
Isabelle Santos

REGISTRAR AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR AT CORE EVANGELISM
Topic: How to Give a Christ-Centered Bible Study
Levi Longoria

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT CORE EVANGELISM
Topic: How to Study The Bible

Download the program booklet

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Registration:

Please register below if you plan to attend. This helps us know how to plan for your arrival, space needs and meals. Each individual must complete their own registration.

There are a couple different registration packages so please make sure to note those details (age range).

If you need meals at CORE Up Close, make sure to add the ones needed to your cart.

Each meal ticket is $10
Meal tickets MUST be purchased by Feb 21st in order to give our chef ample time to prep for the quantity of guests
Please select which meals you need and add to cart. Keep your receipts to show at the meal hall door

We’ve curated a list of lodging options in the surrounding area. Please note that below!

Registration tickets are on sale NOW! Sale ends Jan 19, 2026.