Songwriter Sanctuary

Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm

The last Friday of each month we host a concert with three local musicians that perform in our 100 year old acoustically blessed sanctuary. Each artist takes a turn performing their original song and a story to go with it, before passing the torch to the next musician. Some artists are old friends, others are meeting for the first time. With seating in the round, and musical stories about all the highs and lows of life – It’s a beautifully intimate night with all the feels.

To be candid, this is completely “secular music.” We don’t really subscribe to that terminology, and think all expressions of art are blessed and should be celebrated. Still, being hosted at a church there’s bound to be assumptions – and we want you to know there’s no clergy or even church staff involved in the selection of artists or content for the evening. All choices for the artist lineup are made by Lindsay White, a wonderful friend who isn’t a member of our church – who finds community and fellowship among local musicians. Whatever talent, stories and expression our musical guests have to share is theirs to put into the world – and that’s their sacred right. All that said… these are all ages shows, but please note that we do not censor the musicians.

We hope you come out and discover new talent and share in what many musicians have dubbed “the best sounding room in San Diego.” The suggested $10 donation at the door goes 100% to the musicians that are so vital to the culture and spirit of our city.

2026 Season Lineup remaining shows (lineups subject to change)

July 31 (ASL provided!)
Disability Pride Edition
Sumn Trop
Jay Walkr
Claire King

Aug 28 – Ramona Edition! (No Show at Normal Heights!)
Nate Donnis
The Beard and The Bird
Haywire
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September 25
Hispanic Heritage Month presented by Julia Sage
Stanton Street Duo
Nathan & Jessie
Juan Carlos Castellon

Oct 30
Samantha Franz
Ms. Connie
Deidre

Dec 4 – Holiday Extravaganza Writers Round Collab!
Isaac Cheong
Lilia Rose
KISUI
Calabio Twins
John and Eileen Schnarr
Ryan Sheker
Danielle Angeloni
Omar Musisko