Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I wear? Is there a dress code for some events?
A: There isn’t a dress code, but you should definitely dress appropriately for each event. Here’s what we suggest:
Thursday evening dinner and devotional: Sunday dress or business casual. No shorts.
Friday morning service and social activities: Dress comfortably and appropriate to the activity. Bring clothes to change into for the devotional.
Friday afternoon devotional: Anything from modest casual to Sunday attire. No short shorts, tank tops, or beach coverups. Feel free to change before and after the devotional - we will be in the chapel with the General Young Men’s President, so please dress modestly.
Friday beach party: Beach-appropriate clothing - the weather will be warm!
Friday evening: Modest casual
Saturday workshops, lunch, keynote and service activities: Modest casual
Saturday evening: Modest casual
Sunday: Church attire
Monday: Beach-appropriate clothing - the weather will be warm! And you’ll want lots of sunscreen and a hat too.
Q: What time will registration and check-in be open each day?
A: The check-in and registration desk will be open 30 mins. prior to each event start time. So, 5:30PM on Thursday Evening, 11:00AM and 6:00PM on Friday, and 8:00AM and 6:00PM on Saturday.
Q: Where do I park if the parking lot is full?
A: On Thursday, if stake center parking is full, please park across Bonita Canyon Drive at the shopping center or baseball park. On Friday, there will be ample parking at the Laguna Niguel stake center. On Saturday, overflow parking will be directly across Lake Road at the Mike Ward Community Park and at Woodbridge High School.
Q: Who sponsors the OC LDS 31+ Singles Conference?
A: The 2023 Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference is an official activity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is sponsored annually by the Newport Beach California Coordinating Council. The Conference is co-hosted this year by Newport Beach & Irvine Stakes, with the full support & assistance of stakes in the Council: Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Clemente Stakes.
Q: Is this an official or unofficial Church activity?
A.: This is an official Church activity, with support from the Irvine Stake (not a Church-wide Conference), all divorces must be final in order to attend, and if you plan to attend, you agree to adhere to the standards of conduct including the word of wisdom, as set forth by the Church. Those who are not members of the Church are welcome to attend but also should be aware and agree to abide by of the standards of conduct.
Q: Is this the same large 31+ Singles Conference that has been happening for the last 19 years in Orange County?
A: Yes it is! The Stakes in the Newport Beach California Coordinating Council rotate hosting the Conference each year and this year the Conference is hosted by Newport Beach & Irvine Stakes. The weekend Conference activities will be located in various areas within Coordinating Council Stakes boundaries (with the exception of possibly some excursions which could be out of county), but the Thursday, Friday & Saturday night events and Sunday services will take place in the area.
Q: Where exactly is Orange County, California?
A: Orange County is located in Southern California, between Los Angeles and San Diego County. It is approximately 20 minutes south of Disneyland and about 10 minutes from John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Q: What’s the age range for the Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference?
A: This Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference is an inclusive conference for all singles ages 31 on up! Everyone is welcome. Many mid-singles find that this is a very mid-singles (late 30’s -45) friendly conference. Please don’t bring your children to the Conference activities or Sunday Church as this is not a family-friendly event.
Q: Is this the same as the Huntington Beach Mid-singles Conference?
A: No it is not. Here in Orange County, we are blessed to host 2 conferences. The Huntington Beach Singles Ward sponsors their own Mid-singles gathering that takes place in May and is for singles ages 27-45. The Orange County Single Adult Conference is a completely different, unique experience, it is not the same, it is held in summer and is known for being an INCLUSIVE conference specifically designed for all singles age 31 or older (unfortunately not YSA) and is sponsored by the Newport Beach California Coordinating Council. This Conference is created for singles who come from all over California and beyond!
Q: How many midsingles (31-45) attend this conference?
A: The Orange County LDS 31+ Conference is a VERY MIDSINGLES FRIENDLY conference with about 48% of the conference attendees being between the ages of 31-50. If you are looking for a Midsingles-only Conference, we highly recommend you check out the Huntington Beach Midsingles gathering that takes place annually each May.
Q. What's the purpose of this Singles Conference? Can't I just meet people online instead?
A: There is a power, support, and strength in numbers when everyone as singles (in this very family-oriented Church) meet physically in the same place together. Moroni 6:5 states, "And the Church (singles) did meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls." The purpose of this Singles Conference is not to be a "meat market" to find the “one", but instead to help us become the “one”, reach our potential spiritually, help us socially recharge, renew our spirits, and be uplifted with others who "get it". For many of us singles, in order to be spiritually fed, we first need to be socially fed. Many singles come looking to make new connections, find new friends (of both genders), and someone will benefit from meeting you - seeing your example, your strength, your testimony.
Q: How many people are expected to attend?
A: We anticipate 500+ singles attending at the 2023 Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference. We understand airfare and travel can be expensive, so we appreciate your dedication and sacrifice to lend support and fellowship with other single saints. Smaller group activities are planned and will have limited capacity on purpose to allow for more quality interactions in small groups. We love to help singles bond over activities and common interests!
Q: This Conference sounds incredible! How can I let other Single members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inside and outside of the U.S. know about it?
A: We highly encourage you to personally invite your single friends to the Conference on the Facebook Event Page. We also recommend sharing the Facebook Event Page or share this Conference Website in your LDS Singles Groups pages on Facebook or via email. The more the word is spread about the 2023 Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference, the more people attend the Conference and the greater the opportunities for you to meet more people to connect with!
Singles who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also invited and welcome to attend. Contact us if you have someone you want to attend as we can offer them a discounted rate.
Q: This Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference sounds fabulous, and I really want to go! I don’t know anyone, and I’m a little nervous about going alone, any suggestions?
A: First of all, you are not alone in feeling this. Many are attending an event like this for the first time. Don’t worry! There are several smaller activities planned throughout the weekend… I recommend you arrive by Thursday when the numbers can be a little less intimidating to start the mingling and so you will have ample opportunity to meet people in smaller group settings. Personally, each year I have met people in the registration line or at the beach picnic who were at the Conference solo and we became friends and we introduce you to others. By the end of the Conference, we each had met dozens of other people and introduced them to each other. Small group activities help facilitate this, so it’s not so overwhelming. Don’t be afraid to say hi or strike up a conversation with someone, even if they are way older or younger than you, or of the opposite gender, you never know who they might introduce you too! Coming solo to the Conference is NOT a bad thing!
You can also coordinate rides, rooms, introduce yourself and make friends before by joining the Facebook Page
Q: This Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference sounds great, but “I don’t do well” in large groups. How am I able to meet others in smaller group settings?
A: In prior years the Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference has been one of the largest West Coast 31+ Singles Event of the year (and some years has been the largest 31+ Singles Conferences of the Church), don’t let the size intimidate you. We will be doing small group rotation breakout sessions led directly by Singles, in addition to having lots of smaller group optional meet-ups and activities planned throughout the conference. This will be a key opportunity for you to engage in real discussions and get to know people at the Conference as you bond through participation in activities so when you get to the larger parties you have faces you recognize!
Also, there are some who feel more comfortable if they are able to help out in some way "behind the scenes" at the Conference, at least initially. After you register, if you would like to help in some way, maybe host a small group activity perhaps, or have a room to host a conference attendee let us know via email at ocldssinglesconference@gmail.com and we would love to consider how you can help.
Q: I don’t live in California, so why would I go to the Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference? Doesn’t everyone who attends live in California? How can I meet someone closer to where I live?
A: Only about 1/2 of the attendees at the Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference actually live in California. The other 50% come from all over the U.S. & sometimes other countries. Annual conferences draw HUNDREDS of singles from all over, especially those who may not normally attend weekly local singles events due to work and childcare conflicts. This means out of everyone attending, you have a good chance of meeting people even that live in your area at the Conference, so it’s worth it for you and your friends to attend. Plus these events offer a way to expand your network allowing you to meet singles from other areas so you can attend and be invited to other area events in the future. The goal is really to expand your network of friends and be inspired being around people with a shared faith.
Q: When and where is Check-In and Registration?
A: Official "Check-In" and Registration begins on Thursday Night at the Devotional. You will receive a wristband and lanyard. Please note that you will need to wear your wristband for the entire conference weekend. We encourage you to wear your conference lanyard, as it helps people as we are all getting to know each other’s names.
Q: What activities are included as part of your paid registration at the conference? And what activities are extra?
A: Here’s a breakdown below.
Things Covered on the “All-Weekend” Ticket
Thursday dinner and devotional
Friday service activities (social activities are an additional cost)
Friday devotional, Beach Party and lunch
Friday dinner with In-n-Out truck
Friday dance with DJ and other activities
Saturday Keynote Speaker & workshops
Saturday catered lunch
Saturday service activity
Saturday Taco dinner
Saturday evening events including Minute-to-Win-It, Sean Bott, Salsa Dancing and more
Sunday musical fireside
Sunday break-the-fast dinner
Things Considered "Extra" not included in the Conference
Beach parking fees
Friday morning social activities
Lodging and travel
Monday meals and optional activities
Q: Is a la carte registration available?
A: A la carte registration is available - just go to the registration page! You can also show up at any event and pay at the door, but it’s much better if you register beforehand so we can plan for the right amount of people.
Q: I’m traveling from outside of the area and not familiar with Irvine and Orange County. How should I get around to the different events?
A: Since the events are held throughout Orange County, it’s best to carpool with others going to the various events or share renting a car. Or you may choose to share an Uber or Lyft to get around. Using public transportation (bus or train) is NOT recommended in our area.
Q: How do I coordinate with others in sharing rides or rooms?
A: The easiest way to coordinate with others to share rides or rooms on the Facebook Event Page.
Q: Can I stay at members’ houses?
A: Due to the size of the Conference, we usually can't accommodate people in members’ homes during the Orange County LDS 31+ Singles Conference, but from time to time a few members may offer their homes, watch the facebook page. With the cost of real estate so high here in Orange County, most singles that live locally actually live in condos, townhomes or apartments, so they are not able accommodate like they could if it were in a larger house. We encourage you to use the hotel discounts on the conference website, or you can coordinate with others to share hotel rooms or rent a home to share with others and post on the Facebook Event Page.
Q: What’s the refund policy?
A: There are NO REFUNDS.
But, you may always sell or transfer your spot if need be, to someone else, typically these sales are handled between the parties directly. If you need to sell your spot, you may post on the Facebook Event Page. BUYERS, you might consider reaching out to us first to VERIFY FIRST that the SELLER indeed has a ticket to sell (ocsinglesconference2023@gmail.com & Subject Line: Verify Ticket) Seller once you sell your spot, please email us and cc the buyer’s email, notifying us of the exchange, identify your name transferring to their name, city, state & phone number, stake and age range via email at ocldssinglesconference@gmail.com before the conference, so we can update our registration list.
Please Use subject line: Transfer of OC conference ticket
Q: Why do I need to register now instead of just showing up at the door?
A: A lot of time and planning goes into creating this Conference experience. The sooner everyone registers, the more bells and whistles we can provide at the Conference. If everyone shows up last minute, we then are unable to budget accurately for activities and food so your experience may be compromised. Your experience will be that much better by registering in advance, and save yourself some money in the process. We are grateful to have most of the Conference attendees pre-registering. We may have ala carte tickets unless the event sells out for those unable to attend the whole weekend that just need to buy for a night.