Join Us for an Evening of Faith, Courage, and Conviction
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Life, Family, Liberty Gala hosted by California Family Council!
Mark your calendars now for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate God's faithfulness through CFC this year and stand together with fellow believers who champion biblical truth in the face of cultural opposition. We are honored to gather with faithful allies who refuse to compromise on Life, Family, and Liberty in California.
Keynote Speaker: Bethany Hamilton
She Fought to Compete—Now She Fights for Women's Sports
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Bethany Hamilton—a woman of extraordinary faith who embodies the courage to stand for truth when it costs everything. Known worldwide as the teenage surfer who overcame a devastating shark attack, Bethany has become something even more inspiring: a bold defender of biblical womanhood and the integrity of women's sports.
In 2023, when the World Surf League introduced policies allowing biological males to compete against women, Bethany made the costly decision to walk away from her 15-year professional surfing career rather than compromise her convictions. Her simple yet powerful declaration—"Male-bodied athletes should not be competing in female sports. Period."—cost her sponsorships but gained her something far more valuable: the respect of those who believe in God's design for male and female.
"If we don't have women standing up for women's sports, we won't have women's sports," Bethany declared, understanding that defending God's created order requires courage, even when standing alone.
As a brand ambassador for EveryLife and a speaker at the 2025 National March for Life, Bethany demonstrates what it means to live out biblical convictions across every area of life—from protecting the unborn to defending the biological reality of male and female that God established from the beginning.
Evening Schedule
5:00 PM – Fellowship Hour
Unite with fellow defenders of faith and family while enjoying live music, hors d'oeuvres, and capturing memories at our signature photo experience
6:00 PM – Dinner & Inspiration
An evening of powerful testimonies, celebration of God's faithfulness through CFC's ministry, and Bethany's stirring message about courage in the face of opposition. The program concludes by 9:00 PM.
Event Details
🎩 Dress Code: Black Tie Optional
🎟️ Tickets and Sponsorships Available
We would be deeply honored to have you stand with us as we celebrate those who refuse to bow to cultural pressure and instead choose to honor God's truth.
This is more than just a gala! CFC is hosting a gathering of the faithful committed to advancing God's kingdom in California. In a state where biblical values are under constant attack, we need believers who will stand firm, speak truth, and defend what God has declared good from the beginning.
Come be inspired by Bethany's testimony of faith, courage, and unwavering commitment to truth. Together, we'll celebrate what God has accomplished through CFC and be equipped for the battles ahead.
We can't wait to stand with you on October 4th!
In His Service,
The California Family Council Team