Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams

COA Staff
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An Uplifting Afternoon with the Legendary Oscar-Winning Paul Williams

Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:00–4:00 PM

Cottonwood Church

4505 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720

You Know the Songs. Now Meet the Man Who Wrote Them.

Join Christian Outreach in Action for an unforgettable afternoon with legendary songwriter, composer, singer, actor and entertainer Paul Williams.

For generations, Paul Williams has created songs that have become part of the soundtrack of our lives. His celebrated work includes the Carpenters’ “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie, “Evergreen” from A Star Is Born, and the iconic “The Love Boat” theme song.

An Academy Award winner and Grammy-winning songwriter, Williams is also a Golden Globe winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. His remarkable career has taken him from the recording studio to Hollywood, television and the big screen, including his memorable role as Little Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit.

Now, you have the opportunity to hear directly from this legendary entertainer as he shares stories and memories from his extraordinary life and career.

An Afternoon to Remember

Your afternoon includes an elegant tea, savory bites, an exciting silent auction and a special storytelling experience with Paul Williams.

Whether you grew up listening to the Carpenters, love The Muppet Movie, remember A Star Is Born, enjoyed Smokey and the Bandit, or simply appreciate great music and great stories, Storytellers Tea offers a unique opportunity to spend an afternoon with one of Hollywood’s most memorable personalities.

Ticket Experiences

GOLD — $100

Enjoy afternoon tea with savory bites, a fun silent auction, and an unforgettable afternoon with Paul Williams.

PLATINUM — $150

Take your Storytellers Tea experience to the next level with priority seating, a special meet & greet with Paul Williams and a photo opportunity with this legendary entertainer, along with afternoon tea, savory bites and access to the silent auction.

All for a Cause

Storytellers Tea benefits Christian Outreach in Action, a Long Beach nonprofit that has served individuals and families in need for more than 40 years.

Through programs including daily hot meals, food assistance, diapers, clothing, hygiene supplies, household goods and holiday assistance, COA works to provide essential resources to neighbors facing hardship.

When you purchase a ticket, you are not only joining us for an extraordinary afternoon—you are helping make a difference in the lives of people in our community.