All Saints Church, I learned recently, is on the more progressive side of the spectrum in terms of…read morechurches. But I'm here mostly to comment on the amazing architecture. It has a Gothic Revival style, the building got completed around 1924, so it's been around for 100 years or so. The stained glass, internal structure, walls and everything else about it gives this place such a solemn, calm vibe. It's incredible to just randomly walk around in Pasadena and enter it like a lost tourist in a new city.

Beautiful architecture, but a hollow experience. The "jazz vespers" wasn't jazz - it was New Age…read morexylophone. The "church" seems to have been overrun with pop ideology that has lost a missionary and biblical core. People seem to be using it as a rental and a place for photos.

Looking for a Church where you feel welcomed from the moment you get into the parking lot?…read more Searching for a Spiritual Family that accepts you and meets you where you are? Lake Ave Church is a large congregation with a family feel. There are lots of options and ministries to meet your needs: children, teens, young adults, parents, grandparents, seniors, missions, music, etc. They have a ministry for brothers and sisters with different abilities, for those who went through divorce and for those going through illnesses... They support partnered projects to fight human trafficking, homelessness and all those affected by the recent fires. This Church is committed to open the doors to the most in need and serve like Jesus did. English, Spanish and Mandarin groups are available. Come to the service as you are, and find brothers and sisters who are willing to walk with you in this journey. Jesus is the center of worship, and the Word is shared in a way that invites deep reflection and the Holy Spirit's revelation. The Team of Pastors complement each other with their gifts to care, encourage and teach the congregation with transparency and genuine love that is felt in tangible ways. For me, it was the offering to pray for me, supporting me with therapy through partnered professional counseling, welcoming my daughter to serve with me because I didn't have childcare at home, equipping me with deep truths through solid retreats and Bible study, and that biweekly call I receive from a Pastor to check in with me. This has been a healing and growing place where God is surrounding me and my family with love and challenging me to live with the cross and with Jesus's Joy and Hope everyday. Life is certainly not an easy journey, but with God and a Church Family like Lake Ave Church, I feel blessed along the way and embraced with prayers when I go through hardships. If God is talking to you and you don't know where to start, come join Lake Ave Church on Sunday at 9.30am (any weekend) or Wednesday at 6.30pm (beginning 1/14/2026) and let God begin shining His light in you. Do not be intimidated by the size of the Church. Any and all staff are here for you. Just feel free to approach one (any, from the person guiding you at the parking lot to the people you see greeting or in the Welcome Center) and mention your needs. Lake Ave Church is passionate above connecting you to a community, and most importantly, to Jesus, who brings Peace and Healing to your Life!

Historic evangelical megachurch (est. 1890s)…read more 1.) MONEY: FY25-26 Budget is $6,725,000. 13% to missionaries and outreach. 2.) SERVICE: Usually praise band and choruses. Also a huge pipe organ, orchestra, and choir. Service is ~1.25hrs. 3.) PREACHING: Current senior pastor is from India; PhD from Fuller Seminary, middle-aged male. Style is dogmatic, emphatic, and urgent. 4.) DIVERSITY: Aging. Some young families and children. ~15% Asian. Mostly white. Young adult ministry is diverse. 5.) DENOMINATION: Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (CCCC) 6.) POLITICS: Expresses strong cultural and political views from the pulpit. Center-right to conservative views on race, national politics, human sexuality. 7.) THEOLOGY: Evangelical, Conservative 8.) CONGREGATION: Two congregations; one is Spanish speaking 9.) STAFF: More diverse than average. Large staff of over 40 personnel. 10.) GOVERNANCE: Elder-led

I've been attending this church for about 3 years and let me tell you, you will meet the sweetest…read morepeople here! Everyone is so welcoming and it truly feels like family. The messages are always so good and you can tell that they are lead by the Holy Spirit!

I have been attending the Calling Church for a few months and I love it. There's a great spirit…read morethat fills the place, the people are loving, welcoming, and pastor Mike and his team are well equipped with the gospel and God's truth. They are definitely meeting the needs of the church. The worship is amazing and they are arms wide open and worshiping in spirit and truth. The decor is also has a nice atmosphere. If you're in the area definitely stop by for a visit.

My family and I have attended THE CHAPEL (formerly Prism Church) since May 2018. Previously, we…read morewere at a mega-church where my wife and I both grew up but found ourselves led here to a smaller community where the children would be known and where we could all benefit from Pastor Chuck's Gospel-centered leadership and expository teaching. What a blessing to have found this church, especially during COVID. The leadership did not miss a beat, checking in with each family personally and launching virtual worship services right away. We especially appreciated that the CHILDREN were not forgotten during the closure -- there was a special virtual service for them as well! God is at work at THE CHAPEL and we cannot wait to see Him move in Pasadena and beyond!

My wife and I have been worshipping here for almost four years. The worship is simple and…read moreauthentic, the preaching is refreshing and always reminds us of the good news of Jesus. During Covid, the church offers both online and in-person worship; the in-person worship is outdoors, wearing masks, and safely distanced. The church is ethnically diverse, so we feel at home. We have made friends here and joined one of the many home Bible study groups; looking forward to Covid ending so our group can meet in person again (currently meeting on Zoom). There are lots of opportunities to serve, if one is looking for that. We felt welcomed and valued from the start.

I absolutely love this church. So welcoming and warm, a church that genuinely desires to know God…read moreand love and serve like Jesus loves us. A joyful place :)

I attended Vintage Church Pasadena for about a year and a half, starting in January 2025. I've been…read morea Christian for over 18 years, and having moved across the United States a few times, I've had the chance to be involved in, volunteer for, and actively participate in several different churches in each city I've lived in. My experience with Vintage Church Pasadena was, for the most part, a normal and decent one: I attended the newcomers' breakfast, joined multiple events including a young adults' Bible study, and found most of the leadership, volunteers, and congregants to be genuinely kind people. It's a normal church, with the normal mix of good and less-good people you'd find anywhere. During the World Cup this past June, the church's worship pastor created a group chat for members interested in following the tournament and hosting watch parties. I joined the chat but rarely participated beyond occasional emoji reactions, and never attended a watch party in person since I didn't know him well. Partway through the tournament, he messaged me directly, out of nowhere, with a noticeably curt tone, asking whether I actually attended the church and which service I went to. When I answered warmly and even mentioned enjoying a recent Bible study, he simply stopped responding. The actual groupchat itself had a lot of good-natured sports banter back and forth, which I want to be clear I had no issue with. I was right there in the mix, teasing back just as much, and everyone seemed to be enjoying it, myself included. That changed after the Argentina-England semifinal. I posted a picture of a soccer play from the match. Without warning or explanation, the worship pastor deleted my post and removed me from the group chat entirely, with no conversation and no reason given. To his credit, he also deleted a video another member had posted of Argentine fans celebrating, so his censorship wasn't aimed at me personally, it was aimed at any pro-Argentina content, regardless of who posted it. But I was the only person removed from the group altogether, despite not being the one who escalated anything. Another member of that chat, who was following the exchange and wasn't even on my side of the banter (he also didn't want Argentina to win), told me afterward that he thought the pastor's reaction was "a bit harsh." Also, no one else on the group chat complained about me, except for the worship pastor that was put in charge of it. I reported the incident to a staff member, via email, so it could be addressed by leadership. She later called me and we spoke over the phone for about 20 minutes, and to her credit, she listened closely and asked thoughtful questions to understand the full picture; she seemed genuinely taken aback by how the pastor had handled it. That call was on a Thursday, and as of writing this, two weeks later, I haven't received any follow-up. For context, this will be my very first 1-star review for a church, and 5th 1-star review for any business as a whole, out of more than 480 reviews I've written in over 7 years of regularly reviewing businesses. I don't do this lightly. Please feel free to see all of my other reviews on this platform. I'm the furthest thing from a serial complainer and just basic human decency gets you 5 stars from me. I also want to be clear that I didn't rush to write this. I reported the incident internally first and genuinely intended to let it be handled through proper channels rather than posting anything public. It has now been two weeks and I still haven't heard back from the church. If that changes, I'll update this review accordingly. UPDATE: Added the picture in question that got me kicked out of the church groupchat (Messi with 3 English defenders). Adding some extra context: They did reach back 3 weeks after I had reported the incident, mostly because they saw this review go public and wanted to "put out the fire" so to speak. Throughout the email and phone exchange, they seemed more concerned with protecting the image of the church, by getting me to delete this review, rather than actually bringing correction to the leader in question. Even their "response" to this review reflects that mentality, by fabricating that lie on the spot that I was removed supposedly "... after multiple complaints were made about you by other members of the group." A church that fails to hold their own leaders accountable, especially when said leader is power tripping, is not a church that any healthy and mature Christian should want to be a part of. Also, uncontrolled hostility is a strong indicator of cardiovascular risk, so he should probably be mindful of that. Anyways, I'll close this by leaving an excerpt from my last email to them: "Football isn't what gives my life meaning and I take it just as a hobby, regardless of who wins or loses. My goal is to make new connections and new friends. It would be great for Tom to approach it the same way."

I've been attending Seeds of Life Church since the very beginning, and it's been my church home…read moreever since. The sermons are rooted in the Bible and focus on God's Word rather than opinions or trends.It's all about Jesus. The children's ministry is solid, and it's clear that a lot of thought, care, and love go into creating a safe and engaging environment for kids to learn about Jesus. Like any church, Seeds of Life isn't perfect...no church is because we're all made up of imperfect people. You'll find all kinds of personalities here, but I've consistently found the congregation to be welcoming and friendly. If you're looking to get involved, the church encourages people to attend regularly for about six months before serving, which gives you time to get connected, build relationships, and discover where God may be leading you to serve. If you're looking for a Bible-based church where Jesus is the focus and where you can grow in your faith alongside a caring community, I'd definitely recommend checking out Seeds of Life.

I've just stared coming to this church. It's really nice. They give free Starbucks coffee! People…read moreare friendly and pastors are entertaining and teaches well.

I love Harvest Rock Church. First, Harvest Rock Church is set in a beautiful location, with an…read moreimpressive sanctuary that is truly worthy of its famous architectural design. Additionally, when you add the amazing pastoral team along with our incredible Senior Pastor, Ché Ahn, it makes for a truly life changing visit. From my first visit, I knew I had found my church home! Harvest Rock Church is biblical sounds and every Sunday is an incredible word that gets you ready for life and all it's many challenges. You can also join a connect group or attend the many events that inspire and ground you biblically.

I recall a time, after our service, I was walking to my car in the parking lot with the small…read moregroup. This girl points out that I brought a bible to the bible study and proceeds to laugh at me for BRINGING MY BIBLE TO THE BIBLE STUDY.

I moved to Pasadena from Austin, TX about a year ago, and Pasadena Presbyterian Church was an…read moreaccepting church family that became strong community for both my husband and me. We actually visited on our second day in town, and we've been strongly involved ever since! I found PPC online from Austin and knew I wanted to be a part of this context. I was especially drawn to the fact that. . . - PPC is a tri-lingual church! There are English, Korean, and Spanish speakers all in one church, sharing resources and leadership together. This is a wonderful context to learn so much. On Sundays, there are separate language services: English(sanctuary) and Spanish(chapel) at 10am and Korean(sanctuary) at 12:30pm. I attend the English service. I've also been to the Korean service a couple of times (which has great energy! They also have headsets with translations for those who don't speak Korean) For me personally, I was also excited that. . . -PPC has a really strong choir. My husband and I are long time musicians, and we are so grateful that music is an important part of this church. - I was asked to support and grow our Young Adult Ministry for English ministry at PPC. Most of our young adults sit toward the back of the church or in the balcony, so if you visit, you might miss them initially. But they're there, and you can meet them on the patio after worship where we have coffee and time to chat. They are wonderful people! Here's the mission statement for Pasadena Presbyterian Church. My experience is that people are very warm and welcome here: "Pasadena Presbyterian Church offers sacred space for the city, building a worshipping community whose foundation is the inclusive love of God. Through the hospitality of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we witness to our oneness in Christ by bridging boundaries of age, language, race, class, culture, gender and sexual identity. We welcome all people to serve as Christ's disciples for our diverse multicultural city and world. By nurturing the mind and spirit, celebrating the creative arts and engaging in local and global mission, we proclaim hope."

I watched a video of some of the church's congregation being extremely rude while swearing, yelling…read moreand creating a scene while in the church's parking lot. They were clearly representing the church and showed exactly how followers of Jesus should NOT act. 2 of the individuals went out of their way to create a scene while provoking others to get involved with throwing insults and making threats against 2 people who minding their own business not on the church's property. This is a horrible display of the love of god and does not represent the words of Jesus. The lady and I believe a pastor of the church acted like an entitled children and should not be allowed to publicly represent any church that follows Jesus. Their actions are not acceptable in any way!

A very welcoming environment with so many programs. Will…read moredefinitely be back. Pastor Amy and Pastor Mina are great.

I love this church! It has an awesome sanctuary, a fabulous music program, great programs for…read morechildren and youth, and wonderful pastors, Amy and Mina. I am inspired by their preaching and by how they live their faith. The church members are kind and gracious and welcoming. I appreciate the ethnic diversity and the fact that this is a reconciling congregation that welcomes the LGBTQ+ community. There are also classes, book clubs, and other activities that are fun and meaningful. I am grateful that I have found a spiritual home here at FUMC.

It was our first time visiting this church for their 7 pm Sunday Mass & I was truly impressed by…read morethe inside architecture. This church was built in 1921 but the design of wooden beams on the ceiling & the frescos with their valance lighting gave the entire church the elegance yet solemness not found in other churches & evokes architecture during the California Mission by the Spaniards. The overall atmosphere inside was very calming & peaceful with the mass being officiated solemnly giving one a transcending experience. We shall be back to attend here in the future.

I'm not Catholic but I wanted to see if that's actually where I belong. I spoke to the secretary…read more She was so kind and talked to me a while about how to become involved. She was very welcoming, but not "sales-y". I felt very at home and I am now moving in the direction to be a part of this wonderful community. Great church and well respected in Pasadena.