I checked out this church around 2 weeks ago and it went well! For their morning service, they meet in the auditorium of a big High School. The parking lot is fantastic and the organization is top-notch. The preacher preacher the Gospel itself without watering it down, and I was impressed and touched by the message. Lots of diversity and a lot of people from all walk of life. Definitely will be back. read more

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Love this church! First of all, the teaching is great. The speakers are thoughtful, deep, sincere, and you can tell that the Lord is working through them. The volunteers and staff are all very kind and helpful. read more

10/10 would not recommend this church. Apparently my review needs to be 85 characters. In short, they do not respect women as leaders, and they do not respect their laypeople. You may become interested in the church because the preacher is smart, but finding a church that respects you is more important. Look elsewhere. read more

With Reality LA having finally gotten around to hiring and installing its elder board in 2019, and having had tangible institutional experience with them in the last several years, I am going to assert Reality LA's pastors and elders is not well equipped to deal with correcting itself. Elder Jim Frankian should generally be avoided if he is offering to provide spiritual care and healing; he has gone out of his way to touch me without my consent in July 2023, and has admitted to such an action. This having occurred after weeks of consistent harassment under the guise of what he described as "spiritual care and healing." He has failed to follow through on taking personal responsibility for his actions as of this writing. It is possible he will continue to do so again, or has done so, with other congregants as an authority figure. He already has positions of authority at Valley Christian School and Burbank Athletic Federation, so he probably has similar approaches to his use of power dynamics there. I have been at the church for 13 years, and I do not remember ever being asked to vote for him into Elder position. At best, it was one of the pastors bringing him and his wife on stage to ask the congregants if there was any reason to push back against his "election." Evidence can be found here. Additional evidence can be furnished if you decide to contact me: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xng8j39o2chpmy0xqjt0o/1_Brian-Choi-x-Leadership-Meet-Up.eml?rlkey=0luqhejhlir40xi5sj5vt8oq6&dl=0 The Elder board at Reality LA help determine hiring, tithe and fund use, and disciplinary and punitive actions. The Elder board has yet to bring their own Elder, Jim Frankian, to task or any discipline at this time known to me. If there's any intention to send tithe money, energy, or time volunteering or attending Reality LA, I would recommend going elsewhere. There is better church leadership at other churches in Los Angeles. Reality LA has been fairly consistent in being unable to keep itself accountable, after having observed, attended, and volunteered at the church for 13 years. This is just one of many incidences of incompetency that has affected previous congregants. read more

Reality LA - Churches Near Me - Hollywood, California

Very strange church. Pastor, elders and worship spend the majority of their time on stage, passively, but clearly mocking someone. It's strange witnessing people invoke the name of Jesus while mocking and belittling other people. read more

Reality LA preaches the word of God. Not only is the gospel never watered down, but as each sermon shares biblical truths about who God is and therefore, who we are, it inevitably reveals false idols in our lives and in our hearts. Another thing they do refreshingly different here is community. There are multiple groups in various regions of Los Angeles so there shouldn't be any problem finding one and plugging in. I first came to RLA 13 years ago strung out on drugs and smoking in the front yard of community group. I was never judged or shamed, but welcomed with open arms every time. I was saved 2 years later and my community-family has remained unwavering in their love, patience, compassion, and presence since. Jesus did not design this life to be walked alone. We need each other. I met my husband in community group. He was also saved at RLA along with my older brother, who is now a deacon! This church is home. God has put on our hearts to stay in this rough city and fight the hard battles alongside these soliders each day. It shouldn't be easy to uproot out of a church and at this point, we're so deeply plugged in that we'll likely never leave (God-willing). RLA is for loving God, loving people, and loving our city. They are not perfect, but they pursue repentance, humility, forgiveness, and reconciliation. I hope you'll check it out and give it time to feel like home for you, too. read more

The pastor is amazing and it's a wonderful community that also serves the most vulnerable of our city of LA.

Wow! I am from out of town and have visited this church twice in the past 5 years. Both times it has been an amazing experience. I love this ministry and seeing how they serve their communities read more

This church feels more as the increasingly worldly trend of "Progressive Christianity". If you want to hear true biblical foundational Christianity preaching that is not watered down, or altered to be an "acceptable form of Christianity to mainstream culture" then this is not the church for you. read more

Reality LA was my church base for over 3 years between my undergraduate and graduate careers. During this time, I was a working professional in Downtown LA, and Reality LA taught me what it looks like to love and serve the Church and our surrounding community, including our workplace and residence. Los Angeles is overall a challenging city to live in for anyone -- it is geographically spread apart (good luck seeing your friends on the west side if you live on the east), ticket citations for minor infractions are frequent and expensive, a lot of severely mentally ill folks on the streets, unaffordable housing and gentrification, high income inequality, etc. I can go on and on... For a Christian, it became essential to find a faith-filled home base, and that's where Reality fits in. Reality has a solid theology and biblical teaching. Of course, as humans, members of Reality disagree on a few peripheral things but overall submit to the pastors' teachings. I made the best of friends here -- some that look and others that do not look like me. The church is culturally (read "ethnically") diverse but may lack a bit in the age categories. Many folks are mid-20s to early 50s. The church believes in the power of the Holy Spirit though we have much room to improve when it comes to the practice of deliverance, healing, and speaking in tongues. Community service opportunities are frequent. Worship is powerful. Pro tip: Join a community group as soon as possible! read more

Beautiful preaching sharing the Gospel of Jesus to LA and the world. It's for everyone.

RealityLA is a wonderful church! I've been coming here all the way from Malibu for two years now so I think it's safe to say I have never been disappointed. Services start at 9am, noon, and 5pm which is great for fitting it into a variety of Sunday schedules. There is about 30 minutes of worship, 45 minutes of announcements/the sermon, and then another 30 minutes of worship and reflection at the end. Pastor Jeremy is funny, engaging and wise! He also comments on issues happening in the real world without imposing any of his own views on you, but rather presents it in a way that makes you examine how you already might feel. The services are held in a high school auditorium so there is plenty of room and free parking. However, if you show up a little late the parking garage might be full. They will direct you to another lot, but keep in mind that its about a 5-10 minute walk so showing up a few minutes is your best bet! The church is also kid friendly! They offer children's programs every week for 2nd-5th graders during the sermon. All in all, it's a great church and it is definitely worth giving a try! read more

Reality LA - the front stage of the auditorium - Churches Near Me - Hollywood, California

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This has been my home church for over 6 years and counting! It's open and welcome to everyone, whether you're new to a church or have been attending for years. I help serve on the Media Team which is a great way to get involved and meet people. This church also has weekly community groups all over Los Angeles for everyone to join. Come by and check us out on Sundays. 9am/12pm/5pm read more

This was my first time at Reality LA since 2014, but it was just as great as I remembered. It's a bit of a drive, but a fun trip to take with friends. Parking is free, but you do double park- I've never had a problem with it, though. Worship is amazing and there are so many awesome people in attendance. It's a big auditorium and the music and sermon are delivered from the stage. Communion is offered for those who wish to partake. I really enjoy Reality and all that they do! read more

Reality LA - Stage inside the auditorium. Communion stand just in front of it - Churches Near Me - Hollywood, California

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I was praying for a church that loves Jesus and that is centered around him. Reality LA is a wonderful church and great community. After the first visit i knew this is my new church. The worship is great. They lower the lights, so people are not distracted and can sink and dive into worship with full heart. I love this place. I have check out the community groups. It was easy to get connected. The preaching is solid and very close to the word of God. Pastor Tim is doing a great job and he's funny and honest. We need more churches like this in LA. read more

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I've been baptized at this church and had been a member for five years. I participated in some community groups. There are great people attending, some with genuine empathy and tremendous faith. The church's leadership, for the most part, has been biblical in its teachings. So why the two stars? Community. Reality LA is a White church. I don't intend to connote anything negative about this per se. For example, there are Black churches, Korean churches, and Mexican churches. Reality LA is a White church. If you're not white, you will of course still be treated kindly, as I've been treated kindly. But you will not be able to participate in in-depth discussions nor engage with the community in a way a white person could. If you disagree with me (especially if you're white), then simply go to a Black or Korean church to understand my perspective. If you know you know. Segregation is a universal truth in the American church (and perhaps churches in other nations were there is little homogeneity). I mention it here very explicitly because RealityLA gives an impression that it's open to all ethnicities. I had invited an African-American friend to this church, and she mentioned feeling similar to what I've just mentioned above. Also, some messages about diversity and race have rubbed me and other non-white members the wrong way. The leaders are a bit out of touch when it comes to topics on race, but I will say that they're making an effort to improve. For example, they do occasionally invite guest speakers to preach on topics that are outside of RealityLA's scope of knowledge and/or experience. Community Service opportunities are sparse. It's difficult to engage in service. I understand that such things are difficult to set up. Reality LA has about maybe 1 community service event every two to three months. It's better than many churches for sure, but it's a lot less action compared to what the leadership implies--about the importance of community and taking root in LA. Access to leadership. It's practically impossible to speak to the pastor. It's almost impossible to speak to those that are on the leadership team as well. "They're too busy with other tasks," their words not mine. I have no sympathy regarding this issue because it should be their job to meet with their flock. I'm an independent producer, a small fry in the film/tv industry, but even then, I have much better luck meeting with top-tier agents and executive producers at the major studios. If leaders of secular organizations can meet with me when they have to manage more people than anyone at RealityLA will ever, then Reality LA should honestly step it up. There is something fundamentally broken about RealityLA's inability to meet with church members. Political Correctness. The church is pretty good about inviting guest speakers, for example, an African American speaker to talk about race relations, and a woman who formerly had an abortion that works for an abortion clinic (or an abortion support group?) to help those that have gone through or have considered abortion. However, the church is pretty silent about issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community. I haven't met an LGBTQ+ member, and I don't blame them for remaining silent about it in this kind of environment. I think the church's stance is lukewarm at best, and thus, unintentionally alienating to those that are members or allies. I understand what the biblical stance on this is, okay, then it should be addressed as such, at least give people a clear idea of where the church stands. But more importantly, it ought to show great love and care for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. This is LA. Sound. The sound system is very loud. The praise band projects at over 110db, sometimes 120+db. It is damaging. I got tinnitus from this. I have some minor hearing loss. It is depressing to deal with. To me, the high-pitched noises resulting from Tinnitus are an ever-present reminder of RealityLA's problems. I noticed that there are parents that bring young children and even babies to the service. I emailed the staff about this, and no one responded. I was practically ghosted. If you're a RealityLA staff member, please, not for my sake, but for the sake of your members, do something about this!!! You should bring earplugs, or better yet, find another community until this issue is resolved. It's not worth getting tinnitus, and I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. Overall, after the pandemic shutdowns, I left this church for good. When the church couldn't effectively operate under the shutdowns, I noticed other churches took the opportunity to really engage with its members. Not RealityLA. It hid behind a non-live, 10-15-minute Vimeo videos. The church is not a mere building. Its foundation should be on God's love. I don't want my experiences to bear negatively on anyone else's, especially if it's good, but I hope this provides more dimension as you look for a church family. read more

Good message normally pastor is smart,people are attractive and parking is really good,people are welcoming

It was my first time here last week. Grade B: I like the lesson. Grade F: Disappointment: Few of ladies wore inappropriate attire. They were very disrespectful in the house of the Lord. (Ex: Very short short, short skirt and short outfit) Grade C: It was a little disorganize after the pastor was done on his lesson. Grade A: Great music and awesome musicians. Grade C: The service was too long for me. Ladies: Proper attire: 1 Timothy 2:9 "Women, for their part, should display their beauty by dressing modestly and decently in appropriate clothes," read more

Reality LA is INDESCRIBABLE compared to any other church I wasted my time at. LET ME SAY THIS THOUGH. IT WAS REALLY, REALLY, REALLY HARD FOR ME TO FIND A SOLID COMMUNITY AT FIRST. I won't lie to you, my first year at this church was hard. Many told me to leave, but I didn't feel it in my spirit to go to another church. I was really trying to build community but was shot down a couple times by people who thought they were better than me. A couple years later after still going to the 5pm service all the time, I forced myself to get out of my comfort zone to join the choir (where the spirit was leading me) NOW I FINALLY HAVE COMMUNITY! Although I will admit some of it was the bitterness of my heart- it took me until choir to find people that eventually invited me into their community group which is where I finally have accountability & genuine relationships. read more

Had a terrible experience here. Seems like the church members are only friendly to those who go to fellowship at the local university (UCLA, USC , etc). New comers or outsiders are often meet with a cold shoulder, because they not as "hip" as most of the members supposedly are here. I stood in front of a small group booth only to be ignored by the attendant there. Not even a "hi, how are you." I love Reality Carpinteria (original church) because they were friendly and welcoming and had a great pastoral staff. But after trying (more than once) to try to fit in Reality LA, it seems I'm better off going to a different church. I think that's rather sad since I love the sermon and ideology of this church. read more

I've tried Bel Air Presbyterian, Mosaic, Angelus Temple, and many other of the big churches in LA, and while they all had great things to offer, after months of searching for a church that was a good fit for both my boyfriend (now fiance) and me, we finally found Reality! This is not your grandma's church. The tattoo-and-jeans sporting Pastor Tim Chaddick may have a laid back style, but he does not shy away from tackling tough issues from the pulpit. He is very intelligent and I personally feel better equipped to answer some of the common objectives leveled against Christianity after attending Reality for the past six months or so. In just the short time that I've been going there the church has grown by leaps and bounds; they have a packed 9am service and 12 noon service is quickly growing as well. I hate the fact that Ti B. had a bad experience, but I have to say in defense of the church that their is a Bible-based reason for everything they do, and they are all about redemption and hold themselves (the church leadership) to a very high standard as well. I was there when one of the leaders stepped down because of sexually impurity in his own life. I respect the fact that he was honest with the us about his own sin, especially since hypocrisy was one of the biggest issues I had with the church I attended growing up, where people often looked the other way while church-member were openly living sinful lives (affairs, etc.). This church has a young hipster kind of crowd, making it a great place to go and to invite your un-churched friends if the traditional or plastic-y "religious" scene makes you uncomfortable. One unique thing that I love: the music is at the end of the sermon instead of the beginning, and they turn the lights down and back-light the worship band so you can't see their faces. It puts the attention on God, and people aren't looking around at each other or the band but rather focus on themselves and have a chance to reflect on what was just preached in the sermon. I always leave feelings refreshed and challenged after an intellectually and spiritually stimulating sermon and amazingly worshipful music. If you're looking for a Bible-teaching church that's all about Jesus and service to others and cuts out all the fakey-self-righteous Christian stuff that often gives church a bad rap, give Reality a try. read more

Reality aims to be a real Christian church, Biblically-based whose main goal is to preach the Gospel (life/death/resurrection of Jesus), lead people to Christ and strengthen existing Christians to be genuine in their faith and lives, all with the purpose of glorifying God. Jesus Christ is as the heart of everything that goes on here. So is GRACE. I can't emphasize that enough -- it is all about grace and never about being "good enough." If I have left with anything, it is an understanding of God's grace through Jesus. There is nothing "showy" about the service - especially during the time of worship. I've been to other churches where video cameras are zoomed in on the worship leaders as they sing and colorful lights are flashing all over the place, which is totally distracting (for me) from worshipping God. During Reality's worship time, the lights are turned down, there is no video screen of anything besides the words to the songs, and people can sit, stand, kneel, pray, or do whatever is comfortable to them. It truly promotes a time where people can worship God with their hearts fully. I can't leave out the sermons. They are straight from the Bible. They always come back to Jesus. They are for people who are seeking truth, even when it may hurt. Tim Chaddick has been blessed by God with his gift of teaching, and yet always re-focuses it back on Christ and never on himself. Sin is lovingly confronted - repentance preached - prayer actually performed - God glorified -- again, all based Biblically around Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. He is everywhere at this church. He is absolutely the foundation and focus. read more

My relationship with Jesus has grown exponentially since attending Reality LA. Never before have I been surrounded by people who actually make their relationship with God their number one priority. The members of this church truly believe the Bible and live like it! Pastor Tim is spot on with his sermons, and the worship is not a talent show. I knew the worship pastor for a few months before realizing he was the guy on stage! In response to the people who think Reality LA is a cult, I counter with these points: Exclusivism -- Reality LA is completely non-exclusive. Not only was the sermon last week about how God wants EVERYONE to come to his banquet feast (seriously, check out a podcast if you fear cult teachings), but also we pray for the other churches in Los Angeles each week. For several months, the pastoral staff urged visitors to stop "church hopping" and stick with whatever church God has called them to. One of my friends visited during this time, and she was so convicted that she decided to go back to her home church and commit more fully! That's not exclusivism. Deception -- Every teaching is posted online. There is no secret or hidden agenda. They don't even preach about money. In fact, to my own discredit, I have given very little money to this church even though I have been an active member for over 2 years! In fact, if you look at their yearly financial statements, very few members give that much money. This is NOT some money scheme. We even had a men's retreat last year in the mountains -- perfect time to teach crazy doctrines, right? -- Nope, all the teachings were put online and Tim even taught one of the sermons in the corporate service that week! Fear & Intimidation -- the only FEAR that this church teaches is the fear of God. Mind Control -- they tell people to obey the Bible. Period. Do people change their behavior in favor of forgiveness, love, truth, and service? Yes. Overly-friendly members may be the only characteristic of Reality LA that may resemble a cult. The weird thing is, these people are genuine. People truly love each other here. They are uniquely glad to see you, and desire to welcome people with the love of Christ. For me this demonstrates the presence of God more than the absence of it! Most people will willingly share how God is working through their struggles and the truths they are learning in the Bible. As a caveat, I'm an insider, so it's easy for me to feel like I "fit in," especially since I resemble the 20-something hipster demographic. However, members really try to include new people, so give them a chance. It's a large church, so it may be harder to plugged in than at a smaller church. Try out a community group. This is where the church lives in the day-to-day. When it's functioning correctly, it look more like the Acts church than anything I've ever experienced before! Come visit! read more

I'm not much for reviewing churches, but had such a wonderful number of visits I decided to dive in and share my experience. Every time I go to SoCal, we go visit different churches. Just want to experience different faith communities, hear from different teachers, and learn something new about how to do church. Reality LA is one thoughtful place. As the new guy, I felt really welcomed. Church and religion can be an intimidating thing, so being welcomed without it being overly effusive, was a really good thing. Signage is good. Parking guides helping you park. You can sit where you want. People say hi, and even when they're not saying to me, I like looking around and seeing people familiar with one another. The music is professional. It frankly blew me away. Message is thoughtful, tons to think about. It's a church for those not used to church, and who think church and Christianity stuff is tacky and second rate. Reality LA will upend those prejudices pretty quick. read more

Like Ginny said, I went to a few other churches in the area including Bel Air Presb... (nice church btw)... But nothing was as great as Reality LA. I've gone 3 weeks in a row now and will continue to go. I have finally found my home church in LA! (Very exciting) The music is great, the sermon has a lot of meat. Its definitely a lot more in-depth than most sermons, and I love that. It runs long, but doesn't feel that way. **THE SERVICE IS 2 HOURS LONG** but I promise you you'll never notice. They give communion every week which I like, and they give you time at the beginning of the service to meet new people and talk, not just a quick handshake like most churches. A lot of times they also call you to pray with random people around you. There's no being shy here. I love everything about this church and am very blessed to call Reality LA home. read more

RealityLA is definitely one of the bigger churches in LA--they have 3 Sunday services (9am, 12pm, 5pm). And if you have kids, RealityLA also provides childcare during each service. I love this church because they really emphasize on the Bible--each and every one of their sermons are supported by the Word through various parables, verses, stories, etc. The pastors do a wonderful job in connecting the scripture to our "real world" and showing us how we can apply the Lord's teachings into our own lives. If you want to learn more about RealityLA's Statement of Faith and what the church believes in, please visit this link: http://realityla.com/about/statement-of-faith/ RealityLA is located within a High School, so there is plenty of parking available--although I definitely recommend coming earlier because I came late once and had a really hard time finding parking around the area. If you want to be more connected to the community you can also apply to Volunteer, join a Community Group (Bible Study group basically), and also participate in many of the events RealityLA hosts throughout the year such as the Women's Retreat. But for all the information of the upcoming events, just visit their website! I think this church is great so come check it out! read more

This church rocks! The pastor (Tim Chaddick) is right on, all about reading from the Word and tells it like it is. You do not need to go through life with a bunch of nonsense and fake people then enter a church that does the same- REALITY LA does not do this. Its legit, by the Word of God, keeps it real and the people there are super approachable and accountable. I have moved to the area just recently, no longer than 9 months or so but I took on this church as my new home church and everyone has been friendly! Prayer is offered, childrens ministry, books and CD's sold, the worship is amazing and people are not ashamed of singing or laughing but nothing overwhelming or over the top. You so need to check it out! read more

Praise = 5 stars Sermon = 5 stars Community group = what you make of it. Although a thriving church in hollywood/LA, P Tim doesnt sugar coat the Word. The truth "hurts so good," as some would say! We are reminded of the life, hope & joy there is in Christ. read more

This is an absolutely fantastic church. Pastor Tim Chaddick's sermons are hard-hitting, biblical, and captivating without adding fluff. This is by far the best worship team I have ever heard, period. They don't need any extra effects (think fog machines, lasers) that some other churches might add to try to add extra "effect." Rather, they do the opposite - the lights are dimmed and the background lights on the cyc are brought up so all you can see are silhouettes of the band - putting the focus on God and not the music. Just be aware that the primary demographic of this church is 20something hipster college students. People are pretty well dressed when they come here, and why wouldn't you be in your Sunday-best? read more

I'm sorry, but San T.'s review of Reality LA is ridiculous... How can you say a church is terrible because people don't say, "Hi" to you? You even admitted that you love the sermons and ideology of this church, but because people didn't say, "Hi," to you, you never want to return. If you are going to church only to make friends/socialize, I guess this is a good reason, but the purpose of a church is to fill you with the Holy Spirit and guide you in your walk with God throughout the week. In this case, the sermon and ideology are most important. Sorry, I just think this review is so silly and contradictory, so I needed to respond. Anyways, Reality LA is an amazing church. Pastor Tim Chaddick is a GREAT pastor. He is obviously very charismatic and funny, which keeps people always interested in what he is saying, but more importantly, the Holy Spirit really speaks through him, and his messages are always crystal clear and relevant. I always take notes and find myself thinking about things he said throughout the week. He is also incredibly humble, which is inspiring. I was looking for a church that would help strengthen my walk with God, and this is exactly what Pastor Tim Chaddick does. I've been so blessed by his sermons, and you can really tell that God is using him and this church to help a lot of people grow in their relationships with God. If this is what you are looking for, I really hope you give Reality LA a try. Happy Easter 2013! read more

Love, love, love my church and what God is doing there! If you want to hear solid teaching or just want to learn more about who God is, definitely don't let anything stop you from coming. I think one of the things that has moved me the most is how many genuine believers attend this church. I'm sure you can find those that aren't (as you can in any church) but overall, I see so many men and women who have a pure love for God and God dramatically changing lives. Each week, I learn so much and am always challenged and edified. That's not always the easiest thing to digest but if we don't get that in church, then we aren't in the right place if we want to keep growing in the Lord. Some practical tips.... 1) For Sunday services, get there early because parking can get crazy and this church seems more packed every week. 2) Services on Sunday are 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 5:00pm 3) Get in a community group. They have them all over LA and check out the one closest to you. You can find them here. http://www.realityla.com/ read more

I just started attending in the past month or so and i really dig it! Being a old dude in comparison to the mostly younger crowd is too cool as far as I'm concerned its great to see. This guy Tim is on his game and keeps it all real weather some people like it or not (as in one reviewer below was crying bout) and thats what i needed to know before i continued coming here. I am getting so much more out of this place than where i was at before and i also needed to see a solid non-compromising foundation so i could build on it and grow more. The worship and band really is awesome and I'm just adjusting as needed to the way they do things here but then again i welcome it as the refreshing breeze i really needed. Do yourself a favor, just go to their website and click on the SERMON link and have a listen. That's what i did before i even visited and i was impressed by Tim and his style and then listened to the other guys too and they rocked and were just as right on! check'em yourself and see exactly what I'm saying. read more

We regularly attend Reality SF in San Francisco and we're very happy to have discovered a church that dispenses with all the wasted, stuffy frivolities of religiosity. We found a seat, but only because we went 20 minutes early. It fills up fast so beware, you might get shut out and banished to the overflow which is outside on the patio steps (no screen, just audio) Same straightforward REALITY style, which I like. The sermon was a little longer than ours in SF. I guess they go longer here because I noticed the same comments in some other reviews. I like the fact that they serve coffee and you can bring it into the sanctuary. Parking is difficult but we got lucky. Not sure where to park beside the street but I'm sure there's go to be a nearby lot where everybody is parking. I like churches where the focus is not on people and the service but on Jesus which is where it should be. Service was a little long, but I'd rather here a long, passionate, God-centered talk than a short, fluffy, comedic, ego-centric devotional. Are you feeling me? read more

5 out of 5 stars. I could write a lengthy review on why it's 5 stars but that wouldn't make a difference now would it. This isn't a restaurant were talking about here. You don't have to pay anything because it's FREE. Yes somethings in LIFE are free. This is one of them! So take advantage of that! You have nothing to loose and lot to gain! Reality L.A. - Bringing Love, Peace and Joy back to the heart of Los Angeles in a REAL Way. read more

Reality LA is by far my favorite church in Los Angeles. No matter where I go, I still come here. There are 3 services: 9am, noon, & 5pm It's one of the larger churches in LA, & they meet in a high school auditorium. Their staff & pastors are amazing. Pastor Tim, who started Reality LA just finished his time there & is moving to London to plant a church. The worship is incredible, maybe the best if any church I've been too. The lessons are real, convicting, applicable, & always Bible based. For such a huge operation z everything runs smoothly, & there are always ways to volunteer. The focus is always on Jesus. Even though bthe church is large, they have community groups to get involved in & other smaller gatherings to get to know people intimately. I would say to anyone looking for a church home, or just visiting LA, RLA is a must. read more

Reality LA has been my home church in LA for the last 2 and a half years. The music makes you feel like you're at a rock concert and Tim Chaddick is one of the best pastors I've heard. Living up to its name--this church is full of real, down to earth people and it's easy to feel at home there. If you're a Christian and living in LA, I definitely suggest checking it out! http://realityla.com/ read more

What an amazing church. Unlike my church growing up, it is casual and informal. It is mostly a younger crowd which creates an upbeat energy. Everyone is very nice and supportive. The band is amazing. I leave each week feeling like I attended a Christian concert. Being a lover of praise and worship, I appreciate that there is a lot of singing! Most important, pastor Tim is phenomenal! He is funny, entertaining, and very smart. He is an excellent speaker and gives sermons that are more like a bible study with take home messages and real life stories. Every sermon is relevant to everyday life. I am thankful to have found this church! read more

Reality LA - Churches Near Me - Hollywood, California

The word is on point! All based on scripture and no sugar coating anything but truly speaking Gods truth. Worship was amazing a really spirit filled service. I highly recommend the 5pm service on Sundays! They now have additional parking as well! BTW it is a large church therefor if you really want to get in anyway involved you should check out the info area for some community groups near your area. It has helped me get to know more of my fellow church members and has helped with not being alone going to services. You cant just sit there and expect that the world will know that you are new. But if you try you will find that the people are incredibly loving and friendly! read more

This was my home church when I lived in LA and I absolutely love it! They are so welcoming and the worship is amazing, you can download any of it on iTunes. They have some really talented people in this church and it is rare to find such a life breathing church in such a big city! The small groups they have really make it feel more personal and at home and helps you meet a lot of people that way. Also getting involved in any of the number of events they have or teams they have that helps this place get running is an awesome way to make a big city feel small. read more

I love love love Reality! Pastor Tim's sermons are devoid of any fluff (and he doesn't need to rely on any of it to make his sermons interesting or keep the congregation awake) and he goes straight to the point. The things he preaches have just pierced my heart and forced me to evaluate my relationship with God on so many levels. I've only started regularly attending Reality for a few months but I can say that Reality has played a big role in developing my spiritual life. The worship is fantastic. I agree--it's not a talent show. They really foster a great environment where people can connect to God and the Holy Spirit on such an intimate level. I recommend everyone to give it a try! Warning: Try to get there at least 10-15 minutes before the service starts because parking and seating can run out easily, especially if you're going to the 9AM service! read more