This church is awesome. Everyone is welcoming, light, and real. Pastor Dihan took the time to get…read moreto know me after my first visit. That's never happened to me before ever! I love how the EN family is so down to earth and about true relationship with Jesus and with each other. That's what really matters. Also, plenty of free parking

Renew is a biblically sound, loving and diverse church community. I have been attending this church…read morefor over a year and have seen Renew grow to prioritize discipleship and a love for prayer. I am thankful for how welcoming and genuine the pastors, leaders and church body have been and excited to see how God will be growing and building this church in the season to come!

Great atmosphere. It was quite the drive for me (I came all the way from Pasadena), and I also had…read moreto pick up a friend on my way there. It ended up being around an hour or so, but I was able to make it (a bit late) to their 11:45am service. They serve donuts and coffee, which is a nice touch. It was a bit difficult to find people to connect with, but that is understandable, since I'm assuming volunteers had been up since 8am, and this was the last service for them (I've volunteered at churches before and I know how exhausting it can get at the end of a 3-back-to-back services morning).

This place is where we went for our 3 date with my girlfriend. I loved the place and 10 months…read morelater we are still going. She brought me there as she used to go before me. But after visiting this church, being brought up by a church with a lot of icons, crosses and candles, this feels very different. Very good seating, rich people area so no homeless people around. The church does have outreach days with free food. Plenty events. You can get baptized too! Huge area for many people to attend. Great acoustics and speakers talking about our everyday life, struggles, and how to overcome them with God and be in peace contributing so much to our society. They have a number of TV's around and speakers so wherever you get seated - you will hear and see everything perfectly.

Interesting Pastoral message. Wonderful Youth Program. Hoping that with more time we will meet and…read moreknow the people.

On the surface, Pacific Crossroads Church is a friendly, Bible-believing church that meets on…read moreSunday mornings in the big auditorium at Santa Monica High School.  What's not to like? But if you check its website, you find that it's part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). When you scroll down to look at the Pacific Crossroads leaders, you may notice that there are no women pastors or elders there--maybe even no deacons. If you check out the PCA on Wikpedia, you find a complicated history on attitudes toward women.  For many years PCA interpreted the Bible to forbid women in leadership (never mind the many women mentioned as leaders, including Junia "prominent among the apostles" - Romans 17:6). But in 2016, the PCA voted to reconsider, and more recently they voted to allow women to be ordained; they also allowed any member churches who disagreed to continue refusing to ordain as a matter of conscience.  Then the PCA voted to rescind the "conscience clauses," so some churches that objected to women pastors left the denomination. Pacific Crossroads looks like a church that continues to refuse having women in leadership though it retains ties to the PCA, which has so recently changed. Maybe Pacific Crossroads just hasn't gotten around to electing a woman as elder or hiring a woman pastor.  Or maybe it's holding out against these changes. Whatever the case, you need to know these things when you decide to join this friendly group of Bible-believing Christians.

After visiting Evergreen Church the first few times, I quickly realized that it was a place where I…read morecould stop pretending I was ok and start to actually heal. I spent those first weeks in the back sitting on the floor crying. I felt so free and just ok to be myself for once. It has definitely been a hospital for me. It's been 3 years now and I'm so grateful that I was introduced to this community. I've grown spiritually, mentally and emotionally. I'm still growing and figuring myself out but where I am now is without a doubt due to Jesus Christ and the heavy presence he places over this church. The amazing leadership team at Evergreen take their own personal relationships with Jesus very seriously and it makes me trust them so much more. If you're looking to get more involved in the community, I highly recommend checking out all of the greenhouse groups and see which one works for you. Also look into the volunteer teams! I joined the prayer walk team for a time and that is where I made a lot of friends. I'm looking to see where else I can be of use because I seriously love this community and see myself staying here for a long time. I wanna grow with this place.

Evergreen LA is a family that burns for the Lord. There are genuine people here who are deeply…read morepassionate about Jesus. The entire pastoral and leadership team are sold-out lovers of Christ, and their authenticity is undeniable. From the moment I stepped into this church, I was overwhelmed by the love of God through the Holy Spirit--I instantly knew I had found my church home. Deep calls out to deep. Like anything worthwhile in life, building community takes effort. If you're looking for connection, I strongly encourage you to start volunteering right away. That's how you meet the "good eggs"--the ones who value serving, consistency, and commitment, just as Christ's love compels us to show up for one another. Think of it like planting a tree: roots are necessary for fruit to grow. Attending once or twice and making a judgment doesn't do justice to what this church has to offer. Plug in, get to know people. You can't microwave friendships or a sense of belonging. But according to scripture when you refresh others, Jesus refreshes you--and serving is one powerful way to experience that. If you're visiting for the first time, welcome. I hope you'll take that next step and get involved. Life isn't easy, in fact Jesus warned us there will be trials and tribulation, but He has overcome. Finding people who draw from His well of life is a rare gem, but I've met some of the most solid, faith-filled people here at Evergreen LA. From a city of Angels Native, Amy & God bless you!

My husband and I moved from Arlington, VA seven years ago. Being new to the area and not knowing…read moreanyone made it difficult to find a church. But God had great plans for us. We were blessed with this church and the friendships we are building. We have been members of the church for six years now and feel so grateful for this church, the pastor, and all the people we know. Most of the people at the church go above and beyond to help you or just make sure you feel how special you are. I can't help but think about the Love God has for us all. Unconditional Love! May God keep blessing my church family.

I visit this church several times a year whenever my work takes me to Santa Monica. It's probably…read morethe best Foursquare Church in California. I mean, not only is it in an original, historical (and beautiful) church building constructed by Aimee Semple McPherson, the church still practices the original Pentecostal doctrine that Foursquare was once famous for. Pastor Rob Scribner, the senior pastor, is a sharp guy -- a great Bible teacher -- with an inspiring testimony as a former NFL football player and succesful business man. His family is active in the church and his children have excellent testimonies. I wish more Foursquare Churches operated like this one. There is a lot of spiritual life here and the Church has a large Spanish ministry and a Christian School. They seem to be very active in Church planting and missionary work as well. The only downside is the limited parking as the area has grown up around the original property since it was established almost 90 years ago. Worth visiting on a Sunday!

Love Pac City! It's a great place to explore your Christian faith with modern Christian music,…read morepeople of all ages (mostly 20's/30's), and meet some friendly people. My family (wife + 2 yr old) have been members since it opened last year and love everything about it.

I found Pacific City Church online and started listening to the past services on YouTube. I really…read morelike the relevant talks about are current culture, coping with the COVID pandemic and the challenges to keep learning from each other and from scripture. I knew I had to reach out to introduce myself to get to know the Church community. This diverse group of people welcomed me in so quickly, much easier than I thought it would be. I joined a zoom community group that is very comfortable while we get to know each other. We share our hiking pictures and what we've been up to during the week. We pray for the city and each other too. Very thankful to meet these amazing people.

ST MONICA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY @ SDSU…read more Parking is available for street, it can get extremely packed so i'd recommend coming 15-20 minutes beforehand. They have a coffee next door which is adorable as most catholics come after mass. Walking in, the people are SO KIND and very welcoming! It is such a beautiful place, with high ceilings, architectures, and lots of incredible designs on each of the windows. I loved the priest, the music, and the people. The one thing is that if you sit in the middle main rows, you will be going last, this church does eucharist for those upstairs and outside first, then the sides, from middle sections back to front, so be sure to be patient! Overall, i'd recommend coming here, it was a far drive since I'm from San Diego, but overall great if you live near or around the area!

The church is kept In impeccable condition, the street parking is just ample, but the Catholic Mass…read moreis on point, traditional Roman Catholic service with an amazing Catholic community to support it.

This has been my home church for six years and I've loved the journey on which God has had us. We…read moreformerly met at Trinity Church on 10th and California and moved to Roosevelt Elementary School a year ago. The preaching is solid, the people are loving, and God is doing beautiful things through this church. If you, like me, are looking for a ragamuffin church... then here ya go! The mission is to help make disciples of Jesus who join God in the restoration of all things, and many people in the Risen family live that out beautifully. I love this place!

From the moment we walked in, this place was different. They were so kind and welcoming. We could…read morefeel the change in the atmosphere. The singing was wonderful and genuine. The message by Trevor was spot on. It really touched us. This is a special place.

Sola Church meets in this location now-Joslyn Park auditorium. It's a new church, and the people…read morehere are amazing! The pastor is hands down the best, most relevant, bible teacher I've ever heard. He teaches with an empathy and depth that is truly unique. The worship is great too, and the people very welcoming. The church is just a couple years old, so be prepared for a small group, but this is the best kept secret in Santa Monica! They've been reaching out to the community with outreaches to a local battered women's shelter, as well as support for LA fire victims. Give Sola Church a try! 10AM on Sundays.

Stumbled upon this church recently, because I couldn't find parking at other churches. This church…read morewas incredible! The pastor is awesome, Bible based message was relevant and fresh. This is a newly planted church, relevant and made me feel at home. The people are super welcoming too, even got a free shirt! Will definitely be coming back!

I love this church so much! The music is incredible & a beautiful balance between traditional and…read morecontemporary with outstanding musicians. Pastor Tim Vance delivers thought provoking sermons & is genuinely welcoming to anyone who attends. The people are authentic. Great for families. (if you have children I highly recommend the summer camp too - the kids have a blast) This church walks the talk - they are involved with giving back to the community from cleaning up the beaches, partnering with local food banks and giving aid to people affected by immigration raids. Attending church here is the BEST way to start your week!

Very helpful, friendly, kind and knowledgeable. Will go back. They helped me with parking since I…read morewas disabled.