It seems a bit odd for me to review a church. But since Yelp is not going away, here it goes. I've found St. Stephen's a welcoming spiritual community that accepts everyone on their journey of faith or lack thereof. I found it by googling Episcopalian churches since I was drawn to a denomination that took the Bible seriously but not necessarily literally (incorporating the geo-political context of the time), promoted social justice (they have community gardens and have a great urban internship program), embraced all (equality/inclusivity for all), realized that healing was a holistic endeavor (spiritual/mental/physical), and drew all their strength as a community from a loving God.
I visited in early 2014 and haven't left. I wasn't overwhelmed by any fancy light shows or welcome teams, just real people ready to have hard conversations and really be the hands and feet of God to a world that is hurting and needs healing. Come, just as you are, and find refreshment in the middle of Hollywood. read more