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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Randomly came across Living Way on Instagram and planned to check them out if I was ever in the…read morearea. I came to Pasadena for work and got the chance to visit. The parking lot is small but there's plenty of street parking. You're instantly greeted upon arrival. Everyone is friendly and it felt like a great community to be a part of. They also seem very family oriented and have youth ministry. It's sweet that they serve lunch after service. Makes for a good opportunity to meet others within the church to fellowship/network. From what I can see on their social media, they're hands on and also served the greater community as it's rebuilding after the unfortunate fires that took place in January. Good worship, good word, good people.

If you are looking for a church, come to livingway! At livingway I have felt the truth, love and…read morecompassion of Christ. People have walked beside me and upheld me through experiences that have been shameful and isolating. The pastors are not afraid to be real and vulnerable and broken in their own sin from the pulpit and in that magnify Gods grace and love and glory all the more! Come check it out!

This church is special to me . I was baptized and confirmed here . Father Gonzales is a living…read moresaint and changed my life . So much love and respect . Wonderful experience with all staff . Not to mention the stunning building . Very grateful !

Replying to your comment:…read more You say high demand , You had 2 openings for that day , I didn't mind any of them . Father Gonzalez said NO .! because they are reserving the day for people who belong to the church . We're trying to book a YEAR in advance literally 365 days BEFORE & we were still denied . When is it that you guys allow outsiders to be married here if ever .? A 3rd church we called mentioned you could have mentioned maybe waiting 6 months prior to our date to reserve the date if still open but you guys flat out said NO, that NOTHING could be done. St.Vincent De Paul is more popular than you guys already being full that day a year in advance and they were willing to accept us . just saying change your website, or give outsiders details explaining word by word on when they could possibly reserve a date for a marriage there if you guys are reserving dates for YOUR people only. Since you mentioned hundreds of weddings a year there are held it must be ONLY of those who belong to the parish. I truly don't believe god would've denied the sacrament of marriage to anyone based on being from that specific church or not. It could've been that my fiance had tattoos & was in his blue collar clothing but he's a hard working loyal man who's changed his ways and has come a very long way from when I first met him. He was willingly wanting to receive all his sacraments from baptism to conformation to receive his sacrament of marriage whether or not needed here. It could've been that I was in a dress with spaghetti straps. Maybe I wasn't dressed modest enough but clothing doesn't define a person . Seeing that others have been/felt judged upon their looks. Truly sadden that you guys had the opportunity to let us reserve a date having 2 slot times still available but NO, is all we kept hearing. My cousin was the one who recommended us here and it baffled him to hear the rudeness and lack of professionalism from you guys .

Can't tell you much because the Pastor started talking about abortion as soon as I sat down. The…read morebible says to avoid divisive persons, this subject being one of the most controversial. Also, the Bible also states that one should not force their conscience on another, everyone has their own. Not surprised to see other comments lacking love and holy spirit acknowledgment.

This church has been a true blessing to the community of Pasadena and surrounding cities. In an era…read morewhere 2/3 of American senior pastors no longer hold a Biblical worldview, we need bold, God-fearing Christian pastors more than ever. Pastor Xavier preaches and teaches the living, breathing word of God. He does not water down the gospel like many other pastors do. He teaches the Bible verses line-by-line, the way all pastors should be preaching. How else are you going to understand the Bible if you cherry pick verses or bounce around from book-to-book? Pastor Xavier also preaches with spiritual discernment. He believes that the Bible is the inerrant word of God. He does not sugar coat controversial topics. He backs every argument with Scripture. I have been to other churches throughout Pasadena and I never felt that my faith grew. All I wanted was to hear Biblical truth. Many pastors are afraid of preaching Biblical truth because they don't want to ruffle feathers within their congregation. After attending Calvary Chapel Pasadena, my Biblical knowledge and faith always grew every single time I attended church. It is a real blessing. Moreover it is a command that your faith must continue to grow. It is not an option. Pastor Xavier is unafraid to teach about sin and repentance. He recognizes the importance of Israel and the Old Testament. He stands up for righteousness by calling out politicians who commit evil acts against our society. He also criticized the scamdemic Covid lockdowns of 2020. Since when were churches considered non-essential? If God commanded his pastors to feed the flock, then what right does the government have to shut down churches? Make no mistake here. I'm a licensed healthcare professional and the John Hopkins meta analysis study of 2021 proved that lockdowns made NO difference in mortality. (I also know that the Covid mRNA shots never completed FDA Phase III human clinical trials before they were forced upon the public. Without the completed studies of safety, elimination, and toxicology, it's no wonder why I have noticed so many people suffering from adverse effects of the shots.) I'm so grateful that Pastor Xavier had the wisdom and courage to share the truth to the congregation. That's what every pastor in America should be doing! Calvary Chapel Pasadena also has excellent children's ministry. They provide childcare during Sunday morning services. They offer one week of Vacation Bible School from 6 year olds to 11 year olds every summer. They also have an amazing Christmas choir program for people of all ages to participate. They also have a Christian bookstore. If you want to truly grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ, truly understand the word of God, and obey the Lord, then this is the church for you.

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.