Inclusive, Affirming, Progressive Christian Church in Pasadena

Believers & skeptics welcome.
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Sunday Gatherings

Join us in-person in Pasadena or on Zoom at 10:15am on Sundays (except for the last Sunday of every month).

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Community Events

Whether it’s a hike, a concert, a shared meal, a picnic in the park, a special guest speaker, or Brew Church at a local spot, we create spaces for real connection and meaningful community. There’s always something happening. Come be part of it.

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The Central Cast Podcast

Most churches have a sermon; we have a podcast. The Central Cast is recorded at our Sunday gathering and dives into theology, politics, science, and more. For mystics, misfits and everyone in between.

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Diverse group of people at LGBTQ affirming church gathering in Los Angeles with Central Avenue Church

This is Central.

We’re a progressive, affirming, nondenominational Christian community focused on matters of social justice and having an intellectually honest faith.

We are comprised of believers and skeptics from different backgrounds, ethnicities, orientations, ages, and denominations who believe that faith is about a way of living in the world, not about having a correct belief system.

“If you ask me about the future of church in America, I think about places like this.

A hub for community. Where neighbors can gather. Free from judgement to help one another. Singing together and sharing wisdom & opportunity. Breaking bread.

I’m thankful that I get to be a part of creating this future. Even if it’s just for one night.”

— Semler (Grace Baldridge, singer-songwriter)

Queer artist Semler posing with two members from Central Avenue Church during a concert event in Pasadena, California

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