The Church We Hope For

The Church We Hope For We are a beloved community moved by the Spirit to follow the life, love, and justice of Jesus. But that didn’t stop this church plant from moving forward.

Not long after we met a couple of times the world experienced and continues to experience the COVID-19 global pandemic which caused us to put our in-person gatherings on pause indefinitely. Seven core families began meeting faithfully every week from May to September 2020 to pray for one another and the birthing of this church. On Sept. 13, 2020, we extended an open invitation for others to join u

s in our Zoom Living Rooms. After meeting online for a year we started meeting on Sunday afternoons at a rented church space in Pasadena, CA. As of October 1, 2023, we meet on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 PM at Pasadena Church of the Brethren located at 1041 N. Altadena Drive in Pasadena. The church we hope for is the telling of our story of hope. As we sit side by side and invite our Lord to lead us. We’ll let you in on the journey. And as we discover new steps along the way, we’ll pass them on here. Join us in this story of hope. And walk with us. We don’t wanna go alone. We’re not looking for followers. We’re hoping for friends. And fellow journeyers. Those who still have hope for the church. Those who long to see hope rise again.

‼️No service this Sunday, Sept 6th‼️Our beloved community regularly practices communal rhythms for margin and rest. This...
09/03/2026

‼️No service this Sunday, Sept 6th‼️

Our beloved community regularly practices communal rhythms for margin and rest. This is an intentional spiritual practice for us, as we imitate our Creator and resist the ongoing hustle.

👉🏾 So may your body feel the holy invitation to rest and restore, by sitting under a tree, reading a book, touching grass, taking an afternoon cat nap, grabbing a meal with a neighbor or wearing slippers all day. Whether you are alone or in community, may you find rest and renewal this Sunday!

👉🏾 We will see you again Sunday, Sept 13th at 4pm, where we will get to hear from our 4 pilgrims (Jasmine El-Tini, Amy Drennan, Nicole Boymook and Armando Canchola-Scott) who walked the Camino De Santiago in July. 💙 ✨

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08/23/2026

Want to join us for worship today?

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07/19/2026

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Happy Pentecost Sunday familia. 🌬️🔥🕊️Artwork by Pastor Armando. Originally published with
05/24/2026

Happy Pentecost Sunday familia. 🌬️🔥🕊️

Artwork by Pastor Armando. Originally published with

Happy Earth Day familia! 🌎At The Church We Hope For, we believe that creation is a faithful teacher, always revealing th...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day familia! 🌎

At The Church We Hope For, we believe that creation is a faithful teacher, always revealing the goodness of Creator. We believe that the sacred earth is a mother, nurturing all its creatures, lands and mysteries, sharing her sacred wisdom with us. We remember that we were created by Creator from Earth’s sacred dirt. 🤎🌱

Enjoy this poem from our very own , titled, Progeny of Dirt.

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i

To run down the sidewalk at 8 years old
in a red coat that hadn’t been worn for two seasons
too snug because I delighted in new cold air,
55 degrees: winter’s endorsement of welcomed change.

The neighbor boy with a bowl cut came outside
and asked if I was okay, he was confused,
thought I was strange or in trouble.
I was in wind, I made my own and she agreed as I ran,
my ears whistling as proof of the dance.

ii

To relive the wonder of the was at 36
in a rare September Los Angeles rain.
I walk outside barefoot, inhale the mystical petrichor,
run back in the house to open every window

announce it to every family member
with the fervor of an evangelist.
They startle behind their screens,
gratuitous chuckles, eyes not meeting mine,
I don’t care, I run to the porch.

iii

To be in and of rain
air as young as a newborn
I am of sphere
therefore I am
stamen wasp
I am thunder water silt
I am the season the body
muscular delicate
changes and yet does not

mycorrhiza my capillaries
blooms my ovaries
wind my pulse
I lay in soil
the covenant of mud
you all can scroll and click
grit your teeth on the grid
my body miry clay
now I know who I am:

progeny of dirt

Today, we celebrate the moment that changed everything, which was first entrusted to the eyewitness testimony of Jesus’ ...
04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the moment that changed everything, which was first entrusted to the eyewitness testimony of Jesus’ women disciples: Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others, who were the first to herald the message of resurrection to the world! 👉🏽 In this tradition, Pastor .patton will stand on their shoulders to preach the significance of the Easter story!

👉🏽 We are also planning a fun program and egg hunt for our Pre-K and Elementary age kids. 🩷💚💛🩵🧡💜

👉🏽 In addition, we are curating a wonderful liturgy that will conclude with delicious Palestinian appetizers provided by , a local Palestinian food vendor owned and operated by Khitab, a local Palestinian mother and Chef. This is an intentional act of interfaith solidarity with our Muslim siblings during their observance of Ramadan, which falls on Easter this year. So come ready to partake in our beloved resurrection table! 😋

👉🏽 Easter Sunday April 5th at 4pm

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