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Central Avenue Church

We are a healing and inclusive spiritual community for those hurt by religion and seeking the sacred.

We discuss challenging spiritual topics, reflect through progressive Christian liturgy, commune over food and drink, and serve our neighbors.

06/08/2026

Hope to see y'all in Burbank Wednesday at 6:30 for good company and an iconic dive bar!

06/05/2026

Full hearts and full stomachs. A huge thanks to everyone who came out to Joselito's in Montrose for our monthly community dinner! If you missed it, don't worry, we do this every month to just hang out, catch up, and meet new friends.

Our next one is the last Sunday of the month (location dropping soon). Mark your calendars!

06/03/2026

We know that church hasn’t always been a safe or welcoming space for everyone.

To those who have felt marginalized by religion, to q***r Christians who have had to hide parts of themselves, to the doubters, the science-lovers, and those wandering spiritually: you are fully welcome here, exactly as you are. 🌈

For the first three Sundays of June, we are diving deep into affirming, inclusive conversations around Pride and faith. We hope you can join us!

05/27/2026

On the last Sunday of every month, we offer a hosted community dinner in lieu of our Sunday service. Join us on May 31st at 4:30pm at Joselito's Montrose. Bring a friend!

05/23/2026

The Third Testament: Rewriting Faith Beyond the Bible. On a recent Sunday at Central Avenue Church, our Community Pastor Julie Davis reflected on attending a conference where clergy, scholars, and activists gathered to discuss Project 2025, Christian nationalism, and the future of faith in public life.

Drawing on the idea of a "third testament," Julie explores how Christians are called to pursue justice, compassion, and truth in a deeply divided world.

Head to our website to read or listen to Julie’s full talk on the topic (linked in the comments).

05/18/2026

Some of our best church moments happen around a table. On the last Sunday of each month, we gather not for a service, but for a meal. Our next hosted Community Dinner is Sunday, May 31, 4:30–6:30 PM at Joselito's Montrose.

No agenda. Just community. We hope to see you there!

05/11/2026

Ready for the next Brew Church? We’ll be back on the patio at Good Neighbor Bar in Altadena on May 13th at 6:30pm! Grab a drink and some eats from the Calamaki Greek Food Truck and let’s hang out! Friends and first-timers are all welcome.

05/09/2026

Emily & Max (and little Desmond) share a beautiful rendition of Leon Bridges’ River. Join us this Sunday at 10:15 AM at our Pasadena location or on Zoom (link in bio).

05/03/2026

81 years ago, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the N***s. The German pastor, theologian, and anti-fascist dissident left behind prison writings that feel startlingly urgent right now.

In this talk, Pastor Aaron reads and reflects on Bonhoeffer's political theology, including his famous essay "On Stupidity," which argues that surges of power can stupefy entire populations, making people incapable of independent thought.

Sound familiar?

Bonhoeffer believed Christians had a moral obligation to resist fascism. His Confessing Church stood against the N**i regime when most of the church looked away.

The full episode on The Central Cast goes deeper, exploring fear, cult-like loyalty, book bans, anti-intellectualism, and how communities can hold space for people whose minds are changing.

This is the kind of conversation the Church should be having.

🎧 Listen to the full episode from 4/12/2026 at https://www.centralavenuechurch.org/podcast

04/30/2026

Good food, good people and good vibes at our community dinner this month at Taco Social in Eagle Rock.

Join us for our hosted community dinner every last Sunday of the month. May's location is coming soon! Stay tuned!

Address

155 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA
91105

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

Telephone

+18185722213

Website

http://centralavenuechurch.org/

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