Central Avenue Church

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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.

09/30/2026

We’re counting down the days until the 🍂 FALL of the Patriarchy 🍂 concert on October 10th, featuring Sasha Allen (sasha allen 🏳️‍⚧️), Grace Semler Baldridge (Semler), and Bishop Decker (Bishop Decker). Here’s Max’s rendition of Semler’s song, Revival In My Mind, from one of our Sunday gatherings a few months ago. Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets to see Semler perform the real thing live!

Consider this your invitation to our next Community Dinner! On the last Sunday of every month, we get together to share ...
09/24/2026

Consider this your invitation to our next Community Dinner! On the last Sunday of every month, we get together to share a meal in lieu of our Sunday morning service. This month, we’ll be at Joselito’s in Montrose (in the upper room) at 4:30pm. Hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

What if what the world calls “weakness” is actually the strength of God?

We’re often told that God is all-powerful, all-controlling, and ultimately in charge of everything. But what if Jesus reveals something completely different?

A God who doesn’t dominate, coerce, or control. A God whose power looks like love. Humility. Self-sacrifice. Compassion. Solidarity with the powerless.

In his talk from Sunday, Pastor Aaron discussed “The Power of Weakness: Rethinking God & Authority.” Watch the clip, then dive deeper into the full blog and podcast episode at the link in our bio.

3 artists. 1 unforgettable night in Pasadena. Only $10. Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 7pm for an incredible benef...
09/11/2026

3 artists. 1 unforgettable night in Pasadena. Only $10. Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 7pm for an incredible benefit concert with indie artists Grace Semler Baldridge, Sasha Allen, and Bishop Decker.

All proceeds benefit Fire Poppy Project, a mutual aid and resources fund for renters affected by the 2025 Eaton Fire.

🎟️ Grab your $10 tickets before they’re gone (link in the comments below)

🍂 Join us for the FALL of the Patriarchy 🍂 Central Avenue Church is proud to host this special benefit concert featuring...
09/03/2026

🍂 Join us for the FALL of the Patriarchy 🍂 Central Avenue Church is proud to host this special benefit concert featuring an incredible lineup of q***r artists: Sasha Allen, Semler (aka Grace Baldridge), and Bishop Decker.

All proceeds benefit Fire Poppy Project, a mutual aid and resources fund supporting Black, Indigenous, people of color, and low-income renters whose homes were destroyed or contaminated by toxic smoke and ash in the 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

🗓 When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7–9pm
đź“Ť Where: Livery Studio, Pasadena
🎟 Tickets: $10 (Available now on Eventbrite)

Central Avenue Church is an inclusive, affirming, progressive Christian community made up of a diverse group of believers and skeptics. Come enjoy great music and support a powerful cause!

đź”— Get your $10 tickets on Eventbrite! (Linked in the comments below).

Join us for our monthly hosted Community Dinner in lieu of our Sunday morning gathering on the last Sunday of every mont...
08/28/2026

Join us for our monthly hosted Community Dinner in lieu of our Sunday morning gathering on the last Sunday of every month! We’ll be at Taco Social in Eagle Rock on August 30th at 4:30pm!

08/27/2026

The so-called “sin of empathy.”

It’s hard to reconcile the idea that empathy is somehow a spiritual problem with the Jesus we encounter in the Gospels. Jesus was deeply empathetic. He paid attention to people, listened to them, noticed their suffering and allowed himself to be moved by what they were experiencing. And then that compassion moved him to action.

Empathy and compassion aren’t signs of spiritual weakness. They can be signs that we are genuinely connected to other people, to ourselves and to the divine.

Head to our website blog or podcast page to listen to Aaron's full talk from 8/23/26 titled “Practicing Presence: Finding Calm When Everything Feels On the Brink.” Aaron shares some very practical ways we can cultivate presence.

A little snapshot from last week’s Brew Church gathering at Nativo HLP in Highland Park. We hope you can join us for the...
08/19/2026

A little snapshot from last week’s Brew Church gathering at Nativo HLP in Highland Park. We hope you can join us for the next one (every second Wednesday of the month).

Hey, Pasadena! There are a few tickets left for our Sunday morning watch party of the documentary, BAD FAITH, a thoughtf...
08/14/2026

Hey, Pasadena! There are a few tickets left for our Sunday morning watch party of the documentary, BAD FAITH, a thoughtful look at faith, power, and what it means to love our neighbors in today's America.

Afterwards, stick around for an open, respectful discussion. All are welcome. Bring a friend.

🗓️ Sunday, August 16th at 10:15am
đź“Ť Central Avenue Church at Livery Studio in Pasadena
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite at the link in our bio

Don’t miss our monthly Brew Church meetup every second Wednesday of the month. This time, we’ll be at Nativo HLP in High...
08/11/2026

Don’t miss our monthly Brew Church meetup every second Wednesday of the month. This time, we’ll be at Nativo HLP in Highland Park on August 12th at 6:30pm. Newcomers are welcome!

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155 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA
91105

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10am - 12pm

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+18185722213

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