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Summer Programs & Updates at WPC

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By |2026-07-02T02:10:33-07:00June 27th, 2026|Adults, Bible Study, Elders, Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Seniors, Special Events, Vacation Bible School, Youth|Comments Off on Summer Programs & Updates at WPC

PRESBYTERIAN PODCAST – Change and Civil Rights

  Westminster is part of a six-part historical journey through 170 years of Presbyterian presence in Los Angeles, tracing the church’s struggles, growth, and lasting influence on the city’s spiritual and cultural life. In this episode, we are in the mid-twentieth century—a period of change, conflict, and courage. We’ll see how Presbyterians expanded into new [...]

By |2025-12-04T11:34:27-08:00December 4th, 2025|Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Special Events|0 Comments

Holiday Giving – DONATE TODAY!

Dear beloved church family, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we move toward the holy season of Advent and prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior, I’m reminded that the light of Christ shines brightest when His people come together in worship, generosity, [...]

By |2025-12-04T13:22:19-08:00December 2nd, 2025|Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog|0 Comments

SPECIAL EVENT: Westminster Christmas Concert – December 6th

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with us! Experience an evening of inspiring music, worship, and community joy—a free concert for all to enjoy. Let’s share the love of Christ this season by bringing a Toy or Book donation to brighten a child’s holiday. Share with a friend. We'd love to have you. - CLICK [...]

By |2025-12-02T23:06:29-08:00November 6th, 2025|Ministry of Worship and Music, Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Special Events, Youth|Comments Off on SPECIAL EVENT: Westminster Christmas Concert – December 6th

Finding Peace in a Noisy World

Church family, In the blur of headlines, schedules, and constant notifications, our souls long for holy quiet. Peace isn’t the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of Jesus in the midst of it. He meets us, not with quick fixes, but with a deep, steady calm that guards our hearts.  “Peace I leave with you; my [...]

By |2025-10-17T07:00:05-07:00October 17th, 2025|Encouragement, Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog|0 Comments

Staying Faithful in the Middle of the Storm

  Church family, Some seasons feel like standing in the surf as wave after wave knocks us off balance. A diagnosis. A job loss. A relationship strained thin. An ache you can’t quite name. If that’s you right now, I want you to hear this from your pastor’s heart: you are seen, you are loved, [...]

By |2025-09-24T01:08:26-07:00September 24th, 2025|Encouragement, Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog|0 Comments

SPECIAL EVENT: Jazz Fundraiser – October 4, 2025

  If you have inquires about future events, contact church office at (323) 734-1566 / Email: bthornton@wpcofla.org.

By |2025-09-20T14:58:03-07:00September 20th, 2025|Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Special Events|Comments Off on SPECIAL EVENT: Jazz Fundraiser – October 4, 2025

Let’s Celebrate Easter – You’re Invited!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU JOIN US FOR EASTER: Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.   Dear friends, As Easter approaches, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this Holy Day and what it means for us as a community of faith. Easter is a time of rebirth and [...]

By |2024-03-25T15:49:59-07:00March 20th, 2024|Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Special Events|Comments Off on Let’s Celebrate Easter – You’re Invited!

AFFORDABLE HOUSING – How The Church Is Preparing To Buid Affordable Housing

  Welcome to today's interview with Rev. Carlton Rhoden pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles. We delve into the inspiring initiative of this Los Angeles church as it’s breaking new ground by addressing the pressing issue of affordable housing. We will hear about the vision behind this remarkable endeavor and the profound impact [...]

By |2024-01-24T19:01:14-08:00January 25th, 2024|Newsletter, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Special Events|0 Comments

VIDEO SERMON: 5 Reasons Why You Need To Integrate Your Worship.

SCRIPTURE READING:  ISAIAH 58: 1 - 12 Are You Integrating Your Worship Are you a convenient Christian? Or do you integrate your worship into your daily life? Many of us have a spiritual problem of compartmentalizing. And the problem with that is that our faith is here to guide our full lives and not part [...]

By |2023-02-11T14:59:00-08:00February 5th, 2023|Isaiah, Pastor's Blog, Video Sermons, Videos|0 Comments
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