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ABOUT US
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VISION + MISSION
VISION
Our vision is a Los Angeles where every person has experienced the life changing power of the gospel.
MISSION
Our mission is to help the people of Los Angeles know Jesus, grow in faith, and go into the world equipped to serve.
ABOUT US
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LEADERSHIP
STAFF
- Lead Pastor
- Pastor
- Music/Tech
- Operations
- Families Director
ELDERS
- Lead Pastor
- Pastor
BELIEFS
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OUR APPROACH
WE SEEK UNITY IN ESSENTIAL BELIEFS
EPHESIANS 4:2-6
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit - just as you were called - one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
WE VALUE LIBERTY IN NON-ESSENTIAL BELIEFS
1 TIMOTHY 1:5
"Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgement on disputable matters. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God."
WE PURSUE LOVE IN ALL THINGS
JOHN 13:34-35
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
BELIEFS
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ESSENTIAL BELIEFS
THE TRINITY
Romans 8; Ephesians 1:13-14
There is one God, eternally existing in three co-equal Persons, namely the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
JESUS
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
God, out of love for His children, sent His son Jesus Christ to die for our sins, and to rise from the dead.
SALVATION
Romans 3:23, 6:23; John 3:16
Salvation is a free gift of God. The death of Christ on the cross is the only sufficient payment for our sins. All have sinned, but all can be saved. This salvation is available for any who put their trust in Christ as Savior and follow Him as Lord.
Romans 10:9; Acts 2:38
Those trusting Christ should repent of sin, confess their faith, and be baptized.
THE CHURCH
Ephesians 4:1-16
The church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue the task of reaching the lost and discipling the saved, helping them become fully devoted followers of Christ.
SECOND COMING
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Christ will one day return and reign forever.
ETERNAL LIFE OR SEPARATION
John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Revelation 20:10,15
When we die, we will either be separated from God by sin or united with Him eternally through faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
THE BIBLE
2 Timothy 3:16
The Bible is the inspired word of God and is the final authority in life and doctrine.
SUNDAYS
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WHAT TO EXPECT
SONG
When we gather on Sunday mornings, we join together in song. We sing new songs, old songs, hymns, and choruses that all point to the glory of our living God. Our aim is God-honoring, God-glorifying, God-exalting, gospel-centered worship.
PRAYER
Prayer is essential to our gatherings. Depending on the season we have Calls to Worship, Prayers of Confession, Prayers of Petition, and more. We also have avenues for you to get individualized prayer from our team.
WORD
Every Sunday we hear the good news of Jesus proclaimed and applied to everyday life through the Bible. Not only do we regularly walk through books of the Bible verse-by-verse, we occasionally tackle questions and issues facing the lives of those in our church, city, and world. More than anything else, we seek to elevate the hope offered to us in and through Jesus for this life and the life beyond.
TABLE
In every Sunday service we take communion. We participate in this ancient act of eating the bread of Christ’s body, drinking the cup of Christ’s blood, and remembering His death and resurrection until he comes again. We welcome all people to join us for our Sunday morning service, but we request that communion is only taken by those who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
SUNDAYS
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SERMONS
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COMMUNITY GROUPS
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JOIN A GROUP
COMMUNITY GROUPS
We belive that connecting weekly with others in living rooms and coffee shops throughout the city is vital to developing the kind of community we were made for. Our community groups are more than just opportunities to connect through prayer and Scripture, we seek to develop genuine friendship through the sharing of life together. In groups we're likely to discuss the latest performance at the Hollywood Bowl, the sports teams we're rooting for, or our favorite shows to watch on Netflix.
That being said, our Community Groups are always fundamentaly about helping one another to follow Jesus faithfully. We want to play together – Yes! – but we also want to pray together. On any given night we spend time praying that we'll live out the truths highlighted in Sunday's sermon, over our church and its ministries, and for one another.
Let us know you’re interested below!
FAMILIES
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PARENTS
THIS IS A PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY
FAMILIES ARE A TOP PRIORITY FOR US.
THAT'S WHY WE'RE HIRING A FAMILIES DIRECTOR.
INTERESTED OR KNOW SOMEONE INTEREST IN THE POSITION?
FAMILIES
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TODDLER + PRE-K
OUR TODDLER + PRE-K IS BOOMING
WHILE WE CURRENTLY HAVE A CURATED EXPERIENCE FOR K-5TH, OUR TODDLER+PRE-K STUDENTS ARE ON OUR RADAR!
AS WE HIRE A FAMILY DIRECT, OUR GOAL IS TO BE OFFERING A CURATED EXPERIENCE FOR THESE LITTLES BEGINING FALL OF 2022.
FAMILIES
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEEKLY CURATED EXPERIENCES FOR K-5TH
OUR K-5TH GRADERS HAVE A CURATED EXPERIENCE EVERY WEEK INCLUDING:
SECURE CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
GAMES & ACTIVITES
SERMON-BASED TEACHING & INSTRUCTION
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION & APPLICATION
WE'RE ALSO HIRING FOR THIS POSITION TO HELP DISCIPLE FAMILIES AND REACH STUDENTS MORE EFFECTIVELY.
FAMILIES
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS
OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL (CURRENTLY) MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK ON SUNDAY MORNINGS TO CONNECT AROUND THE GOSPEL.
TIME FOR LIGHT FOOD AND CONNECTING.
TIME FOR READING & DISCUSSION.
TIME FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAYER.
WE'RE ALSO HIRING FOR THIS POSITION TO HELP DISCIPLE FAMILIES AND REACH STUDENTS MORE EFFECTIVELY.
FAMILIES
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HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUPS
OUR HIGH SCHOOL (CURRENTLY) MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK ON SUNDAY MORNINGS TO CONNECT AROUND THE GOSPEL.
TIME FOR LIGHT FOOD AND CONNECTING.
TIME FOR READING & DISCUSSION.
TIME FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRAYER.
WE'RE ALSO HIRING FOR THIS POSITION TO HELP DISCIPLE FAMILIES AND REACH STUDENTS MORE EFFECTIVELY.
SERVE
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THE CHURCH
SERVE THE CHURCH
The church is a missions organization, and we think if Jesus showed up to church, the first thing he might say is “What can I do?” “How can I help?” Jesus himself commanded us to “serve one another.” We think there is no better way to “be like Jesus” than to serve one another, and so we invite folks to serve those who worship at the church and those who walk by the church every other week as we seek to be more like Jesus. If you want to serve with us at church, you can check out the area(s) below.
Children/Youth
Hospitality
SERVE
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THE CITY
SERVE THE CITY
Our desire is certainly to be an “outward” facing church. We want Los Angeles to be a better city because we’re here, to miss our presence when we are gone, and to have more exposure to the gospel when we’re around. As a result, we’re committed to serving the last, the lost, and least of our city on a quarterly basis. You can see the local organizations we partner with both financially and personally below.
SERVE
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THE WORLD
SERVE THE WORLD
“Make disciples of all nations” is a command we take seriously. Our church is committed to giving 10% of our annual income to missions that reach un-reached people groups, building hospitals in remote areas, developing schools in third-world countries, and much more. Since 2016 alone, we have given $235,000+ to international mission work.
To see the areas/regions we are involved in, you can take a look below.
Europe
Middle East
South America
Wycliffe Bible Translation
GIVE
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WHY
WE GIVE TOWARDS VISION
WE GIVE BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN A LOS ANGELES IN WHICH EVERY PERSON HAS EXPERIENCED THE LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF THE GOSPEL.
CURIOUS WHAT LAST YEAR WAS LIKE FOR OUR MINISTRIES AND HOW WE USED OUR FINANCES TO THOSE ENDS?
CHECK OUT THE YEAR-END REPORT BELOW!
GIVE
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ONLINE
GIVE ONLINE BELOW
YOU CAN USE THE FORM BELOW TO GIVE ONLINE.
IT'S SAFE & SECURE - PLUS YOU'LL GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
GIVE ONSITE BELOW
IF YOU PREFER TO WRITE CHECKS, BELOW YOU CAN FIND LINKS TO INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO HAVE YOUR BANK WRITE, CUT, AND SEND A CHECK DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.
THIS IS A HASSLE-FREE WAY TO GIVE ONSITE.
PLEASE MAIL CHECKS TO:
2450 COLORADO AVE.
SUITE 100E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
(PLEASE NOTE: DELIVERY, RECEPTION, AND DEPOSIT MAY TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS FROM SCHEDULED DATE.)
GIVE
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EMPLOYER MATCHING
GIVE THROUGH BENEVITY
Our church is an IRS registered non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code and is also a certified charity registered with the Benevity corporate causes platform. Ask your employer about your corporate gift-matching program. You may be eligible to double your impact with matching funds. Please note that some employers also match volunteer hours towards charitable causes. Contact the info@risenchurch.com to learn more.
GIVE
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AMAZON SMILE
GIVE THROUGH AMAZON SMILE
AMAZON WILL DONATE 0.5% OF EVERY PURCHASE YOU MAKE TO THE CHURCH.
JUST SIGN UP WITH OUR CHURCH AS YOUR CHARITY, USE A BOOKMARK, AND YOU'RE ALL SET!
EXTRAS
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BOOKS + PODCASTS
WORK
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JOBS + INTERNSHIPS
PLAN A VISIT
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SUNDAY MORNINGS
WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON SUNDAY MORNINGS?
Please make sure and pay careful attention to "Is there seating?" and "What about inclement weather?" below.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL SERVICE BE?
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We will be meeting John Adams Middle School off 16th St. in Santa Monica at 10A.
WHERE DO I NEED TO PARK?
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The only entrance will be off 16th between Ocean Park & Pearl Street. There is plenty of street parking available.
WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO ARRIVE?
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Please arrive by 9:45A to find your street parking (it's free), make your way to our outdoor venue, get checked-in for an attendance record. More on this below under “Is there seating?”
WILL THERE BE SINGING?
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Yes. In addition, masks are no longer required, but are optional for those that wish to continue wearing a mask. You will need to access our online program that has the song lyrics (rc.link).
WILL THERE BE COMMUNION?
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Yes. We offer single-serve, pre-packaged communion every Sunday morning at 10A.
WILL THERE BE A NURSERY FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, OR A CLASS FOR PRESCHOOLERS?
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No. At this time, we are not able to have a designated classroom with volunteers to receive your infant/toddler/preschooler. However, there will be plenty of “wiggle” room in our outdoor venue if you need to spread out and have some unique space to be with your little ones while staying a part of the service.
WILL THERE BE A K-5TH GRADE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OR YOUTH MINISTRY (MIDDLE-SCHOOL AND HIGH-SCHOOL) PROGRAMS?
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Yes. We currently have a K-5th experience every Sunday morning and Middle School + High School every other week during service. We are looking forward to expanding our offerings to include Toddler/PreK this fall!
WILL THERE STILL BE A LIVESTREAM THAT I CAN WATCH FROM HOME?
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Yes. We will continue to LiveStream our service for those of you who are out of town or don’t quite feel comfortable just yet attending an outdoor, socially distanced gathering.
IS THERE SEATING?
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Our outdoor venue is a grassy field at John Adams Middle School. You will need to bring your own blanket or chairs to sit on.
WHAT IF I HAVE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS AND CAN’T SIT ON THE GROUND OR BRING A CHAIR WITH ME?
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There is a small amount of built-in seating that we are reserving solely for folks with physical needs who can’t otherwise bring chairs. If you are elderly, pregnant, or have other physical limitations, we will try to make sure there is a spot ready for you. Please email with questions or concerns so that we can help accommodate you.
WILL THERE BE RESTROOMS?
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Yes. We do have restrooms available.
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR US?
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We will be providing hand sanitizer, digital programs with lyrics, and communion.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG WITH ME?
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Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on, your Bible, something to write with, whatever you need to have on hand for your children, and a friend.
WHAT ABOUT INCLEMENT WEATHER?
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Thankfully we live in Southern California and Sunday morning weather is doable 99% of the time. However, in the event of inclement weather or changes, we will be sending out text messages to cell phones the morning of the affected service. Please make sure we have your cell phone number by filling out this form.
HOW CAN I HELP?
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Many of you are already playing a role in our Outdoor Venue preparation. If you’d like to help the evening of - please fill out this form and someone will be in touch with you!
We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday morning at 10A!
COVID-19
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UPDATES
What we're doing to create a safe environment during the Covid-19 pandemic:
We maintain full compliance with our host school, our local school district, and our county public health officials.
We meet outdoors with plenty of space.
We provide individually wrapped communion.
We ask that you do not attend our service if you have any symptoms that may be related to Covid-19.
We provide a weekly live stream of the service each week for those who do not yet feel comfortable with in-person attendance.
We check in each attendee in order to notify them of a potential exposure.
We encourage people to wear masks who would like to do so.
We seek regular feedback from our guests to ensure that they felt both safe and welcome during their visit.
We have kept reserved space for those families who would like an additional amount of distancing.
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John Adams Middle School