Banning United Methodist is one of the larger churches in town. It supports a number of international and local charities, including the Conference and World Service mission programs, as well as Carol's Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, San Gorgonio Pass Area, House of Hope, Kairos Outside Prison Ministry, Ronald McDonald House and Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Glendora Alliance Church is located on the corner of Carroll and Glendora avenues. Glendora Alliance Church is an active community church. It provides youth programs, Bible study and Sunday worship services. Glendora Alliance Church is a Christian faith church that provides direction and faith to young and old members alike. Parking is located on the west side of the campus.
Grace Lutheran Church of Culver City been a place of worship in the community since 1948. Services are held on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, with Sunday school and bible study programs on Sundays. The church also offers youth programs for all ages and music programs that anyone can get involved in. The church's facilities are available for charitable organization meetings, weddings and as locations for film shoots.
The Diamond Bar Northminster Presbyterian Church, on a hilltop lot, spans nearly a quarter of a block. The grounds encompass a chapel, church administrative offices, meeting rooms, a school house and an expansive playground. Congregation members grow their faith by taking part in various programs offered through the church like Bible study, fellowship and music ministry. Child care is provided by trained church volunteers during services.
This Salvation Army center is part of the international Christian evangelical organization that provides direct services to people in need. The Spruce Avenue location keeps a busy schedule of women's groups, youth groups, Bible study and Sunday worship under the directorship of Lieutenant Anthony Barnes (staff of the Salvation Army have military titles). Caseworkers are also on hand to help local residents who need food, clothes or help with utility bills. This center serves a hot meal to the homeless every Saturday and has a donation drop box in front, though the staff prefers that donors take large items to one of the local Salvation Army stores.
Bethel Lutheran Church offers Sunday service, which includes a choir offering contemporary worship, jazz, bluegrass, folk, pop and traditional music. Its service also offers a time for prayer and meditative breathing.
Immaculate Conception Church is a Catholic church with an attached K-8 school located on South Shamrock Avenue in eastern Monrovia.
The parish was founded in 1903 and the church was built in 1906. Immaculate Conception School first opened its doors in 1922.
Father Hung Tran serves as the church's pastor.
Penasquitos Lutheran Church offers members a large number of ministries and groups, including bible study, youth groups, knitting groups and choir. The church offers different types of services every Saturday and Sunday, including contemporary, traditional, casual and Korean services.
This family-oriented church has many young couples with young children in its congregation of around 275 people. Everyone is welcome to join the bible-based church and enjoy the contemporary music during services. Worship takes place Saturday evening and two times Sunday morning. The church is home to youth groups and has a solid children's ministry. Many members of the congregation also participate in home bible studies.
Grace Point Church is a place of worship and charity for the Carmel Valley community. It hosts Sunday services, ministries for men, women, college students, teens, students and children, life group, Bible study and support groups, as well as a number of events, including a trip to Israel. It is led by Pastor Bob Johnson.
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is a local orthodox church. The church features youth ministers, youth sports teams, choir and weekly services. It welcomes all who are open to learning its ways.
Led by Reverend Dr. Randy McGrady-Beach, this Presbyterian church offers on-line sermons and an on-site pre-school.
Trinity Baptist Church offers ministries, educational programs and community service opportunities. It is run by the Rev. Jim Meek.
Shaolin Temple Los Angeles is a sanctioned branch of the Shaolin Temple based in Henan, China. This temple offers traditional training of the Shaolin culture. Shaolin Temple Los Angeles practices meditation, body and mind balance, healthy exercise, Buddhist philosophies and more.
A fixture in Palo Alto since 1893, First Baptist Church is a progressive Baptist Church. Led by Pastor Dr. Rick Mixon, the Church has a congregation of approximately 150 members. Their mission is to worship God, explore together faith and commitment to Christ, to serve those in need and to provide a home for heart, mind and soul. The Church has a full calendar of events and an active community outreach program. The beautiful sanctuary is open for prayer and meditation during office hours.
The Marina Shul is a synagogue that caters to people of the Jewish faith from various backgrounds, amalgamating many practices into a synagogue that truly reaches out to the community and nation. The service is traditional orthodox, but all are welcome. After the service, lunch is served along with conversation about life and the Torah. The building is small but open and the space is used well to accommodate the Marina Shul's growing family.
The South Christian Assembly is one of the many religious organizations located in this area. It is a Christian denomination based on the study of the Bible with separate ministries for children, men, women, youth, seniors and a special group called "Narrow Way," where it offers services to prisoners. Sunday services are at 10am and 6pm with Sunday school classes offered at different times according to age group. Check the Web site for details.