Focus Areas

Homelessness >

We envision a thriving, interdependent community where each community member will have their basic needs met.

Ample and affordable housing is a clear need in our city and we are committed to sharing in the deep work of care for those experiencing homelessness or those in a housing crisis.

Incarceration and Re-entry >

We envision a world where every person has value and can experience the power of transformation despite a marred past.

Our hope for our incarcerated sisters and brothers is that transformation would become a reality and we commit to a ministry of presence and advocacy for their healthy transition back into the community and for sustained support for them and their families.

Immigrant Issues >

We envision a world where every person would encounter a compassionate community regardless of their country of origin.

We acknowledge that immigrant families in NW Pasadena may have specific community needs and we hope to extend God’s Shalom and genuine compassion to our neighbors.

Education >

We envision a community of empowered youth and young adults that have easy access to a public education that is both equitable and equipped to meet every desired life goal or path.

We support local, public education and are committed to contributing resources towards programs that aid the success and development of the whole child.

Matthew 25 / Mateo 25 & The DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors)

The Matthew 25 / Mateo 25 Movement is a growing national coalition of over 200 churches and Christian organizations who have committed to standing with vulnerable communities in the current fluid political climate. Matthew 25 / Mateo 25 SoCal is currently focused on the defense of vulnerable immigrant communities. One of our church’s key focus areas is immigrant issues. Earlier this fall, our church leadership posted a statement in support of DREAMers on our website. Joining with other churches in the Matthew 25 / Mateo 25 Network is a natural outflowing of our commitment to our immigrant neighbors, and the DREAMers in our own church family, and in our local community.

As congress prepares for winter recess, we know that the status of the DREAM Act is in jeopardy. We would like to encourage you to 1) learn about this important piece of legislation that affects 800,000 young people in our nation, 2) take the pledge, 3) contact your legislators in the House and Senate before December 8th, and 4) share this information with your community all BEFORE December 8th. Most importantly, we ask that you commit to prayer for all of this. May the Lord be glorified through our compassion and advocacy.

Even as the calendar year ends and we move into 2018, we encourage you to continue dialogue around the issue of immigration, the Matthew 25 Movement, and what that means for our community – locally and at-large.  Resources for such conversations can be found below. Should you need additional guidance in leading such conversations, please feel free to call 626.817.4589 or email .

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