Missional Communities

Pray, Serve, and Celebrate Together

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Welcome to Missional Communities!

At LAC, we believe that faith is meant to be lived out in the community. That's why we are centering our small group ministries around this new outward-facing enrichment - our vision of Missional Communities – where we pray, serve, and celebrate together!

What is Missional Community?

A Missional Community will not replace existing small groups. It's a gathering of neighbors and LAC Family dedicated to two core principles: building missiological bridges with the external community and fostering deep relational connections within the group.

Missional communities follow three essential rhythms of discipleship in the form of vibrant community events.

Pray

Pray

Quarterly Prayer Day

Gather together once a quarter for a dedicated session of prayer, interceding for our neighbors, church, and our "mission field" in workplaces, colleges, and beyond. We experience prayer as a powerful tool that impacts lives and transforms

Serve

Serve

Quarterly Service Project

Join a volunteer team and embark on a service project that meets the needs of our local community at the church or a charitable organization in the neighborhood. By serving together, we make a tangible difference and demonstrate the love of Christ to those around us.

Celebrate

Celebrate

Quarterly Celebration of Faith

Organize celebratory events like Boba-Tea tasting, Backyard BBQs, and Movie Nights, to which our unchurched friends and family can be invited. These occasions provide an opportunity to share our faith joyfully and authentically in a public setting.

What to Expect

Each quarter as you gather for three events with LAC Family in your area you will take part in a transformative journey that will empower you to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our neighborhoods. One event will be dedicated to prayer, one to service, and another one to celebration. These community events will be coordinated by your neighborhood host and are designed to bring us closer to God, each other, and the community we serve.

Why Join a Missional Community?

Being part of a Missional Community goes beyond just attending a small group. It's an opportunity to experience authentic Christian fellowship, grow in your faith, and actively engage in meaningful service to others. You'll find support, encouragement, and accountability as we walk this faith journey together.

We're not just a group that meets; we're a family on a mission.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We invite you to join one of our Missional Communities Neighborhood Zones and experience the joy of community, prayer, service, and celebration. We have made it easier than ever to join the Missional Community in your area.

First, look at the map below to determine which of the 12 zones you live in.

Next, simply text your zone number (e.g. 6 or zone6 or Zone6 ) to (626) 314-6962 or click:

Join Us Now!

4

La Cańada

La Crescenta

Montrose

2

Altadena

Sierra Madre

5

Monrovia

Duarte

1

West Pasadena

10

East Pasadena

9

West

8

Burbank

Glendale

Eagle Rock

Lake Avenue Church

Pasadena

6

Arcadia

Rosemead

Temple City

11

East

3

South Pasadena

San Marino

7

Alhambra

San Gabriel

12

South

If we already have your name and mobile number, you will receive a notification. If not, you will receive a link to a registration form so that we can notify you about our upcoming Prayer, Service, and Celebration events.

We can't wait to welcome you into our Missional Community family as we live out God's mission together!

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Meet Our Team

Jeff Rose

Director of Community Formation

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Debbie Gonzalez

Administrative Coordinator for Congregational Life Ministries

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