Who We Are

We are a Progressive Church Planting Movement of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists to be a committed community of Christ followers dedicated to growing in faith, living whole lives, and seeking justice for the good of our neighbors.

We are an inclusive church that is committed to being LGBTQ-affirming and anti-racist. No matter who are, what you believe, or who you love, you are welcome here. We are all in process and learning, so we need each other and each other’s perspective.

789 North Altadena Dr.

Pasadena CA 91107

626-566-8328

pasadena@missiongathering.com

Rich McCullen - Planting Pastor

Rev. Richard McCullen started Missiongathering Christian Church (DOC) San Diego California in 2001. Now, from his vision and dreams, there are progressive communities of faith all throughout the United States that welcome and inspire people from all walks of life. Missiongathering San Diego, Charlotte North Carolina, Issaquah Washington, and now Pasadena California, were born out of Rich McCullen’s vision to see church communities that truly welcome and affirm everyone. Rev. Richard McCullen is ordained of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Our Location

If You Identify as
Professional
Queer
Transgender
Doubter
Survivor
Skeptic
Lesbian
Gay
Straight
Liberal
Immigrant
Citizen
Veteran
Male
Woman Leader
Non-Binary
Young
Differently Able
A-Sexual
Cisgender
Female
Believer
Hopeful
Indigenous Person
Elderly
Refugee
Atheist
Seeker
Special Needs
Scientist
Conservative
Spiritual
Non-Religious
You Are Welcome at Our Table of Grace.

Progressive

As progressives, we take the Christian tradition seriously, while also embracing science, reason, history, and different perspectives on ultimate truth. We are committed to embracing our doubts, asking questions, and allowing our beliefs to evolve and grow as the wild winds of the Spirit leads us deeper into an encounter with God. We also believe that our faith calls us to action, bringing about justice and equity in our world for everyone.

Inclusive

We believe that in our diversity we best reflect God’s creativity, so we celebrate and embrace folks of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, and religious beliefs. We seek to come together every week in humility and love to learn from and support one another’s differences in perspectives, beliefs, and experiences.

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Christians

We are committed to following the teachings and example of Jesus Christ in every aspect of our lives. Our church belongs to a denomination called The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). As Disciples of Christ, we join together to form a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one Body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.

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Mission

Progressive Inclusive Christian

Vision

We exist to be a growing community of followers of Jesus dedicated to growing in faith, living whole lives, and seeking justice for the good of our world.

Values

Justice, Inclusivity Grace, Faith, Transformation, Courage