Altadena Community Church
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| Altadena Community Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | 943 E Altadena Drive Altadena, California, U.S. |
| Denomination | United Church of Christ |
| Website | altadenaucc.org |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1947 |
| Demolished | 2025 (Eaton Fire) |
Altadena Community Church was a United Church of Christ church in Altadena, California. The church was a progressive Christian and open and affirming church and was the thirteenth church in the United Church of Christ that openly accepted LGBTQ people. It was destroyed by the Eaton Fire in January 2025.
History
[edit]Altadena Community Church congregation was founded in 1940.[1] They met in homes, a local tavern, and the Masonic Temple before beginning construction on a church building in 1947.[1] The church joined the United Church of Christ in 1967.[1] In 1986, Altadena Community Church became the thirteenth congregation in the United Church of Christ to declare itself an open and affirming church, affirming of LGBTQ people.[1]
The church burned down during the Eaton Fire on January 8, 2025.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Who We Are – Altadena Community Church".
- ^ "Churches, synagogues among the buildings destroyed by Los Angeles fires". Deseret News. January 8, 2025.
- ^ "Beloved places we've lost: Tracking LA fire destruction". LAist. January 9, 2025.
- ^ "With firefighters stretched thin, Altadena residents battle to save homes from flames". Los Angeles Times. January 8, 2025.
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