Who We Are

Our mission is to glorify Jesus Christ by being instruments of
God’s healing, reconciling, life-giving presence in the world.

We are a downtown church, gathering in an inspiring century-old sanctuary, we worship with styles that are lively, energetic, and relevant to real people’s needs.

We seek to understand and apply, the teachings of God’s Word, because we believe the careful study of the Bible can transform lives.

We are a diverse congregation, in our theological and political views, but we are united by a common purpose: to grow together in all that God calls and equips us to be.

We strive to be a safe place, where the stranger can find welcome, the wounded can find care, the skeptic can ask questions, the lost can seek God’s way, and the oppressed can find a voice.

We are a forward reaching church, enriched by strong and growing numbers across the age span.

We are a university church, with a vital ministry to two college campuses.

We are a socially active church, which prays for peace in the world, justice for the oppressed, and relief for those in need and works toward making these ideals a reality.

We seek to encourage and cultivate God’s gifts in every person regardless of background, gender, culture, or status.

Denomination

We are part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Find the Book of Order for PC(USA) here.

We are in the Santa Barbara Presbytery, a collection of PC(USA) churches from Ventura County to San Luis Obispo County.