The Hollywood Adventist Church stands with enditnow and women worldwide to say “No!” to violence against women. You can join us in this stand by signing at petition online or at our Sabbath morning worships.

enditnow is a global campaign to raise awareness and advocate for the end of violence against women and girls around the world.

This campaign, which extends to more than 200 countries and territories, was launched in October 2009 in partnership between the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)—a prominent humanitarian organization—and the Department of Women’s Ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, two entities that are representative of the Adventist Church.

enditnow is the most important stand the Seventh-day Adventist Church has ever taken regarding violence against women and girls. Through this campaign, more than 15 million Adventist church members—men, women, and children— are expected to create a global movement that will be mobilized within their own communities, where each person will actively work to create awareness and share solutions on ways to end this global problem.

Seventh-day Adventists affirm the dignity and worth of each human being and decry all forms of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. is a call to action for all Adventists and supporters to stand up and put into practice those principles we hold true.

enditnow supports the existing programs currently being implemented around the world through ADRA and the Department of Women’s Ministries to end violence against women. These programs provide tangible examples of the work that is already being done to resolve this issue.

Although enditnow seeks to primarily mobilize Adventist church members, all individuals, church congregations of every faith, social groups, schools, and businesses are invited to join. Information about joining is available at www.enditnow.org.

Please join our Hollywood Adventist Church community as we celebrate the release of Stained Glass: Hollywood Blvd., a documentary by filmmaker Melody George. This documentary is a unique behind-the-scenes look at the missional development of the Hollywood Adventist Church. Many of our local denominational Conference leadership will be present. You don’t want to miss this exciting evening!

From the press release:

There are 6,000 Adventist Churches in North America–Each one has a story. STAINED GLASS is an unprecedented documentary series commissioned by the Church Resource Center (Vervent) of the North American Division. The documentaries show the pulse of a church through all the joy and heartache that congregational leadership demands. It speaks to church life as it fades away from its traditional position in society. Uniquely addressing the question; “How do congregations redefine their role in the 21st century?” This riveting film series goes where the camera has rarely been allowed: behind the scenes of three churches on the West Coast trying desperately to keep their relevance alive.

STAINED GLASS : Hollywood Blvd by award-winning filmmakers Melody George and Paul Kim is the first in the series of three to premiere. This part of the series follows the Hollywood church as it is confronted with a dwindling congregation that has reflected the recent troubles of their city. With only a handful of disconnected people straggling in for worship service, an idealistic new pastor and a gifted musician decide to take action. Under their guidance, a group of young professionals commit to wrestling with the pivotal question, “How can we be a people among whom God dwells?”

For more information visit www.stainedglassfilms.org

To reserve a seat or for more information contact the church office (323) 462-0010 or email luck@hollywoodsda.org.

WHERE
American Film Institute
2021 N. Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA  90027 [ Google Map ]

WHEN
Friday, March 5, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm

COST
FREE but you must RSVP. Seating is limited.

During these next forty days we join with Christ in the road towards the Cross and Easter. This is a time of reflection, repentance, and formation.

What are you taking up for Lent?

What are you laying down for Lent?

This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season where we prepare ourselves for Christ’s Passion. To recognize the beginning of this season and its penitential nature we will be meeting for prayer on Ash Wednesday, this week, February 17.

This will be a time of prayer, scripture, worship, and repentance. The imposition of ashes will be available if you desire.

There will be two services:

• Morning, 7 a.m., in the Prayer Chapel in the back of the church.
• Evening, 7:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.

The morning service is highly recommended as it shapes the whole day. Those who came to BOTH services last year deeply appreciated how impactful that was. We’ll start the day with a focus on repentance and then end the day discussing how that affected our relationships throughout the day.

Join us this Sabbath for worship celebrating Christ’s glory. Worship in song, story-telling, sermon, and silence. Ryan will be speaking on Luke 9:28-36:

Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

The beginning of a new year brings many new things. One of those that’s just around the corner is a new Bible study.

This coming week we are beginning a new series called “The Biblical Story in 7 Acts.” This study is for anyone who enjoys the Bible and I would welcome each and every one of you (though if you all showed up I would have to seriously change the way I’m approaching this. But it would be a lovely challenge to have). Specifically, however, this series of studies is for those of you who are fairly new to the Bible, or you’ve sort of been dancing around the Bible for a while, but never actually jumped in.

In eight session we will be looking at the entire scope of the Biblical story, from Creation to Consummation and everything in between. This is the 30,000 foot view. When you’re in an airplane looking out the window you can see many features of the landscape you can’t see from the ground. For example, if you’ve ever flown over the Grand Canyon it’s truly remarkable to see the entire grand canyon at once. You can’t do that by standing on the South Rim and looking down. It’s just too big. Likewise, there are things you miss when looking from 30,000 feet that you will notice if you actually hike down into the Grand Canyon.

As in geography and topology, so in Bible study, both perspectives are important. I have noticed, however, that many students of the Bible miss the proverbial forest for the trees. So we’re going to spend a few weeks studying the forest, with occasional forays into the trees.

So come with us—Monday nights at 7:30 pm at the church.

Grace and Peace,

Ryan

January 6 through February 16 is the season of Epiphany. The word epiphany means “to know” or “to reveal,” making the season of Epiphany all about the revealing of Christ’s ministry. We’ve experienced Advent (anticipating Christ’s first and second comings) and Christmas (Christ’s birth), so now we seek to know the ministry of Christ.

The ministry of this church is also going full swing during Epiphany. Here’s a list of events that you are invited to participate in.

• Bible Study: Starting Monday, January 11, 7:30 p.m. (more info)
• Sock Distribution at Gett Love. Wednesday, January 20, 8:30 a.m. Meet in the church parking lot.
• Church Work Party, Sunday, January 24, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Annual Congregational Meeting, Sabbath, January 30, 12:30 p.m, Community Chapel.
• Community Walk, Sunday, January 31, 3:00 p.m. Meet at the church.

(For more about the season of Epiphany, visit http://www.crivoice.org/cyepiph.html.)

Stay tuned this week for the release of this documentary about our church’s missional transformation.

Stained Glass: Hollywood Blvd. is an unprecedented documentary series that shows the pulse of a church through all the joy and pain that congregational leadership demands.  This particular series follows the development of the young leadership team at the Hollywood Adventist Church.  As church life fades away from its traditional position in society, how do congregations redefine their role in the 21st century?

Filmmakers Paul B. Kim and Melody George go where the camera has rarely been allowed: behind the scenes of a church trying desperately to keep its relevance alive.  Sponsored by the North American Division Church Resource Center Vervent Productions.

Merry Christmas to all!

You’re invited to our second annual Lessons and Carols service on Christmas Eve, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We’ll sing Christmas carols and read the story of salvation fulfilled in Christ’s birth. This will be a night of warm fellowship, prayer, and praise.

Read Pastor Ryan’s Christmas journal.

This next Sabbath marks the beginning of Advent season, when we remember Christ’s first coming as a human baby, and anticipate his second coming in glory at the fullness of time.

The sermons for Advent will be from the Gospel of Luke.

1. November 28, Luke 21:25-36
2. December 5, Luke 1:68-79
3. December 12, Luke 3:7-18
4. December 19, Luke 1:39-55

Advent events include a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Aaron Beaumont (Myspace), Aaron Roche (Myspace), and Nick Zork will be presenting original holiday music. Musicians from our church will also provide inspiring Christmas music, both traditional and contemporary.

There will be a Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols service in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. We’ll read the story of Christ’s birth, sing carols, and be family for each other. All are welcome.

The color of Advent is royal blue, which is why the website isn’t its usual purple.