Churches in Glendale

Active churches in Glendale

1920 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale
matthewchurch.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
4001 La Crescenta Ave, Glendale
cvchurch.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
1130 Ruberta Avenue, Glendale
newhopeglendale.com
1 sermon · 5 days ago
1800 Lake St, Glendale
aebcglendale.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
117 E Los Feliz Rd, Glendale
laalianzaglendale.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
556 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale
firstgermanglendale.church
1 sermon · 5 days ago
125 S Louise St., Glendale
glenpres.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
1211 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
salemlutheranglendale.org
1 sermon · 5 days ago
300 Vallejo Drive, Glendale
graceunconditional.com
1 sermon · 6 days ago
610 N Glendale Ave., Glendale
newcreationla.com
1 sermon
1479 E. Broadway, Glendale
lighthousemissionchurch.com
3 sermons
1000 N. Central Ave., Suite 200
victorycity.com
3 sermons

Types of churches in Glendale

Armenian Churches in Glendale

Glendale has one of the largest Armenian communities in the U.S., and many congregations center worship and community life in Armenian. Services often alternate between Western/Eastern Armenian and English, with cultural ministries and youth programs connecting families from Downtown Glendale to the Verdugo foothill neighborhoods. Many gather near Brand Boulevard and along north–south corridors, accessible to residents in Montrose, Sparr Heights, and Rossmoyne.

Family-Friendly Churches in Glendale

These congregations emphasize robust kids’ ministry, childcare, and parent groups for households in Verdugo Woodlands, Chevy Chase Canyon, and surrounding residential streets. Schedules often include earlier services, midweek activities, and safe play spaces near parks like Brand Park and Verdugo Park to fit busy school and commute routines along the 134 and 2.

Historic & Liturgical Churches

Glendale’s older neighborhoods feature churches with traditional liturgy, choral music, and architecture ranging from Spanish Colonial to mid-century modern. Many sit along established corridors like Glendale Avenue and Broadway and in Adams Hill, appealing to worshipers who value reverence, pipe organ music, and a sense of continuity with the city’s early growth.

Service & Outreach Churches

Many congregations prioritize local service—food distributions, rental-assistance clinics, and support for new immigrants—responding to needs along the San Fernando Road corridor and in dense apartments near Downtown Glendale. Volunteers often organize neighborhood cleanups and resource drives in areas like Tropico and East Glendale, with bilingual counseling and partnerships that reach commuters and service workers near the 5 and 134.

Sermon clips from Glendale churches

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#JesusOurMediator
“And yet, again, it all points to something much bigger. If we skip ahead a little bit to chapter 10, what we'll see is that two of Aaron's sons die in judgment because they don't follow the exact specific instructions we've seen laid out here. And so the problem with mediators is that they're sinners too. And so we need a better mediator. And the good news is that God gave us one. He gave us his very son, Jesus Christ, who is the great high priest who God ultimately sends.”
59s
#ChristRighteousness
“We need the righteousness of God that provides. And throughout this scripture, clothing is sometimes used as a picture of righteousness. Isaiah 61 and in verse 10, it says, he had clothed me with the garments of salvation. He had covered me with the robe of righteousness. Our own righteousness cannot save us. Isaiah 64, verse six, it reminds us that our righteousness is inadequate before our holy God. Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ provides what we lack. Second Corinthians five twenty one, it says, for he had made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that he might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
76s
#ChooseTheNarrowRoad
“And Jesus gathers everything together and set before us a clear and simple picture. And Jesus show us like this. There are only two gate. There is one and two, and two road. One is wide and broad, and the other is little and hard. And then this morning, and Jesus invite us and also ask us, each of you, and then these questions. which road am I working right now? And which road is our church working? Let me give you the conclusion first. The follower of Jesus Christ is the someone and who intentionally chooses the little road, the road that lead to life even when few others are on it.”
38s
#PersonalMinistry
“Of course he wanted to because he had tasted it before. He wanted to see it again. But I think that that that that there are certain things that we learn about people at close range that we don't know, that we can't know unless we take time, unless we stop, unless we we bridge the gap and and we step in for more personal personal ministry. We will never know people's stories if we don't take time to listen.”
38s
#FreeGiftOfGrace
“They are invited because the king wants them there. And that's what grace is all about. God comes looking for us. God comes looking for us. God calls us. God welcomes us. God's love is not a prize that we win for being good. It's a gift. A free gift with no strings attached. You hear me repeat this over and over again, but I think it's hard to get that into our head, right? Grace is a free gift. No strings attached.”
50s
#DiosDelante
“Permite que dios vaya por delante de ti. Ponte tú detrás de él. Dile, venga, tu reino hágase tu voluntad en mí. Todos nosotros vivimos momentos de de dificultad, y todos vamos a vivir momentos que quizás nos lleguen causar miedo, nos intimiden. No las enfrentes solos. Aunque pareciera que la emergencia demanda acción tuya, demanda que que te ocupes más, que te enfoques más, que pongas más esfuerzo, no caigas en la mentira de Satanás. Entra en la verdad de dios, pon todo a un lado y búscalo a él.”
40s
#FaithfulStewardship
“And this is where we're headed this morning. What is our motivation for all of this? We do this. We care for our animals. We care for creation, not because we worship creation, but because we worship God. Celebrating the witness of Saint Francis is an opportunity to see creation as a providential reality that shows forth God's beauty and goodness in the world, the glory of God, and it can lead to your own spiritual growth and discipleship.”
53s
#MakeDisciples
“If you are a Christian, one of the the the the issue that God is putting into your hands is how to help others mature. We call that, in our term, discipleship. This is the command of Jesus, go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. So if you're got... If you're getting involved in discipleship, today you are a disciple. Someday you will be a discipler. I mean, is that your aim in your life? Yes. Not just to be a listener, but someday I will be a teacher. Yes. Someday I will lead people to mature. I will be a blessing to them. Hallelujah.”
40s
#UnchangingGospel
“So much of our life is changing. Right? And it doesn't matter if AI takes over our whole world. It doesn't matter how much we grow. It doesn't matter how... Just how much society changes. Guys, this truth does not change. It it does... And it doesn't change. It's the same as Jesus two thousand years ago was just about to proclaim. It's no different today. It's no different than we are called to repent and to believe in the gospel. That doesn't matter where we're from. Doesn't matter how much money we have. It... None of it matters. It's the same message.”
51s
“Fear can only become a stronghold if you let it. The enemy as a believer cannot invade the space of your life. He can't unless you acquiesce to him, or you stay at an impasse because he doesn't he doesn't move off until he's made to move off. And if you're just going back and forth, I just want you to know you can have a moment today. You can have a moment. You can have a moment that your life and quality of life is different because you release that to the Holy Spirit and let him move you in a beyond courage and pass the test because you wanna you you wanna be in that chosen category.”

Why Glendale churches are unique

Glendale’s deep Armenian heritage shapes many churches in Glendale, blending ancient Christian traditions with modern ministry. Services often feature bilingual preaching and hymns in Armenian and English, with feast-day observances and communal meals that keep diaspora culture vibrant. Many Glendale churches highlight Armenian and bilingual services, Eastern liturgy and traditions, and cultural festivals and community meals.
As a family-centered, suburban city with strong schools and parks, Glendale churches often emphasize ministries for children and teens alongside practical support for parents. You’ll find a mix of contemporary worship and intergenerational community that fits the rhythms of nearby studios and offices drawing young professionals. Look for congregations offering strong kids programs for young families, modern worship with contemporary band, and young adults and professionals.
Set against the Verdugo Mountains and spread across hillside neighborhoods, the city’s geography and commuter patterns encourage flexible schedules and local neighborhood gatherings. Many churches in Glendale complement Sunday services with weeknight options, practical care, and outreach that responds to regional challenges like fire seasons and earthquake preparedness. Search for ministries featuring weeknight services for commuters, support groups and counseling, and community service and disaster relief.

Recent sermons from Glendale churches

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