In August 2023, an 8’x4’ section of the plaster ceiling in the Sanctuary crashed to the floor, which resulted in the closing of the sanctuary to the public. We are so grateful there were no injuries. Every Sunday at 11:00am, we continue to welcome ... Read More

For more than two decades, this magnificent pipe organ has been under repair. Over the years, critical issues were addressed, and targeted repairs were made to help keep the organ functioning. However, it is now only 30% functional. The organ is a ... Read More

In Fall 2022, LAPC launched a $1.2M Front Foundation Project capital campaign, leveraging a $250,000 matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places, to address urgent repairs needed due to structural deterioration of the front foundation ... Read More

In May 2021, the large Pride Progress and Black Lives Matter flags were installed on the facade of the church for all to see. These flags measuring 10 x 12 feet replaced the smaller banners that graced the front of the church for many years, only to ... Read More

For over 25 years, the congregation, members and friends of LAPC have been committed to restoring and preserving this 167+ year-old historic church building, a refuge and resource for the community, for future generations. In 1997, utilizing a ... Read More

Elise Woodward Stutzer left a bequest in 1976 that enabled the church to commission the "Cloud of Witness" mural (Hebrews 12:1-2) that now surrounds the sanctuary. Hank Prussing, then a recent graduate of Pratt Institute, conceived the mural to ... Read More