Cathedral — Attraction in Los Angeles

There are good hearted people at this church, with good intentions, but they are very much in danger of replicated the negative experience that hillsong is currently being outed for. I was getting out of an abusive relationship and they scooped me up, it felt like a blessing, but it became immense pressure. Without any training, or help for why I was there I was put on a volunteer team and then in leadership. I tried saying that I needed help, but was constantly asked to give. The church would have various member reach out on a regular basis pressuring me to attend expensive events that were meant to raise money. Very often saying “we aren’t a cult” - meanwhile there is a cult like experience. It’s the cool kid vibe and it seems to lack maturity and wisdom. Use your own wisdom but tread with caution. They will be welcoming, abundantly so and I typically think that is beautiful, but in the end it felt like a fish hook to use me. When we so deeply desire belonging we might accept it in forms that can be damaging. At the end of the day I chose to do what they asked of me and it was my choice, but the manipulation on more levels than what I’m writing here is real and I’m not sure if they are supporting human souls or their ego and...

When I arrived at C3, I was completely spiritually broken after being spiritually abused at a church in North Hollywood. I was completely received as a child of God and a brother in Christ and truth was spoken into my life about who I was. This is the healthiest church that I have been to in...

One of the best communities in LA! The worship is incredible and the pastors bring in top-notch messages. It’s really easy to be known there and not feel like a number. Family-oriented, you’ll quickly get to know everyone and this will feel...