Friendship Pasadena Church
"The Jewel of Old Pasadena”
friendshippasadena.org
Join us Sunday mornings at 10am!
80 W. Dayton Street
Pasadena, CA 91105
Mission
EQUIP The Saints and
EMPOWER The Believers to:
ENGAGE Our Community...
ENLARGE Our Territory and
ENSURE Excellence
Vision: "A People Prepared for Christ and His Kingdom"
Purpose: Our purpose is to serve as an extension of the Kingdom of God on earth, demonstrating His perfect will in all that we do.
Friendship Pasadena Church was founded in September 1893 and has been recognized as one of the oldest congregations in the city of Pasadena. Officially named Friendship Baptist Church, it was the first African American Baptist Church in the city and for many years has had the largest membership. Throughout history, Friendship has played an important religious and civic role in Pasadena.
Pastor Lucious W. Smith has pastored Friendship Pasadena Church since 1996.