Vintage Church

I overheard that a number of people were discovering Vintage Church through Unilocal,so I thought I’d add my endorsement to the list.
I’ve been attending for about 2 ½ years and I love it there. As someone who has gone to one church or another pretty much my whole life, I can say that what’s happening at Vintage is really rare. It’s an awesome blend of sound Biblical teaching and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Most churches I’ve attended in my life only seem to excel in one aspect or the other, if at all.
There are two locations now (Trinity House in SaMo has its own Unilocal listing), but the service at University High School still provides a casual, «non-​traditional» church experience for people who may be intimidated walking into a sanctuary, while still maintaining an intimate and contemplative atmosphere.
One of my favorite things about Vintage is its focus on the restorative work of Christ rather than the legalism of self-​performance (an all-​too-​common pitfall of many churches). If you are seeking deeper connection with God but were burned by a church experience in the past, Vintage is a great environment to heal from those wounds.

This church rocks! Wonderful community, spirit filled worship and teaching! All the right things being done here with sincerity, humility and love.

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Every time I go to Vintage Church I feel fulfilled and satiated in the soul…
This is because I get replenished with the thirst for Christ and they do such a phenomenal job at it.
This church takes place at University High in West LA.
They serve 2 sermons at 9am and 11am.
9am is predominantly more filled with families (but not always) and 11am is a bit more filled with younger couples, singles, and I suppose people who like to sleep in a little more.
One of the many wonderful things this church offers in order to make it one step easier for you to attend their services is how they offer V-​Kids.
V-​Kids is where you can leave your kids of all ages to attend your service. If you have tiny little ones, you even get to park in their VIP parking saved for you right in front of the school on Texas.
I love how I get to come here with my sister and she is able to leave my nephew in the baby section of V-​Kids with the sweetest staff and director who always welcome the little ones with open arms. Their names are already preprinted so all you have to do is initial to say you signed in and another initial to say you signed out. Then they have your cell # on-​call to phone you in case of emergencies and also to let you know that the little ones are ready to be picked up at the end of service.
I love how I get to come here with my sister and build our bond even closer then it already is.
I love how their messages are always intertwined with modern references and humor is integrated ever so subtly.
I love how I get to come here and meet other Christians in all walks of life seeking a closer bond to Christ. The demographics of this church truly reflects the melting pot of the West Los Angeles area that it is located in as the crowd is filled with the variety of young hipsters to academically driven college students, stylish young professionals to career established executives, singles to young couples to blossoming families.
I’ve only been here twice and have had a soulfully fulfilling time each time and I always leave here wanting more.
They encourage the newbies to join the Stick Six, which is to come for 6 consecutive times to determine if this church is right for you.
I can’t wait to come back the next time.

Excellent church family. A place of refuge for those who’ve been burned or are burned out by the church. Found healing and restoration here.

What an incredible group of people!!!
We moved from Ohio, and plugged in here based on some fellow transplants from Ohio, and we are sure glad we did.
The congregation is about 250+? which in my opinion still makes it difficult to meet & go deeper in relationships with other attenders. Their community groups are a MUST!!!
Our first group was with pastor Ger, his wife Lizzie, and some other stellar peeps & it was such a joy to get to know them more! Plus Ger is such a gifted speaker, his sermons are FANTASTIC!!!
You have to check this place out, and call it home too! :)

After searching for a church in Los Angeles for over a year, my fiancé and I found Vintage. We are so pleased that we did, because it’s been an absolute breath of fresh air! We’ve been attending for almost two years now, and are so thankful to have found a place that feels like home. The worship is incredible, the people are so warm and genuine, and the teaching is spot on.
What I especially love is the emphasis on the importance of community. There are several groups that meet weekly in different parts of LA, and many other opportunities to connect with people throughout the month. This makes a huge difference for me, especially in a city that can feel so isolating at times. It’s also great to see and experience the heart Vintage has for serving the community of Los Angeles.
Simply a great place.

My husband and I now attend Vintage after looking for a solid church for over 4 years. We’re from London, both having worked at Holy Trinity Brompton there, and were delightfully surprised to encounter Vintage. Being new to LA we immediatley found ourselves amongst a solid community and in a church that loves deelpy, is authentic and intentional. An additional bonus… there’s always a plethora of food ;)

I’ve been going to this church for close to two years now, after my wife and I had been searching for a home church for what seemed like an eternity. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Not just for the worship (amazing), the teaching (great, challenging), but also because of the people. We found some amazing friends here. A feeling of «family», and the sense that it’s okay to come as you are. Everyone seems very genuine about their walk with Christ and exploring what it means to be a Christian together. If anything, give it a shot. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

I was searching for a church plant exactly two years ago, a place that had people who didn’t just attend an established church but who were actively participating in the work that God was doing by establishing a new church in Los Angeles. I found Vintage through a church in Orange County and have now been there for two years, watching it grow and change and become a place where people can not only find friendship and companion in this isolating city, but also find the presence of God.
About the church:
The worship is incredible. The band not only sounds great and plays professionally, but also ushers in the presence of God in an atmosphere I haven’t really seen in other LA churches. The pastor is incredibly gifted in speaking the Word, and I love taking notes and reflecting on them later. The sermons are biblically grounded and rich in theology, appealing to a wide audience from those who are seeking to know more about the Christian faith to those who have been following Christ their whole lives. Then one of the great things is lunch afterwards. Vintage fosters community by serving lunch afterward. They even have a little Square reader so we can swipe a credit card and help the church pay for the lunch they serve to everyone, and it’s always really good. And then over lunch I can meet new people and create friendships that last on more than just Sunday.
And what’s so cool to see are the people who serve to help the church get going every sunday. They meet in a school and so they have to set up and tear down every Sunday, but watching those people come together to serve the church by unloading and then packing up everything each week shows that they are passionate about Vintage and actually enjoy working hard to make each Sunday happen. It shows that God is really doing something here, and that the church is not stagnating but is filled with vibrant Christians who want to see the Kingdom spread.
Lastly, the community groups are incredible. They create a home away from home to the point that I’m excited for Wednesdays to come (the night my small group meets) so that I can see these incredible people again and dive into the scripture and encourage each other.
To anyone who is looking to try Vintage out, I recommend it with all my heart, and I invite you to «Stick6» (as the pastor likes to say), because this church might be the one you’ve always been looking for.