La Canada Presbyterian Church

What La Canada Presbyterian Church does

La Cañada Presbyterian Church (LCPC) is a multi-generational, independent Presbyterian congregation (PC(USA) affiliated) operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit from a single campus at 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada, California. Founded in 1948 with 158 members, the church serves approximately 1,500 active attendees through two Sunday worship services — a 9:00 AM traditional service in the sanctuary (Chancel Choir, organ, orchestra) and a 10:30 AM contemporary service in the Worship Arts Center (praise band) — supplemented by Vimeo livestream and Zoom-enabled virtual gatherings.

The church delivers a comprehensive ministry portfolio spanning the full lifecycle: Children's Ministry (nursery through 6th grade, including The Bridge for 4th-6th graders, Vacation Bible School with sliding-scale $25-$300 fees, and summer camp at $400/camper), Youth Ministry (grades 7-12, including MERGE Wednesdays, Horizon Sundays, and DSCPL confirmation), Adult Spiritual Formation (Life Groups, Bible Studies, Contemplative Ministries), Music and Worship Arts (50+ member LCPC Orchestra, Handbell Choir, Praise Band, Jazz Vespers, Ovations Concert Series), Care and Counseling (Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Lay Counseling), Parent Education (22 classes delivered by a licensed MFT with 30+ years experience), Intercultural Ministries (Korean American and Chinese communities), and Outreach (local Habitat for Humanity partnership post-Eaton Fire plus Faith Missions across 40 countries). The organization also operates retreat programming (Men's, Women's, Silent, and an annual All Church Camp at Mission Springs, Santa Cruz).

Revenue is generated through five voluntary streams: Ministry Budget tithes and offerings (recurring), Faith Missions Giving (100% pass-through to global partners), Capital Gifts (mortgage reduction and facility modernization), Planned Giving/Endowment (legacy gifts), and modest Program Fees. The 20+ member staff is led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Ross Purdy (appointed 2023) and supported by a music program directed by a retired multinational CEO. Technology infrastructure is built on industry-standard SaaS platforms (Vimeo, Zoom, Planning Center Church Center, Constant Contact, PayPal, Text-to-Give) with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities. The church operates with a community-led go-to-market model emphasizing relationship-driven invitation, Life Groups, and small-group participation.

Name

La Canada Presbyterian Church

Legal name

La Cañada Presbyterian Church

Website

https://lacanadapc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Cañada Presbyterian Church is a 75+ year-old multi-generational PC(USA) congregation serving approximately 1,500 active attendees in La Cañada, California, through dual worship services, comprehensive faith formation programs, music and arts, counseling, parent education, intercultural ministries, and local and global outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Worship services
• Children's ministry programs
• Youth faith formation
• Adult spiritual growth
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Cañada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ministry Budget (Tithes and Offerings): Regular giving from congregation members that funds operating budget for worship, adult education, children's ministries, youth ministries, local and global outreach, and capital improvements
2. Faith Missions Giving: 100% of donations directed to local and global outreach partners engaged in serving the poor and under-served in Jesus' name
3. Capital Gifts: Funds for mortgage debt elimination and modernization of facilities to expand worship, outreach, and program capacity
4. Planned Giving/Endowment: Legacy gifts, estate bequests, and special gifts to endowment funds managed long-term to provide permanent funding for ministry priorities
5. Program Fees: Fees for programs including Vacation Bible School, Summer Camp, and other educational/membership events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Cañada Presbyterian Church conducts weekly worship services (9:00 AM Traditional and 10:30 AM Contemporary) and operates a portfolio of ministry programs including children's ministry (nursery through 6th grade), youth ministry (grades 7-12 with MERGE Wednesday program), adult spiritual formation (Life Groups, Bible studies), music and worship arts (orchestra, choirs, praise band, concert series), care and counseling services (Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Lay Counseling), parent education (22 classes), intercultural ministries, and local/global outreach with mission partners in 40 countries.

Product overview

La Canada Presbyterian Church (LCPC) is a multi-generational Presbyterian congregation offering a portfolio of worship services and ministry programs. The church provides two distinct worship services: a 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service featuring classical hymns and choral music, and a 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service with modern praise music. LCPC's ministry ecosystem includes Children's Ministry (nursery through 6th grade), Youth Ministry (grades 7-12 with MERGE Wednesday programs), Adult Spiritual Formation (Life Groups, Bible Studies), Music and Worship Arts (Chancel Choir, Orchestra, Praise Band, Handbell Choir), Care and Counseling Services (Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, DivorceCare), Parent Education (22 classes), Intercultural Ministries, and Outreach programs (local/global missions). The church also offers digital content through sermon archives, music event recordings, and classes via Vimeo, supported by online giving capabilities including text-to-give and QR code donations. Seasonal programs include Vacation Bible School, All Church Camp, and specialized retreats (Men's, Women's, Silent).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service Traditional worship service held in the sanctuary at 9:00 AM, featuring a blend of ancient, traditional and contemporary hymns, choral anthems, and instrumental music led by the Chancel Choir, organ/piano, orchestra, and jazz band. Designed for members who prefer classic liturgical worship with full musical accompaniment.
• 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service Contemporary worship service held in the Worship Arts Center (WAC) at 10:30 AM, featuring a worship band with guitars, drums, and vocals leading contemporary and timeless praise and worship songs. Designed for members who prefer modern praise music in a less formal setting.
• Children's Ministry Programs Comprehensive children's ministry serving nursery through 6th grade including Nursery, Pre-K/Kindergarten, Elementary, The Bridge (4th-6th Grade), Sunday programs, and parent resources. Provides age-appropriate faith formation for children from birth through 6th grade.
• Youth Ministry Programs Youth ministry serving grades 7-12 including MERGE Wednesdays (theWAY junior high, theJOURNEY high school), Horizon Sunday gatherings, DSCPL deep formation program, camp retreats, road trips, and service opportunities. Designed for adolescent spiritual formation and community building.
• Adult Spiritual Formation Adult spiritual growth programs including Life Groups (small group ministry), Bible Studies, Contemplative Ministries, Men's Ministries, Women's Ministries, and Fellowship Groups focused on discipleship and faith development for adult congregation members.
• Care and Counseling Services Support services including Stephen Ministry, Deacon Ministry, GriefShare Support Group, DivorceCare, Lay Counseling, Lay Visitation Ministry, and Prayer ministry providing Christian caring and healing for individuals and families during life crises and transitions.
• Music and Worship Arts Music and arts programs including Chancel Choir, LCPC Orchestra (50+ members), Exultate Ringers Handbell Choir, Children's Choirs, Praise Band, Jazz Vespers concerts, and Ovations Concert Series providing musical worship leadership.
• Parent Education Parent Education program offering 22 classes for parents and grandparents of children birth through young adult, including The Life Model curriculum and The Maturity Model teaching to support family discipleship and parenting skills development.
• Intercultural Ministries Intercultural ministries including Chinese Community Gatherings and Korean Peninsula prayer initiatives, welcoming and celebrating people of all cultures within the church community and promoting intercultural relationships among the congregation.
• Outreach Programs Local and global outreach including volunteer opportunities, Habitat for Humanity rebuild partnerships, Eaton Fire disaster resources, and support for ministry partners serving the poor and underserved in 40 countries around the world.
• Retreat Programs Retreat programs including Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat, Silent Retreat, and All Church Camp (week-long summer retreat at Mission Springs Camp Center) providing spiritual formation and fellowship experiences.
• Online Giving Digital giving platform supporting Ministry Budget (tithes), Faith Missions Giving, Christmas Market, Capital Gifts, and Planned Giving/Endowment. Includes text-to-give (877-884-7905), QR code giving, and online donations via credit card or bank debit for congregational support.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual week-long summer program for children ages 4 through 6th grade featuring Bible lessons, crafts, games, and worship. VBS 2026 theme is Rome with extended day options available at sliding-scale pricing ($25-$300 per child).
• All Church Camp Week-long summer camp at Mission Springs Camp Center in Santa Cruz mountains (July 25-30, 2026) offering all-church family retreat experience with activities, worship, and fellowship for all ages. Summer Camp for 4th-6th graders offered at $400 per camper for six-night all-inclusive experience.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Gabriel Valley Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025LCPC is partnering with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity along with several other local churches to help with rebuilding efforts in Altadena following the Eaton Fire. Regularly scheduled Build Days are organized where volunteers (ages 16+) can participate in construction activities. Maximum 20 participants per shift.
• PC(USA) Presbyterian Church USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPC(USA) invites participation in Season of Prayer and Reflection for the Korean Peninsula from June 25 to August 15, marking the Korean War beginning and Korea's liberation from Japanese occupation. LCPC participates in this denomination-wide initiative.
• Mission Springs Camp CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual All Church Camp venue located in Santa Cruz mountains. LCPC hosts its week-long All Church Camp (July 25-30, 2026) at this camp center, providing facilities for worship, activities, fellowship, and spiritual formation for all ages.
• World ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Relief speaker Matthew Soerens presented at LCPC's immigration forum, providing education on immigration issues for church community.
• Global Leadership Summit (Willow Creek Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCPC serves as a host site for the Global Leadership Summit, a premier leadership event broadcast from hundreds of partner sites worldwide. Church offers discount code GLSTEAM26 for registration.
• Planning CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationChurch uses Planning Center Church Center platform for online registrations, event management, and giving. Donation processing through Planning Center's integrated giving platform.
• Ralphs Community Contribution ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch participates in Ralphs Community Rewards Program, allowing members to designate church for community contributions when shopping at Ralphs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest U.S. churches, Birmingham-based, with comparable small-group model, family ministry, and multi-generational programming. Operational scale peer though geographically distant.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-based megachurch founded by Andy Stanley with similar emphasis on multi-generational programming, contemporary worship, and small-group community model. Comparable in scale and programming philosophy; not denominational peer.
• Christ's Church of the Valley: Large Phoenix-area multi-site church with similar emphasis on family ministry, children's programming, and small-group community. Scale and multi-generational programming peer.

Direct peers

• Menlo Church: Large PC(USA) Presbyterian congregation in Menlo Park, California with comparable multi-generational programming, contemporary and traditional worship services, and strong family/children's ministry. Closest denominational and operational peer to LCPC within the PC(USA) network.
• Saddleback Church: One of the largest multi-generational churches in the U.S., founded by Rick Warren in Lake Forest, CA. Comparable scale, age-segment programming, and small-group/Life Group community structure; relevant peer on size and member-experience model despite denominational differences.
• North Coast Church: Large non-denominational church in Vista, California with multiple service styles, children's and youth programming, adult small groups, and global outreach — comparable Southern California regional peer with similar programming depth.
• Mariners Church: Large Southern California non-denominational church in Irvine with comparable multi-generational programming, contemporary and traditional services, and active global outreach — direct SoCal peer for member demographic and programming comparison.
• Bayside Church: Large California-based multi-site church with family ministry, multiple service styles, and comparable programming breadth. Peer on scale and Southern California footprint with similar member demographic profile.
• Lake Avenue Church: Large historic evangelical congregation in Pasadena, California with traditional and contemporary services, extensive music/arts programming, global outreach, and similar multi-generational member base — direct Southern California peer with overlapping audience.

Others

• Planning Center: Church management software platform already used by LCPC for registration, event management, and giving. Ecosystem/infrastructure peer illustrating the broader church-software stack that supports ministry operations like LCPC's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnQhsZoVbfLRbWnPqBZP6nA
• Facebookfacebook.com/lacanadapc
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacanadapc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-canada-presbyterian-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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