Friendship Pasadena will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the church’s founding with three days of festivities starting Friday, Oct. 20, and continuing through Sunday, October 22.
According to Pastor Lucious W. Smith, the anniversary theme is based on Haggai 2:3-9, “The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house, says the Lord Almighty.” He explained that the weekend festivities will honor the legacy of the oldest Black Baptist church in Pasadena, while looking ahead to the future, and praising God for “the glory of this present house.”
The three-day celebration will begin with a gospel concert on Friday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., in the sanctuary of Friendship, with VIP and general admission tickets available for purchase. A formal gala including dinner will follow on Saturday, October 21, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Le Méridien, located at 130 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia.
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The weekend events will culminate in an anniversary service at Friendship Pasadena Church on Sunday October 22, at 10 a.m., with a special message by Senior Pastor Smith.
“To say that I’m excited about this major milestone in our history is an understatement,” said the pastor. “Friendship Pasadena is the contemporary expression of the historic Friendship Baptist Church, and the opportunities to continue serving our community are incredible.
“I’d like to personally invite everyone to participate in this celebration by attending a worship service, purchasing tickets for the gala, the gospel concert, attending Sunday service or all three! We are writing the next pages of history that will be read by future generations, and we believe that ‘the glory of this present house shall be greater than the former house, and in this place, I will grant peace, declares The Lord Almighty! (Haggai 2:3-9).’
“So please mark your calendars and come out and join us as we press our way into the future!”
Friendship Pasadena Church is located at 80 W. Dayton St., in Pasadena. To learn more, call (626) 793-1062 or visit friendshippasadena.church.
Tickets for the 130th anniversary gala and gospel concert are available for purchase online at www.friendshippasadena.church or using the QR code below.