The music and messages at Mosaic are great, but I came looking for community and found none. In the month I've been attending, I haven't received so much as a friendly hello. The service I attended wasn't even live--the pastor was speaking at another location, and we were just watching a livestream. I could have done that at home. Yet, they repeatedly asked for donations throughout the service. Afterward, I tried to socialize, but the "church social" was basically a paid food truck festival. Most churches offer some kind of free fellowship time, so this felt really odd. On top of that, when I first walked in, they were pulling people one by one to sit in the front row--probably for the cameras. Between the lack of community, the transactional feel, and the focus on appearances, it just doesn't feel like a real church. I won't be returning. read more

It's a good church, most people are nice and you see a little bit of everything, the choir is amazing too, you see a lot of talent in the church, but tell me why, when I go into this mostly white church with my latina mother and we sit behind a group of people, the guy next to her moves his chair when we speak Spanish? We're in Los Angeles, people! Of course there's gonna be people from South America who are legal immigrants! read more

Amazing community filled with people that are devoted to Jesus & sharing his love with LA. I consider MOSAIC the heart of Los Angeles! Come for outstanding worship and stay for life-changing sermon. read more

I've gone to Mosaic for years (Hollywood location primarily) and loved going, Pastor Erwin exudes Jesus for sure (Pastor Kim and Joe and David Arcos as well), but there are several things that make it feel like you're attending Exchange LA versus a home for the broken and the followers of a loving and all-accepting God. There are so many rules and now I just saw you HAVE to RSVP to attend...I'm sorry, what is this....Studio 54? This goes mostly for the Hollywood location; Pasadena felt more welcoming and more low-key...less red-carpety. What more of a counter-Gospel idea could you have for getting to church? All are welcome....but sorry you didn't RSVP so you can't come? I was looking past some other parking restrictions, etc. that also make it tricky to get INTO the gathering, but as soon as I saw last night that you have to RSVP, my heart sank....this is NOT what Jesus stood for. He did not make people RSVP to Sermon on the Mount. What a huge turn-off for aiming to encourage ALL to come to church at ANY time and welcome them with open arms...not a guest pass. I'm sorry, but Mosaic feels more and more like and exclusive club than a House of God. You should rethink a lot of your "rules," and remember this isn't about you....it's about Jesus. read more

Pretty good - really inspirational. I wish the guest speakers were all good as the lead pastor Erwin - and I wish Erwin was as humble as he is inspirational, but it's def one of my favorite churches in LA. Great music too read more

Started going back in 2018 and immediately felt accepted and loved by the people at Mosaic from the start. Worship is on point and people work hard to create a beautiful experience for new Christians and people who haven't yet decided to follow Jesus. If "church" has left a bad taste in your mouth then Mosaic is your place. It's a place of love, acceptance, and hope. Come give it a try and you might not want to leave! read more

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I went here to volunteer long time ago. I thought the people were nice and it didn't help me that the community is good temporarily. This church however don't preach about trusting Jesus and reaching for the lost. Pretentious people especially the pastors are here and not a good place to be intimate. No signs of church community. I decided to leave this church that don't care about it's people. I wouldn't HIGHLY recommend going to church to volunteer and go in the church. We just pray that this church needs to fix their problems that it can bring the lost and be reasonable to every church goers. A church needs to have a community to reach out to another and this is not helpful. I firmly believe that we should mix traditional and modern Christianity in a way from the Bible and what God wants for us. However, few friends told me, especially a Catholic friend mentioned about that the pastors rarely preach about Jesus. If you want to grow spiritually and feel the presence of Jesus, this is not a good church to thrive. You want a biblical based church that focuses on daily walk with God. If you go to this link, I had to politely vacate and I'm still careful about Mosaic. https://www.apprising.org/2007/07/05/erwin-mcmanus-false-teachings/ read more

Im really sad to write this review. Mosaic used to be the most special place. Filled with joy, light, friendships, and most of all fire for Jesus. I used to serve on the connections team and the church would be regularly PACKED out (we'd have to add extra rows of chairs and people would be in overflow). I met all my best friends here etc. We had crew, dinner parties, book clubs etc. It was a true community -- life changing. Since covid, things have changed. First off the atmosphere is terrible now. They redid the church. Everything white and windows covered making it feel cult like. No evening service (this was my favorite!). The RSVP system (why?!). The people seem disconnected. The audience is half filled. Many/most regulars are no longer there... I know there's been some controversy and I even told people who left mosaic that every church has something and they should come back and we can make it anew. But now I dont think I want to do that even... messaged pastor something very nice, he read it and no reply. Not mad, I get people are busy but it's just giving off vibes. Something is off here now. Im heartbroken bc this was the most special place to me. I hope they will turn around for the better. Erwin is truly the best. I adore him and hope & pray the fire reignites here. read more

So many who know God and don't, have come through and felt so much love in this space. I moved to LA right towards the end of lock down and didn't know anyone. Mosaic has been my home since day 1 and I have found so much of my community here. They have taken me in like family and made me feel so welcome. My best friend of 15 years who has been an atheist her whole life visited with me and was crying by the end of the service. She could feel the overwhelming love and I was moved to tears seeing her experience Gods love in a new way. I love that this space makes everyone, no matter the background, feel welcomed. It's not perfect but no place is and as it goes through ebs and flows and growing pains I'm honored to be a part of creating space for people to feel God's love. read more

I attended Mosaic and donated for years! Things were good for a good long while. I was going thru a dark time in my life and wanted to talk to connect with any pastor and I was ignored! When I tell you I was ignored I couldn't even get a prayer. It was terribly disheartening to have this group of people I admired for so many years ignore my need for prayer and connection when I was screaming for help thru a horrible time. They deleted comments on instagram calling them out. It is a very hipster and trendy church now. They have steered away from who they once were. God is good I am doing well now but I have cut my ties to this church as this isn't where you can find Jesus. You find trendy followers and a hipster band. read more

10/30/2020 The church itself is super pretty. It's one of the most different looking Christian churches I've seen I love it. My friend told me that when he goes he feels like it's competition of who dresses the coolest. I was like, that's super dumb to feel that way, and sounds like a personal problem; but when I got there I understood he probably said it cause he probably gets intimidated by all the super attractive, well dressed, young people. It's a super cool, hip, young church. With its notoriety I assumed the pastor was going to be one of those 'I'm a celebrity and I'm too big for everyone type'. But I was pleasantly surprised at how humble and down to earth the young pastor was. I really wish they played the worship music louder, maybe it's a city code thing. But wow the church is aesthetically pleasing. His sermon almoooost hit the 'I'm telling personal stories that I think connect with the passage from the Bible I'm talking about but they totally don't and now I'm just talking about my life at church and no one can relate to my privileged life stories' line but it didn't and I was super relieved cause that's the type of thing you can get from pastors at hip contemporary Christian churches. Everything he said was biblically sound. And at the end they offered Bibles for people who had done the 'Born again prayer'. THE BIBLES WERE SOOOO COOL. I've been born again for almost ten years so I felt super guilty taking one, but I wish I atleast took a picture because but they were the coolest looking Bibles ever. The people at the church were all very friendly talking to eachother in the patio before and after the service. Great church in Hollywood! read more

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funny how you have to provide a star. granted, i'm not christian in the slightest; my ex-mother-in-law was a devout jesus person and i used to be dragged to this church occasionally. when she was diagnosed with cancer, the church and community she once put her entire life in, volunteering, donating (most of the little money she had) DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO ONE REACHED OUT, NO ONE. this left my wife and I to completely care for her. a woman in terror at the end of her life with no community. the one she trusted most. it broke her heart into a million pieces. all she wanted was "prayers". her name was Rebecca Kime. if there is a hell, i'll see you there Mosaic. don't worry, i'll take care of you. read more

This church is bogus. I attended Mosaic for 2 years. At first, the messages spoke to me but after a while, it became very shallow. Messages started sounding the same and very surface-y. Seems like this church is very focused on money & giving. Doesn't tackle the hard social issues of the day because I think they are afraid of scaring the congregation away which equals scaring money away. Had to leave after a while because it just became an empty social club. Didn't feel like a church, didn't feel solid...it just felt weird. They focus on their band, selling their records, Pastor Erwin's books and giving...they spend a lot of time talking about giving and giving like never before. They even have an event, I forgot what it was called, all focused on "giving like you've never given before." Strange. The church I go to now never focuses on giving. There's not a speech about money, how much to give, give as much as you can, in all the years I've gone to my current church, never. It seems like this church is just about bringing as many friends as you can & giving money. I liked the music. read more

As a Christian, I look for a church that is vibrant and full of energy. Of course the teachings of the Gospel supersedes everything else. I find Mosaic to be very energized the few times I have been here. The pastors are quite charismatic towards their congregation. I really enjoy listening to Pastor Erwin McManus who is one of the senior pastors there. He is highly educated in the Theology field when he relates his sermons to the growth of the congregation. And each time I'm there, I look forward to him speaking. Other energies comes from their worship team. Wow, the guys/gals leading in Singspiration is unbelievably talented. Great voices, awesome band, great flow of songs really helps the congregation get off their feet. Most songs are modern which is more fitted for the new generations. Although sometimes it's also good to sing classical hymns. I really like the artists up painting during the service. There is a fella artist on stage creating a painting that is/may be applicable to the sermon. Below the stage there are more artists painting in their stations. So basically the artwork of each individual is created while the worship service is in affect. Each individual is working on something that inspires their faith in Christ through visualization. I thought that was awesome! Mosaic is a super church, meaning the congregation is huge. There are so many people going there that it is almost impossible to meet everyone who attends that church. So they have small fellowship groups around the city where the members could attend for spiritual growth. They also have different locations. I don't know if they are now consolidated into one place. Before, they use to be in Pasadena... at a school with a huge auditorium. And then they had a place in a club located in Downtown Los Angeles. I thought that was weird. Anyhow, much Kudos to the church. And May the Lord Bless and keep Mosaic. read more

Mosaic - cool... PTL! - Churches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When I was in this church I felt like wow, volunteers pass by me, they never ever said hi welcome or say hi at all. They pass by me as I don't exist. Church member represent a fractured of Leader and leader represent a fracture of Jesus. I never felt like i am there existed ! I mean imagine yourself , like a ghost, in this church . No one I mean no even say hi at all to you. Most church say hi and introduce themselves to you . Not this church. After a while nothing changes , til I asked the preach pray for my fatherhood has cancer. The preacher said, I am a very busy person I will pray if I remember. I said wow, ok. I am not the person say bad things about a church. I just can not bear his answer and I realize why this church member sees other as non existing. So I asked a few ppl , they all said the same thing . One guy who invited our volunteers says please come to my birthday party and I wanna thank everyone and this and that and on and on. They all said yes!!!! We absolutely would be there!!! But no one , I meant no one showed up! Again as this person don't even exist. They were supposed to be his friends . I didn't go cause I don't know him but I already knew this of course cause everyone in this church is FAKE! There is no Holy Spirit in this church! There is no LOVE in this church. It's a hollow place , and soon God will erase this church . read more

I visited a long time ago when they were renting a building in Pasadena. Loved the people there, they were all very welcoming and the worship was tight. Very seeker-friendly. read more

THIS PLACE! THIS COMMUNITY! My wife and I have been at Mosaic for about two years now and never have we experienced a place that is so for people. Mosaic has a saying..."You Belong Here" and they actually mean it. Don't believe me? Come see for yourself! I love how we are always challenged and stretched. There's really no place like it. Oh, they have an AMAZING Christmas tree too during Christmas time. read more

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It's hard to break up with a church. But there were too many weird things for us to stick around at Mosaic. I'd like to start by saying I've had multiple interactions with Pastor Erwin, all of them positive. He's an extremely genuine and caring person. My best guess is that he is so far removed from the ground level that he doesn't realize what has happened to the culture outside of his small circle... or that's at least what I tell myself. Here's a recap of our experience in 2018. 1, My husband got the weird vibes first. After 5 years of attending together and with our kids, he said something didn't feel right and he no longer felt Jesus at Mosaic. (See other people's posts about money, idols and hipster nonsense). The sermons felt more like Ted Talks than actual sermons. 2. Some staff was very concerned that my husband stopped coming to Mosaic while I continued attending with my family. I was told we could have been a "power couple" at the Church (um, what?) and I needed to bring him in so people could convince him to come back (sorry, but if you have a husband you know that's not going to work). Btw when my husband would sometimes come out of support of me, he would be cornered and questioned about why he doesn't come to mosaic anymore etc etc. 3. I was serving on a team that didn't feel like it "clicked" so I switched teams and still felt the same way. Irregardless I felt the desire to keep serving and so I did. People seemed very celeb driven (mania when Usher and other celebs attended) and generally unfriendly. But whatever, I'm here to serve the church not necessarily to make friends. There is also a "this is how we worship" push among volunteers which I personally found uncomfortable. 4. No one at mosaic believes in mentorship or decipleship. Even bible studies are just a few weeks out of the year. Because of this, leaders are raised up based on loyalty to Mosaic rather than merit. Inevitably, these appointed leaders make mistakes because they don't have proper training and are subsequently fired and completely disappeared from mosaic culture. Try asking where they went and you'll get zero response. A girl I know tried to start a book club because one did not exist at the time (book clubs only exist when Erwin launches a new book). She was confronted by a staff member and shut down because the book she chose was not written by Pastor Erwin (!?!) and she was told she could no longer invite people from mosaic to her book club. 4. Two of my favorite pastors, Hank and John suddenly were no more. And no explanation. Asked around and couldn't get any answers. And lastly, most "pastors" (appointed by Erwin with no actual college degrees) on staff are under the age of 30. Some under the age of 25. How is that person supposed to be my pastor?! Overall we really like Erwin, but there are some weird disconnects between him and his congregation. read more

Visited from out of town today. great message! and seems like a great vibrant community - young and vibrant. It will be our church away from home. read more

I came to mosaic many years ago consistently and really loved it, but it's changed so much since then. The production is great, and on the surface everyone is very friendly. Pastor Erwin messages are always great, as well as the other pastors. What I don't like is the fakeness. I can't stand by a church where I can't just walk up to my pastor and talk or ask for advice. There is a clear line between guest and members of the church. A security guard now follows the pastor, and a very Erie feeling surrounds the church. Everyone is so friendly on the surface, asking for your number to join the welcome team, and giving away free bibles like they care! But it's really just a great example of really good marketing. The church is marketed really well to appeal to a wide range of audiences to gain more Money. They can sell music and books and gain tax breaks from being a "church." I've tried to be a part of the prayer team, but no one will ever be above pastor Erwin's children. They rule along with him, and that's what it is. The levels of positions are not equal and it clearly shows. The only time I can chat with my pastor shouldn't be only at his book signing at Barnes and noble. It's just ridiculous honestly. Every Sunday involves a speech about how fast they're growing, and how much money they need to build and expand. How about focusing on each church individually, and making church feel like an actual home. I hope Mosaic humbles themselves, and grows while having genuine people only serve the church. People that text and call back, and make you feel comfortable. I went to a bible study crew night where we went around and prayed for what we wanted, and one of the mosaic team members said they pray, "to make more friends and to be very popular." I literally wanted to vomit. How sad is that to pray to be popular. How lucky are you to have every aspect of your so perfect that the only thing you need is to be popular !! I don't mind a modern hipster church, but the people that are involved should live above that stereotype. Going forward I will not try to be "involved," and visit every once in awhile. If you want to visit a church that's all about the hype then this is the place! Pastor Erwin is an amazing speaker and nothing can take that away from him. But take the overall experience with a grain of salt. read more

"You have to have faith and trust that being the right person will get you to where you need to be in life. " Today we went to church in LA Mosaic Hollywood & you know what's crazy... last night I laid in bed , looked at the maps to see how far away it was from our hotel. All the sudden got sucked into the reviews-( I hardly ever read reviews BTW ) Which is people's opinions right !? And I had two choices ; To believe the last few reviews & let the crowd be my answer or decide for myself that I want my own opinion, that there was a reason we were this close, we've been reading his book, and events have lead us here for a reason & go. The devil has a funny way of trying to show up right before you listen to the answer to a prayer. Anyone else ever get rocked and lose all hope or trust right before what you committed to is about to happen?! I didn't listen to the reviews & decided to go with an open heart. And MAN was it so opposite of what the last few reviews said. People went above and beyond to help us get parked, & answered questions, and get seated. The people on staff were so helpful & welcoming. Pastor Erwin was more amazing in person then we saw him at GLS this year. And his message was exactly what we needed to hear. ( did you just say to yourself , I wanna go read the reviews?) ‍ I don't know everything , but what I do know , is I want to be the person that lives in the impossible faith , trusts God with everything and every place and every person I am suppose to impact. I know that finding my faith again has been so incredibly humbling. If everything in your life is "knowable" - do really have faith? I'm ready to go to unknown territory & all the unknown of leaps , travel the road that no one really knows. I'm so thankful for husband who Supports us, grows his faith right along side mine. I'm thankful for The music my precious baby screams out during worship. I'm thankful for the light when darkness seems to be over the crowd. Let your faith grow but more important, TRUST. read more

This was I one of the best spiritual experiences I've ever had!! I went there for 8pm service. Loved pastor John's preach.very powerful. Ample parking space. The atmosphere is young, happy and energetic!! The worship team was amazing!! Everybody was super friendly & welcoming ... I felt like I belong there!! read more

Mosaic - Churches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been kicked out from the MOSAIC "church". It happened on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. They accused me in stealing one of their badges when I was serving, which is a complete lie. Around 3 months ago I said something in the audience during the pastor's speech disagreeing with him (read my first review). Well, that is me. I like to be observant and not be afraid of asking an uncomfortable questions. But I apologized for what I did and the leaders and I shook our hands on it. However, it appeared that 3 months after that they neither forgot about that nor forgave me, considering that fact that hundreds of people go to their church. Tell me, what kind of "love" is that? They made it up and didn't want to do any investigation or bring any witnesses who (as they said) saw me stealing a badge. They didn't let me to find those people who gave it to me too. "But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established" - MATTHEW 18:16 I was personally accused by one of the leaders (Jamar) and have been told that I can be forgiven 3 times in the church. Forgiven for what?? And what kind of rules is that?? "No, not seven times,' answered Jesus, 'but seventy times seven...'" - MATTHEW 18:22 What they did was mean. I tried to approach Erwin and other leaders to talk about this nonsense but was surrounded by security and told to leave the church and never come back. But God knows the truth is on my side. And if they do not see it, if they do not see the truth, they do not see God. I've never thought that such kind of a thing can happen to me in MOSAIC, the place I loved, the place I considered my home. But luckily I saw it's true face, that it is a business and a social club. Now the question is whom do they really preach? And what kind of god is that? read more

Non-demoniational church. If there was ever a service that could make nearly anyone comfortable, it's this one. Came here for a rad Christmas service. Thank you for it, it was really good! read more

I love this church. Love Pastor Erwin and Hank. Amazing speakers, always something to take away from their sermons. I personally love going to this church, and Oasis LA. I hope to get more involved with the church soon. Once I have more time to commit to it. haha... Super wonderful decor. I think that people who aren't Christians should swing by to enjoy some really passionate music, even if you don't want to stay for the sermon. It'll be a good way to spend 30 minutes of your time around the area. Seriously people, I'm not paid by the church to write this review. I've just been to this church for a while now, and I love it. Parking is easy, there are two lots nearby which are validated. Don't forget to take your green card thingy from anyone at the booths if it's your first time here. read more

You can't rate God. Thus, you can't rate a group of people who lovingly and artistically portray God's goodness! Anyway, here, I always am reminded of how I should live and breathe...in service to God and man as I condition myself to be who I was created to be. Need I say more? read more

Mosaic is a really cool, hip non-denominational church that is in touch with its attendees and everything going on in the world. Mosaic currently has 6 locations: Pasadena, Hollywood, Pomona, Whittier, South Bay, and San Diego. The moment you walk into church, you have uplifting live music from a band that always lifts your spirit and you can just feel the incredible energy and vibe in the room. Resident Pastor Erwin McManus has a ton of stories to share, and he shares his stories in way that is intimate, funny, and connects with you on a deep personal level that relevant to your personal day-to-day life. I love how cool, open, and creative this church is. This church allows its attendees to find their voice and express it in creative ways through music, arts, photography, theater, volunteer work, charity, etc. I've found my place here at Mosaic. If you've never been here, I'd suggest for you to check it and see how you like it. My friend introduced me to this place, and I have continued coming here since. read more

I have a very strong faith, attended a Christian College and have many friends who are Pastors around the world. I attended Mosaic a number of times and requested a conversation with a Church Leader, specifically Pastor Joe, who I introduced myself to. He said " yes, lets meet", I reached out a number of times with no response. I also gave a number of donations and then "some" response, but again none from a Pastor. I find it completely irresponsible and truly see what the focus is of this so called "accepting" church is! Sure, give more money and then they pay attention! I challenge any of the leadership to contact me....I highly doubt they will and find them to be hypercritical! Again, "give money and they reach out"! read more

Only went once so take it for what it's worth. Seems shallow and image based. In a culture like LA you would think they would be aware of this. Amazing production value. If that's what's your looking for. Everyone in leadership is on trend clothing wise. Can't imagine someone who is struggling financially would feel at home here. Also non LGBTQ. So that's a big no for me. read more

first church I went to check out in LA. From the first impression I def came back. it's a really unusual energy happening in the middle of Hollywood. Think about all the things that go on in that area. Yet there's this white building with people worship God in the most..idk..natural way. You're not confessing your sins to a priest here. Or at least not that I know of..yet ooo. guess you'll have to go find out. It's lit fam. read more

A good friend brought me to this church and I really enjoyed the service. I love that you can come dressed as you are and everyone is welcoming and down-to-earth. I would definitely visit the next time I find myself in LA. read more

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I personally have only felt loved and seen going to mosaic. My husband and I moved to LA during the pandemic so we didn't have any sense of community for a long time. We started going to mosaic after it reopened, then after only attending the church for a few weeks we started to be invited to a million hang outs, dinner parties and beach/surf days! The people here are GOLD really lovely and incredibly inclusive. Which I believe is a direct reflection on Jesus and his love! The worship and messages are really impactful, I have found myself in hopeful tears too many times to count. Love this church!! read more

Mosaic is such a place of life, hope and love. Moving to Los Angeles, I have found it can be very lonely but, Mosaic has given me a home and a family here. I am constantly challenged by the messages of Pastor Erwin as I am diving deeper into my relationship with God. I have been able to find some amazing friends through the weekly opportunities they have to build community throughout the city. Whether it's Girls Groups, dinner party's, summer hangs, Bible studies, couples events, or serving the community, people are always at the center of what they are doing. This place has shifted my heart closer to Jesus and closer to people. I am forever grateful for Mosaic and the home they create for everyone. read more

If you are brand new to faith / Christianity / God / Jesus / etc. or if you are a seasoned Christian / Jesus-follower, check this place out. These sermons will inspire you to change your life for the better, and getting connected with Mosaic's Chris-loving community will change it even more. Highly recommend Mosaic. If you're on the fence, check out their YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mosaiclosangeles/videos. read more

It feels fake and people act fake, they treat you like a slave when you volunteer. Dozens of former volunteers over the years all came out told me the exact same experience. You are not allowed to address issues with leadership and if you do you get shun. read more

Something is off now. The music is still stellar, but the authenticity that attracted me originally is gone. The sense of mission has been replaced with some sort of distorted message that may appeal to newcomers, but will leave people looking for deep spiritual connections wanting. Based on my experience with big churches, it's fairly obvious some sort of politics have taken over, and almost every single person I know (around 20-25 people) no longer attend that church. It's like they just refreshed the leadership with a new batch of idealistic millennials trying to jockey for position. Politics have replaced community and it's truly heartbreaking to see. The church is easily filled with one of the best looking and cool looking people you will ever see at a concert or club. But beyond that, I don't know. Hopefully it feels more authentic the next time I come. But my inkling tells me I'll be going somewhere else now. read more

If you want to find a place to call home in LA, you found it. I grew up in LA passing Mosaic on my way to auditions in Hollywood. I never believed in Jesus growing up. (let alone have a serious convo with someone about Faith/God) Usually I would just laugh at you because I thought faith in a higher power was ignorant. Ive never been more wrong in my entire life. Walking into Mosaic was like walking into a dream. Ive never seen more smiles, more community, or more life in any setting. It threw me off and the person I was with explained to me later that I looked visibly shaken. The same friend told me that atheists can serve on teams at Mosaic prior to my visit and I didn't believe her, so naturally, the first thing I did when I got there was ask someone pos the Welcome Team if they believed in God. To my shock they responded, "No, not really...I just love being around these guys." I honestly couldn't believe it. But the more you dive into Mosaic you see the wide spectrum of creatives that make up this community. I took some time for me to understand who Jesus is and what he did. It was rollercoaster to say the least, but it wouldn't have happened without the love of this community. 3 years later and I'm more on fire for this mission than ever before. I can't thank Mosaic enough for the wisdom and love they've poured into me over the years. I Love this tribe!!! read more

I wrote on one of their "cards to reach out to you" and gave it to one of the people handling their "connection tables" and waited to be connected about baptism. They never contacted me. I was so bummed out. Maybe they have grown too big to put any care into the new people that have been searching for a church community. I am greatly disappointed and to be honest turned off to religion that is supposed to 'create a safe space'. I definitely felt rejected. Pros: Worship is great. Message is on par. Cons: a lot of cliques. It is hard to connect on a one on one bases when you have to sift through a ton of smaller groups to find one that is attracted to you (and not the other way around). read more

Was in town visiting and decided to attend a Sunday service at Hollywood. My friend and I were welcomed immediately and were inspired to love Jesus and others deeply. so glad we went. We even connected with church members afterwards and attended a Dodgers game together. read more

Over the summer I'd experienced a spiritual drought and was eager to find a church that could nurture me while I was in LA. My cousins had been going to Mosaic for a while, so I tagged along, eager to see what it was about. The first thing you notice is that the church is bursting with energy. The team was welcoming, the worship was lively and the pastor always spoke with so much conviction. But weeks in, I realized how it was all somewhat shallow. The team is welcoming but you eventually see how they've created some sort of a tribe that wasn't that open to newcomers. The church leaders seemed so exclusive - it was a red flag for me when the very people delivering the messages, speaking on stage would just stick together and not make themselves available to the congregation. After church they are not in the Next Step; there's really no clear way for you to feel personal pastoring unless you get deeply connected in the church. I remember sending a message to one of the pastors who spoke at Midweek, hoping to discuss the message and only being responded to with a like. Haha seriously? I know the leaders are busy but the pastoral care must be felt by everyone who walks in regardless of how high up they are in leadership or how close they are to the McManuses. What's even more alarming is how with time I realized that the messages have somewhat diluted God's word. Pastor Erwin is a futurist so almost every sermon had something to do with how to face our fear of the future. This shouldn't be a problem, but he hardly really unpacked scripture or used scriptural guides throughout the message. It's almost like he creates his sermon and then chooses a few relevant passages, instead of letting the Word be the first step. Week in and week out he spews a lot of poetic, moving things. But oftentimes I ask myself for the biblical basis of what he says and can't find an answer. I also hate to say this, but it's somewhat true that they put Pastor Erwin on a pedestal. They give so much reverence to him that it often does take away from the reverence that must be entirely to God. If you check their Instagram, they hardly ever post encouragements from the Bible, and instead post quotes of their Pastor (which again, are not Word-based). They constantly promote his books, but are so sparing with their encouragement for people to read scriptures. That just doesn't fit right. I admire what this church is intentional about, which is reaching out to the broken, wordly and artistic people of LA. Mosaic makes it a friendly experience for those who don't know what Christianity is about or are intimidated by the Bible. This is great, and honestly what LA needs. But for people who've known Jesus already, or for those newcomers who have just accepted Him -- what's next? There are SO many aspects to Christian life that they just leave untapped in the messages, for the sake of keeping the Church compelling and energizing. We can dig deeper in Scripture. We can answer harder questions. Pastor Erwin being a futurist means every sermon leading back to that. This is again, necessary for all the gifted people in LA who need guidance and courage to face the future. But this in itself is not the only spiritual struggle Christians face. Let it be known that I did want to get connected, in spite of how cliquish and exclusive I saw it to be. I attended one of the dinner parties they always promoted and I was taken aback by a lot of things. We'd gotten there late but it was apparent that when people met, they did not pray. The entire thing felt like a regular house party among nonbelievers. There was no prayer, and people I met hardly mentioned God unless I incited the conversation. The next thing is that it still was very, very cliquish. I didn't feel genuinely welcomed! It was a lot of small talk and no real sharing of lives. I even asked one of the leaders there how she grew in the faith and how her Bible reading plan works, and she just says she usually "turns off the lights and listens to worship music." Really? What kind of church doesn't train you to delve in quiet time with SCRIPTURE? Lastly, I met a girl at that dinner party who is LGBT. She said Mosaic was the first church to accept her. This is great and I'm happy she doesn't feel alienated by God!! I just hope the church realizes though, that we can't stay lukewarm on social issues that have their own scriptural basis. If they're going to be pro-LGBT, I hope that they make it a public stance and not just a thing they do so they can bring more people in. And I hope they can defend that stance with scripture. All in all, Mosaic's rooted in all the right things, and I'm glad there's a church so vibrant and artsy reaching out and appealing to LA. But I'm worried about how people can truly grow in that church to become God fearing CHRISTIANS, when oftentimes Jesus is hardly the main focus. read more