Our Mission Statement & Philosophy
University Presbyterian Church is ultimately about influencing lives for Christ. A person who
influences is someone whose behavior and attitudes are being transformed into the likeness of
Christ. When God works to change us, we can be people who can go forth bringing the
message of Christ to all nations.
As a reflection of God's love and mercy, we commit ourselves to:
- Sharing the gospel with others
- Nurturing and equipping one another for a lifetime of ministry
- Renewing and celebrating our relationship with Christ through worship and prayer
- Furthering His Kingdom, beginning from UCLA and moving outward to the ends of the earth
We encourage our members to grow in these areas:
- Understanding and knowing God's Word, and applying it to our lives.
- Developing healthy, accountable relationships within the community.
- Appreciating and exercising our spiritual gifts to impact lives.
Testimonials
We hope that you can find the right community in UPC. See what other members and alumni say.
Barry Witt, UPC Alumnus:
"I went to UPC as an undergrad at UCLA. Out of all the organizations I came into contact while at UCLA, the people at UPC are the few that I still interact with. From one-on-one mentoring to incredible worship to a pastor, staff and members that treat you like family, God through UPC has truly transformed me and is now transforming others through me."
Byung-joo Lee, UPC Alumnus:
"I was here in Los Angeles five years ago and just after the retreat I was baptized at the age of 37. To recap, without warning I was diagnosed with pemphigus, a type of auto-immune disease. Nothing in life mattered because I knew that I could die at any time, then or in many years. For 30 years I thought that I could manage my life by myself using my power and will...Had I not come to LA, met the Holy Spirit, and been baptized I may have returned to Korea to be depressed, drink, and ruin my life. Thank you God, to Pastor Soon, and to UPC."
