The Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, among 14 religious institutions destroyed in the January 2025 fires, has found temporary worship space at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, where choir members continue to support displaced congregants like Laurie Rasmussen. Pastor Justin Anderson of Calvary Church navigates security checkpoints to access the damaged sanctuary, while CORE plans to rebuild lives one day at a time, salvaging symbolic items like a cross from the church’s bell tower.
These efforts, alongside plans to reconstruct synagogues over the next five years, demonstrate the faith communities’ unwavering commitment to restoring spiritual and social anchors in Pacific Palisades, fostering unity and hope amid recovery challenges.