The Chapel At Pasadena.
A Church For The Wandering Soul.
Our church started on October 10, 2010, with seven people and the name “Prism Church.” From the outset we were driven by the cultural reality that there were an increasing number of people in our area who would classify themselves as those who “used to go to church.” That number has only grown larger in the past decade.
Our ambition has always been to be a community of Christ followers who knew and enjoyed the grace of Jesus, joyfully shared that good news with friends and family, and then collectively represented the Lord in our world. Hence, our mission from the start has been to REVIVE BELIEVERS, REACH FRIENDS and REFLECT CHRIST.
While our long-term mission efforts include planting churches around Los Angeles and the world, we have begun by serving as missionaries right here at home.
In 2014, we purchased the Chapel of Roses, a Pasadena landmark that has served for eight decades as the location for countless weddings. Given that our facility was known as the Chapel of Roses, a venue that served our community well, our leadership decided to change the name of our church to THE CHAPEL at Pasadena.
We exist to reflect the grace and truth of Jesus Christ to Los Angeles and the world. We invite you to be part of our community here at THE CHAPEL.
“We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
The Warmth of a Chapel
The word “chapel” has positive associations for most people. THE CHAPEL at Pasadena is a warm expression of Christ’s redeeming love, a friendly place of comfort that refreshes believers. We desire to be a faithful community that prayerfully seeks to serve the Lord together for generations to come – both in our city and in future locations.
Our desire is to be a church through which the glory of Jesus shines through brilliantly and beautifully. Jesus came to offer salvation not to just one people group, but rather the gospel is the hope of the entire world. The colors of our stained-glass represent for us the wonderful tapestry of different cultures and peoples, and the unity that we all find in Christ (Matthew 24:14; Colossians 1:6, 23; Revelation 7:9).
Our Founding Pastor
About Rev. Dr. Chuck Ryor
1965-2021
Rev. Dr. Chuck Ryor
On April 9, 2021, at the age of 55, our founding pastor Chuck Ryor went to be with his Heavenly Father after a tragic highway accident. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Chuck was born June 3, 1965, in Battle Creek, MI, to John E. and Carol Ryor. He was the fifth of six children and the only son.
Chuck founded and served as the pastor of The Chapel at Pasadena in Pasadena, CA. He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Communications at Providence Christian College in Pasadena. Pastor Chuck received his Ph.D. from Florida State University, where his research interest was religious rhetoric. He grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and attended West Virginia University, graduating with a B.S. degree in Journalism. After working for several years in Christian radio and founding the Christian station that became Way-FM Tallahassee, Chuck attended Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL, and entered pastoral ministry full-time. He served for eight years as the Pastor to Students at Wildwood Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, FL. Subsequently, Chuck founded Center Point Church in Tallahassee, where he served as the senior minister for five years there before moving to California. He has two published books: The Narrow Trail: The Wanderer’s Guide to Finding Jesus and Three Tips for Campus Survival: Holding Onto Your Faith Through Your College Experience.
Chuck left an incalculable legacy at the Chapel. As the founding pastor, he shaped the early vision and mission of the church. It was his passion that the Chapel would be a home for the wounded and burned out on religion. His warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit is still reflected in the culture of the Chapel.