FAQs

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Q: Are you a Christian church?
A: Absolutely. See our statement of faith here.

Q: Are you affiliated with any church denomination or network?
A: We are part of the Reality family of churches.

Q: What time are the Sunday services?
A: We have three Sunday gatherings at 9:00AM, 12:00PM and 5:00PM. Click here for more info.

Q: Where can I park?
A: There is a parking structure at Helen Bernstein High School where we meet. It fills up quickly, and many cars will be parked in tandem spots. Street parking is also available in the area.

Q: Do you have a children’s ministry?
A: We have a kids ministry at our 9:00AM and 12:00PM services on Sunday for children up to 5th grade. Our kids ministry utilizes a secure check in/out system to ensure the safety and security of the children in our care. Families are responsible for creating and maintaining their own family profile, which they can do at www.realityla.onthecity.org/kiosk.

Q: Do you have a nursing mothers’ room?
A: Yes, we have a nursing mothers’ room with a video feed, so that mothers can care for their babies and still watch the service. Please follow signage, or ask the info table for a greeter to direct you to this area.

Q: How can I serve?
A: We are always looking for more volunteers to serve in a number of areas. Please fill out a volunteer application form here or for more information, click here.

Q: Do you have a mid-week service?
A: Our full corporate gatherings happen on Sundays, but during the week our church body meets in smaller groups across the city that we call community groups.

Q: How can I find and join a community group in my area?
A: We have community groups spread throughout the city that meet in various locations during the week. Find one in your area here.

Q: Do you have a youth group?
A: We have a youth Bible study that meets at the Reality LA church office (933 N La Brea Ave 2nd Fl) in Hollywood, California, for Bible study each Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM to 4:30PM. All middle and high school students are welcome.

Q: What is your leadership structure?
A: We believe the church belongs to Christ and that He is the head of the church (see Colossians 1:18). Under Jesus, we practice a shared leadership model of church government in which all of our pastors lead together, mutually submit to one another, and hold one another accountable (see Acts 14:23). Additional financial and corporate accountability is provided by our Board of Trustees.

Q: What do you believe?
A: Check out our statement of faith here and watch our video series This Is Reality: Doctrine & Practice.

Q: Do you support foreign missions?
A: We planted Reality London in August of 2009, and are fully invested in seeing that ministry develop into a healthy church body. We also support both short- and long-term missionaries working in various locations, including an orphanage in Ethiopia.

Q: How are you engaged in ministry in the city of Los Angeles?
A: We are involved in annual community service events like Big Sunday and Serve the City, and regularly partner with numerous local organizations ministering in the Los Angeles area.

Q: Do you offer counseling?
A: Some of our pastors and staff are available to provide Biblical counseling, but we do not employ licensed therapists. Pastors are available immediately following our services in front of the stage, or you may request an appointment with someone on staff by filling out our request form.

Q: How can I contribute financially to the church?
A: If you are looking for an alternative to the Sunday morning offering, you may donate online here. You can also send a check to PO Box 931625, Los Angeles, CA 90093.

Q: Where does the money go?
A: The finances are handled as frugally and responsibly as possible, with an understanding that they are literally the worshipful gifts that God’s people have given back to Him. We maintain an open-book policy and, though we are not a member, we strive to meet or exceed the standards of the ECFA.

Q: Why does the majority of musical worship follow the message, rather than precede it?
A: We believe that the teaching of the Word and proclamation of the Gospel prepares the heart to respond in worship, and we want to facilitate that response.

Q: Do you have a men’s or women’s ministry?
A: Our view of ministry at Reality LA is modeled after Ephesians 4:12, which states that the saints – that is, all Christians in the church – are called to the work of ministry. Therefore, we do not have what are commonly referred to as men’s or women’s ministries, but rather care teams that exist to equip those in the church to minister to one another. You can find out more information about our women’s care team here.

Q: Do you dedicate children in your services?
A: Yes, we do. For more information or to schedule a time, please send an email to info@realityla.com.