CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

CENTRAL: A small, energetic community working in English + bilingually to empower our neighbors in Van Nuys through love and grace to be who God has made them to be.

Our vision: We want to be people who accept and live in God's grace, who follow Jesus Christ, and who serve others.

January 1929 Central was a mission outreach & became a vital part of serving a wide range of needs through the depression and post-war Van Nuys. It flourished in the 50's-70's but lost its connection with mission, so dwindled.

NOW, for 15 years, hosted homeless services agencies & opened worship to marginalized folk, experiencing loneliness, disconnectedness, & personal trauma.

TODAY: Core of folks serve both persons experiencing poverty & hunger among the housed neighbors + persons experiencing homelessness.

Programs:

* Mobile Food Pantry -

* Basic English Classes (w/childcare);

* Women's Empowerment (w/childcare);

* Kids Community and Support

* Summer kids programs (camp onsite July 2020; Camp opportunities @ mountains late-July 2020)

* Faith & spiritual development-all ages

*WORSHIP for anyone - no limits.