As the calendar turns and the old year gives way to the new, churches across Pasadena and nearby communities are marking the moment with services that range from traditional liturgy and candlelit Eucharists to prayer gatherings, music-filled celebrations, and reflective rituals focused on remembrance and renewal. The following guide brings together New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day offerings for the 2025–2026 transition, providing residents and visitors with a practical overview of worship opportunities in the Pasadena area during one of the most contemplative—and communal—moments of the year.
All Saints Church (Episcopal) — 132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena. (626) 796-1172. Jonathan Stoner, Associate Priest and Youth Minister. Dr. Weicheng Zhao, Director of Music, Organist-Choirmaster. New Year’s Eve: 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Eucharist (in-person). Special music will include Canterbury Choir soloists. Eucharist. https://allsaints-pas.org
Calvary Chapel Pasadena — 2200 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. (626) 584-9992. Pastor Xavier Ries. Special music will include Calvary Chapel Worship team. New Year’s Celebration on Sunday, December 28th at 6:00 pm.. https://calvarychapelpasadena.
Friends Meeting of Pasadena (Orange Grove Friends/Quakers) — 520 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena. (626) 578-5744. ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT KATE’S from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 PM. https://www.ogmm.org
Friendship Pasadena Church (Baptist) — 80 W. Dayton St., Pasadena. (626) 793-1062. New Year’s Eve: 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal; 7:00 p.m. On-Line Bible Study. Jan 1: 7:00 p.m. Deacon/Deaconess Meeting. https://friendshippasadena.
Lake Avenue Church — 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena. (626) 844-4700. Mathew P. John, Senior Pastor. Jeremy Rose, Associate Pastor of Worship & the Arts; David Catalan, Musical Ministry Coordinator; John Sutton, Director of Choral Ministries. New Year’s Eve: 7:00 p.m. Year-End Service (in-person). 8:00 p.m. Block Party on the Plaza. https://lakeave.org
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church — 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena. (626) 449-3470. Rev. Omega Burckhardt, Senior Minister. Dr. Zanaida Robles, Music Director. New Year’s Day: January 4th Fire Communion and One-Year Remembrance Service. Sermon: “Fire Communion and One-Year Remembrance Service”. Fire Communion. https://neighborhooduu.org
Pasadena Church (COGIC) — 425 Sierra Madre Villa Ave, Pasadena. (626) 794-2951. Pastor Kerwin Manning, Senior Pastor & Head Coach; Pastor Madelyn D. Manning, Senior Pastor. New Year’s Eve: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vision Board Workshop. Vision Board Workshop. https://pasadenachurch.com
Pasadena Seventh-day Adventist Church — 1280 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena. (626) 798-0544. Pastor Michael Johnson, Senior Pastor; Pastor Calvin Gardner, Associate Youth Pastor. New Year’s Eve: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Prayer Service (online) New Year’s Day: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Line (online). https://www.pasadenasdachurch.
St. Andrew Catholic Church (Pasadena) — 140 Chestnut Street, Pasadena. (626) 792-4183. Fr. Marcos Gonzalez, Pastor; Fr. Sebastian Josephraj, Associate Pastor; Fr. Carlos Eduardo Villasano, Associate Pastor; Fr. Paul Okello, In Residence. Steven Ottomanyi, Music Director. New Year’s Eve: 5:30 p.m. Mass (English); 7:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish) New Year’s Day: 12:30 p.m. Mass (English); 6:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish). Solemnity of Mary Mother of God. https://www.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Altadena) — 1879 N Lake Ave, Altadena. (626) 797-1167. Fr. John Kyebasuuta, Pastor. New Year’s Eve: 8:00 a.m. Mass New Year’s Day: 8:00 a.m. Mass. https://stelizabethaltadena.
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church — Fr. Tony Gomez, Pastor. New Year’s Eve: 12:05 p.m. The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas Mass (online) New Year’s Day: 12:05 p.m. Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Mass (online). https://www.
Victory Bible Church Pasadena — 1497 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena. (626) 794-4700. Pastor Jonathan Decuir, Lead Pastor. Victory Worship Collective. New Year’s Eve: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve All-White Experience; 11:00 p.m. Prophetic Worship. Special music will include Victory Worship Collective. Prophetic worship. Brief reception with light refreshments. https://vbcpasadena.org
