Plan your visit
Your first Sunday
Every Sunday we gather in Los Angeles to worship, learn from the Bible, and grow together. Whether you’re new to church or exploring faith, come as you are.
The essentials
Know before you go
When
Sundays at 9 & 11 AM
In person and online (PT). Services run about 60 minutes. Arrive 15 minutes early to park, grab a free coffee, and find a seat.
Where
150 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007. Several parking lots and free street parking nearby. Look for friendly faces with NewStory name tags.
Questions
We’re here to help
Email hello@newstorychurch.com or call 213.744.1400. We’d love to hear from you before your first Sunday.
Sunday service
What happens during service
Kids & Youth
Your kids will love Sundays too
From infants to high schoolers, we create safe, fun environments with background‑checked volunteers, where kids discover that they matter to God.
Juniors · Infants to preschool
Check in: walk in and turn right.
Kids · K to 5th grade
Check in: walk in and turn right.
Youth · 6th to 12th grade
Sundays at 9 AM. Walk in, turn right, and head upstairs.
Meet our lead pastor
Pastor Tom Kang
Tom founded NewStory Church in 2018, after serving as the Men’s Pastor of Saddleback Church and the Teaching Pastor of Liquid Church. He’s a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Tom and his wife, Erica, are raising three daughters in the backyard of La La Land.
Common questions
Good questions to ask
Still wondering about something? Send us a note and we’ll get back to you.
Come as you are! You’ll see everything from jeans and sneakers to business casual. We care more about your heart than your outfit.
About 70 to 90 minutes, including live worship music and a practical, relevant message from the Bible. We start on time and wrap up efficiently so you can plan your Sunday.
Parking is free. First-time guests and families with infants can park in the lot at Broadway and W. 35th St. (enter on Broadway). There’s more parking at Clinton Middle School (enter on Hill St.) and the medical building across Jefferson. Our Parking & Directions page has the map.
We love families! We have safe, fun environments for infants through high school with background-checked volunteers. Kids check-in is straightforward: just head to the right as you walk in the building.
Yes. We’re at 150 W. Jefferson Blvd., just east of USC, and a free shuttle picks up USC students before the 11 AM service.
We have a thriving young adult community! Whether you’re in college, starting your career, or just navigating your twenties, you’ll find people in similar life stages, with groups and events designed for you to connect and grow together.
Yes! Free coffee is always available, and specialty drinks like cappuccinos and matcha are for purchase to help fund missions and other ministries. We also offer snacks after the 9 AM service and lunch for purchase after the 11 AM service.
We’re a non-denominational Christian church, founded in 2018 by Lead Pastor Tom Kang. Our mission is to fall deeper in love with Jesus and reach 1% of LA in His name.
Perfect! Questions are welcome here. We’re all figuring it out together, and there’s no judgment for being in a different place spiritually.
Nope! There’s no pressure to participate beyond your comfort level. You can observe, participate, or just soak it all in.
Yes. Both services stream live on Sundays at 9 and 11 AM (PT), and every message is on our Watch page.
Sundays 9 & 11 AM
Ready for Sunday?
We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you in. Your story matters here.