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'''Bel Air Presbyterian Church''' is a [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] [[church]] in the [[Bel Air, Los Angeles, California|Bel Air]] neighborhood of [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]]. Since its founding in 1946, it has become one of the most influential churches in Los Angeles. The church is located at 16221 [[Mulholland Drive]]. |
'''Bel Air Presbyterian Church''' is a [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian]] [[church]] in the [[Bel Air, Los Angeles, California|Bel Air]] neighborhood of [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]]. Since its founding in 1946, it has become one of the most influential churches in Los Angeles. The church is located at 16221 [[Mulholland Drive]]. |
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Many members of Bel Air Presbyterian Church are involved in the entertainment industry, and tend to be affluent and prominent within the Los Angeles and [[Hollywood]] communities. Bel Air Presbyterian Church is the church that former [[President of the United States|President]] [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]] [[Nancy Reagan]], attended on Sundays after leaving office, and Mrs. Reagan still attends. [[Jessica Simpson]], [[ |
Many members of Bel Air Presbyterian Church are involved in the entertainment industry, and tend to be affluent and prominent within the Los Angeles and [[Hollywood]] communities. Bel Air Presbyterian Church is the church that former [[President of the United States|President]] [[Ronald Reagan]] and [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]] [[Nancy Reagan]], attended on Sundays after leaving office, and Mrs. Reagan still attends.<ref name="Celeb 1">http://webcenters.netscape.compuserve.com/celebrity/becksmith.jsp?p=bsf_faithabundant"</ref> [[Jessica Simpson]],<ref name="Celeb 1" /> [[Britney Spears]],<ref name="Celeb 2">http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20045126,00.html</ref> [[Lance Bass]],<ref name="Celeb 3">http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2007/10/gay_odyssey_with_lance_bass.php</ref> and [[Leonardo DiCaprio]]<ref name="Celeb 1" /> are among celebrities that attend services. |
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The church had over 2,000 members as of 2005, making it one of the largest Presbyterian churches in the [[United States]]. It is affiliated with [[Presbyterian Church (USA)]]. |
The church had over 2,000 members as of 2005, making it one of the largest Presbyterian churches in the [[United States]]. It is affiliated with [[Presbyterian Church (USA)]]. |
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The church is currently led by Senior Pastor, Dr. Mark Brewer. Mark Brewer was opposed to the 2004 divestment from Israel by the [[Presbyterian Church (USA)|Presbyterian Church]]. He is on the board of directors of The Committee to End Divestment Now (CEDN), a Presbyterian affinity group opposed to the 2004 Presbyterian divestment from Israel. |
The church is currently led by Senior Pastor, Dr. Mark Brewer. Mark Brewer was opposed to the 2004 divestment from Israel by the [[Presbyterian Church (USA)|Presbyterian Church]]. He is on the board of directors of The Committee to End Divestment Now (CEDN), a Presbyterian affinity group opposed to the 2004 Presbyterian divestment from Israel. |
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Revision as of 07:25, 12 December 2007
Bel Air Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Since its founding in 1946, it has become one of the most influential churches in Los Angeles. The church is located at 16221 Mulholland Drive.
Many members of Bel Air Presbyterian Church are involved in the entertainment industry, and tend to be affluent and prominent within the Los Angeles and Hollywood communities. Bel Air Presbyterian Church is the church that former President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, attended on Sundays after leaving office, and Mrs. Reagan still attends.[1] Jessica Simpson,[1] Britney Spears,[2] Lance Bass,[3] and Leonardo DiCaprio[1] are among celebrities that attend services.
The church had over 2,000 members as of 2005, making it one of the largest Presbyterian churches in the United States. It is affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA).
The Bel Air Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Organ was the world’s largest digital/pipe combination organ at its dedication in 1996. The organ is world-renowned in the organ and classical music communities. It has been featured in many recordings, magazines and radio programs.
Former Senior Pastors include Dr. Louis H. Evans Jr., Dr. Michael H. Wenning, and Dr. Donn D. Moomaw.
The church is currently led by Senior Pastor, Dr. Mark Brewer. Mark Brewer was opposed to the 2004 divestment from Israel by the Presbyterian Church. He is on the board of directors of The Committee to End Divestment Now (CEDN), a Presbyterian affinity group opposed to the 2004 Presbyterian divestment from Israel.