Statement of Faith
West LA United Methodist Church welcomes everyone to experience God’s love and grace through dynamic relationships, spiritual intensity, missional alignment, and cultural openness.
We envision a community of faith growing more Christlike through worship, study and prayer. We seek to experience a deeper relationship with God and spiritual transformation, living according to the example of Christ and as the body of Christ. We endeavor to apply God’s love in inter-generational and multi-cultural fellowship and to offer an extended family in Christ and a place of belonging to all.
As a Reconciling Congregation, we welcome and celebrate people of every race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, class, ability and age.
Our Church family participates in a variety of worship experiences and expanding ministries, striving for social justice and ministering to all who are in need.
We promote spiritual growth by building a community of faith and making disciples of Christ by reaching out with compassion, forgiveness and love.
Our Ministry Staff
Rev. Becky Hirata (she/her)
Japanese Language Pastor
Contact: Nichigo@wlaumc.com
Deaconess Jeri Okamoto-Tanaka, J.D., M. Div. (she/her)
Director of Spiritual Enrichment & Compassion Care
Animal Chaplain, Spiritual Direction, Justice & Reconciling Ministries
Contact: jotwlaumc@gmail.com
Rev. Clint Collins (he/they)
Choir Director
Thomas Gaff (he/him)
Accompanist and Tech Specialist
Landon Phillips (he/him)
Director of Children & Youth Ministries
Lynne Onishi (she/her)
Office Administrator & Claremont School of Theology Intern
Contact: info@wlaumc.com