Holman welcomes the Rev. Christian Washington as its interim senior pastor. The L. A. native brings us a solid theological background and impressive body of work as a marketing consultant in both corporate circles and faith-based communities. Pastor Christian will remain at Holman through June 2024, working closely with California-Pacific Conference Bishop Escobedo-Frank and former…

Rev. Chase has served as Intern / Assistant Pastor under Rev. James M. Lawson. He has since served as senior pastor in other United Methodist Churches in Greater Los Angeles over the past 25+ years Thus, he is very familiar with social, cultural, and environmental concerns of the area. Rev. Chase is well equipped as…

A Methodist minister for more than 50 years, Rev. James Lawson served as pastor of Holman from 1974 until his retirement in 1999. He remains active with preaching and teaching engagements throughout the country along with conducting nonviolence workshops locally and overseas.  He leads his nonviolence workshop every fourth Saturday at Holman. Rev. Lawson is…