VisionMission

A serene prayer and reflection corner without any people, featuring a comfortable upholstered armchair in soft charcoal fabric beside a small round wooden side table. On the table sits a gently flickering LED candle in frosted glass, an open Bible, and a ceramic bowl filled with neatly folded, multi-colored paper slips representing anonymous prayer requests. Behind the chair, a vertical wall banner displays a subtle gradient from deep blue to soft violet with the words “Safe, Loved, Accepted” in clean, white lettering, next to a thin, minimalist cross. Warm, indirect lamplight blends with faint natural light from an unseen window, creating a tranquil, safe atmosphere. Photographed at eye level with balanced composition and crisp details, in a clean, professional photographic style ideal for a Christian outreach nonprofit.

About Us

Learn how our inclusive Christian community walks with people, families, and allies in hope.

About

Christ’s Love For Everyone

City of Refuge Center is a Christ-centered, affirming community where every person is welcomed as a beloved child of God, invited to heal, grow, and serve together in authentic, compassionate fellowship.

Our mission

A close-up, overhead view of a wooden table with an intentional arrangement of symbolic items, no people present. At the center lies an open Bible with gently worn pages, surrounded by small, smooth stones painted in soft pastel colors that subtly echo the rainbow, each stone inscribed with a single word like “hope,” “refuge,” and “beloved” in neat handwriting. A simple metal cross pendant rests on the page, catching warm, directional light from a nearby lamp. The background features a blurred edge of a navy-blue journal and a pen, suggesting reflection and support. The mood is calm, contemplative, and inclusive, captured in photographic realism with a shallow depth of field that keeps the Bible and stones sharply detailed against a softly fading, uncluttered environment.

Our Inclusive Faith Commitments

We follow Jesus by centering grace, justice, and reconciliation, affirming identities as gifts from God, and challenging spiritual harm through honest dialogue, prayer, and practical support.

Our beliefs

Reviews

A warmly lit, modern chapel interior without people, featuring a simple wooden cross standing against a textured, light-gray stone wall. Soft cushions in muted blues and grays rest on neat rows of minimalist wooden benches. At the base of the cross, a small table holds an open, well-worn Bible, a lit white pillar candle, and a subtle rainbow-colored ribbon draped gently beside them. Late-afternoon sunlight filters through frosted windows, casting soft, elongated shadows and creating a calm, inclusive atmosphere. Photographed at eye level with a shallow depth of field that keeps the cross and ribbon in crisp focus while the benches recede into a gentle blur, emphasizing photographic realism and a professional, peaceful mood.

Aya Nakamura

At City of Refuge, I heard a pastor say my identity reflected God’s image; that moment began my healing and restored my faith.

A nighttime exterior of a small, brick community center with a modern glass entrance, no people present. Above the doorway, a thoughtfully designed sign reads “City of Refuge Center” beside a simple, stylized cross with a faint, multi-colored gradient suggesting a rainbow. Warm light spills out from inside through the glass, creating a golden glow on the pavement and illuminating a simple metal ramp and railings, emphasizing accessibility. Soft streetlights cast gentle reflections on the wet sidewalk, suggesting a recent rain and adding depth and texture. Photographed from a low, three-quarter angle to emphasize the welcoming entrance, with crisp focus on the building and a soft, darkened city backdrop, in realistic, professional, photographic style that feels safe and inviting.

Mateo García

As a Christian parent, I feared choosing between my son and my church; this community showed me God never required that sacrifice.