Which church does Jennifer Garner attend? Actress reveals she lost a friend from the establishment in the LA fires

Jennifer Garner spoke to MSNBC on January 10, 2025, where she discussed the impact of the recent fires in Los Angeles. The actress also revealed how she lost a friend from her church in the destruction. Getting emotional, Jennifer Garner stated that her friend could not get out on time, which caused the tragic incident.

"I did lose a friend, and for our church, it's really tender so I don't feel like we should talk about it yet. I did lose a friend. She didn't get out in time. My heart bleeds for my friends. I mean, I can think of 100 families, and there are 5,000 homes lost. I can, without even thinking, I could just write out a list of 100 friends who lost their homes," Jennifer Garner said.

She further stated:

"I feel almost guilty walking through my house. You know, what can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands and these walls and the safety that I have?"

While Jennifer Garner did not talk much about her church during the one-to-one with MSNBC, the actress revealed to Pure Flix Insider in August 2022, that she goes to a local United Methodist church.

For the unversed, the devastating 2025 LA fires, which erupted on January 7, have wreaked havoc across Southern California, destroying hundreds of homes, displacing thousands of residents, and leaving parts of the city blanketed in smoke.

As per Vox's January 10 report, the fires have allegedly been fueled by an extended drought that dried out vegetation and powerful Santa Ana winds, however, the authorities continue to explore more causes of the massive fires.

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Many celebrities like Billy Crystal, Ricki Lake, and Paris Hilton have lost their homes in the LA fire: Details explored as Jennifer Garner opens up about her loss

According to People Magazine's January 10 report, the Palisades Fire is currently the largest wildfire affecting Los Angeles County. It has scorched over 21,000 acres in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas, destroying homes and forcing mass evacuations.

As Jeniffer Garner talked about losing a friend to the fire, People Magazine also reported that several celebrities residing in areas like Santa Monica, Altadena, Malibu, etc. have been adversely affected. Furthermore, celebrities like Billy Crystal, Ricki Lake, Paris Hilton, Miles Teller, Anna Faris, Cobie Smulders, and Taran Kila have also lost their homes to the fire.

Vox reported that the Eaton fire near Pasadena has now spread across an area of 13,000 acres and the fire has left atleast 10 people dead, with several injured. President Joe Biden has also issued a disaster declaration and released several federal funds to help the authorities combat the fire and save the citizens and the area being affected.

Furthermore, talking about Jennifer Garner’s latest interview with MSNBC, the actress spoke at length and praised World Central Kitchen's Chef José Andrés and his efforts towards the firefighters who are helping in combating the fires, and the evacuees who have been left homeless due to the wildfire.