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A church’s long history of progressive action

Parishioners of Mount Hollywood Congregational Church in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles celebrate the installation of the Rev. Anne Cohen as their new pastor.

Parishioners of Mount Hollywood Congregational Church in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles celebrate the installation of the Rev. Anne Cohen as their new pastor.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

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Mount Hollywood Congregational Church, founded in 1905, is a small congregation with a progressive, quirky history. It integrated early, protested injustice often -- and has worked hard to make the world a better place.

Voices lifted

Julie Goudie, center, in a pink boa, joins fellow parishioners in song at Mount Hollywood Congregational Church.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Plenty for the eyes

Colorful headwear and dress are a common sight at Mount Hollywood Congregational, which was founded in 1905 and was one of L.A.’s first racially integrated churches.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Where youth is served

The Rev. Anne Cohen, left, is hugged by youth group member Elizabeth Waldron during Cohen’s installation as pastor of Mount Hollywood Congregational Church.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Her new role

The Rev. Anne Cohen gets a hug from her son Peter, 7, before her installation.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

A family affair

The Rev. Anne Cohen, right, is joined by her father, the Rev. Al Cohen, and other family and friends at her installation ceremony.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

The moment nears

The Rev. Anne Cohen lets her tired son Peter rest in her lap as she prepares for her installation.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

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