Epic Life Church, through its association with Pilgrim Coffee, became embroiled in controversy when a city-sponsored 'Coffee with a Cop' event was canceled. The cancellation was largely attributed to the church leader's conservative, far-right views which critics say contribute to an exclusionary political climate.

Following the cancellation of a 'Coffee with a Cop' event at a Pilgrim Coffee location due to LGBTQ backlash in Shoreline, Pastor Keith Carpenter of Epic Life Church publicly defended his traditional Christian views. His statements frame progressive policies as exclusionary, highlighting a rift between conservative faith-based values and local inclusive policies. At the same time, his church's community service initiatives offer a counterpoint in ethical business practices.

Epic Life Church, led by Keith Carpenter, became embroiled in controversy after its association with Pilgrim Coffeehouse and the church's staunch traditional Christian stance on marriage prompted a community backlash and event cancellation. Carpenter’s public defense of these views and criticism of local government action have raised concerns about the church's alignment with exclusionary, authoritarian narratives.