Keith Carpenter

Keith Carpenter is the owner of Pilgrim Coffeehouse in Shoreline, Washington, and the head pastor of Epic Life Church. He gained media attention after the city canceled a 'Coffee with a Cop' event due to backlash against his Christian beliefs regarding marriage, which protesters deemed incompatible with the community's progressive values. Carpenter has publicly defended his business and its commitment to serving all customers, regardless of their backgrounds, while criticizing the city's decision as discriminatory.