Events for April 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Dear friends in Christ, The book of Psalms is an interesting text in its use of reflective Hebrew poetry and incredibly diverse range of feelings expressed about and to God. At the same time, it is one of the books most quoted by Jesus. The 37th Psalm is written by a person who sees the whole world falling apart, and…

To Join Via Zoom use your Regular Zoom Worship Link or CLICK HERE On Sunday October 26 we will stay after worship for a bit for a FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.  All are welcome.  We will briefly review the 12 goals we established at the beginning of the year.  Council Treasurer Rodney will present information on the state of the budget and…

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Collecting for One Great Hour of Sharing. You can donate to OGHS here. Also, we will observe All Saint’s Day. Please join us for a special worship service where we remember and honor the saints in our lives who have gone before us.

Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday will remember all the saints in our lives and history who have passed on before us. Everyone will be invited to light a candle in memory of the saints in their lives who have taught them, shaped them, and inspired them. We will be reading a story from the little-known book of Tobit about…

Join us for knitting, crocheting, or whatever craft you enjoy. Bring your own project, or use our yarn and knitting machines to make hats for the homeless. If you don't know how to knit or crochet, we will teach you! All levels welcome Bring something to share for the potluck brunch. For more info call or text 323-793-9059

The stories of David the boy shepherd verses David the king have long fascinated me with their depictions of completely different personalities for the same person. As we bless our veterans for Veteran’s Day, this story of David as unwitting soldier and later commander of armies has much to teach us. We also have much to learn about our faith’s…

Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election. By revisiting our resource “Countering Project 2025 With Love: A UCC Response,” this webinar will explore enduring commitments and new challenges across issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, immigration justice,…

November 14 - 16, 2025 - REGISTER HERE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 19 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE First Congregational Church of Long Beach is hosting a Women's Retreat this fall at Pilgrim Pines and would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to attend. This year’s theme, Rest Is Resistance — inspired by the work of Tricia Hersey —…

Dear friends in Christ, We often hear the core tenets of our faith reduced to “Love your neighbor” Or “Do unto others.” This is easy to remember, and quite compatible with other religions of the world, who have their own similar scriptures regarding love for the other. It’s not a bad credo to live by, especially when combined with “Faith,…