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May 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. May 18 – Guest Preacher Rev. Howard Fauntroy May 25 –What authority does scripture have, why do we believe it, and why are folks so divided about it? June 1 – PRIDE Sunday – What does Jesus say about the LGBTQ+ community?…

UPDATE: Our application for a booth at WeHo Pride this year was denied. However, we will still be celebrating Pride the entire month of June with special sermons, music, and reflections. Please see Upcoming Sermons below for a preview. Upcoming Sermons May 11 – What does Paul say about women preaching in the church? Not what you’ve been told. May…

We will be collecting for two charities this month and next, and you can click here to see two brief videos that talk about the funds: Strengthen the Church (STC) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). These two collections are usually taken in the spring, but this spring was exceptionally strange and chaotic for me, so we postponed them.…

With the Federal Government shutdown entering its fourth week, there is a significant and devastating threat to the food security for the most vulnerable, our youth, seniors and families.  LA County Parks is (and has been) a critical part of the food safety net services in 48 Parks, 16 Teen Centers and 9 Senior centers and programs. To support this…

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 —…