Events for April 3, 2026 - April 3, 2026

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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…

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,…

Our Advent Devotionals will be here on December 7th and will be available for pick-up in the sanctuary. The suggested donation to cover our costs is $4.25 but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please see Tom any Sunday morning during Advent at the entrance to the Sanctuary for a devotional. CLICK HERE to download.

This Saturday, 11/22 - the Knitting Ministry’s plans to attend the SoCal Fiber Fair in Pomona has shifted to a location closer to home: Michael’s Crafts on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. We will meet at the church parking lot at 9:30 AM on Saturday. If you would like to join the carpool, please call or text me at…