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Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here

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Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here

A LIBERAL, PROGRESSIVE CHURCH, WELCOMING OF ALL, PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Upcoming Events

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 9, 10:00 AM, Sanctuary

Join us for worship in-person in our historic Sanctuary or online. Worships are livestreamed on our YouTube channel - click here to view our Sunday worship livestream! Our Sanctuary is ADA accessible and listening devices are available. FCCLB is a liberal, Open & Affirming and unabashedly progressive church in the United Church of Christ denomination. Parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure on Broadway Ave & Third Street; we validate parking on Sunday morning. 

Parents’ Night Out

Friday, February 7, 6:00 PM, Patterson Hall

All school-age children (and younger) are invited to join us Friday, February 7 between 6 p.m. – 9 p.m! Please RSVP to Tracy Halter-Balin.

Social Justice Book Club

Saturday, February 8, 7:00 PM, Zoom

The Social Justice Book club meets monthly on 2nd Saturdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. The group gathers by Zoom, includes church and community members, and is facilitated by Stephanie Fisher and Harold Sutherland. If you’re interested, please join the conversation on Saturday, February 8 at 7 PM via Zoom. All are welcome; contact Kirsten Pickus for Zoom info.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, February 9, 11:30 AM

The 2025 Annual Meeting of our membership will be held in person in the Ramsay Dining Room. It is a luncheon for all to attend. The meeting will include a slideshow of 2024 events and insights for the year ahead. New members will be introduced, staff present recognized, and a Tower Restoration Moment. Please RSVP to office@firstchurchlb.org so we can better plan for food.

Adult Education

Sunday, February 9, 8:45 AM, Pownall Room & Zoom

Adult Education takes place Sundays at 8:45 AM in-person & via Zoom.  

Explore our Church

Our Location

First Congregational Church of Long Beach

  • 241 Cedar Avenue
  • Long Beach, CA 90802
  • PH: 562-436-2256
  • Fx:
  • office@firstchurchlb.org

Directions and parking

Free Sunday parking available in Civic Center garage on Broadway at Cedar

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