Employment at First Congregational Church, Long Beach
First Congregational Church of Long Beach is committed to providing a safe and productive working environment for its employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial credit and/or motor vehicle history check.
First Congregational is committed to creating and maintaining a positive, productive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. Therefore, the Church will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Mission Statement
Our mission is:
To be a visible and prophetic presence in the church and in the world;
To steadfastly proclaim the radically inclusive love of God;
To be open to, and celebrate differences;
To honor thinking for oneself;
To faithfully work for the inclusion of, and justice for, all people, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, ethnicity or national origin, or any other particular element of a person’s total humanity, and for all of God’s creation.