A Liberal Church, Welcoming of All, Passionately Committed to Social Justice
Welcome to our website!
Our motto says it all: "A Liberal Church, Welcoming of All, Passionately Committed to Social Justice"
We're a diverse group of seekers who have covenanted to support and care for each other as we each discover how God's spirit of love is present and working in each of us.
We meet together each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. to celebrate, sing, learn and listen. Join us!
Sunday Celebration of God's Love
Sunday, February 14, 10 a.m.
Sermon: The Purple Hibiscus and the Litmus Test
The Rev. Jerry Stinson, preaching
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Upcoming Events
Ash Wednesday Service - February 17, 7 p.m.
Featuring our chant choir, a meditation, and the imposition of ashes. For more information on Lent at First Church, click here.
Church Vitality Event - February 19 & 20
First Church hosts the So Cal/ Nevada Conference Church Vitality Event. For more information, see the conference website.
Writing the Sacred - February 27, 10 a.m.
A journaling, poetry and song-writing workshop.
For more information, click here.
Long Beach Reads One Book: An Evening with Steve Lopez - March 3, 7 p.m.
Press-Telegram editor Rich Archbold will talk with he author of The Soloist, Steve Lopez. For tickets click here or call 800-838-3006.
Women's Retreat at Pilgrim Pines - March 5-7
Theme: Remembering Your Story. For more information, see the brochure and download the registration form.
Our Partners in Ministry
Urban Community Outreach (DAYS, Drop-In-Center)
Webmaster:
Ruth Warkentin
Click here to visit the United Church of Christ (our denomination) website
Click here to sign the Declaration of Peace and to learn about nonviolent ways to end the war
Click here to learn more about how the UCC is involved in Global Ministry
