Rainbow Reconnection – Volunteers & Donations Needed!

Saturday, July 17

Rainbow ReConnection is a youth outreach event First Church is sponsoring in collaboration with The Center Long Beach. With Long Beach Pride unable to be held in person this year due to the pandemic, First Church and The Center Long Beach are excited to bring youth PRIDE to us! It will be held at the 3^rd and Chestnut parking lot and in the church courtyard. Read More

Paddling Group

Saturday, July 31, 8:30 AM

The FCC Paddling Group is gearing up for an outing  in Sunset Beach, exploring the Huntington Harbor area. If you'd like to join us for either kayaking or paddle boarding, contact Tracy Halter-Balin at tbalin@firstchurchlb.org or 562-754-3324. Since we will be getting a group rate and they have agreed to open a bit early for us, your rsvp is due no later than Wednesday, July 28. Read More

Parables of a Palestinian Rabbi

Starts Tuesday, July 6, 7 PM & Sunday, July 11, 8:30 AM

For two thousand years Jesus’ parables have inspired, challenged, and baffled Christians and non-Christians alike. The Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, the Least of These – we’ve heard them all a thousand times. How would Jesus’ first followers have heard these parables though? How might we hear them anew after all this time? What do these ancient stories have to say about climate crisis, covid-19, and conflict in the Middle East? Read More