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Empty Bowls Long Beach

Empty Bowls Long Beach Debuts November 7 to Support Local Hunger Relief

Sara Pilchman Ceramics and The Volunteer Center South Bay/Harbor/Long Beach will present the inaugural Empty Bowls Long Beach on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Guests will choose a handcrafted ceramic bowl, enjoy soup donated by local restaurants and chefs, and take their bowl home as a lasting reminder of neighbors facing food insecurity. Proceeds will benefit Food For Kids, the Volunteer Center’s hunger-relief program serving children and families across Long Beach and the South Bay. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Empty Bowls Long Beach


Empty Bowls Long Beach Debuts November 7 to Support Local Hunger Relief Sara Pi

Sunday Study

Sunday, November 8, 8:45 AM, Pownall Room & Zoom
Sunday Study takes place Sundays at 8:45 AM in-person & via Zoom.  

Sunday Worship

Sunday, November 8, 10:00 AM, Sanctuary
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Book Talk and author signing with Dr. Leslie Reese


MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sunday, November 8 @11:30 am following our worship service