First Congregational Church of Long Beach, UCC - Long Beach (CA)

sharon G I have been going to this church for many years. The people , staff and all around atmosphere, is filled with so much love and care for others. Every time I leave I truly fell the word of God has lifited my spirits. I definitely recommend coming for service.

kkrobbins This is my church! I have been attending here for about three years. I love the pastoral staff and really enjoy the sermons presented by Pastors Bill and Brenna. They may not always say what I want to hear, but they always say what I need to hear. The people at this church are pretty much like the people anywhere. They are a bunch of sinners. Maybe thats why I feel like I fit right in. It is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming church. This church pretty much welcomes anybody. Kind of like Jesus does. I am in the anybody category.

Jim Manion Nice church!

karl ackermann A Truly Welcoming and Inspiring Community. It is everything a spiritual community should be: progressive, inclusive, compassionate, and deeply rooted in love. Regardless of who you are, where you come from, or whom you love you will be welcomed here.

Darlene Gidley I have attended Bay Shore Church since 1995. I love this church—the people, the pastors, and our support of many organizations in the community that serve people in need. The church provides opportunities for us as individuals, and as a community, to make a positive impact in the world.

Jon Nakamura ❤️

Marie Godbold The only chyrch you can read about in the bible

Isa L B While my automobile was inoperable for the holidays, I spoke to the Pastor about trying to work for them to make money to pay for the repairs. She spoke to her husband (also a Pastor) and although they didn’t have any work for me, agreed to not have my vehicle towed as long as I move it by the following Friday, which was quite the relief as I’ve had other major vehicle expenses recently and didn’t need a tow expense on top of another major vehicle repair. Just for that act of kindness, I pushed my vehicle off of their lot as soon as I could so as to not worry or trouble them any further. Small acts of kindness go a long way in my book. Thank you!

Lyle Robison ive always considered Christ Chapel my home church. I attended it under Pastors Coles ministry. even though im in Florida now, the church is in my daily prayers. I miss it and pray to see you all again in glory.

King Ram My family and I attended this church for about a year, and overall, we loved it. I gave my life to the Lord in May of 2014, but I found this church in 2018. It wasn’t until the beginning of 2024 that I committed to attending regularly. I felt God tugging at my heart and calling me to make this commitment, so I started attending, and soon after, my wife and son joined me. This church has a very tight-knit community where most members seem to have grown up together. While that creates a sense of familiarity and unity, it can make it difficult for newcomers to build relationships. There were a few individuals who really went out of their way to connect with us, and one standout was Joseph, the assistant pastor. Joseph genuinely cared about building a relationship with my family and made an effort to make us feel welcome. I also attended Joseph’s class, which was a great opportunity to engage and grow spiritually. However, I had a different experience with one of the leaders. On more than one occasion, I tried to start a conversation, but the leader often walked away or didn’t seem interested in connecting. To clarify, I wasn’t looking for validation from men, but I believe it’s important to build a relationship with those we choose to have a significant influence in our lives. One thing to note is that being a part of this family of believers requires baptism. Despite the challenges in connecting with that leader, I still grew tremendously in my personal relationship with God during my time at this church. A major transformation happened in my life because I really zoned in on what God was calling me to have faith in. To anyone joining this church, or any church for that matter, I encourage you to take your relationship with God seriously. Don’t make it about you and man, but about you and God. Take every step in faith and involve God in all your decision-making. Most importantly, make sure you are spending more time in the Word of God than with anyone or anywhere else to ensure you’re grounded in the truth. This church has been a blessing, and while there’s room for improvement in some areas, I’m thankful for the growth I experienced during my time here. I will definitely be coming back whenever I’m in town.