Find Your Perfect Church Home in Long Beach – Bay Shore Church
By Darlene Gidley, Bay Shore Church Member

So, you are looking for a church with the right feel for you. But how do you find that church? How do you find your perfect church home in Long Beach, California? As a Bay Shore Community Congregational Church member, I’d love to invite you to visit what is, for me, the perfect church home in Long Beach. The heart of this church is all the wonderful people who care about each other and bond together to help each other grow and make a positive difference in the community.
Experience a Sense of Belonging at Long Beach’s Welcoming Church – Bay Shore Church
Are you new to the area or looking for a church in Long Beach that makes you feel at home? Bay Shore Community Congregational Church, also known as Bay Shore Church, is the place to be. Our 1925 founding makes us one of Long Beach’s most established churches. We have been serving the community for almost a century, providing a warm and welcoming environment for everyone, no matter where they are in their spiritual journeys. We begin every worship service by saying, “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” We are an open and affirming church for the LGBTQ+ community!
What Bay Shore Community Congregational Church (UCC) is known for
Bay shore is known for its wonderful worship that features our pastors who have a sense of humor and bring the lesson to real life applications. You will have something to think about all week!
The music program is an outstanding blend of music styles that reinforce the day’s message.
Our education program helps people of all ages grow, and our sense of mission and outreach to the community.
Explore Bay Shore Church at Your Own Pace – In-Person Worship and Live-Streamed Services Available
At Bay Shore Church, we understand that visiting a new church can be daunting. That’s why we offer in-person worship services every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and live-streamed services on our YouTube channel, allowing you to get a feel for our church from the comfort of your home. Our YouTube channel also has past services available to watch at any time. You can get a feel for our worship and sermons by visiting our sermons page, where past sermons and worship services are listed. Click here to find out what to expect on a Sunday morning.
Experience the Beauty and Inspiration of Bay Shore Church’s Stunning Sanctuary and Exceptional Music Program
Our magnificent sanctuary features mahogany walls and ceiling beams, priceless stained glass windows, a magnificent pipe organ, and a Steinway piano. It feels like a church home. Our music program, which includes fantastic solo musicians, an outstanding choir, a bell choir, and a children’s choir, will leave you feeling inspired and renewed.
Discover a Church Community that Offers Programs and Activities for All Ages
Along with our dynamic worship services, Bay Shore Church offers a variety of other activities and programs for people of all ages, including Sunday School for children, Bible study for adults, choirs for both adults and youth, and handbell choirs for both adults and youth. In addition, we offer child care while we worship.
Find Your Spiritual Church Home in Long Beach – Visit the Welcoming and Dynamic Community at Bay Shore Church
Bay Shore Community Congregational Church (UCC) is where you can make lifelong friends and find people with similar values. If you seek to grow in your spiritual journey and want to do your part in making the community better, Bay Shore Church may be right for you. For me, it’s the best church in Long Beach!