Upcoming events
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Youth Fun Night
Youth Fun Night (6th-12th grades) SATURDAY, October 25 7:00-9:30 pm. Free
Come in COSTUME, and enjoy an epic game of Hide and Seek followed by our favorite treat - S'mores!
Sign up so we can plan well via Church Center App or online HERE
YIP! YIP!
Yoga in the Park!
4th Sundays @ 9am in Whaley Park
Join us for some relaxed stretching, deep breathing, and some yoga poses, too. We will gather together out in nature, under a beautiful morning sky. Free parking is available. We meet on the north side of the park (E Los Santos Drive side).
Suggested donation $10 supports all “Being the Church” ministries.
Learn more online via media @BeingtheChurchLB and websitew.BeingtheChurchLB.org
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Trunk or Treat @ Belmont Heights UMC
Trunk or Treat
All are welcome to Trunk or Treat in the Belmont Heights UMC parking lot!
Young Adult Meet Up
Young Adult Meet Up
Young adults (18-30y) are meeting just to hang out and catch up. Join us, let’s relax a bit and be the church while we nosh!
Info? Email Pastor Melinda (E: Melinda@BeingtheChurchLB.org) See you there!
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Join us for Spirit Pub
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Join us for Spirit Pub! What is it? It a fun-spirited, open-minded group that is sharing wisdom and life experience around the topics of ethics, integrity, spirituality and social justice for the world we live in. We invite you to reflect more deeply on life through meaningful conversation among like-minded people. When is it? Every 1st Thursday of the month. See you there!
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Servant SATURDAY
Servant SATURDAY @ Orange County Food Bank
November 15, 8:30 - 11:00am
Join Pastor Melinda for a meaningful morning of church and service.
Wear: pants and closed-toed shoes.
Bring: water bottle if needed.
Please note in advance that volunteers are on their feet and working quickly (sorting and packing food) the whole time in a warehouse. Minimum age requirement is a hard working 9 year old, otherwise 10. :)
We will close our time together with simple prayer and communion.
Register in the Church Center App or Online HERE
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
YIP! YIP!
Yoga in the Park!
4th Sundays @ 9am in Whaley Park
Join us for some relaxed stretching, deep breathing, and some yoga poses, too. We will gather together out in nature, under a beautiful morning sky. Free parking is available. We meet on the north side of the park (E Los Santos Drive side).
Suggested donation $10 supports all “Being the Church” ministries.
Learn more online via media @BeingtheChurchLB and websitew.BeingtheChurchLB.org
Everyone's Inn Advent Season
Everyone Inn Fall/Winter Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Join us for Spirit Pub
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Join us for Spirit Pub! What is it? It a fun-spirited, open-minded group that is sharing wisdom and life experience around the topics of ethics, integrity, spirituality and social justice for the world we live in. We invite you to reflect more deeply on life through meaningful conversation among like-minded people. When is it? Every 1st Thursday of the month. See you there!
Servant Sunday - LB Rescue Mission
Servant Sunday
Dec 7, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Long Beach Rescue Mission (LBRM)
1335 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
On this Sunday morning, we will partner with the Long Beach Rescue Mission to serve our neighbors in need. We will be preparing and serving a hot breakfast to mission residents as well as helping with some much needed inventory and reorganizing. We will have a moment of prayer and communion amid all of our work together, too. We will be standing a lot; please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Families are welcome with children under 16 years accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please register early as this project has a limited number of participants. We will host another volunteer opportunity as we see that numbers reach the maximum! God is good to send many faithful servants!
Register HERE!
Everyone's Inn Advent Season
Everyone Inn Fall/Winter Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Christmas Party: Caroling, Cocoa & Cookies!
Christmas Party: Caroling, Cocoa & Cookies!
Sunday, Dec. 14. 5-6:30pm
Belmont Heights UMC, 317 Termino Ave., LB 90814
Wear your BEST and UGLIEST Christmas sweater and join the fun! We are hosting a holiday afternoon with lots of yummy cookies (some for eating and some for decorating and then eating LOL!!), crafts, cocoa and Christmas caroling. Join the church community, and bring a friend, too! It will be a warm gathering full of Christmas spirit. :)
Everyone's Inn Advent Season
Everyone Inn Fall/Winter Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Love Our City
Love Our City - Long Beach!
7:30 Free Breakfast
9:00 Volunteer on-site
11/12pm End Volunteer work - Rest!
Sign up to volunteer at an event in Long Beach. There are MANY to choose from, and free breakfast if you meet up early! “Love Our City” is a wonderful multi-church event that begins with free breakfast and gathering. Then, volunteers disperse to make a difference throughout our city!
Sign up HERE today!
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
All Ages Being the Church Camp
Being the Church Camp!
Oct. 3-5, 2025
Sign-up HERE!
Get ready for a wonderful, encouraging, uplifting time with God’s church! Hiking, yoga, small group Bible study, archery, outdoor worship, and a talent show! Make memories for a lifetime.
All ages are invited and encouraged. Singles, couples, families with children, retiree's, college-aged friends. All means all. :)
Included in your cost
Two nights in cabin-style, bunk bed accommodations. There is a limited number of non-bunkbed accommodations.
Five meals: Friday dinner - Sunday lunch, prepared by Lazy W Ranch staff.
Crafts, archery, hiking, small group Bible study, games, yoga, campfire + songs, s'mores, and the all camp talent show! Plus, lots of free time too .
COST: Our goal is to make camp accessible and camperships are available to everyone. We want you at camp. Reach out to your local church pastor or Rev. Melinda if you need financial support to attend camp. melinda@beingthechurchlb.org
Adults (16 and older): $165
Children + Younger Youth (4-15 years): $100
Infants (0-3 years) Free
Full payment due by September 20.
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
YIP! YIP!
Yoga in the Park!
4th Sundays @ 9am in Whaley Park
Join us for some relaxed stretching, deep breathing, and some yoga poses, too. We will gather together out in nature, under a beautiful morning sky. Free parking is available. We meet on the north side of the park (E Los Santos Drive side).
Suggested donation $10 supports all “Being the Church” ministries.
Learn more online via media @BeingtheChurchLB and websitew.BeingtheChurchLB.org
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Servant Saturday : Coastal Cleanup
CA Coastal Cleanup: Sept. 20
9am-11am
Long Beach Coast - Left of the Belmont Pier
35 39th Pl, Long Beach, CA 90803
Join 100’s of volunteers along our beautiful coastline on Sept. 20. We will help to clean a local beach right here in Long Beach as part of this annual effort.
Spend a beautiful morning and lets care for creation together. After our volunteering, we will gather for short prayer and simple communion.
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Everyone's Inn Fall Season
Everyone Inn Fall Season Opens Sept. 3
School Spirit Night
Continues weekly on Wednesday evenings
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together. On School Spirit night, everyone is invited to dress in school/alumni pride-wear!! Following our meal, we break into small groups for all ages from Kinder through HS and adults as well. We are always receptive to helpers for set up and clean up, too! 🙂
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
YIP! YIP!
Yoga in the Park!
4th Sundays @ 9am in Whaley Park
Join us for some relaxed stretching, deep breathing, and some yoga poses, too. We will gather together out in nature, under a beautiful morning sky. Free parking is available. We meet on the north side of the park (E Los Santos Drive side).
Suggested donation $10 supports all “Being the Church” ministries.
Learn more online via media @BeingtheChurchLB and websitew.BeingtheChurchLB.org
FUN Night for Youth (6th - 12th grades)
Calling all MS & HS Youth!
5th Friday Fun Night: Aug. 29
Camelot Golfland (this one is a HUGE Fav!!)
Cost: ~$25 pp (with church support to cover costs)
Join friends long-time and new for a super fun night! We will have a game of laser tag and/or round of mini-golf, plus a pizza snack. Drivers are needed; please email Pastor Melinda (e: Melinda@BeingtheChurchLB.org), if you can help. Thank you!
Sign up by Aug. 20 in the Church Center App or HERE
Groundlings Summer 2025 - Week 6
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 28 - August 1 Week 6: August 4-8
"We live grounded in God's love and 'filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit.' " ~ Acts 13:52
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
YIP! YIP!
Yoga in the Park!
ONE TIME DATE CHANGE!
4th Sundays @ 9am in Whaley Park
(Except this one, rescheduled by one week!)
Upcoming - August 3rd
Join us for some relaxed stretching, deep breathing, and some yoga poses, too. We will gather together out in nature, under a beautiful morning sky. Free parking is available. We meet on the north side of the park (E Los Santos Drive side).
Suggested donation $10 supports all “Being the Church” ministries.
Learn more online via media @BeingtheChurchLB and websitew.BeingtheChurchLB.org
Everyone's Inn - Summer Season
Everyone’s Inn: Summer Season
5:45pm - 7:30pm $7 pp // $25 max per family On Belmont Heights UMC Campus RSVP in the Church Center App OR online: Everyone’s Inn Registration
We will share a yummy meal together as well as great fellowship, music and prayer at this all ages gathering of the church.
Be sure to sign up today!
Groundlings Summer 2025 - Week 5
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 28 - August 1 Week 6: August 4-8
"We live grounded in God's love and 'filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit.' " ~ Acts 13:52
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
Everyone's Inn - Summer Season
Everyone’s Inn: Summer Season
5:45pm - 7:30pm $7 pp // $25 max per family On Belmont Heights UMC Campus RSVP in the Church Center App OR online: Everyone’s Inn Registration
We will share a yummy meal together as well as great fellowship, music and prayer at this all ages gathering of the church.
Be sure to sign up today!
Servant Saturday
Farm Lot 59 is a working urban farm that specializes in growing rare and unusual varieties of flowers and organic vegetables. The farm’s mission is to incubate and inspire the culture of urban farming in our community through education, food accessibility, and by being a model of sustainable agriculture practices. We will serve on the farm together with simple communion and prayer. All ages are welcome!
Where: Meet at the Farm Lot 59 Parking Lot.
What to Bring: Signed Waiver (access during online registration). Water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, garden gloves, tools.
Everyone's Inn - Summer Season
Everyone’s Inn: Summer Season
5:45pm - 7:30pm $7 pp // $25 max per family On Belmont Heights UMC Campus RSVP in the Church Center App OR online: Everyone’s Inn Registration
We will share a yummy meal together as well as great fellowship, music and prayer at this all ages gathering of the church.
Be sure to sign up today!
Groundlings Summer 2025 - Week 4
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 28 - August 1 Week 6: August 4-8
"We live grounded in God's love and 'filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit.' " ~ Acts 13:52
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
Everyone's Inn - Summer Season
Everyone’s Inn: Summer Season
5:45pm - 7:30pm $7 pp // $25 max per family On Belmont Heights UMC Campus RSVP in the Church Center App OR online: Everyone’s Inn Registration
We will share a yummy meal together as well as great fellowship, music and prayer at this all ages gathering of the church.
Be sure to sign up today!
Groundlings Summer 2025 - Week 3
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 28 - August 1 Week 6: August 4-8
"We live grounded in God's love and 'filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit.' " ~ Acts 13:52
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
Groundlings Summer 2025 - Week 2
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 28 - August 1 Week 6: August 4-8
"We live grounded in God's love and 'filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit.' " ~ Acts 13:52
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
Mobile Houseless Ministry
Mobile Houseless Ministry
Thank you for your continued support. As Pope Leo says, “we are helping the marginalized people.” With the warmer weather, we need men’s and women’s shorts along with sheets, blankets and towels. Please drop off items at any of our churches. Our team keeps busy handing out clothes and support items (hygiene kits, flashlights,, fast food gift cards, shoes, socks, etc.) on our service days. We hand out flyers a day or two ahead of time announcing our visit time; then our friends communicate with each other to advertise our visit.
As usual on our last service day, the meal truck was operated by Jamie Armstead of Jumpstart Industries and Rev Dan Lewis of Grace UMC offered communion while folks were awaiting the hot lunch
Questions or want to help: please contact Michael N. at 714 328 1503
Groundlings Summer 2025 - Week 1
Week 1: June 23 - 27
Week 2: June 30 - July 3
Week 3: July 7 - 11
Week 4: July 14 - 18
Week 5: July 28 - August 1 Week 6: August 4-8
"We live grounded in God's love and 'filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit.' " ~ Acts 13:52
Groundlings Day Camp is a multi-generational ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach. We strive to offer every Groundlings camper a sense of deep belonging in a supportive community of peers through a whole lot of recreation and play, creativity, and fun. Paired in “family groups” throughout the day, Groundlings campers learn about themselves and one another, and our collective faith story.
Camp runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Campers must be entering Kindergarten - 8th grade
YIP! YIP!
Yoga in the Park!
4th Sundays @ 9am in Whaley Park (note earlier time!)
Upcoming - June 22
Join us for some relaxed stretching, deep breathing, and some yoga poses, too. We will gather together out in nature, under a beautiful morning sky. Free parking is available. We meet on the north side of the park (E Los Santos Drive side).
Suggested donation $10 supports all “Being the Church” ministries.
Learn more online via media @BeingtheChurchLB and websitew.BeingtheChurchLB.org
Upcoming events
Our events are a great way to get involved in your community and connect with others who share your faith. Whether you're interested in participating in a service project, or simply attending a social gathering, there are many opportunities for you to get involved and grow in your faith.
Events for the Whole Family. We've got everything you need for a great day out with your loved ones - from games and activities to delicious food and drinks. Let us know you're coming by clicking on the event from the calendar and register.
SIGN UP ONLINE today for our upcoming events.
MONTHLY EVENT
Yoga in the park every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Whaley Park. Start at 9 am - Yoga in the Park, Whaley Park, Long Beach