Upcoming events
Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5pm
Belmont Heights UMC 317 Termino Avenue, LB 90814
We are getting together for a festive and fun time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Invite a friend and join us for some Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, yummy snacks, caroling in the neighborhood and the annual UGLY SWEATER CONTEST! See you there for a wonderful, holiday time.
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Servant Saturday @ The Giving Farm
Servant Saturday @ The Giving Farm
We’re Going to the Farm! The GIVING Farm!
Join us for a meaningful morning of service. We will be working to harvest produce, weed or plant. Following our volunteering, we will have a short time of prayer and communion together.
Dress for success in the following:
Comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty
Closed toe-shoes (work boots or hiking boots preferred).
Thick long pants and long-sleeved shirts preferred.
Things to bring:
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Water bottle
Personal garden gloves (optional, we will have gloves available)
Note: Do NOT park or check-in at the school entrance, the high school is closed. Parking will be onsite at the farm (behind the school).
Sign up on the Church Center App or Click HERE
United Women in Faith 2026 Tea Fundraiser
United Women in Faith 2026 Tea Fundraiser
Join United Women in Faith at Los Altos UMC for a fundraising tea supporting Toberman Neighborhood Center and David & Margaret Youth and Family Services.
Tickets on sale now. (Early bird special ends 12/31/25). Find out more at tinyurl.com/UWF-Tea
Youth Fun Night
5th Friday Youth Fun Night! (6th-12th gr.)
Volleyball and More! $5 per youth
Cal Heights UMC, 3759 Orange Ave., 90807
Volleyball and more games. Popcorn and more snacks. Invite a friend and join more youth for a relaxed games night together!
Please sign up so we can plan well:
Church Center App or Click HERE
Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Eve Services at our Being the Church campus locations
May our Savior’s light guide you, love envelop you, and joy uplift your spirit as we celebrate this season.
Belmont Heights UMC & Grace UMC 317 Termino Ave LB 90814
6:00-7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Cal Heights UMC 3579 Orange Ave LB 90807
7:00-8:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
Los Altos UMC 5950 E. Willow Street LB 90815
4:00-5:00 pm Christmas Family Friendly Service
7:00-8:00 pm Christmas Traditional Service
Everyone's Inn - Journey to Christmas
Everyone’s Inn - Jouney to Christmas
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together.
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 - Journey to Christmas
Everyone Inn - Journey to Christmas
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together.
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
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!
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 - Journey to Christmas
Everyone Inn - Journey to Christmas
All ages and all stages are welcome to join our weekly Wednesday night dinner church. We will sing, pray, play and dine together.
Please sign up to attend (one signup works for the whole season)!
In the Church Center App or click the Signup Button!
Waffle Church
Interfaith Waffle Congregation
Saturday, Nov. 22. 9:30 am-11 am
Temple Israel, 268 Loma Avenue, LB 90803
Free will donation accepted.
PLEASE SIGN UP by Nov. 17
Together with Temple Israel, Being the Church, Long Beach is hosting a morning that is not to be missed. This very special morning is for all ages and all stages from infant to elders.
Yummy Waffle Breakfast
Generous Community time
Interfaith exploration and learning on common scripture - great for all ages!!
Sign up 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!
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!
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!
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!
Trunk or Treat @ Belmont Heights UMC
Trunk or Treat
All are welcome to Trunk or Treat in the Belmont Heights UMC parking lot!
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
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
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!
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