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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!
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!
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
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 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 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 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!
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
Alabama Trip - Civil Rights + Faith Learning
Civil Rights + Faith Learning
Nine youth and two adults from our “Being the Church” congregations are heading to Alabama this June to explore their faith through a social justice lens. Participants are preparing by studying key figures and events; reading scripture; and meeting together for reflections and prayer. In June, participants will visit historic and modern sites on the civil rights trail in Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma, Alabama.
Trip participants will be visiting all of our worshipping congregations this spring to share some reflections, and show their appreciation to our churches.
Significant fundraising efforts are making this trip possible: thank you! More are underway. Donations to support a youth can be made directly via the QR Code or please contact Pastor Melinda about details re. personal check donations. (e: Melinda@BeingtheChurchLB.org)
$1,000 sponsors a youth.
All donations are deeply appreciated.
Relay for Life
Relay for Life LB
Saturday, June 7, 9am-9pm
POA Park - 7390 Carson, Long Beach 90808 (Behind the LB Towne Center)
Help us fight cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Together, we will raise funds and awareness and participate in a 24 hour relay. Every dollar and every step counts. Join our team today!
Email Team Captain Lori Monnier for more information: lorimonnier@hotmail.com
Click HERE to join the Being the Church Team
Amazing Race Fundraiser for Being the Church
Amazing Race Fundraiser for Being the Church
Saturday, May 31, starting @ 6:30pm
Tickets: $100 per couple (team) or $50 per participant
Join the first-ever, super fun “Being the Church” Amazing Race! Teams of two will participate in active challenges of brain and braun, across Long Beach. Then, the final clue will lead teams to a special location where more fun and fellowship will ensue. Being the Church youth and young adults will provide childcare at no additional cost. All tickets purchased will support Groundlings Camp a vital ministry of Being the Church, Long Beach.
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 on April 26, 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
6th-12th Grade Murder Mystery Dinner
RSVP by Friday May 9th to the email address listed!
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