We attended a wedding here and it was so gorgeous on the outside of the church to the side. Thank…read moreyou for the wonderful Mass.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but sadly this will be my first…read more This was my parish growing up, I even attended their elementary school. My uncle passed away last year, and it was at his funeral services that this experience occurred. My 17 year old son went up for Communion. He has been baptized, made his First Communion, and attended Catholic school. But, since it had been a while since he had been to church. I am not sure if he was just nervous, but he didn't have his hands out. The priest, in a loud and scolding voice, asked if he had made his First Communion. When my son quietly said "Yes," and the priest turned him away. If a young person comes up to the altar looking unsure, wouldn't it be more appropriate to kindly invite them to cross their arms and receive a blessing? To guide them in a welcoming tone? What if it was someone with another faith, that didn't know what to do at a Catholic funeral? Was that really an appropriate response at the alter? About a month later, I saw the same priest at another family service. Afterward, I approached him to share what happened and suggest a gentler approach. His response? He said he did that because sometimes people receive the host and later throw it on the floor. What? I was stunned at how arrogantly he spoke. I even told him, "Normally, one might respond with, 'I'm sorry for that experience,' or 'I didn't intend my words to come across that way, I'll reflect on how I could have handled it differently.'" Instead, he brushed me off with, "Oh, okay. I have another appointment," and walked away. This was deeply disappointing. If a young person looks unsure at the altar, shouldn't the response be gentle guidance, not public humiliation? In a time when churches are struggling to keep young people engaged, or someone who is possibly exploring their faith again, I expected compassion. What would Jesus do? What would Jesus say?

Westside baptist church get on 23rd church the setting been there for many many many many years…read morearea has a nice following people so check now people are there everybody's got a life so why not starwood church on the westside

I was brought up in this church formerly called Garfield Baptist Church. The name has changed but…read moreit will always be home to me! Although I dont attend as often as I used to, Pastor Johnson and the congregation always makes me feel as if I haven't missed a Sunday! Give them a visit, you will be glad you did.

Thai temple hidden within Long Beach. They usually have food on Sundays ranging from $3-$10…read more... pretty tasty, you trade dollars into tokens. This was my first time here. It's nice that there's some sort of Thai representation in Long Beach... They have a mini parking lot that you access by taking the anal alley way but there's also plenty of street parking.

Went today and saw only one stall available until June 15th. Apparently the food court here is…read morepermanently closing. Food was mediocre.