After so many unexpected things happened in 2016 I think it's highly appropriate that I finish off…read moremy year of reviews here. A place where no one ever expected I'd be particularly on Christmas Eve. It's not that I wasn't raised to be religious. After 12 years of Catholic indoctrination you'd think I'd be a deacon or something by now. But alas the church and I haven't always seen eye to eye. So finding myself in a church for a late Christmas Eve service seemed highly unlikely. But end up here I did and it was a very moving experience. This church, like me, was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. It rebuilt as so many of us have and is truly a beautiful place. The size of the church is far larger than I'm used to, but at the same time felt welcoming. There was a band and choir and during the service I actually found myself singing along. If you're surprised, you should be. I surprised myself. The priest was an older Irishman and had a charming accent. The mass was just as I remembered as a kid and that was comforting to me. During his sermon, the priest gave some advice that I thought very useful. "You can't always change the world. But you can change the world in you". I'm sure some folks may think that's a bit cheesy. But I think I'm going to work to change the world in me as I move forward into 2017. Will I become a regular here? That's hard to say. But I'm thankful for being there this Christmas Eve. Happy New Year everyone.

The Parish of parishes in Long Beach, beautiful and welcoming. So many awesome memories.read more

We have been with FUMCLB for about 2 yrs....prior to attending we where looking for a church to…read moreattend. The minute we walked in the doors we where family. There are no strangers at FUMCLB. I have 2 kids and they have one of the best children's ministries in the area. The kids are never bored there is always something for them to do for all age groups every day of the week.

Excellent pastor and leadership group. Preaches God's Word from the book. Many options for small…read moregroup Bible study. The child care staff is phenomenal. A ground place to take your family and very caring for the local community.

Every message I have been to this month is completely on target. It is real and truthful. The…read morechurch is wonderful and full of diverse people with big hearts and smiling faces. I have been welcomed as family from the very beginning.

From the owner: Pastor Dan Car - Sunday School - 9:45 am - Morning Worship 11 am - Sunday 6:00 pm - Wednesday 7:00…read morepm