We've been attending Parkcrest for 5 years now. It's a great place for kids and for teens. The kids…read moreprogram is fun, and the leaders are warm and compassionate with the littles and fun and engaging with older kids. The youth pastor is fantastic with his ability to connect with teens, speak into their lives, and make them excited about attending. The sermons do not hold your hand and coddle you; they are sermons that challenge you to reconsider your perspective and your faith journey. There are times I've felt uncomfortable by the lessons, but that's good. I want to be challenged. I want to grow. Sermons are topic-based rather than book based, but they are fully reliant on scripture as the basis of each sermons. Communion is practiced nearly every week. The worship team is fantastic. There is outside seating as well as inside. I also appreciate that they focus on ministry partners rather than trying to do everything themselves. They have partners with local, national, and international mission projects, and their special Christmas giving is focused on supporting those partners rather than the church itself. There are optional fundraisers throughout the year to help support the local ministries, some of which require no funds at all - you can volunteer time or even write cards of encouragement. I will say it can be hard to meet people there if you're an introvert, but that's that case with most churches. If you join a community group or attend one of the many all-church activities, you'll find yourself getting to know people and will soon feel like Parkcrest is home and the people are family.

Parkcrest is a place of love and generosity. We first came here to a foster family event. They had…read moreChristmas gifts and love for our foster child and our family. I have experienced fellowship and healing at their Celebrate Recovery meetings on Fridays. Their Pastors preach love and obedience to the Lord's will. God, thank you for the favor and blessings you have poured on this congregation.

This is way way way over due review of why my family and I love ERC! We love ERC for reasons that…read morewords cannot describe how I feel about Emmanuel however here are a few: 1. It's by the Grace of God that we found a home that has demonstrated Gods love. 2. Staff (now I call them Friends and Family) are just amazing! God called them to be where they are and we are so grateful for them. Pastor Ken, Klarc, Mike Kim, Cathy and Jessica in Kids ministry. The worship team and everyone who works behind the scenes that we don't see, Thank You!!! 3. Love how my kids love going to church. The church loves my kids and so many more. They demonstrate this all the time. As a parent, who doesn't love a Church that loves their kids?? We all do! Thank you! 4. Sound Doctrine - Teachings are Biblical. The Gospel is our guide...it's the way and the life and church exemplifies this. 5. Loves us/you no matter what your background is. It's a very diverse church where everyone is welcomed. - So many programs the church offers. - ALPHA, Kids Ministries, Women's and Men's Groups, Worship Services, Community out Reach (so much more) - Sunday Services ( 9am, 1030, Noon, Spanish Services, Nepalese Service) So many ways to be involved and loved. 6. Faith - I am encouraged and challenged to be more like Christ. I am surrounded by great individuals and leaders that help me and inspire me to be a Man of Christ. Thank you ERC for all that you do!!!

Best church I've ever gone to for small group!…read more The church is beautiful, the eaders are superb and the music is phenomenal!

My husband and I have been attending since we moved to Long Beach. We were attracted to this…read morecommunity because of its sincere desire to follow Jesus and sacrificially live that out. Additionally, the people are some of the most kind, interesting, and genuine people I know. We have had a very easy time connecting with people through Life Groups, the mom's group, and volunteer opportunities. Many of our closest friends have come from this community. We really like all the pastors. Their sermons are smart, thoughtful, and Christ-centered. Our children really enjoy the children's ministry and their friends there. The volunteers are passionate about loving them well and sharing the joy that comes from following Jesus. I look forward to them growing and being part of the vibrant middle school and high school ministries.

An update on my previous review as I should have included more detail. Our personal experience as a…read morefamily at Grace happened during our first attendance with our young child attending the children's ministry. We encountered what we felt was inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature from another child in the children's ministry. I brought this specific issue to the attention of the church leadership. My email was cc'd and forwarded around but i only received a very generic and corporate-type, canned response from the children's ministry staff with zero resolution to the concern. While they acknowledged the matter and spoke about it via email, the issue remains unresolved from my perspective. I did not receive adequate reassurance that the situation would be handled with the necessary level of accountability or that steps were being taken to ensure it wouldn't happen again. In fact, I was even accused of demanding personal and confidential information from the other family when all I asked for was that they are taking precautions for it to not happen again. I was not at all asking for personal information whatsoever. I felt ignored and accused. As a member of this community, I felt it was important to share that I did not feel supported or heard when addressing a serious safety and boundary concern. I would advise others to be aware of how leadership handles these types of internal grievances.

They have been serving the community for years. Everyone is friendly and supportive Christians.read more

I came here on Mother's Day Sunday because this is always been my grandmothers church. Mind you her…read morechurch does not own this land they simply rent the chapel and some of the amenities for their church, but Concordia Lutheran is the owner the land. Progressive Baptist Church is their tenant. This review is for Progressive Baptist Church. If you're looking for people who truly love God and his word then you'll be in the right place. It will not be in overly crowded church either, so if you like your space in peace and quiet and you're in a good place. Also understand that it will be a slightly older crowd. So if you're a young adult then you may not have many people in your age group to connect. Most of the congregation is a grandparent who is typically been at this church since their grandchildren were small children. That's good though because the older crowd will teach you how to love God and love his word and not twist and contort the word to make it work for your lifestyle. You will get a great word and people who genuinely love God here so if you need a starting point for your Christian walk this could be a great place.

I come here to feel the Lord's presence. From the moment I first walked in, I could sense that He…read morewas here and I was so honored to worship him along with his wonderful people. The people of this church body are serious about their faith in God, and it shows. The priests are godly men, gentle, sincere, and loving. It looks like some of the reviews here are really old. I recommend disregarding the older negative reviews and giving this church a chance. I think you'll really love it.

Came here for a wedding, and a nice Catholic church in the old 'hood of LB…read more A little dated, but well kept and well maintained. Small parking lot but ample street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. The singer was amazing and the priest, who is from NYC, was actually pretty funny. It was a traditional Catholic and beautiful wedding ceremony.

I Love the inclusivity coupled with deep spiritual truths from the word of God that I had never…read moreconsidered even though I've been an evangelical Christian since 2001. I also love that lgbtq# folk are 100% welcomed, loved on and encouraged to lead and teach. No hidden hierarchy or subversive message that they might have to not be their full authentic beautiful self. The co-pastors are brilliant and kind and also not pushy. Perfect for the When I Can Christian and the Family With Young Kids Christians Looking to raise their kids knowing Jesus.

This is one cool church...with a super cool pastor.. I…read morestopped going to church for years because of bad experiences with religious know'it'Alls... City Church of LongBeach is a safe place to bleed.. My favorite place to be on a Sunday! Xoxo

Hi My Name is Faith Angelic. I have attended this church off and on for about 2 years. But for the…read moremost part I get to visit by way of live stream on most Sundays. I enjoy the worship very much. The message that is given by Pastor Sandy or who ever may be there as a guest on any given Sunday always manages to bless me. The teaching are timely and spoken in modern terms. Also when I watch live, I can chat with a couple of regulars or those that may have missed church because they are under the weather or out of town and could not make it. It's truly amazing to me how the holy spirit has no boundaries.

The most friendly, annointed, blessed church out there. I'm so very lucky to be apart of this…read moreChurch Family! Please join us . All are welcome

What an awesome place to worship God! Everyone is extremely…read morefriendly. The church is very family friendly as well. They have an awesome main service on Sundays. They also have a great children's ministry. But I have to say they definitely have one of the best youth groups in the city. If you're looking for a great church, that loves God and has a heart for God's people definitely visit

This was the church I started out at when I was a little girl...my sisters and I would sing here…read morealso...MANY,MANY Memories of my family and friends. I came back some years ago and while it had changed inside...I felt right at home because they have the Real Love of God there! I am crippled up now and not able to get out...however, it is in me what I need from the church along with the relationship I have with God that was taught there...