Many people are longing for kindness and community these days, and many people do not even think of the church as a place that is kind or filled with worthwhile community. Community Church strives to change that by being welcoming to all people. Community Church believes that the call of Jesus wasn’t to repent and believe, but rather to go beyond and act. As followers of Jesus, believers

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays. Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. People can request a service link

Pastor Dan Wilderman will bring a message to the Assembly of God congregation titled “Pray It!” from 2 Chronicles 7:14 on Sunday, July 5. This is a familiar passage of scripture, calling God’s people to humility and repentance. As American Christians continue to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, they must put aside the noise of political rhetoric and refocus their attention on the

The United States will celebrate 250 years as a free people this weekend. On Sunday, July 5, LW Baptist will speak about why faith in God is vital. The nation’s founders realized only faith in God’s Word the Bible would continue liberty’s blessings. Freedom’s basis is being set free from sin through the gospel of the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Faith in Christ’s saving work

Faith Christian Assembly holds a special Holy Communion service on the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. As Christians, the congregation takes communion because it is following Jesus’ directive when he said, “keep doing this in memory of me” (1 Corinthians 11:25). People don’t have to be a member to join the Communion, so long as they have accepted Christ as their savior. All are

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. People can request a service link from Bishop

Buddha Circle will meet Saturday, July 11, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with venerable Kusala. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

On Sunday, July 5, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the fifth Sunday after Pentecost at the Holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer church, 13564 St. Andrews Drive. The Rev. James L. Proper, a retired pastor and former director of Lutheran retreats, camps and conferences will preside over the service. People can