About UUCLB
On this page you will find
Our History
Our Mission Statement
Our location
Directions to our church
Contact informationOur History
On the last Sunday in April of 1913, a handful of religious seekers gathered to hear the first Unitarian sermon in Long Beach. The following bond of union was adopted at that first meeting and, with one amendment, still provides a valid statement of the philosophy of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach.
The religion of this church is free, not creed bound; scientific, not dogmatic; spiritual, not traditional; universal, not sectarian. It stands for the realization of the highest moral and humanitarian ideals of the noblest teachers and the cultivation and dissemination of the spiritual qualities of reverence, peace, and love.
Throughout its history, the church, in addition to its religious functions, has worked actively to resolve social concerns, provide a forum for expressing opinions on important issues and act as a center for the arts. Under Reverend Marguerite Lovett's leadership, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach continues its long tradition of liberal religion.
Our Mission Statement
We, the congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, affirm our mission
- To create a welcoming and diverse community rooted in love, trust and freedom;
- To lead by creating a multi-cultural, anti-racist, anti-oppressive congregation and denomination;
- To take these ideals to the wider community in action and in service;
- To inspire and encourage each other in our spiritual journeys;
- To share our values with the next generation and empower them to create a better world.
Our Location
We are at 5450 Atherton Street. The map below shows our location relative to major streets and freeways. It is not to scale.
Driving or Bike Directions
If you are coming by freeway, take the Bellflower exit going south from the 405 freeway. Atherton is about 1 mile south of the 405. Turn right on Atherton. The church and parking lot are on the left about 300 feet from Bellflower.
If you are coming from the south, Atherton crosses Bellflower about 1 mile north of the intersections of Pacific Coast Highway and 7th street. Turn left on Atherton. The church is on the left.
If you are coming from the west, note that Atherton ends at the Outer Traffic Circle. You can take either Outer Traffic Circle or Ximeno to reach Atherton. UUCLB is about 1 mile east of the traffic circle on the right.
Bus Directions
You can reach us by Long Beach Transit bus #173 on Atherton, or by bus #91, 92, 93, or 94 on Bellflower.
How to contact us
Mailing
addressUnitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach
5450 East Atherton St
Long Beach, CA 90815Office hours Sunday 9am-1pm, Tue-Fri 10am-4pm Telephone (562) 597-8445 Fax (562) 597-6046 (during office hours) Website www.uuclb.org E-mail addresses General office@uuclb.org Minister minister@uuclb.org Director of
Religious
Educationdre@uuclb.org Director of Music music.director@uuclb.org Church Administrator churchadmin@uuclb.org
The Advance
NewsletterDeadline: 3rd Sunday of the Month
advance@uuclb.orgOrder of Service
SubmissionsDeadline: Wednesdays at noon
orderofservice@uuclb.org
E-mail
Church Office
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach | 5450 East Atherton Street
| Long Beach | California | 90815
562.597.8445