The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Long Beach 1st Ward, Long Beach

About this church

Long Beach, California has four meetinghouses of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that the directory lists, and this one, at 3701 Elm Avenue, is about 3.1 miles from the closest of the others. Accessible features include a wheelchair-friendly entrance, parking, restroom, and seating.

Long Beach 1st Ward opens the schedule at 9 a.m., the Spanish-speaking Long Beach 16th Ward follows at 11 a.m., and the Long Beach YSA Branch closes the day at 1 p.m. A sacrament meeting takes close to an hour and includes hymns, prayers, the sacrament of bread and water, and talks by members of the congregation, followed by a second hour of classes, Primary among them for children. There is no cost to attend, and no collection is ever taken. Visitors need not dress formally, though many attendees wear Sunday clothing. Since three congregations rotate through the building, a visitor should note which time matches the language or age group they are seeking. Because these schedules are set locally and can be revised, a short call before a first visit is worth making.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 21, 2026. Sources: Congregations and meeting times · Meetinghouse details and current meeting times · Building location, hours and accessibility

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