Manhattan Beach Community Church UCC Manhattan Beach CA
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Who we are
We are an inclusive Christian church, and our welcome is unconditional without regard to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, race, culture, age, national origin, socio-economic status, family configuration, education, physical and mental challenges, and spiritual and religious traditions. All are welcome to participate fully in the life, leadership, fellowship, service and ministry of this church.
Church Address
303 S Peck Ave
Manhattan Beach,
CA
90266-6934
United States
Phone: 310-372-3587
Fax: 310-372-3898
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Church Pastor
Rev. Mike Spitters
Minister
303 S Peck Ave
Manhattan Beach,
CA
90266-6934
United States
Phone: 310-372-3587
Fax: 310-372-3898
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Nancy Cross
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There are a few different places you can park at MBCC (map). On your first visit, we recommend using our front parking lot. Use our address, 303 S Peck Ave, to get there. Once you’re better acquainted with our campus, we encourage you to park in one of our bigger parking lots. Our main parking lot can be found just south of Pennekamp Elementary School at the intersection of S. Rowell Ave and Voorhees Ave.
Many of our church members use also address 325 S. Peck Ave to park in the MBUSD office building parking lot. There is a stairwell taking you from their parking lot to our church campus.
As you enter the church, please stop by the Welcome Table or introduce yourself to our ushers and greeters. They can help you with any information you may need as you make your way around.
Many of our church members use also address 325 S. Peck Ave to park in the MBUSD office building parking lot. There is a stairwell taking you from their parking lot to our church campus.
As you enter the church, please stop by the Welcome Table or introduce yourself to our ushers and greeters. They can help you with any information you may need as you make your way around.
Manhattan Beach Community Church UCC Service Times
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Manhattan Beach Community Church UCC service times last updated on the 3rd of January, 2025
Manhattan Beach Community Church UCC service times last updated on the 3rd of January, 2025
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Manhattan Beach Community Church UCC History
Manhattan Beach Community Church was the first church built in our beloved beach city. The original building was constructed in 1906 at the corner of 9th and Highland and went by the name of Manhattan Congregational Church. Nine charter members founded the church motivated by their interest in a Sunday School experience for the children of the seaside community.
After a remodel and expansion of the structure at 9th and Highland in 1924, the church came to be known as the Manhattan Beach Community Church, with 125 formal members.
Following an earthquake in 1933, the congregation built a new and larger church at the same location, incorporating as much of the original structure as they could salvage.
In 1957, the church joined with 5,000 other Congregational churches and 3,000 Evangelical and Reformed churches in the largest mainline protestant merger in history to form the United Church of Christ (link is external). The merger was based on a vision set forth by church leaders at the time: “Depending, as did our fathers, upon the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth, we work and pray for the consummation of the Kingdom of God, and we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness and for the life everlasting.”
Shortly thereafter, the expanding congregation moved into newly constructed facilities at 303 S. Peck Avenue. Situated on 2 ½ acres just north of Mira Costa High School, the Manhattan Beach Community Church campus encompasses a classic midcentury-style sanctuary, casual library and meeting room, modern classrooms and dedicated theater building.
The old building at 9th and Highland still stands today as a private residence. The original stained glass window from that structure overlooks MBCC’s present courtyard. The bell that first rang for the founding congregation members still rings today at Peck Avenue.
A lot has changed since those early days, but MBCC remains a bedrock of the South Bay community. MBCC’s 700 family members still enjoy an open, interfaith approach to worship. All visitors receive a warm welcome. And children receive a vibrant, affirming Sunday School experience.
After a remodel and expansion of the structure at 9th and Highland in 1924, the church came to be known as the Manhattan Beach Community Church, with 125 formal members.
Following an earthquake in 1933, the congregation built a new and larger church at the same location, incorporating as much of the original structure as they could salvage.
In 1957, the church joined with 5,000 other Congregational churches and 3,000 Evangelical and Reformed churches in the largest mainline protestant merger in history to form the United Church of Christ (link is external). The merger was based on a vision set forth by church leaders at the time: “Depending, as did our fathers, upon the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth, we work and pray for the consummation of the Kingdom of God, and we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness and for the life everlasting.”
The old building at 9th and Highland still stands today as a private residence. The original stained glass window from that structure overlooks MBCC’s present courtyard. The bell that first rang for the founding congregation members still rings today at Peck Avenue.
A lot has changed since those early days, but MBCC remains a bedrock of the South Bay community. MBCC’s 700 family members still enjoy an open, interfaith approach to worship. All visitors receive a warm welcome. And children receive a vibrant, affirming Sunday School experience.
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Manhattan Beach Community Church UCC listing was last updated on the 3rd of January, 2025
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