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GRACE FIRST

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CHURCH

3955 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 421-4100

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This is the former website of the former Grace Presbyterian Church.

This is the congregation that was previously Grace Presbyterian Church in Paramount at 8025 Somerset Blvd.

and originally the Japanese Presbyterian Church in Long Beach at 1333 Locust Avenue.
     

We are now part of a wonderful New Creation -
Grace First Presbyterian Church 
"If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation..." 2 Corinthians 5:17

On Sunday, November 24, 2002,
the former Grace Presbyterian church and

the former Lakewood First Presbyterian Church

each voted by an overwhelming majority to unite as one new congregation.
 

On Sunday, December 22, this new congregation chose a new name. 
  

On January 1, 2003, our new name became official: 

Grace First Presbyterian Church

This wonderful new name preserves a part of the names of both   
the former
Grace and the former Lakewood First congregations.  

The new website is now at www.gracefirst.org


Two Services on Sunday Mornings... 

The 11:00 a.m. service continues in a style developed by the former Grace 

church over the years, led by a smaller band of musicians and vocalists. 
The Lord's Supper (Communion) is served every week at the 11:00 service.

The 9:00 a.m. service continues in the traditional style developed by the 
former Lakewood First church, including organ and full sanctuary choir. 


Special Links: 

History of Names and Locations of the former Grace Presbyterian Church (Long Beach & Paramount, 1925-today).
Grace Presbyterian Church in Paramount listed among 300 Outstanding Protestant Congregations in the U.S. (Jan. 2001)
Background of how we came to the "Season of Discernment" and "Season of Discovery (2002-03)
Listen to past sermons at the Grace First Presbyterian Church website
See Jr High "Quest 2003" photos (past sample of special week of Jr Hi Summer Programs)
Former pastor of Grace, Rev. Steve Yamaguchi, was called to a new ministry as the Executive Presbyter of Los Ranchos Presbytery

GRACE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3955 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90808
PHONE: (562) 421-4100 or 420-3393
FAX: (562) 420-6414

HEAD OF THE CHURCH: The Risen Lord Jesus Christ

Ministers: Every Member of the Congregation

CHURCH STAFF, PHONE EXTENSIONS, & EMAIL LINKS

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Steven E. Wirth,  x12   e-mail

Associate Pastor: Rev. Gerald F. Arata,  x17   e-mail

Associate Pastor: Rev. Marion Y. Park,  x13   e-mail

Temporary Supply: Rev. Sunny Chang,  x27   e-mail

Minister of Music: Mr. Stan DeWitt, x18    e-mail

Church Administrator: Mrs. Sue Wright,  x11   e-mail

Facilities Manager : Mr. Donn Axup, x24   e-mail

Director of Preschool: Ms. Judy Irons, x20  e-mail

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Nicholas Iyoya

 


Link to the Presbytery of Los Ranchos



link to the website for the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

  "Megumi"
  is the Japanese Character for "Grace"