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United church of christ · CA · est. 1932 · Verified 18 days ago

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

3401 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
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4.7 · 332 Google reviews

About First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is a Church of the Nazarene United church of christ in Los Angeles, California located at 540 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020, United States. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles was founded in 1932. As of April 2026, First Congregational Church of Los Angeles holds a 4.7-star rating across 332 Google reviews. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles parish office answers at +1 213-385-1341.

irst Congregational Church of Los Angeles is located at 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States. It is a member of the United Church of Christ. Founded in 1867, the church is the city's oldest continuous Protestant congregation.

When does First Congregational Church of Los Angeles hold services?


First Congregational Church of Los Angeles publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 10 am–6 pm, Thursday 10 am–6 pm, Friday 10 am–6 pm, Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 10 am–6 pm, Monday 10 am–6 pm, Tuesday 10 am–6 pm. All times are local to Los Angeles, CA.

Wednesday
10 am–6 pm
Thursday
10 am–6 pm
Friday
10 am–6 pm
Saturday
10 am–6 pm
Sunday
10 am–6 pm
Monday
10 am–6 pm
Tuesday
10 am–6 pm

Where is First Congregational Church of Los Angeles located?


First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is located at 540 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020, United States. The building sits at coordinates 34.06952, -118.29000, placing it in Los Angeles, CA 90020.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


The ZIP code 90020 area around First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is home to 38,400 residents with a median household income of $55,321 and a median age of 36.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

38,400 Residents in ZIP 90020
36.8 Median age
$55,321 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


Churches of the Nazarene are in the Wesleyan–holiness tradition, emphasizing a transformed life and accessible worship.

  • About an hour: contemporary and traditional music, Scripture, a teaching sermon, and occasional Communion.
  • Communion is open. Dress is casual.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Churches founded the same year as First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1932 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


Service window 10 am–6 pm
Weather (NWS) Mostly Sunny · 68°F
Nearest transit 3rd & Vermont · 463 ft
Coffee after Starbucks · 361 ft

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles by the numbers


94 Years of continuous worship since 1932
332 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


What denomination is First Congregational Church of Los Angeles?
This parish is part of the Church of the Nazarene tradition.
What are the service times at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles?
Published hours: Wednesday 10 am–6 pm, Thursday 10 am–6 pm, Friday 10 am–6 pm, Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 10 am–6 pm, Monday 10 am–6 pm, Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
What is the phone number for First Congregational Church of Los Angeles?
You can reach the parish at +1 213-385-1341.
Where is First Congregational Church of Los Angeles located?
The parish is located at 540 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020, United States.
When was First Congregational Church of Los Angeles founded?
Founded in 1932.
How do visitors rate First Congregational Church of Los Angeles?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 332 Google reviews.

Photographs of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles


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