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First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

Item: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Author: Jenny Peters

Type: Religious Sites

10Best Says

The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles is the oldest Protestant house of worship in the City of Angels, with a congregation founded in 1867. The imposing Gothic-Revival style structure the congregation now uses was built in 1932 on 157,000 acres, which are also home to the Shotto Chapel and the Seaver Building. The huge church tower is 157 feet high, while massive bronze doors designed by Canadian artist Albert Gilles greet parishioners as they enter, with scenes from the life of Christ portrayed there. The imposing oak pulpit is carved with representations from the New Testament of the Bible. Designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2002 for its beauty and importance to the general community

Address:

540 S Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Phone:

213-385-1341

Website:

fccla.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Historic Churches: "With one of the largest pipe organs in the world, music services here go beyond gospel to include jazz, Americana and contemporary sounds during services."

Best for Historic Churches Because: Be sure to take a close look at the lovely stained-glass window in the east chancel, where Christ's life is depicted.