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About Our Church<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Welcome to Lincoln Memorial Congregational United Church of Christ.<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Lincoln Memorial Congregational UCC is a vibrant, inclusive community of faith in South Los Angeles,\u00a0 committed to thoughtful worship, meaningful relationships, and faithful action in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

We believe that <\/span>every member is a minister<\/span><\/i>, called to live out faith through love, justice, service, and community.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Our doors swing open on <\/span>welcome hinges<\/span><\/i>\u2014wide enough to receive all whom God is still drawing in. No matter who you are or where you are on life\u2019s journey, you are welcome at Lincoln. Come just as you are.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Lincoln's Sunday Worship Live!<\/h2>
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\u00a0Our History<\/h5><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church was organized on December 1, 1912 under the name Metropolitan Congregational by Rev. J.D. Pettigrew. At the time and for more than 30 years it was the only predominantly Black Congregational Church west of the Rocky Mountains.<\/p>\n

When first organized, the church met in a home on what was then called \u201cThe West Side\u201d. From there, it moved to a storefront on Central Avenue and was renamed Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church. As membership grew, the church moved to a church building, which still stands today on 34th Street just east of Central Avenue.<\/p>\n

In October 1915, Rev. E.E. Lightner accepted the call and assumed duties of pastor. In October 1927, the church moved to a larger building on the corner of Vernon and Hooper Avenue. Rev. Lightner served as pastor until his death in 1942.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

In 1943, Rev. Lloyd Galloway became pastor and served for more than 40 years. During his time at Lincoln the church became part of the United Church of Christ. The current structure was erected in 1964 and the church also acquired additional property.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Since Rev. Galloway\u2019s retirement, pastors who have served are Rev. Monte Norwood, Rev. Charles Mattison and Rev. Dr. Lawrence Foy.<\/p>\n

In June 1995, Lincoln called Rev. Gailen Reevers to its pastorate. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Rev. Reevers <\/span>took<\/span> Lincoln to new heights.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We added the Family Life Center, renovated the inside of the sanctuary and transformed the parking lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Lincoln has partnered with many respected organizations including the Gailen and Cathy Reevers Center for Community Empowerment (GCRC), Assurance Learning Academy, Charles Drew University, and UCLA Health\u00a0 to offer valuable programs and services to families in South LA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Our Ministries<\/h5><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY<\/h5>

\"bibleJoin us on Wednesdays on Zoom at 7 pm for an intimate study of the Bible. Our discussions focus on real-life applications of the scriptures and aim to equip, edify, evangelize and encourage God\u2019s people. Everyone is welcome. Please contact us at <\/span>info@lincolnucc.org<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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HEALTH Ministry<\/h5>

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The Health Ministry strengthens the mental, physical and emotional health of community participants by providing basic health screenings, health education and referrals to appropriate resources.<\/p>\n

Some of our Partners and sponsors are:<\/p>\n

Our partners and supporters include<\/span>:\u00a0 Urban League Los Angeles, Kaiser <\/span>Permanente<\/span>, UCLA Health, <\/span>Charles Drew <\/span>University<\/span>, Albertsons, Target, <\/span>A New Way of Life Reentry Project, Celebrate Life Cancer Ministry, and The Gailen and Cathy Reevers for Community Empowerment<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, please visit <\/span>GCRCLA.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Youth Ministry<\/h5>

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Youth Ministry Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calling all youth to age 18!\u00a0 Join us for:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place Youth Sunday School 2nd Sundays at 11AM<\/strong><\/span>
Youth Driven Friday (YDF) Friday before the 4th Sunday at 7PM<\/span><\/strong>
Youth Driven Sunday (YDS) 4th Sundays at 11AM<\/span><\/strong>
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Music & Media Ministry<\/h5>

\"musicMake a joyful noise with the <\/span>Sanctuary Choir, YDS (Youth Driven Sunday) Choir, LIVE (Lincoln Inspirational Vocal Ensemble), or ROC (Men\u2019s Chorus).\u00a0 For rehearsal times, please contact us at<\/b> info@lincolnucc.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Partners<\/h5><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Charles R Drew University<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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