First Congregational Church of Bakersfield California

Name: First Congregational Church of Bakersfield California
Address: 5 Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309, Bakersfield, CA, US
Telephone: 661-327-1609
Rating: 4.6

Bakersfield, California

First Congregational Church of Bakersfield is a progressive, open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located in Bakersfield, California. The church welcomes people with real questions and doubts, emphasizing that faith is about courage to ask big questions rather than having all the answers. Led by Rev. Nancy Bacon, the congregation focuses on honesty, humor, and justice in their faith community. The church offers livestreamed services available on YouTube and provides opportunities for community connection through coffee and fellowship after worship. The congregation operates several community ministries including a weekly food pantry providing free groceries every Wednesday, the HOPE Project delivering care bags to unhoused neighbors on the first Sunday of each month, and a Neighborhood Café hosting free community meals on the third Thursday of each month. The church emphasizes inclusivity, stating that visitors need not dress formally, will not be put on the spot, and are welcome regardless of their faith background or level of doubt.

Address

5 Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Denomination

United Church of Christ

Phone

661-327-1609

Services

Worship

Sun10:00 AM

Last updated August 2026

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100-200

estimated members

This is likely one of 3 United Church of Christ congregations in Kern County, CA. United Church of Christ accounts for 0% of the county's 618 congregations.

This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.