First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, Los Angeles

#450 among attractions in Los Angeles

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Facts and practical information

First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles is an independent congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Since its founding in 1877 the church has been a leader in social justice activism for the Unitarian Universalist faith, and for the city of Los Angeles. Its embrace of progressive causes and sometimes radical politics have earned it a reputation as both a place of controversy and a beacon of justice. Its affiliated organization, Urban Partners Los Angeles, provides numerous programs in the neighborhood around the church. ()

Coordinates: 34°3'27"N, 118°17'24"W

Address

2936 W 8th StCentral Los Angeles (Macarthur Park)Los Angeles 90005 United States

Contact

(213) 389-1356

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Day trips

First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bullocks Wilshire, MacArthur Park, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, The Wiltern.

~1550 ftN
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
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0.7 miE
Park, Performing arts
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles
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0.9 miW
Synagogue, Historical place, Architecture
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1.1 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
The Wiltern, Los Angeles
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0.6 miNW
Memorial, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Chapman Plaza, Los Angeles
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0.6 miW
Temple
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0.8 miE
Theater
Westlake Theatre, Los Angeles
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0.8 miNW
Church
St. Basil Catholic Church, Los Angeles
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0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles
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0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hayworth Theatre, Los Angeles
15 min walk • The Hayworth Theatre is a theater and performing arts center at 2511 Wilshire Boulevard in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The facility houses 99-seat, 42-seat and 49-seat auditoriums and a 1,500 square-foot ballroom used for rehearsals, classes, and special events.
1 miSW
Church
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Los Angeles (3 min walk), The Talmadge, Los Angeles (10 min walk), Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles (11 min walk), Granada Shoppes and Studios, Los Angeles (13 min walk).

How to get to First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles:

Bus

Vermont & 8th • Lines: 204, Wilshire Center/Koreatown (3 min walk)
James M Wood & Catalina • Lines: Wilshire Center/Koreatown (9 min walk)

Metro

Wilshire/Vermont • Lines: B, D (10 min walk)
Wilshire/Normandie • Lines: D (18 min walk)