On Saturday 9-October, the Social Hall at First UMC became a high production tamale producing area. Over 50 volunteers showed up to assemble 3600+ tamales! Let me say that againContinue reading “Tamales and Refugees”
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How Much?
How Much??? Since 2017 First Church has been working on a restoration for our Sanctuary and an improvement of some of our building’s functions. With major construction just ready toContinue reading “How Much?”
September Community Meals Update
Autumn is upon us and the heat has begun to dissipate. The mornings are crisp as we set up the tables to serve the Community Breakfast. FUMC is so blessedContinue reading “September Community Meals Update”
Mort is Getting Ready!
Hey, 2100 J Street Compass Kids! Mort is getting ready to get back to the “Singing with Mort” series with Pastor Rod. But there is a new “stage” to getContinue reading “Mort is Getting Ready!”
Do You Meditate? What does that mean?
The term “meditation” comes up often in the Bible, for example in repeated references in Psalm 119. But it’s a richer concept and term than you might know or haveContinue reading “Do You Meditate? What does that mean?”
A Decision About Parking Lots
Decision about Parking lots
Blue Jean and Pants Drive
On Saturday October 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM we will be collecting blue jeans and pants. Many of our unhoused guests are in need of warmer clothingContinue reading “Blue Jean and Pants Drive”
Clyde Kidd
We received word this week that Clyde Kidd, a beloved music director here at First Church for close to 30 years, has died. Clyde was warm and kind and engaging.Continue reading “Clyde Kidd”
Here’s To Cornering
I’ve been overwhelmed with gratitude and awe as I’ve looked to more of you than I’ll tell as I prepare for my sermon series for October. I’ll be talking aboutContinue reading “Here’s To Cornering”
Above All
I live with the belief that worship is the best and truest center of our lives. So I could sure write a lot right now, there is so much goodContinue reading “Above All”
