625 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301

650.323.6167
fax 650.323.3923

info@firstpaloalto.com

Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto!

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January 22, 2012 Photos

OnlineWorshipTV112d500P.jpgPastor Michael was under the weather, so he worshipped with us online from home. If you can't make it to church, join us online Sundays at 10:45 am at www.firstpaloalto.com/live

Laurie112d.jpgPastor Laurie's sermon was "The Gift of Commitment". Listen to it here.

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LaurieNkdSpiritFlyer112d.jpgStarting February 5th we'll begin a once a month worship and small group focus based on the book Naked Spirituality. Learn more here.

January 15, 2012 Photos

Baptism112c.jpgOn Sunday January 12, 2012 a child was baptized

NewMember112c.jpgAnd we welcomed a new member

TonganBand112c.jpgThe Tongan Praise Band sang "Thine O Lord"

Michael112c.jpgPastor Michael's sermon was "The Gift of Prayer". Listen to it here.

GuestOrganist112c.jpgThank you to our guest organist

Fiume112c.jpgIt was a Sunday filled with music, including Fiume di Musica...

Choir112c.jpgand the Chancel Choir

Imagine No Malaria

Our guest preacher on Sunday, March 13, 2011 was the Rev. Gary Henderson. He serves as the Executive Director of the Global Health Initiative of The United Methodist Church. He spoke to us about how the United Methodist Church is working to eradicate malaria.



Listen to his sermon, watch the videos, and learn more about Imagine No Malaria here.



Fiji Mission Trip


Check out the new Fiji Mission trip page with videos and almost 500 photos from Pastor Michael and Lepani's recent mission trip to Fiji with Bishop Brown. Read it here.



Next Sunday
Join us for worship at 10:45 am or our Upstream worship at 8:45 am. Pastor Michael will preach "The Gift of Boldness" at both services.

Can't make it to Church? Watch the live worship webcast. Join us online at 10:45 am

Ready for a Fresh Start in the New Year?
Starting February 5th we'll begin a once a month worship and small group focus based on the book Naked Spirituality. Learn more here.

January 22, 2012 - The Gift of Commitment - The Rev. Laurie McHugh (Audio)
Listen to Pastor Laurie's January 22nd sermon.

Scholarships Available for UM Undergrad Students
Undergrads, apply for one of the United Methodist Scholarships. Don't delay. You have to apply by March 1.

Apply online here

Opportunity to Serve
We're looking for a Volunteer Coordinator for First Church to help us identify and recruit people to serve in a variety of positions that are essential to our ministry. Lear more here.

January 15, 2011 - The Gift of Prayer - The Rev. Michael Love (audio)
Listen to Pastor Michael's January 15th sermon.

Great Decisions Is Coming
Gain cogent insight on key issues facing American Foreign Policy. Great Decisions starts February 26th. Sunday and Monday classes. Learn more here.

Theology by the Cup (Young Adults Edition)
Theology by the Cup (Young Adults Edition) is now underway every Sunday morning at 9:45 am in the Patio Room. Join us!