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Innovation in Ministry

Co-Pastors Michael Love and Sadie Stone at First Church Palo Alto Pastor Michael announced some pastoral appointment news. Pastor Sadie will be reappointed to First Church for another year. As of July 1, 2013 Pastor Michael will be appointed to Trinity UMC in Mountain View, CA for 30% of his time. For the remaining 70% of his time he will be serving First Church. Read his announcement here.

June 9, 2013 Photo Memories

Chancel Choir at First Church Palo Alto We had a special musical presentation of Mozart's Coronation Mass

Mozart Coronation Mass at First Church Palo Alto Our Chancel Choir was joined by members of the Main Street Singers of Los Altos High School

Los Altos High School Main Street SIngers join the First Church Palo Alto Chancel Choir

Mozart Coronation Mass at First Church Palo Alto

Music at First Church Palo Alto A big thank you to our music director for our incredible music ministry

June 2, 2013 Photo Memories

Chancel Choir at First Church Palo Alto Worship was filled with music. From our Chancel Choir...

Fijian Choir at First Church Palo Alto To the Fijian Choir...

Tongan Choir at First Church Palo Alto And the Tongan Choir

Teachers Recognition at First Church Palo Alto We recognized our Sunday School teachers. Thank you for educating our children!

First Church Palo Alto Pastors Pastor Sadie's sermon was "Healthy Families, Healthy Planet"

Communion at First Church Palo Alto All are welcome at the Communion Table

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.

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Next Sunday: Pastor Sadie will preach at both services.

Can't make it to Church?
Watch online at 10:45 am

Sunday School: 9:45am

Young Adult Worship:
3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 pm

Job Opening - Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator

We're seeking an able candidate to be our Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator. Learn more here.

Join Us for Summer Choir

Come to the Sanctuary at 9:45am Sunday morning for Summer Choir rehearsal

Do you have input? SPRC is “all ears”

In this time of change and transition, Our Staff-Parish Relations Committee welcomes any input you might have. Learn more here.

BBQ Picnics in the Park!

Starting july 11th, join us every Thursday through August 1st at 6pm in Mitchell Park for lots of fellowship, food and fun at our BBQ Picnics.

Pastor Sadie reappointed to First Church. Pastor Michael appointed to Trinity UMC and First Church

Read Pastor Michael's letter to the congregation here.

Calling all 4-6 year old kids! First School is holding a Kids Care Camp this summer. Download the flyer for more information.

Job Openings at First Church

We're currently looking for a Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator and an Accountant. Learn more here.

Monthly All-Church Potluck

Join us for an all-church, old-fashioned Methodist Potluck Supper at 5:30pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Bring your appetite, your friends and family and a dish to share.

June Issue of Insights is Online!

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The First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, California - A Welcoming Church spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties since 1894. We're conveniently located in downtown Palo Alto near the Stanford University campus. Whether you're in the Silicon Valley or on the Peninsula, we want to be your Church home.

We invite you and your family to worship with us any Sunday morning or the third Thursday of the month.

Our members come from all over the San Francisco bay area including Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Campbell, Castro Valley, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Newark, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Mateo, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Stanford, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek.

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