625 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301

650.323.6167
fax 650.323.3923

info@firstpaloalto.com

Your children are welcome here

New Schedule - Children's Sunday School and Music Program

Our Bible-based curriculum is designed to nurture the children in their faith journey.

The Children's Music Program held Sunday mornings from 9:15 am - 9:45 am

Our Children's Sunday School meets from 9:45 am - 10:45 am.

We have separate classes for:

• Preschool (3-4 years old)
• Grades K-1
• Grades 2-3
• Grades 4-5


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Discovery Worship for Children

DiscoveryWroship150114.jpgCalling all children! You're invited to our new child-friendly, discovery-oriented, worship experience where kids can be all that makes them kids.

Who?
Children in grades K-5

What?
Children’s “hands on” worship held during the 10:45 worship hour.

When?
Kids will be invited from the 10:45 am worship service and return before the closing.

Where?
Guided to the tree house… A unique worship space created in one of our Sunday School Rooms

Why?
To help children into a child-friendly, discovery-oriented, worship experience where they can be all that makes them kids

Download a flyer about Discovery Worship.



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First School: Nurturing Our Community's Children

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Are you looking for a preschool?

Enrollment opportunities are available at First School.

Art, drama, music, stories gymnastics, cooking and nature study, with an emphasis on social development and Kindergarten readiness are included.

Part or full-time programs are available to toilet-trained children, ages 2-1/2 to 6 years old. We have a ratio of 1 teacher for each 5 children, and we are open Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm year-round.

First School is licensed by the state of California Social Services Department and is staffed by qualified and experienced teachers.

You are welcome to stop by for a visit and experience our program first hand.

Find us at www.firstschool.org

Contact Michelle Noke at 650-321-3871 for more information.



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Sunday Child Care

We offer child care on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Infant Care is available in the Noah's Ark Nursery, and toddler care is available in the Ladybug Room.

Our staff consists of professional caregivers and trained volunteers.

When bringing their children for care, parents will be provided with a pager in the event that they need to be contacted.



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Next Sunday
Join us for worship at 10:45 am or our Upstream worship at 8:45 am. Pastor Laurie will preach at both services. This will be the first sermon in the monthly Naked Spirituality series.

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

January 29, 2011 - The Gift of Boldness - The Rev. Michael Love (audio)
Listen to Pastor Michael's January 29th sermon.

Starts Sunday - 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

Deeper Calling - Young Adults Retreat
March 16th to 18th we'll be sharing in a joint young adult retreat with a few other local churches. Join us as we focus on our need to go deeper in our relationship with God and with others.

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.