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Committee Members and Officers for 2008/2009

CommitteesLogo150113.jpgThe ministry of our Church is in all of our hands. Immeasurable time is given by volunteers to serve on committees that extend our ministry and programs within our walls, out in the local community and around the world.

If you would like to help. please contact any committee chair.

Click below to see the list of church officers, committees and their members.

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Koinonia Fellowship

KoinoniaLogo150137.jpgKoinonia is a fellowship group of the First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto. We meet once a month to dine together, hike, have a Progressive dinner, or to do a service project for the Church, all in the spirit of Christian fellowship. We welcome couples or singles of all ages. Generally, we meet the second Saturday of the month.

Contact: The Larsons 650-326-4856

Upcoming Koinonia Events
• July 12 - Picnic at Foothill Park
• August 9 - Pool Party & Ice Cream Social
• September 20 - Oktoberfest
• October 18 - Dinner/Stanford Theater
• November 8 - Game Night
• December 13 - Christmas Party


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Young Adults Fellowship

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The 20's and 30's group (single, married, with or without children) have a full schedule of monthly events. Any young adult is invited to come!

Conatct: Katie Goetz 650-323-6167 x102


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Feminist Christian Reading Group

Who are feminist Christians in this congregation? We are women interested in studying and practicing a Christianity that supports the flourishing of women and all beings in a vision of wholeness and relationships of mutual respect, based on joyful celebration of the uniqueness and variety of God's gifts.

We meet the first and third Mondays each month at 7:15pm in the Wesley Room. Consider joining us

Newcomers are very welcome.

For more information contact the Church Office, 650-323-6167


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Marvin's Gardeners

flowers150.jpgEver wonder who keeps all of the flowers and plants around the church looking their best? It's all because of the hard work of Marvin's Gardeners.

New folks are welcome - no experience needed.

Questions? Call Toby Williams 650-321-3644


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Out and In Fellowship Group

Out In Fellowship is a gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender fellowship group of First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto. We sponsor periodic gastronomic, cultural and outdoor events as fellowship opportunities for a mixed group where all are welcome, regardless of gender, race, age or sexual orientation.

As we build relationships within the church and encourage each other to closer fellowship with God, we strive to reflect the light of Christ's love to the community around us, particularly to those who find integrating faith and sexual orientation a challenge.

For information, contact Mark Ford 650-814-4017.


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Pathfinders Group

Dinner and program in various homes.

Contact: Alice Green 408-747-1160


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Resting in God: Mindfulness Meditation

This small group supports each othe resting deeply in stillness through music, silence and focusing on the timeless breath that connects us with our souls and with God.

We meet every Sunday morning at 9:15 AM in Pat's Place

Newcomers invited.

Please contact Peter Colby to confirm


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The Friendship Class

The Friendship Class is a group committed to exploring the deep spirit of Christian friendship and expressing it to each other and the world.

We read and discuss diverse topics as chosen by class members.

Newcomers are welcome.

The Friendship Class meets every Sunday morning at 9:10 AM in the Wesley Room

For more information contact Anne Aldridge or Susan Harris


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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.

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.

Check out our Visitors Information section for more information about the First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto




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Join us for our regular worship service at 10:30 am or our informal Communion service at 8:30 am.

Readings for Sunday, July 6, 2008: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Psalm 45:10-17, Romans 7:15-25a, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30


Join us for lots of fellowship, food and fun at our summer Picnics in the Park!


View the Committee on Lay Leadership's presentation on how they have reconfigured some of our church committees to help us be more effective.


Meet our new 2008/2009 church leaders and committee members


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