625 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301

650.323.6167
fax 650.323.3923

info@firstpaloalto.com

Getting to First Church by Car, Bus, Train and Bike

Driving Directions

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Directions from Highway 101:
  • Take the University Avenue exit and head west on University Avenue toward Palo Alto.
  • Turn left onto Middlefield Road.
  • Take the first right on Hamilton Avenue.
  • The church is located on the right side, 625 Hamilton Avenue.
Directions from El Camino Real (north of Palo Alto):
  • Going south on El Camino Real turn left at first light in Palo Alto, which is Alma.
  • Cross railroad tracks and continue on Alma to first light.
  • Turn left at light onto Lytton for approximately one mile and turn right at the light on Webster.
  • Go one block to cross University Avenue.
  • The church is located at the end of the next block on the left side, 625 Hamilton Avenue.
Directions from Highway 280:
  • Take the Page Mill Road exit and head east on Page Mill Road toward Palo Alto.
  • Cross over Foothill Expressway and El Camino Real.
  • Page Mill Road has now turned into Oregon Expressway.
  • Turn left on Middlefield Road and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to Hamilton Avenue.
  • Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue.
  • The church is located on the right side, 625 Hamilton Avenue.

Public Transportation - Bus and Train Information

Bus and train service are located nearby. Transit 511 has an online travel planner to help you get here by public transit. Our street address is 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 94301.

The Palo Alto CalTrain station is .7 miles from the Church.

Bus systems serving Palo Alto include the Santa Clara VTA and the San Mateo County samTrans.

Parking

Parking is available on city streets or in the municipal Parking Garage on Webster. There is limited parking in the church parking lots on Byron and Webster streets as well as unofficial alternative parking on Webster for Sunday services.


Ride your Bike to Church

Bike riders are welcome at First Church.

We have two bike racks for your use. One is located on our front patio facing Hamilton Avenue, and the other is in our main parking lot located off of Byron Street.



Welcome
Next Sunday: Pastor Michael 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

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.

Pastor Sadie reappointed to First Church. Pastor Michael appointed to Trinity UMC and First Church
Read Pastor Michael's letter to the congregation here.

We Need Your Soccer Cleats
We're collecting soccer cleats to distribute to the children in two schools in Fiji and Tonga that we will be visiting on our July mission trip

Support the Relay for Life
Our young adults are taking part in the Relay for Life. Learn how you can support them here.

Newcomer's Lunch and Membership Classes
New to First Church? Join us at a Newcomer's Class. Thinking about joining First Church? Join us at our upcoming membership class. 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!
Read the latest issue today!

New Class - Saving Jesus Redux
Pastor Michael is starting a new 12-week Sunday evening class. Learn more here

July 2013 Mission Trip to Tonga Update
First Church and First Tongan UMC are planning a mission trip to Tonga in July of 2013. For more information, please contact Pastor Michael.