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Living Out Our VisionOur Mission Statement: • The children in our midst Be a part of living out our vision by joining First Church’s Council on Ministries. Program Ministry areas include: We have a new format this year! All of these meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month after worship. Our aim is to provide a forum where all the program ministries can work together efficiently and cooperatively to achieve our common goals. All are welcome. During worship on September 24, 2006, Council of Ministries chair Laura Norris spoke about the new format. Listen to her message here. If one of these ministries sparks your interest, come on up to Fellowship Hall for lunch and planning. Childcare will be provided. This is an exciting time for our church. The hope is that this new format will enable us to support one another and help the church continue to grow in a positive direction. For more information contact Laura Norris. See you there! Wednesdays - Bible Study with Dr. Summers
Bring a friend. Conservatives, liberals and freewheeling fatalists are welcome. For more infomation contact The Rev. Dr. Archer Summers 650-323-6167 x101 Check out our Ministries page for additional First Church Bible Study opportunities. Stephen Ministry
Would It Help to Talk About It? Sometimes it really does help just to talk about it! Let one of the pastors know! We can offer you the caring companionship of a trained Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers are specially trained lay people, gifted with sensitivity and listening skills. They are available to offer Christian care to those experiencing grief, loneliness, illness or a traumatic transition of any kind. Care-giving assignments are arranged through the pastors and are absolutely confidential. To learn more about being trained to become a Stephen Minister: Contact Jerry Johnson If you would like to request the assistance of a Stephen Minister: Contact the Church Office for more information. Methodism 101
Longtime members and Methodist wannabes are welcome. These hour-long session are held periodically. For more information contact: The Rev. Dr. Archer Summers 650-323-6167 x101 VSP (Very Special People) Visitation Ministry
Interested in learning more? Contact Valorie Hamachek, 650-324-4265 for more information. Bible Study With Rick
Conversation flows from the historic Scriptures to the times in which we live and the issues we face: as a people, as a church and as a nation. All are welcome. Drop in! Check out our Ministries page for additional First Church Bible Study opportunities. Bible Study with Robert Hamerton-Kelly
The text they are studying currently is the Gospel of John and they are currently at the 11th chapter, the Raising of Lazarus. There are currently about 10 regular members, all are very friendly and eager to welcome new participants. One can start at any point in the study because the discussion is informal and wide-ranging, without any targeted outcomes or any requirement, except perhaps the willingness to be open and prepared to discuss. The class meets in the Wesley Room every Thursday evening from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Check out our Ministries page for additional First Church Bible Study opportunities. ____________________________ Dr. Robert Hamerton-Kelly, Th.D., is a United Methodist minister. Before retirement, he was a Senior Research Scholar at the Center for International Security and Arms Control at Stanford University, and the Dean of the Chapel and minister of the Memorial Church. First Church now is home.LabyrinthWalking this circular path from the first century of Christianity helps us release the surface noise of our days and connect deeply with the Source of Life, with the Sacred that is in and around us - for guidance, peace, healing. The Labyrinth is offered at special times of the year (Lent, Holy Week, Advent, New Year's Eve.) Contact: Angela Mosqueda 650-323-6167 x103 |
Bible Study with Dr. Summers meets each Wednesday at 10 am and 7 pm in the 
Are you struggling with one of life’s many issues? Divorce... grieving... job loss... family problems... spiritual malaise... health... job dissatisfaction... depression... unsettled problems... 
Join Archer Summers for a spirited discussion about John Wesley and the Methodist movement. 
Pastor Robert Hamerton-Kelly returns to FUMCPA with his Bible Study class that has been meeting in this areas for more than 30 years. 
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.
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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
 to June 29th sermon. Save it to your iPod.
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