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ABOUT US

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COVENANT DISCIPLE GROUPS

    Meet every other Sunday following worship in either Pastor's Office or the Youth Rm.

 

EDUCATION

    ADULT

        Bible Studies are conducted throughout the year.    

     YOUTH

        Chrysalis Youth Group is held during worship service.

     CHILD
     (Read more about our Children's Ministry)

        Childrens’ Church and Sunday School are held during worship service. 

        Vacation Bible School is held every summer, usually in early June.

 

Ministries at First UMC

Worship Arts Ministries

MUSIC

   VOCAL

      Our wonderful Sanctuary Choir meets weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm in           the Choir Room under the direction of Sharon Ericksen.

 

   HANDBELL

      Monarch Bell Choir is a 3 octave handbell choir that meets weekly on        

      Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary under the direction

      of Sharon Ericksen.

 

      Ring '4' Glory is a four-in-hand quartet that meets on the first and third Monday  

      afternoons at 1:30pm in the Sanctuary under the direction of Sharon Ericksen.

 

PERFORMING ARTS

   
VISUAL ARTS

UNITED METHODIST MEN
    Monthly Men’s Breakfast - Join the UMM on the last Saturday of the month in 
    Grantham Hall. Everyone is welcome to share in the great food and wonderful 
    fellowship!
    
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
   Ruth Circle: Meets Third Tuesday, 7:00PM, location varies


   Family Circle: Meets Quarterly, 12:00pm in Grantham Hall following Worship
   
MUNCH BUNCH
   Held the last Friday of every month, all members are invited to a potluck hosted by

   a church member.  Great Food, Great Fun, Great Fellowhip!  

   All are invited; bring a dish to share!

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CHURCH MOUSE THRIFT SHOP
(Read more about the Church Mouse)

The Church Mouse Thrift Shop provides a charitable and tax deductible way for members of the community to donate tangible items that go to benefit others. Through profits, grants are given to support local nonprofit organizations and outreach projects. We donate our unsold merchandise to other nonprofit agencies benefitting the local community.  Our grant application deadline is February 1.  To apply for a grant, click here.

 

EAST SALINAS FAMILY CENTER PROJECTS

Volunteer tutors give of their time and talent to help children  with their homework. The Angel Tree ministry provides presents for children at Christmas.  Financial support is offered through special offerings, tamale sales and Church Mouse gifting.

 

I-HELP

I-HELP provides overnight lodging for men who are homeless. Volunteers plan, prepare, and serve supper and provide breakfast, lunch, and clothing as needed.

 

VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION (VIM)

Church members travel annually to third world countries.

 

LOCAL OUTREACH

Food donations on the first Sunday of each month United Methodist Foundation provides scholarships to local high school seniors Youth Outreach makes donations through funds collected at bake sales

    Annual Thanksgiving Harvest altar food collections

    Fund raising for United Methodist Committee 

    Needlework projects to support children in third world countries

    Support local community organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous,

    Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity support, etc.

 

OUTREACH PROGRAMS MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN

    Meals on Wheels

    Sew Much Comfort

    Baby Blankets for Navy Relief

    Teddy Bears for African Orphans

    Dorothy’s Kitchen (volunteers and food donations)

    Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD (baby clothes and blankets)

    Kiwanis Club

    Lions Club

    Rotary Club

    YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter

    Legal Services for Seniors

    United Way

    Alzheimer’s Association

    Boy Scouts

    John XXIII AIDS Project

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