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 Join us during the Christmas Season

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Join Us in Worship!

In-person & Streaming  LIVE every Sunday at 10 a.m.

The virtual Order of Worship for Sunday is available here.​

Advent Sermon Series

"What Child is This?"​

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Join us this Advent season, as we explore together the good news of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love that this child, born to Mary and Joseph and cradled in a manger, brings to the world. Yes, a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord, has been born. Throughout the Advent season, let us open our church doors wide and share this good news with all. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace!

 

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"Heaven on Earth"

Rev. Jay Parr

Matthew 3: 1-12 (NRSVue)

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On Sunday, we will light the Candle of Peace as a sign of our commitment to bring Light to the places the world seeks to hide until that day when all creation lives together in harmony and abundance. 

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Mary's Good News

Luke 1: 26-38

Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. In our story this week, Mary is visited by the angel of the Lord, Gabriel, and told she will have a baby and she will name the baby Jesus. Gabriel reassures her not to be afraid, that God is pleased with her. Mary accepts Gabriel’s words with joy.​

​Today's Blessing:

Dear God,

Thank you for the good news of choosing Mary to be Jesus’ mother. In Jesus’ name, Amen.​

Childcare is available on Sunday mornings for ages birth to 4 years & Kinder to 5th Grade 

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News & Events

Blue Christmas Service

Tuesday, December 9 | FUMC Chapel | 7:00 p.m.

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Join us in the Chapel to support those of us who are struggling with the Christmas season. Many people experience nostalgia, grief, loneliness, depression, and despair, and find it challenging to take joy in the holiday spirit. Keeping our feelings to ourselves only heightens our sense of isolation. 

If you struggle this season, you will find our Blue Christmas Service a meaningful experience. It will be a contemplative candlelight service where we can be authentic before God with all we are and feel this season.

Bethlehem Family Dinner

Wednesday, December 17 | Fireside Room | 6:00 p.m.​

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Join us to share a traditional meal originating from Bethlehem as we discuss what Jesus' family may have eaten at the time of his birth.

 

Seating will be on blankets and pillows on the floor. If you would like to help with preparing a dish, please email Brittany Welch at bdfwelch@gmail.com.

 

Please click here to RSVP. The last day to respond is Sunday, December 14.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Offered at First UMC Modesto

Sundays | FUMC Library, 16th & I Streets, Modesto | 10:00 a.m.

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FUMC Modesto is excited to host an ESL (English as a Second Language) class every Sunday during worship. We aim to help adult learners become more comfortable with their English skills and expand our church community!  Childcare will be provided through our Children's Sunday School. No registration is required.

​If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact Alison Cruz at ajvinande@gmail.com.

Coming in January!

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Contact the church office at (209) 522-9046 or email fumc@firstumcmodesto.org for more event information.

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