Baked Potato Lunch & Silly Bingo: On Sat. Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. in Backman Hall we will be having a self-serve potato bar, light salad, and beverages as we play Silly Bingo. Tickets are $15 and include one free Bingo card. There will be White Elephant prizes. For more information contact Dave Sechrist. Tickets can be purchased after worship on Sundays or on the day of the event.

Celebrate Belonging - New Members Sunday, Oct. 18: We will joyfully receive new members into the First Church community during worship. If you desire to be baptized and/or want to become a professing member of First Church, please reach out to Pastor Angel.

Creative Christian Crafters (3 C's):  Oct 7 and Oct 21, Center room.  Join the group for some pre-holiday fun to make Christmas ornaments. All supplies will be provided. For more information contact Ruth Ann Baker.

Trunk or Treat, Halloween, Sat. Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m: Help provide a safe Halloween experience for the community. If you would like to decorate your car we ask that you come 20-30 minutes early for set-up. Costumes not required but preferred to join in on the fun! See Elba Aulich for more information and to sign up. Candy donations are welcome and appreciated on Sundays in the Sanctuary. 

Know Your Rights Virtual Training-- Monday, Nov. 2: Join the Western Jurisdiction of UMC for a Know Your Rights Training that gives practical and updated guidance for clergy and lay leaders, or anyone interested, in supporting our immigrant neighbors. Training will be via zoom from 1-3 p.m. To register for the event please visit this link:  https://shorturl.at/jDmpi

Memorial Service for Barbara Hulse:  Saturday, November 7. We will gather to remember and celebrate the life of Barbara. Viewing at 10:00 AM and the service will start at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary.  Reception to follow in Backman Hall.

Pastor Angel to be Commissioned as EarthKeeper during Virtual Service--Tue., Nov. 10: The service, organized by the UM General Board of Global Ministries, will be online via Facebook Live on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific). We will have more information as the date gets closer. 

Mark Your Calendar - Church Conference 2026:  Our annual Church Conference will be held at Loomis FUMC on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 PM. This will be a circuit-wide gathering with our District Superintendent Mike Harrell joining us. More details to come.

Children's Center:  Our Children’s Center is open during Sunday worship for families who may need a space for their child(ren) but will be unstaffed, so parents or guardians are asked to remain with their children while using the space. The room does include audio and video access to the worship service so families can continue to participate in worship together. 

Sing a New Song, Join the Choir!  If you have a heart and passion for worship, we would love to see you at our choir rehearsals on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary.   For more info see Eleanor Kenitzer. 

Centering Prayer: Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Heritage Chapel.

Pastor Hope from Incarnation Anglican Church in Roseville leads a weekly gathering for silent, contemplative prayer. It is a gentle method of silent meditation rooted in ancient Christian Contemplative tradition, inviting us to step away from the daily distractions and find stillness in the presence of God. All are welcome and invited. Coffee from The Fig Tree Coffee Shop will be served. For more information please email Hope Henkelmann at hopehenkelmann@yahoo.com.