Common Read for the Season of Creation: Join Pastor Angel as we read and discuss "Love in a Time of Climate Change: Honoring Creation, Establishing Justice" by Sharon Delgado.  Meet Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Children's Center.

Sing a New Song, Join the Choir! Rehearsals are held on Saturdays in the Sanctuary, 10-11 AM. We especially need altos and basses but all voices are welcome. 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@yaoo.com.

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.

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.

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! We would deeply appreciate candy donations. Starting in October there will be a basket in the Sanctuary for candy drop offs.

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.

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.

A Community of Belonging Inquirers Class & New Members Sunday:

We have a few folks who have indicated interest in joining the First Church community. If you desire to be baptized and / or want to become a professing member of First Church, please reach out to Pastor Angel. We are hoping to have a special Sunday in the fall to welcome new members of our community of faith. 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. 

The United Methodist Church: Church & Society Webinar: Voting, Voice, and Democracy. Oct. 1-2, 10-11:15 a.m. See our news page for more.

Taribya Institute Annual Mental Healthy Symposium: Beyond Industry Barriers and Biases, Saturday Oct. 3. 10-3 p.m. See our Faith in Action page for more.