First Things First Newsletter

Children's Church Summer Break:  Our Children’s Church program is on summer break for the season. However, the Children’s Center will remain open during Sunday worship for families who may need a space for their child(ren). Please note that the Children’s Center will be unstaffed during the summer months, 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. 

Upcoming Worship Series - Summer Shorts: Tiny Stories, Big Questions:  This summer we'll keep things casual as we explore the shortest books of the Bible - tiny stories that ask big questions about faith and life. Wear your summer attire - shorts, Hawaiian shirts - and join us beginning Sunday June 7. 

Wear Orange Sunday — Gun Violence Awareness:  As part of our worship service on Sunday, June 7, we will incorporate prayers and ritual to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence in our communities and nation. You are invited to wear orange as a visible sign of remembrance, solidarity, and hope for peace. Additional information and details about the service will be shared next week.

Youth Confirmation Class Scheduled:  All middle school and high school youth are invited to join our upcoming Confirmation Class. Together, we will explore the Christian faith, our Methodist heritage, and our place in the life of the Church. This time together will include an overnight retreat, a service project, along with sessions to explore various topics. There is still time to join! Reach out to Pastor Angel for more info. We will be meeting on the following Sundays at 5:00 p.m. at Loomis FUMC.

• June 7, June 21, July 5, August 2, August 16
• Youth Retreat July 17-19 (details TBD)
• There will be a special celebration on August 29 with Confirmations taking place in worship on Sunday, August 30.

"Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm" Seminar Discussion: Cathie Wierbick will facilitate discussion on a four-week seminar organized by the United Methodist General Commission on Religion & Race based on the book "Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy" by John Elford. The sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings in June, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Herigage Chapel. The course assumes that all participants will have already read the book. If you are interested in joining, please purchase the book and read it as soon as possible. Prices start around $5.00 on Kindle, with higher prices depending on format and retailer. If cost is a barrier, limited scholarship assistance is available. The book will be the only expense for the course. Please confirm your participation with Cathie if you would like to join the seminar. 

Invitation - Service of Relocation for Love Korean UMC,  2:00 PM Sunday June 7: Please join Love Korean UMC as they celebrate their relocation to Roseville. The Korean Caucus will gather alongside them in celebration of this special occasion.