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Monday, March 9:
-- Helping Hands Monday Meal every Monday at noon. Backman Hall. For more info or to volunteer see Eleanor Kenitzer.
-- Ad-Ministry Council Special Called Meeting - 6:00 Zoom
Tuesday, March 10:
-- Lay Leaders' Meeting - 11:15 AM Meeting Room
-- Pastor's Book Club - 6:00 PM Zoom
Thursday, March 12:
-- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8:00 AM Fig Tree Coffee (217 Vernon St.) Scriptures: Psalm 139:1-12, Mark 10:46-52.
-- Spanish Language Class 9:30 AM, Meeting Room.
Saturday, March 14:
-- "Fashion Through the Ages" Show Fundraiser - 1:00 PM Backman Hall.
Sunday, March 15, Fourth Sunday in Lent:
-- Choir rehearsal 8:30 AM, Sanctuary.
-- Worship with Choir & Children's Church - 10:15 AM, Sanctuary. Fellowship time to follow in Backman Hall.
-- Ad-Ministry Council Meeting - 11:45 AM Heritage Chapel.
Zoom meeting login: https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID ; 908 490 8254 Password: 5zRiqk
Lenten Worship Series - Breath of Mercy: The Jesus Prayer for Today's World: We are exploring the ancient prayer and its invitation to "pray without ceasing," discovering how this practice can ground us in mercy.
Lenten Alms Invitation: During this Lenten season we invite you to consider a special offering as part of your Lenten discipline. Gifts received will be shared between the Pastor's Discretionary Fund and the Helping Hands Endowment Fund, supporting care and assistance for those in need within our church and wider community. Please mark your gift with "Alms" on the notation line.
Pastor's Book Club for the Season of Lent: Join Pastor Angel for a Lenten book discussion of When Did We See You?: A Lenten Exploration of Poverty and Wealth by Elizabeth Mae Magill. Meetings will be held Tuesdays at 6 PM via Zoom beginning February 24. See Pastor Angel with any questions.
"Fashion Through the Ages" Fundraiser: 1 PM Saturday, March 14, Backman Hall. Step back in time and enjoy a beautiful collection of vintage clothing from the 1800s through the 1960s. Tickets are $15 and include the fashion show and "Pi Day" dessert.
Ad-Ministry Council Meetings: The Administrative-Ministry Council helps guide the life and mission of our church. All are welcome to join as we celebrate what God is diong among us, discern new opportunities for ministry, and attend to the work of the church together.
Join our Young People's Fellowship, our 20s/30s community at First Church, for another Holy Hike: Save the date: Sunday, March 29, meeting at 12:45 p.m. in the Church parking lot. We’ll be exploring Sailors Bar Trail in Fair Oaks. For more information, reach out to Pastor Angel.
"Earth Connect Retreat" comes to Loomis: Saturday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Loomis FUMC (6414 Brace Road, Loomis). Registration is required at https://climate-cnumc.org/events/earth-connect-retreat-spring-2026/ and there is a $20 suggested donation for a vegetarian lunch. The event is organized by the CA-NV United Methodist Climate Justice Ministries Task Force. Contact Liza Klein with any questions: lizahklein@comcast.net
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Meeting Thursdays, 8 AM at Fig Tree Coffee. Bring your Bible and join the conversation as we reflect on the scriptures for Sunday.
Pastor's Book Club: Returning for Lent 2026! Meetings will be held Tuesdays at 6 PM via Zoom beginning February 24.
Spanish-Language Class: Thursdays, 9 AM, Meeting Room
Come learn Spanish with us! For more info, see Paul Woicicki.
Creative Christian Crafters: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month, 10 AM Backman Hall. For more info, see Ruth Ann Baker.
Women's Tea Time Social: Join the ladies of First Church for tea and fellowship. 4th Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m. For more information and address, please contact Chris Handley.
Men's Breakfast: A monthly gathering for all interested men of First Church. First Saturday each month, 8:30 AM in Backman Hall. Questions?? See Dave Sechrist or Thom King.
Sanctuary Choir: Come join us in song. Rehearsals at 8:30 Sunday mornings. See Eleanor Kenitzer
United Methodist News - United Methodists lead witness for immigrants in D.C.
More than 2,000 people of faith gathered on Capitol Hill to worship, sing and march to bring attention to the plight of immigrants in the United States. The event brought together United Methodist bishops, clergy and laity alongside faith leaders from several traditions to stand in solidarity with immigrants. From our region, pastors from Stockton (Central), Woodland-Knights Landing, Sutter Creek-Ione, and San Jose (Primera) participated in the event.
United Methodist Bishops Call for Prayer and Peace in the New Middle East War
"We stand resolute in remembering the uncompromising call of Jesus: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). This calling is a summons to act with courage and with a steadfast commitment to honoring the dignity and life of every human being." https://shorturl.at/VWNBU
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