Goodbye dear members and friends of FUMC

As you can well imagine we, as your interim ministers for the past 8 months, write this letter with a wide range of feelings.  Looking back to October 15th of last year we could not have imagined the journey we have traveled together and the memories made that will stay with us for many years to come.  It would be impossible for us to share how much you have meant to us in a short article, but here’s a try.  

Even as leadership changes - the mission of FUMC will be connecting people to Jesus Christ.  It is especially hard to think of saying goodbye to many dear friends we have come to love and appreciate at this church.  We are excited about what God has in store for you in the coming months and in this new season of your lives. 

Please join us in praying for FUMC during this crucial time and great opportunity in the life of this church.  We would ask also that you pray for the new pastor and his family as you prepare for a change that often feels overwhelming.  In times like these, how good it is to have confidence in God’s grace, wisdom, and daily care.  Moreover, it helps to remember that we live, not for ourselves, but for Christ and the praise of His glory.

Bishop Beverly Shamana

Rev. Ken McMillan

First Church Lent and Easter Goings On!

Special Lent and Easter Goings On at
First United Methodist Church, Pasadena
500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
More details available in the March Messenger!

March 30th    Laramie Project: 10 Years After - Friday, 7:30 pm
March 31st    Laramie Project: 10 Years After - Saturday, noon

April st          Palm Sunday Service, 10 am, Bishop Shamana, preaching
                          "Hosannas, Hoodies and Hope"
                     Palm Sunday Picnic Lunch and Egg Hunt, at FUMC Pasadena

April 4th        Seder Meal - All are invited to this meal who are interested in experiencing and learning more about this ritual meal served on the first night of Passover commemorating the flight of the Jews from Egypt
                                                       Fellowship Hall at 6:15 pm

April 5th    ECPAC Good Friday Service
                      Noon at Church of the Bretheren, 1041 N. Alta dena Dr. Pasadena
                 Good Friday Service, First Church
                      7:30 pm in FUMC Chapel; Labyrinth available following worship

April 7th    Youth Holy Vigil
                      7:30 om Saturday to 7:30 am Sunday

April 8th    Sunrise Service in Church Courtyard
                      Colorado Boulevard Courtyard at 6:30 am
                 Easter Service, 10 am, Rev. ken McMillan, preaching
                      "Broken hearts and Empty Tombs"
                     All choirs and Brass Ensemble in service;
                     children adorn the Resurrection Cross
                 Easter Sunday Lunch, 12 noon, following worship.