Spiritseekers seek to find their Rhythm

FUMC Pasadena Spiritseekers Adult Sunday school continues their 11 week study of Rob Bell’s NOOMA series this week with Rhythm which strives to discover if our lives are in tune with God's plan for the world.

When: 9:00 AM Sunday Morning

Where: In the church lounge at FUMC Pasadena

500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91101

Summer 2012, Spiritseekers hosts a 12-week DVD and discussion series produced by NOOMA and featuring Rob Bell.  Founder of the Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan, Bell has gained rock star status, particularly among young Christians.  Last year, Time Magazine listed him among the 100 most influential people in the world.  Bell has been labeled “evangelical,” but his most recent book Love Wins drew fire from conservative church leaders.  Although Rob Bell’s theology defies easy labels, most agree that he challenges Christians to delve more deeply into their faith.  He asks the questions many of us are afraid to ask and does not offer easy answers.

More in the NOOMA Series Film Schedule

June 24          Dust

July 1             Breathe

July 8             Store

July 15           Matthew

July 22           Rhythm

July 29           Tomato

August 5        You

August 12      Lump

August 19      Noise

August 26      Bullhorn

September 2  She

September 9  Today

July Print Messenger

The July Messenger is here!

While the print version is hot on the press now, you can view the July Messenger online here.

In this edition, you will read about:

• A followup on the 2012 Cal-Pac Conference
• The Summer Musical
• UMC Dodger Night
• Missionary Biographies
• Adult Ministries Fall Education program
• The 2012 ACAC Project
• Harvest Festival
• Stewardship Gem's
• and the Fall Drama

Pasadena Vacation Bible School - signups still available!

FUMC Pasadena is set to host an exciting Vacation Bible School beginning July 9th through 13th, 2012. 

This year’s program is in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity with a focus on getting Pasadena’s young people excited about serving and volunteering within their local community.

Sign-ups are still available through the church office, and confidential scholarship assistance is available. Contact dgara@fumcpasadena.org for more information.

The VBS program will take place at FUMC Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA. 

You can find more info, a program brochure, and registration card on the FUMC website.

Open Door Sunday - July 15

Open Door Sunday is coming July 15th at FUMC Pasadena 

The FUMC Pasadena Arts Committee invites you to Open Door Sunday - a mid day event featuring food, music and art in the Colorado Blvd., patio following worship on July 15 from 11 to 12:30pm. 

Our goal is to meet and get to know our neighbors and live our creed of "open heart, open mind, open door!"  We encourage everyone to bring family and friends to help us welcome the community and introduce them to our inviting church.

Artwork displayed will come from our members and from class given by our very own congregation.

Music by the Jazz Afro beat ensemble Earthcake will on hand as will a number of children's activities such as face painting and a sanctuary scavenger hunt for families.  Docent tours of the nearly 100 year old historic church will also be made available.

Following the Open Door celebration, be sure to stay for the Arnel DePano performance at 1pm.

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Incompatible with Christian Teaching

Incompatible with Christian Teaching - FUMC Monday Night Movies

FUMC Movie Night returns Monday, July 30, featuring the film Incompatible with Christian Teaching, Sponsored by First Church Adult Ministries.

Join us for an evening of film, food, discussion, and compassion.  

Incompatible with Christian Teaching is a documentary film In 1972, the United Methodist Church added language to the Discipline stating that "[t]he practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching."  In 1984, the UMC added that no "self-avowed practicing homosexual" could be ordained.  In 1996, the UMC adopted into church law the rule that "ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions shall not be conducted by our ministers and shall not be conducted in our churches."

With the 2008 General Conference as its background, this feature-length documentary by AnneP. Brown details the stories of clergy and laity, LGBT persons and straight allies, after delegates failed to strike this language from the Discipline.

Although Pasadena FUMC has voted to join the movement opposing UMC policy as a Reconciling Congregation, the vote rejecting changes in the language of the Discipline at the 2012 General Conference this April renews the pain shared by many LGBT and straight persons in our congregation.  Thus Incompatible with Christian Teaching is a timely reminder of our congregation's call to share God's all-encompassing love.  

Don't miss this wonderful film.

Pizza at 6:00 p.m. in the Lounge; Movie at 6:45 p.m.

Sign-ups at fellowship time beginning July 15.

Donations as you are able to cover food coasts.  Child care available on request.

Discussion will follow the film.