Reconciling Committee to hold book signing

The Reconciling Committee and the Library Committee will host a book signing by Dr. Stanley Gordon following the Friends and Family Luncheon on June 3rd. 

Dr. Gordon will read excerpts and discuss his book, My Two Wives and Three Husbands, "a candid love story straddling the gay and straight worlds, told against a background of Broadway and London show-biz."  Reviews of the book have said that it is "humorous and touching, brisk, intelligent, a wonderful read...filled with compassion, laughter and love."

Stanley is married to Joe Henry, a long time member of Pasadena First United Methodist Church. 

Also available will be copies of Coming  Out Together: The Journey of a Gay Minister’s Wife Through Love, Divorce and Remarriage by Martha Edens Clark. 

Ms. Clark was married to Reverend Edens, former Associate Pastor at FUMC and her book will be the subject of a special event on July 22, 2012.

You may purchase copies of both books at the Friends and Family Luncheon, June 3, 2012. Ms. Clark will sign her book during the July 22, Special Event.

Got Church?

Looking for a church to make your spiritual home? 

We are a close community church in the heart of Pasadena.  First United Methodist Church Pasadena is a diverse congregation whose goal is to make disciples for Christ. 

We invite you to come and experience our dynamic worship, inviting community, spiritual discipleship, and witness and Service.

First United Methodist church is located in Down Town Pasadena on the corner of Colorado and Oakland, in the Playhouse District of Pasadena next door to the Le Cordon Bleu culinary college.

Sunday Service begins at 10 AM
with Fellowship Time at 11:30 AM.

You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FUMCPasadena

Open Door Sunday is Coming

The Arts Committee, of FUMC Pasadena, is hosting an Open Door Sunday picnic with music and art in the Colorado patio following worship, at 11:30, on July 15th, 2012.

Pamela Marx, the Arts Committee chair who organized this event, said that the goal of Open Doors Sunday is "to show the vibrancy of our church to our neighbors through our creed of 'open heart, open mind, open doors.'  The event invites us to bring friends and welcome the community to an art show around the theme of 'open doors' and 'welcome.'"

We invite all First Church members to bring an artwork for display that morning.  Some of the art we will show comes from the sketch class, led by John Evans, and the Sunday School art classes, led by Lisa and Nicole Saint.

We ask that members bring potluck side dishes like salads and casseroles.  Hot Dogs will be provided. 

We encourage all those in attendance to “picnic” on the patio.  This Sunday coincides with our VBS celebration Sunday and we hope our Vacation Bible School families and newcomers will join in.  Music will be performed by the jazz/Afro-beat ensemble Earthcake, and there will be children’s activities, face painting and a sanctuary scavenger hunt. Docent tours of the church will also be available. 

We hope you can join us for this very special Open Doors picnic!

Mission Team to Haiti update!

Many at First Church have been asking about our Haiti Mission trip.  For those who have been waiting so pariently for more information on the UMVIM Team to Haiti. Join us for our NEXT meeting on 

Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at 7:00 PM, in the Church Lounge of FUMC Pasadena.

During the meeting we will be discussing:

Possible travel dates. We may possibly be sending several small teams, as UMVIM (UM Volunteers in Mission) encourage smaller work teams. We are looking at an OCTOBER 22-30 FUMC Team Trip. (note date change)

Leadership: We still need a TEAM leader. If you are interested in joining another team either this summer or early fall and returning to take the OCTOBER Team that would be most helpful to our team, as UMVIM stipulates that churches may not send teams to Haiti without an experienced member who has BEEN to Haiti prior.

Training: In July, we will have an UMVIM training session for ALL members planning on committing to the team. This meeting will be led by Heather Wilson, our Western Jurisdiction UMVIM Coordinator. The date of the training will be announced at the meeting. We will also be requiring several mandatory meetings to give important needed logistical information and also building team fellowship.

Costs & Fundraising: We know this trip will be costly, as we are also expected to pay for tools and rebuilding costs (which benefits the locals). We will be discussing different fundraising opportunities and finding funding support for individuals and the group.

And any other further questions you need answered!

If you have any further questions or would like to be a Team Leader, please contact Rev. Allison Mark, or Missions, Peace & Justice Chair, Jessica Ardo.

Join us in a Celebration!

The Pasadena District Committee on the Superintendency invites you to
Celebrate the Ministry of Superintendent Adiel DePano and
Administrative Assistant Pam Allen

Sunday, June 3rd at 2 PM
 

at the
Church of the Good Shepherd
400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia

We are grateful for the wonderful service of Adiel and Pam while they he provided support to the
Pasadena District churches, with skill and patience, for the past many years.
 

You are invited to bring a finger-food dish to share.

Mother's Day Service at First Church

Mother's Day, 2012 at First Church

Rev. Ken McMillan gives an inspiring Mother's Day sermon on overcoming pain with love in the festival of the Christian home and family.

Is it possible for the church to acknowledge the loss we experience and then place the pain in the context of care and support?

What's this faith?

Are you ready for the Fall Young Adult Retreat

Young Adult Fall Retreat at Lazy W. Ranch,
is coming October 19th through 21st.

Call, email or visit us on the web.
http://calpacyoungpeople.org/events/fallretreat
949-728-0141
info@laxyWRanch.org

More information soon!

Lazy W Ranch