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November 28, 2021
our community and faith in action.
Welcome to First UMC of Santa Monica!
Friends near and far, welcome to the worship, service, and fellowship of Santa Monica First United Methodist Church.
In-Person and Online Worship:
First UMC is excited that we have launched a new chapter in our life together as an in-person and online worshiping congregation. We worship in-person in the Sanctuary each week at 10 a.m. Online services are available 24/7. See in-person worship guidelines here.
The worship service is 35-40 minutes. After worship there is time for informal gathering in the Courtyard. Online Coffee Hour will continue to be held at 11 a.m. via Zoom. (Zoom details below)
Online Worship – Sundays 10 a.m.
The service is recorded and Livestreamed in real time, as it is happening in the Sanctuary, and broadcast on these platforms:
- Facebook and YouTube: No new changes on these platforms. You may participate as you have been. Services available 24/7.
- Website: Click on the LIVESTREAM button at the top of this home page
- The First UMC App: To download the app, go to the App Store, search for FirstUMC_SM, accept Notifications from the app.
Sunday Mornings after Worship
- Zoom Online Coffee Hour will continue Sundays at 11 a.m. If you worship in the sanctuary or online, there will be an informal gathering time in the First UMC Courtyard. Everyone is welcome to come to church in-person and then join the Zoom meeting for community time when you get home!
- Zoom Codes: https://zoom.us/j/96578397184 Zoom ID: 965 7839 7184 Password: fumc
If you have any questions, call the church office at 310-393-8258, or email us at info@santamonicaumc.org. We welcome you into this community of faith!
Christmas Eve 2021
Christmas Eve Outdoor Worship
Friday, December 24, 4 p.m.
First UMC Courtyard – Family Friendly
Celebrate with Christmas carols,
re-telling the Christmas story, and rejoicing together!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Friday, December 24, 7 p.m.
In-Person and Online Worship
Choir, Organ, Harp and Candlelight
More info
Mission
- Angel Tree Project (11/21 – 12/12)
- Alternative Christmas Fair
- Haiti Mission – Updated 11/3/21
- Dismantling Racism
Prayer
Online Groups and Other Events
- Advent 2021 (Advent Devotional signup, Advent Bible Study info, and more)
- November Mid-Week Recital: Watch here
- Download the First UMC App! More info
- Listening Hearts Women’s Group with Tricia Guerrero
- Youth Group
- Open Space Young Adult Group
- Men’s Bible Study
News & Updates
- Read this month’s Sentinel Newsletter
Safe Sanctuaries®
First UMC takes the safety of the children and youth very seriously. We follow Safe Sanctuaries® practices, which is our commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all of our children, youth, and adults. Read More
Troubleshooting
- Joining a Zoom Call for the First Time? Watch this video
- Not sure how to connect to Facebook? click here, and here
Contact Us
Friends near and far—on the Westside, across the country, and around the world —welcome to the worship, service, and fellowship of Santa Monica First United Methodist Church.
If you are having trouble joining the Sunday online worship service, or other online groups, call the church office Tues-Fri at 310.393.8258, and we will do our best to assist you.
1008 Eleventh Street in Santa Monica, CA., between Washington and California. Click here for full phone directory, or email us.