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. We invite you to visit us on Facebook or here on our webpage to discover all kinds of resources and opportunities for you and your family. At this time, our worship, groups, and activities all take place online. If you have any questions, call the church office at 310-393-8258, or email us at info@santamonicaumc.org. We look forward to worshiping with you online Sundays at 10 a.m. We welcome you into this community of faith!
Worship: Participate in Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Online:
- Participate Live Virtually on Facebook: Participating via Facebook Live gives you the opportunity to connect and say “Hello!” to others in the community during the service through the Comments section.
- Take part in worship on our Livestream page. (Service is available Sunday at 10 a.m. through the following week.)
- Go to the First UMC YouTube page to participate Sundays at 10 a.m., or anytime. You may also view the catalog of past services.
NEW: Church on the Lawn – Join us for a summer of casual outdoor worship for all ages! Sundays: June 27, July 11, & July 25, 5 – 6 p.m., First UMC Courtyard More info
Messy Church – Interactive, fun and messy worship opportunities for families of all ages. Click here for details.
Sunday Mornings after Worship
- Community Coffee Hour: Sundays, 11 a.m. via ZOOM
- All are welcome to visit after worship for online Coffee Hour Sundays at 11 a.m. Check in with church friends and chat about the topic of the day. Zoom CODES: https://zoom.us/j/96578397184 Zoom ID: 965 7839 7184 Password: fumc
- *Have a computer but no camera? No problem! You can still attend. Contact Sarah Rold (s.rold@santamonicaumc.org) by Fridays for the Sunday gathering.
Mission
Prayer
- Sanctuary Open for Prayer (in person): Wednesdays 12 – 2 p.m. More info
- Send Prayer Requests here
- Prayer Quilt Ministry info here
Online Groups and Other Events
- NEW: Visio Divina Bible Study with Tricia More info and register
- Science & Faith with Ms. Jamie More info
- Sunday Morning Walks (in person) 8 a.m. meet in the Courtyard More info
- If you missed the May Mid-Week Recital with Rufus Choi, piano, you may watch it here
- Listening Hearts Women’s Group with Tricia Guerrero, (register here)
- Youth Group on Zoom
- Open Space Young Adult Group
- Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study
News & Updates
- Read the latest update from the First UMC Re-Gathering Task Force
- 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.