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Sunday brings the story of our two faithful sisters, Martha and Mary—two who loved Jesus and sought to serve him in different ways. When Jesus said: "one thing is needed or necessary" what if he himself was pointing to a kind of oneness and unity? A unity that they, in their either/or mindsets could not see? What if Jesus was saying something like "‘both’ are important to me and precious in my sight’? This then becomes a parable about the unity of hand and heart, of faith and works, of prayer and service. It's a story that invites us beyond polarization into a new kind of holistic worldview.⠀ I look forward to worshiping with you and afterwards sharing insights from our California-Pacific Annual Conference in June.⠀ ⠀ —Rev. Patricia Farris⠀ #revpatriciafarris #santamonicaumc #firstumcsmsanctuary Community Meal 🍴 on July 25 - sign up to bring a dish or a kid's activity using the link in bio, then search Community Meal. This Sunday during worship we take part in a Wesley Hymn Sing. The Methodist movement was born in song and overflowed in enthusiastic proclamation of the gift God’s grace available for all people; for surely, the brothers John and Charles Wesley affirmed, if God loved them, so God surely loves all.⠀ As Wesleyans, as Methodists—our most basic mission is to share with others the essential message that God is love—for me, for you, and for each and every one of God’s beloved children as we strive to serve God and our neighbor in all we do.⠀ Refreshed by some time away, I look forward to re-joining you in worship for a joyous morning of song, prayer, and praise.⠀ —Rev. Patricia Farris⠀ #revpatriciafarris #santamonicaumc #firstumcsmsanctuary Join us this Saturday, July 13, at 10 am for DanceFit! Taught by Santa Monica UMC member Whitney Hagan, it's a free, fun, dance fitness class, and a great way to start your Saturday morning!

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First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica
1008 Eleventh Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
1-310-393-8258
info@santamonicaumc.org
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