HOLY WEEK / EASTER OFFERINGS 2024
Easter Worship Services:
March 31: Easter Sunrise Service
The Sunrise Service has been canceled due to rain forecast. Join us for the 10 a.m. Easter Celebration Service in the Sanctuary!
March 31: Easter Celebration Worship
10 a.m. In-Person and Online Worship in the First UMC Sanctuary
Family Service, Choir, Organ, Brass Ensemble, Easter Flowers, and Alleluias!
Good Friday, March 29
Walk the First UMC Labyrinth
The Labyrinth laid in the Simkins Hall floor of First UMC is a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth laid in the cathedral around 1220 CE. Walking the Labyrinth is an ancient spiritual practice, a way to quiet our minds and open our spirits to the presence of the Holy. Every step a prayer.
March 29: Good Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Simkins Hall
Prayer Vigil
The First UMC Chapel will be open all day for prayer.
March 29: Good Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Chapel
Community Good Friday Services
- 12 p.m. Good Friday – Stations of the Cross
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 958 Lincoln Blvd, SM - 7 p.m. Good Friday Ecumenical Service:
Join Rev. Patricia Farris, and the First UMC Choir in an ecumenical service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 958 Lincoln Blvd, SM
Maundy Thursday, March 28
Community Maundy Thursday Service
7 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
958 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Palm Sunday, March 24
Sunday, MARCH 24: Palm Sunday
10 a.m. In-Person and Online Worship
The day we celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, with the waving of palms and loud Hosannas!
Sunday, MARCH 24: Palm Sunday Celebration
Brunch/Easter Bunny/Egg Hunt
Following worship, come for a Palm Sunday celebration, hosted by Children and Family Ministries. Featuring an Easter Egg hunt, brunch, games and crafts, a family photo opp, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Fun for all ages!
With gratitude and joy, we invite you to make a special gift and give generously to our Easter Offering 2024, that the ministries and mission of Santa Monica First UMC may continue to grow deep and wide. Click here to give (Select Easter Special Offering in the Fund drop-down menu.)