Here at First Church in Pasadena, we are fortunate to have a number of dynamic Ministries that function to make your experience here a good one and bring the word of the Lord to you efficiently. Join us for Memorial Day Family Camp Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27! Welcome to First United Methodist Church Pasadena. We are very glad you stopped by. We believe in making church a safe and welcoming environment which is open to all people who are called to worship and serve God. FUMC Pasadena intentionally welcoming the LGBT community as part of our own community. As a church community, we will continue working to achieve equality for the LBGT community in all aspects of church life and welcome you to join our community in worship. Join us for Chorale Bel Canto's final performance of their 31st season. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. <i>– Ephesians 5:31</i>
Directions
First United Methodist Church is located in the heart of Pasadena, California. Click the link above for directions to our church.
Service Times
Worship services are held Sunday mornings at 10:00am. Click the link above for a full list of service and other activity times.
What We Believe
We strive to inspire in one another a love of Jesus, growth in faith and a desire to serve those who need it most. Click above to learn more.
Sermon Archives
The sermon archives allow you to obtain access to past sermons in a variety of formats. Click the link above to view the archives.
Our History
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First United Methodist Church Pasadena has been a part of the Pasadena community for close to 150 years, and always in the heart of the city.   Today, First Church resides just east of  Old Town in the Playhouse District of Pasadena. Since it's founding First Church has had many pastors who have … [Read More...]

Music Ministry
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Music at First United Methodist Church has had a long standing tradition at the heart of every worship service at our church. Lead by Stephen Gothold, the music program at First Church has flourished becoming a thriving program of music, song, and instrument – all in the heart of … [Read More...]

On the Horizon
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May Messenger

May 15, 2013: Volume 83: Issue 5 Family Camp Renewal Leave Vacation Bible School Religion and Scienc [...]

March Messenger

March 15, 2013: Volume 83: Issue 3 Easter Holy Week Happenings Pastor’s Message Food Trucks Are Comi [...]

Words, Lifestyle, and Lent

Rev. N. Adiel A. DePano Lenten message from FUMC Pasadena. Words have the power to create. Henri Nou [...]

Easter Services in Pasadena

Easter Vigil - March 30, Altadena UMC located at 349 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001-4254.  For mo [...]

Music for Solo Cello in Pasadena

Music at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena presents Music for Solo Cello Works by Bach, Brit [...]

The February Messenger is here!

All the news fit to be reported around the church.  The February Messenger for the First United Meth [...]

Episcopal Letter on Immigration Reform

This message comes from Bishop Carcaño in the the Cal-Pac Conference.  Last week, Bishop Carcaño rep [...]

St.Olaf Choir comes to FUMC Pasadena

The St. Olaf Choir, with Anton Armstrong conducting, will perform in concert at FUMC Pasadena on Sat [...]

ECPAC Weather Shelters

Everyone is invited to help at the Bad Weather Shelter on Tuesday, February 5. Please contact Diane [...]

Breakfast and Bible Stories

First Church begins a Family Worship Experience on Sunday mornings. We invite you and your family to [...]

FUMC Pasadena presents an intimate reading of 8

First United Methodist Church of Pasadena to Produce Landmark Marriage Equality Play by Academy Awar [...]

Cal-Pac Bishop Carcaño to represent UMC Church POTUS address

This message originated from the UMC Cal-Pac office yesterday.  FUMC Pasadena sends it's prayer [...]

January Messenger is here!

The January Messenger is here!  Just in time for all your mid winter reading. In the January issue, [...]

Casting Call For Staged Reading of Eight, the Play

The Drama and Reconciling Committees are jointly sponsoring this year's spring drama production [...]

Jazz and Swing Youth Cabaret in February

Get out your poodle skirts and saddle shoes because this year’s Youth Cabaret is   Join the Youth of [...]

May 26, 2013
Rev. Allison Mark preaches
Access to Grace
Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31, Romans 5:15:1-5, John 16:12-15

Join Us!
Sunday Mornings
8:55AM Children's Worship
9:00AM Sunday School & Spirit Seekers
10:00AM Worship Services
11:15AM Fellowship
Community
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FUMC Pasadena has occupied a place in the San Gabriel Valley community for many years interacting … Read More

Discipleship
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The Disciple Bible Study is an ongoing series of programs that cover much of the Bible.  … Read More

Mission
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Each month our FUMC Youth participate in mission and outreach projects to serve our local and global … Read More

Small Group Activity
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Small Group Ministries are an old idea making a comeback in the life of First Church.  Small Groups allow us to interact in a more personal way, to be in fellowship, and share our … [Read More...]

Camps
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The First United Methodist Church of Pasadena holds several camp outings for the members, families, and friends of First Church.  These camps give us an opportunity to share and … [Read More...]


First United Methodist Church of Pasadena
500 E. Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena Ca 91101
Office: 626.796.0157 Fax: 626.568.1615

Worship: Sunday Mornings, 10am
Fellowship: 11:15am
Office; Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

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