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Celebrate this momentous anniversary with us the weekend of November 16th and 17th!
First United Methodist Church Pasadena has been a part of the Pasadena community for nearly 150 years, always located in the heart of the city.
The congregation was established in 1874 when the first Prayer Meeting and Sunday School was formed in what would later become the city of Pasadena.
Since then, our church has occupied four campuses, the last of which is the neo-gothic beauty (completed in 1924) we call home today.
Much has changed since that first Prayer meeting 150 years ago. We've grown, diversified, and become embedded in the fabric of Pasadena and the surrounding community. We're proud of creating a welcoming place for all to worship and explore their faith. We're also dedicated to continuing our work to create a more loving world through our many ministries and service projects in Pasadena and beyond. Here's to another 150 years of opening minds, hearts, and doors!
The congregation was established in 1874 when the first Prayer Meeting and Sunday School was formed in what would later become the city of Pasadena.
Since then, our church has occupied four campuses, the last of which is the neo-gothic beauty (completed in 1924) we call home today.
Much has changed since that first Prayer meeting 150 years ago. We've grown, diversified, and become embedded in the fabric of Pasadena and the surrounding community. We're proud of creating a welcoming place for all to worship and explore their faith. We're also dedicated to continuing our work to create a more loving world through our many ministries and service projects in Pasadena and beyond. Here's to another 150 years of opening minds, hearts, and doors!
This kind of party only comes once every 150 years.
First United Methodist Church, Pasadena is turning 150! What’s our birthday wish? To celebrate with you, of course!
Our family keeps growing.
Over the past 150 years, the FUMC family has continued to grow. We’re proud to be your neighborhood church, with “plenty good room” for all!
We look good for our age.
A lot has changed in the past 150 years, but one thing remains the same: We serve our community with faith and love...and we look good doing it!
Break bread on the boulevard.
We love our location in the Playhouse District on Colorado Blvd. Visitors and neighbors alike come by to take in our beautiful architecture, pray in our chapel, join in our many activities, or for Sunday worship. Come break bread on the boulevard with us!
Anniversary Weekend Activities
Saturday, November 16
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Community Festival
Featuring food, games, music, local artists and more.
Cultural Performances
- Japanese tea ceremony
- Tongva art demonstration
- Filipino dance group
- Verdugo Youth Symphony
- School of Rock student performance
- "Sing with Ring" Handbell Choir
And More!
Activities
- Bounce house
- Soccer activities facilitated by the LA Football Association and LA Soccer Club
- Jui Jitsu demonstration
- Games and hands-on crafts for all ages
Food
- Vivi’s Gourmet
- Homeboy Bakery
- Tepito’s Coffee Service
- Yoga-Gurt
And More!
Community Organizations
- The Armory Art Center
- Learning Works
- League of Women Voters
- The Planetary Society
- Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)
- Pasadena City Hall
- Pasadena Heritage Society
And more!
Vendors
- Zero Waste Store
- Optimist Ceramic Sale
- Louie Urban Photography
7:00 p.m.: Sesquicentennial Concert
Join us for a special concert celebrating the musical life of FUMC with a special performance of a commissioned work by FUMC organist, Aaron Shows and FUMC Chair of Trustees, Paul Audley. Reception to follow.
Sunday, November 17
10:00 a.m.: Anniversary Worship Celebration
Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Resident Bishop of the California-Pacific Conference will lead us in a special worship service.
Worship, preaching, justice, mercy, and creating space for revolutionary change define Bishop Escobedo-Frank's work and passion.
Worship, preaching, justice, mercy, and creating space for revolutionary change define Bishop Escobedo-Frank's work and passion.
11:00 a.m.: Anniversary Luncheon and Film Premier
Bring family and friends to our special luncheon and join us afterwards as we watch the premier or director Eric Dyson's new film about FUMC.