By Rev. Connie Tamkin We are still reeling from the devastation of the Eaton Fire, a tragedy that has left over 9,000 buildings in Altadena destroyed and more than a quarter of the residents displaced. The destruction brings to mind what the siege of Jerusalem might have looked like when the Babylonians attacked in 587 BCE.  Now many are left to wonder how they will rebuild and restore Altadena. I...

By Ashley Slade This summer, FUMC Pasadena has been celebrating ‘Ohana—being part of God’s loving family. Faith, service, and community are integral parts of how our church expresses the love of God to all we meet. There are many ways to embody the practices of faith, service, and community for our ‘Ohana: volunteering at the Community Pantry, delivering gifts to those on our Shepherds list, givin...

The opening season of Third@First begins October 21 at 4:00 p.m. in the First UMC Sanctuary. Aaron Shows will be performing his newly composed work "Let Music In". We hope you will join us! To learn more about the Third@First concert schedule, visit www.thirdatfirst.org....

By Aisha Figilis-Williams (First Published in the Spring 2023 Issue of The Messenger) The FUMC Food Pantry has provided food, hygiene supplies, clothing, and blankets to our unhoused, food-insecure, and low-income community for over 20 years. While we hope to return to one-on-one service with our clients and volunteers soon, we are still implementing COVID protocols for the saftey of all we serve....

Making Housing and Community Happen warmly invites you to our annual celebration and fundraiser! We will have music, refreshments, and inspiring stories of how Making Housing and Community Happen is addressing the housing crisis in Pasadena and beyond through affordable housing....