Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto!

Christ is Risen!

He is Risen Indeed! The members, pastors and staff of First Church wish you and your family a very happy Easter!

Sadie Stone and Linda Holbrook Appointed as Co-Pastors

On March 30th the Staff Parish Relations Committee announced that Bishop Warner H. Brown intends to appoint, as of July 1, Pastors Sadie Stone and Linda Holbrook as full-time co-pastors of First Church. Learn more here.

3RD S3SSION Worship - April 24, 2014 - 9pm

The Easter Celebration of the Risen Christ continues. Join us 4 days after Easter for a special Easter 3RD S3SSION. Thursday April 24th at 9pm. All are welcome.

Palm Sunday 2014

Lift your palms high! Hosanna!!!

Worship began with the children and choir leading a palm processional

Pastor Sadie's sermon was "What About Suffering?". Listen to it here.

Jazz Hands! - Pastor Sadie reminded us that we always have 2 palms with us

A Swing and a Prayer Wins First Game of the Season

A Swing & A Prayer had their first game. We won 16-2. More than that, so much joy in having a group of church folks in fellowship together on a Tuesday night.

April 6, 2014 Photo Memories

We won't forget the wonderful music from the Tongan Men's Choir

Pastor Michael's sermon was "What Brings Fulfillment?"

Pastors Michael and Sione got their feet washed during Children's Time

ALL are welcome at the Communion Table

Imagine No Malaria

Our guest preacher on Sunday, March 13, 2011 was the Rev. Gary Henderson. He serves as the Executive Director of the Global Health Initiative of The United Methodist Church. He spoke to us about how the United Methodist Church is working to eradicate malaria.



Listen to his sermon, watch the videos, and learn more about Imagine No Malaria here.