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Give to UMCOR to help those impacted by Typhoon Haiyun

Prayers for the Philippines, where thousands are feared dead from Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, and Vietnam where the storm is headed next.

UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief, The United Methodist Church's relief agency, is already mobilizing on the ground through the local UMCOR Philippines office and local partners. Support their efforts by giving here.

Support Local and Global Mission Projects

The Joy of Giving has been a long Christmas tradition of the First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto. It is a natural expression of our faith in Christ and our caring and love for our people in every part of the world. Download this year's brochure here.

3RD S3SSION Young Adult Worship

Young Adult Worship at First Church Palo Alto "Prepare ye, the way of the lord..." with just a few days left before we celebrate the gift of Jesus in our midst we'll take some time to prepare our hearts, minds, and souls as we gather together to sing Christmas hymns by candle light. Join us Thursday, December 19th at 9:00 pm

December 1, 2013 Photo Memories - First Sunday in Advent 2013

Lighting the first Advent candle at First Church Palo Alto We lit the first Advent candle

Children's Time at First Church Palo Alto Calling all children!

Pastor Michael Love at First Church Palo Alto Pastor Michael's sermon was "Worship Fully"

Tongan Band and Choir at First Church Palo Alto While the Chancel Choir took a Sunday off, we heard from the Tongan Band and Choir

Pastor Sione at First Tongan Church of Palo Alto

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.

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Next Sunday: We will light the second Advent Candle. Pastor Sadie will preach at both services.

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Wednesdays - Lunchtime Advent Organ Concerts

Our organist, Sarah, is presented 25 minute mini concerts of Christmas music on at 12:10 pm on Wednesdays, December 4, 11 and 18 at 12:10pm. Please join us and bring your co-workers!

Advent Candlelight Dinner

Join us December 8th for an elegantly catered dinner, featuring the music of the Main Street Singers. Click here to reserve your seat at

Hanging of the Greens

Help the Worship Team decorate the Church for Advent and Christmas on Saturday morning, November 30th

Order Your Christmas Poinsettias

Help us decorate our chancel. Order your poinsettias by Sunday, December 8th. Click here for the order form.

Over 1000 toys and gifts are needed for the Toy and Teen Shoppe

Help brighten a child's Christmas by donating a new, unwrapped toy to fill the shelves of the "Toy Shoppe". We also need books or other gifts for teens. The deadline is Sunday, December 8th

December Issue of Insights is Online!

Read the latest issue today!

November 10, 2013 - Readiness... - Pastor Sadie Stone (Audio)

Listen to Pastor Sadie's Sermon on stewardship.

Joy Of Giving 2013

The Joy of Giving is a Christmas tradition that helps to show our caring and love for people in every part of the world. Click here for the Joy of Giving information brochure and donation form.

Young Adult Ski Trip

Calling all Young Adults. Join the ski trip on January 10-12th. Reserve now. Check out all the details here.

The First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, California - A Welcoming Church spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties since 1894. We're conveniently located in downtown Palo Alto near the Stanford University campus. Whether you're in the Silicon Valley or on the Peninsula, we want to be your Church home.

We invite you and your family to worship with us any Sunday morning or the third Thursday of the month.

Our members come from all over the San Francisco bay area including Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Campbell, Castro Valley, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Newark, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Mateo, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Stanford, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek.

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