The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande Celebrates 125 Years of Ministry
Rock founded, Christ centered, Faith sustained
The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande was chartered on September 18, 1884. In September of 2009 we celebrated 125 years!
WELCOME! We are so happy that you checked this site and hope you will do so often. We used this 125th year of celebrations to rededicate our lives to Christ through a deeper fellowship with members of our congregation and through outreach to the community. Many thanks to all who helped us celebrate. We are a church of open hearts, open minds and open doors...
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History Pre 1884 The seeds are sown 1880-1889 September 18, 1884 FUMCAG was chartered 1890-1899 1900-1919 1920-1939 1940-1959 December 5, 1959 Halcyon Ground Breaking September, 1960 Last Ringing in the Village 1960-1969 1970-1989 1980s Handbell Ministry Begins 1990s Annual Pit BBQs Spring, 1995 Sanctuary Renovation October, 1995 Formation of the Puppet People 1996 Publication of the UMW Cookbook "Heavenly Favorites" May, 1996 UMCAG has a web site June 8, 1997 Youth Sunday, Jesus Christ Superstar April 2, 1999 Tenebrae, a Service of Darkness 1999 - 2000 New Bell Tower August 29, 2005 The Children's Center Opening and Dedication April 17-21, 2006 Rebuilding Slidell July 22-31, 2006 Chancel Choir Tours Wesleyan England 2006-present Events page Book and Audio CDs Order form (PDF, 60kb) for the book (Hubbard) and two audio CDs of choir albums from the 1960s. |
Remembering Past Lay Persons Help us gather information about lay persons of the past who have contributed to our church's rich history. Here's how... Homecoming Herald 125th Anniversary Newsletter February, 2009 (1mb) March, 2009 (153kb) May, 2009 (1.6mb) June, 2009 (2.6mb) July, 2009 (1.5mb) August, 2009 (192kb) September, 2009 (258kb) Celebration Events January 11, 2009 125th Celebration Kick-Off Sunday This was a special worship service and luncheon honoring those who attended the church in the Village. More... March 29, 2009 Bible Sunday. Pictures... April 26, 2009 Feed the Pig Day and Family Bar-B-Que and Fun Day at the Wiemers' Ranch. Pictures... May 31, 2009 Worship at the Tabernacle (UMC Camp in Arroyo Grande). Pictures... June 7, 2009 125th Anniversary Cantata, 10:30am Details... August 16, 2009 Cross Sunday. Pictures... September 13, 2009 125th Anniversary Evensong at the Old Church in the Village. More... September 19, 2009 125th Anniversary Dinner 4:00pm at the So. Co. Regional Center. More... September 20, 2009 125th Anniversary Charter Sunday One service at 10:30am. Pictures... Other Pastors Through the Years Rooms by Any Other Names Crosses of the Church |
If you have pictures and/or stories to add from anywhere along the line, please send them to Jamie Foster.
