First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande

Events

In reverse chronological order. Click here to go to the full calendar.

Event Date Description/Link
June 18-22, 2012 Vacation Bible School
February 24, 2012 Children's Center Spaghetti Dinner and Rain Gutter Regatta, 6:30pm
January 28 and
February 2, 2012
Lay Speakers School, 9:00am-3pm both Saturdays, details in the January newsletter (PDF, 1.8mb, page 7)
January 27, 2012 Children's Center Taco Bar Dinner and Regatta Boat Painting Party, 6:30pm, photos...
January 8, 2012 UMW Sunday, Santa Barbara District President Beverly King, guest speaker
January 1, 2012 Happy New Year, one service at 10:30am
December 31, 2011 6pm: Potluck & Game Night
7pm: Quiet Meditation and Holy Communion
December 25, 2011 Christmas Sunday is Christmas Day, one service at 10:30am,
kids wear their PJs and bring a toy
December 24, 2011 6:00pm: Family Christmas Eve Service
7:30pm: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
December 16, 2011 Blue Christmas, 7pm, McMillen Room
December 15, 2011 Children's Center Christmas Program, 7pm, Photos...
December 6, 2011 "An Evening with Saint Nicholas", 7pm in the Sanctuary, details...
December 4, 2011 Celebration Chorus Christmas Concert, 1:30pm in the Sanctuary
November 27, 2011 First Sunday of Advent
United Methodist Student Day
November 26, 2011 Advent Wreath-Making Workshop, 1pm in Criswell Hall
Hanging of the Greens, 4pm
November 23, 2011 Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Service, 7pm at St. John's Lutheran
November 11, 2011 Kids' "Up all Night" Night, 6pm to 9:30am
November 6, 2011 UMW's Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale, after 2nd service.
Sunday Afternoon Concert, 2pm, SLO Chamber Orchestra.
November 5, 2011 Drop-off items for Boutique & Bake Sale, 1-5pm, Criswell Hall
October 31, 2011 Light the Night with Jesus, 6:30pm drop-in at Burgeson's
October 30, 2011 One Service & Harvest Potluck, 10:30am service followed by potluck
October 28, 2011 Special UMM Meeting, 8:00am depart from the church for Dick Melsheimer's manufacturing plant in Santa Maria (breakfast there)
October 23, 2011 Alternate Christmas Sunday, watch bulletins for project details...
October 22, 2011 Children's Center Family Fun Day, 11:00am, Bike-a-Thon, Carnival, Tri-Tip Sandwiches. Photos...
October 16, 2011 Sock Sunday
October 2, 2011 World Communion Sunday
October 1, 2011 Tustin Ranch Band, 7:30pm, a British-style Brass Band, in celebration of the return of the Salvation Army to SLO
September 23-24, 2011 Youth Group at AG Harvest Festival, bring cases of water to Criswell Hall.
September 11, 2011 Rally Sunday, one traditional service at 10:30am.
Chancel Choir returns to the loft.
September 8, 2011 Children's Center Back to School Night and Ice Cream Social.
August 20, 2011 "Soul Surfer" Free Movie Night, 6pm in the sanctuary.
August 11, 2011 World Thank Offering Day, United Methodist Women.
August 5-6, 2011 UMW Rummage Sale
July 9, 2011 Burgeson/Barber Wedding
June 20-24, 2011 Vacation Bible School: Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus Was a Kid. Each night: 5:30pm dinner with program 6pm-8pm. Photos...
June 19, 2011 Handbell Sunday, and Father's Day
June 12, 2011 Youth Sunday
June 10, 2011 Children's Center Graduation. Photos...
June 5, 2011 Music Sunday
May 22, 2011 Children's Center BBQ, Book Fair, and Drawing. Photos...
May 21, 2011 Carl Kliesch Memorial Golf Tournament, Monarch Dunes Challenge Course, photos...
May 14, 2011 UMM Work Party at the Camp
May 1, 2011 UMC Cluster Choir Festival Concert, 4pm at Atascadero UMC.
ELT Scholarship application deadline.
April 30, 2011 UMW Historical Tea
April 30, 2011 Chapel Car Experience, photos...
April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday. Resurrection Celebration at both services plus 11:30am Celebration Fellowship in Criswell Hall.
April 22, 2011 The Passion Recut, Good Friday Movie Night, 7pm in the Sanctuary
April 21, 2011 Maundy Thursday. 6pm "A Look at the Passover Seder" and Soup Supper, 7pm Service of Holy Communion.
April 17, 2011 Palm Sunday
April 16, 2011 Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, 11am brunch, 11:45am Easter Story, 12pm Resurrection Crafts, 12:30pm Egg Hunt
April 7, 2011 Children's Center Open House, 6:30pm, flyer (PDF)
April 3, 2011 Talent Show, 3pm, photos...
March 20, 2011 SLO Chamber Orchestra, 3pm
March 13, 2011 Spudtacular!, after the 10:30am service, Youth baked potato lunch with all the trimmings...
February 25, 2011 Rain Gutter Regatta, 6:30pm Dinner, 7:00pm Race. Photos...
January 2, 2011 Un-Hanging of the Greens, 11:30am
December 31, 2010 5:00pm: Finger Food Potluck and Game Night
7:00pm: New Year's Eve Quiet Holy Communion
December 25, 2010 Christmas Day
December 24, 2010 6:00pm Family Christmas Eve Service, details...
7:30pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service
December 19, 2010 Carol and Sing-a-Long, 4:00pm at the Clark Center, details...
December 16, 2010 Children's Center Christmas Program, 7:00pm sanctuary
December 6, 2010 "An Evening with Saint Nicholas", 7pm
December 1, 2010 "Christmas - The Good, the Bad, the Ugly", Advent Study, 2pm or 6pm Wednesdays
November 28, 2010 First Sunday of Advent
November 27, 2010 Hanging of the Greens, 4pm
November 24, 2010 Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7pm at UMCAG
November 21, 2010 UMM Pancake Breakfast, 8:30am-10:30am
November 14, 2010 Stewardship Sunday
New Camp Cabin Dedication and BBQ
November 13, 2010 UMW's Holiday Arts and Crafts Boutique, 9am-2pm
November 7, 2010 1. Bible Sunday, 10:30am Bibles presented to 3rd grade and up
2. Alternative Christmas, displays of various mission projects in Criswell Hall
3. Music for a Sunday Afternoon, 3pm, Saxophone Quartet
October 31, 2010 Harvest Potluck, one service at 10:30am followed by a potluck lunch
October 31, 2010 Trunk or Treat, 5:30pm, Three Stooges movie marathon, fun, games, trunks full of candy. Flier (PDF).
October 16, 2010 AGUMCC Family Fun Day, 11am-1:30pm, photos
September 25, 2010 Member Information Class, 10am McMillen Room
September 24-25, 2010 Youth at Harvest Festival, bring in cases of bottled water...
September 22, 2010 Potluck with RVers in Mission, 6pm Criswell Hall
September 19, 2010 Christian Education Sunday
September 12, 2010 Rally Sunday. Chancel Choir is back in the loft (10:30am service)
September 1, 2010 Chancel Choir first rehearsal, 7:00pm
August 22, 2010 UMW Luncheon
August 21, 2010 Chancel Choir "Back At It" Party
July 19-23, 2010 Vacation Bible School. Egypt: Spend a While on the Nile. Details...
July 4, 2010 One special worship service at 10:30am (no 8:30am service).
June 27, 2010 Ice Cream Social, after services, to support the Wendell Curry Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Children's Center. Flier (PDF)
June 13, 2010 Youth Sunday
June 9, 2010 Dr. Krista Givens, Speaker, missionary to Germany. 6pm Potluck/Program.
June 6, 2010 Music Sunday
May 29, 2010 Movie Night: The Blind Side, 6:30pm
May 28, 2010 Children's Center Promotion and Acknowledgement Program 2010
May 23, 2010 ELT Scholarship Sunday
May 22, 2010 UMM Camp Work Day, photos...
May 16, 2010 UMM Pancake Breakfast, 8:30am - 10:30am
May 8, 2010 Carl Kliesch Memorial Golf Tournament, photos...
May 2, 2010 Cluster Choir Festival, 4pm Concert at 1st Santa Maria UMC
April 17, 2010 UMM to Visit the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, details...
April 11, 2010 Children's Center Sunday and BBQ, 11:30am - 2:30pm
April 11, 2010 SLO County Band Concert, 3pm
April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday
April 3, 2010 Holy Saturday Prayer and Meditation, 9am in Criswell Hall
April 2, 2010 Good Friday Meditation, 9am-12pm and 7pm-10pm in our sanctuary
April 2, 2010 Ecumenical Good Friday Service, 3pm at St. John's Lutheran
April 1, 2010 Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm
March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday
March 27, 2010 The Beauty and Courage of Sudan
Why A Dream Is Possible

Join the United Methodist Women on March 27th at noon in the McMillen Room for this special study program. Please bring a sack lunch (beverages will be provided) and join us for a better understanding of not only the trials and tribulations, but the hopes and dream of the Sudanese people. For more information, please call Virginia Mothes.
March 20, 2010 Confirmation Class begins. Contact Youth leaders Mike and Linda Herber for info.
March 20, 2010 UMM Monthly Meeting, meteorologist from PG&E. Pictures...
March 2-30, 2010 Parenting classes. Tuesday evenings in March. Details...
February 28, 2010 UMW Sunday, Ms. Mele Maka guest speaker. Photos...
February 27, 2010 Rain Gutter Regatta, 11:30am Lunch, 12:00pm Race. Pictures...
February 21, 2010 Youth's "Spud-tacular", after 2nd service. Pictures...
February 19, 2010 A Touch of Beauty, women's program, 3rd Fridays, 7-8:30pm.
February 17, 2010 Lenten Study. Classes will be on Wednesdays 2pm and 6pm through Holy Week.
February 13, 2010 UMM Sweetheart Breakfast, 8:30am Mission Inn, pictures...
February 7, 2010 "Soup"er Bowl Sunday. Bring your canned and non-perishable foods to church until then.
January 30, 2010 New Member Class. Led by Pastor Headrick.
January 22-23, 2010 First Aid and CPR Training.
January 3, 2010 "The End Times", a study led by Sandra Sawyer and Kathleen Ballagh. Every Sunday morning in the McMillen Room at 9:35am. Join this quest to seek God's will and strength for your daily walk with Christ. Ongoing...
December 31, 2009 New Year's Eve Quiet Holy Communion, 7:00-7:30pm
December 31, 2009 New Year's Eve Potluck and Game Night, 5:30pm. Pictures...
December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service, 7:30pm
December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service, 6:00pm
December 22-23, 2009 Live Nativity, 5:30-7:00pm. Pictures...
December 20, 2009 Blue Christmas Service, 3:00pm
December 17, 2009 Children's Center Holiday Program, 6:30pm
December 2, 2009 Advent Study Kick-Off Supper, 5:30pm. Classes will be on Wednesdays at 2pm and 6pm through Advent.
November 29, 2009 First Sunday of Advent
November 28, 2009 Hanging of the Greens, 4pm, Pictures...
November 25, 2009 Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Service, 7:00pm at Nipomo Presbyterian. Pictures...
November 22, 2009 Alternative Christmas '09, after services. Yellow Umbrella offers gifts of giving for Christmas.
November 14, 2009 United Methodist Women Holiday Boutique, 9am-2pm. Pictures...
October 25, 2009 Harvest Picnic and Potluck
October 10, 2009 Children's Center Family Fun Day
September 25-26, 2009 The Youth at Harvest Festival.
Handing out "Living Water". More...
September 20, 2009 125th Anniversary Celebration Sunday.
One service at 10:30am. Pictures...
September 19, 2009 Homecoming Celebration Dinner at the Regional Center, as part of the 125th Anniversary Celebration, 4:00pm. More...
September 13, 2009 Evensong at the Old Church in the Village, 3:00pm. This will be a service of choral and congregational singing, prayer, scripture, and meditation in preparation for Charter Sunday just a week away. Pictures and service bulletin...
September 6, 2009 Rally Sunday, pictures...
August 16, 2009 Cross Sunday, pictures...
July 12, 2009 "Flute & Toot", 3:00pm, music for a Sunday afternoon will feature a combination of brass and flutes.
July 6-10, 2009 Camp EDGE: Experience and Discover God Everywhere! Fun for the whole family. 5:30pm dinner and 6:00pm program each evening. Criswell Hall. $10/child. Dinner by donation. More...
June 20, 2009 UMM Annual BBQ, pictures...
June 14, 2009 Youth Sunday, pictures...
June 7, 2009 Music Sunday - 125th Anniversary Cantata, details...
June 6, 2009 This Train Is Bound for Glory
May 31, 2009 Worship at the Tabernacle (UMC Camp in Arroyo Grande) with John Wesley, "The Man from Aldersgate". Pictures...
May 27 through
August 5, 2009
"Traveling Light", a study led by Pastor David on the 23rd Psalm: releasing the burdens you were never intended to bear. Contact the church office to sign up for this Wednesday Bible Study at 2pm or at 6pm.
May 3, 2009 Cluster Choir Festival at AGUMC, 4pm Concert
May 2, 2009 "The Carl Kliesch Memorial Golf Tournament" at the Pismo State Beach Golf Course, 8:00am shotgun start, lunch at Fin's. Contact Bud Johnson or the church office. Proceeds benefit summer youth camps. Pictures...
April 26, 2009 Family Fun Day and BBQ at the Wiemers' Ranch
April 26, 2009 ELT Sunday
April 19, 2009 Children's Center Sunday, BBQ 11:30am - 2:00pm
April 19, 2009 Music for a Sunday Afternoon, 3:00pm
SLO County Band
April 12, 2009 Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
April 11, 2009 Holy Saturday Breakfast, 9:00am
April 9, 2009 Maundy Thursday Communion Service, 7:00pm
April 4-5, 2009 Flute Fun: Master Classes and Flute Choir. Details...
March 29, 2009 Bible Sunday, pictures...
March 25-28, 2009 Portrait Appointments for our 125th Anniversary Church Photo Directory. Sign up by March 15th. Details...
March 4 - April 8, 2009 Lenten Study. Wednesdays at 6:01pm in Criswell Hall
March 1-31, 2009 Parenting Class: Love and Logic. Tuesday evenings. Details...
February 25, 2009 Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Service, including Imposition of the Ashes, 6:00pm
February 22, 2009 Youth SPUDtacular, 11:30am
February 15, 2009 Music for a Sunday Afternoon, 3:00pm
February 14, 2009 United Methodist Men's Sweetheart Breakfast
February 13, 2009 Children's Center Raingutter Regatta
February 8, 2009 United Methodist Women's Sunday
January 11, 2009 125th Celebration Kick-Off Sunday
January 4, 2009 Charge Conference
December 31, 2008 Quiet Holy Communion Service (informal), 7:00pm
December 31, 2008 Finger Foods Potluck and Game Night, 4:00pm
December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve Family Worship, 7:00pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 8:30pm
December 21, 2008 Blue Christmas Service (for those experiencing loss), 6:00pm
December 18, 2008 Children's Center Christmas Program, 6:30pm
December 16, 2008 Community Choir Concert, 7:00pm
December 3, 2008 Advent Supper and Study, 6:00pm
November 29, 2008 Hanging of the Greens, 4:00pm
November 26, 2008 Thanksgving Eve Ecumenical Service, 7:30pm.
At St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
November 22, 2008 UMW Harvest Tea: Aprons, Bonnets, and Hats
October 26, 2008 All-Church Harvest Picnic and Potluck, 11:30am
October 25, 2008 Children's Center Harvest Party, 6:00pm
September 20, 2008 Children's Center Family Fun Day, 11:00am
August 9, 2008 All-Church Potluck and Game Night, 6:00pm-8:00pm
June 29, 2008 Pastor Bob's Farewell/Retirement Sunday
One combined service at 10:30am
June 17, 2008 Minnesota Boychoir, 7:30pm at the SLO UMC
June 15, 2008 Father's Day
June 14, 2008 Quilt Trunk Show
July 22-31, 2006 Chancel Choir Tours Wesleyan England
April 17-21, 2006 Rebuilding in Slidell. A work team from our church went to Louisiana for this Habitat for Humanity project...

Visit the 125th Anniversary Celebration page for links to more historical events and activities.