Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Mission Statement
The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande is a joyful, active and fun-loving faith community. We worship on Sunday mornings and offer opportunities for Christian growth, fellowship, health and increased well-being all week long. Members represent a wide range of theological and political views and commit to treating each other with love and respect in the midst of differences. We nurture spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God’s love in Christ as we work together to spread the love of God in our community and in the world.
For more information, see our About page.
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Current Ongoing Programs
Weekly
Gerry's Quilt Class, Mondays 6pm, Criswell Hall
Senior Exercise, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am, Criswell Hall
Sew 'n Sews, Tuesdays 10am, McMillen Room
Chair Yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am, Criswell Hall
Adult Bible Study, Tuesdays 1pm starting Jan. 13, Criswell Hall
Church Work Morning, Wednesdays, 9-11am, all invited
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Tues. & Thurs., 5-6pm, Bell room
Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Tues., 7:30pm, Criswell Hall
Contemporary Worship Service, Sundays, 8:30am, with Praise Band
Traditional Worship Service, Sundays, 10:30am, with Chancel Choir
Monthly
Daughters of Grace Circle, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm, McMillan Room
Book Club, 3rd Friday 10:30am, Library
Joy Circle, 3rd Tuesday 3:30pm in member's home
Mary, Martha Esther Circle, Last Wednesday, 10am, McMillan Room
Free Movie Night, 4th Sunday, 4pm, Criswell Hall (Suspended Nov. & Dec. due to holidays)
Youth Group, First Saturday, 3pm leaders, 4pm youth, 5:30pm dinner
Upcoming Events and Activities
Sun. Mar 8: Pancake Breakfast, between services, $10
Wed. Mar 11: Daughters of Grace, 6pm, McMillen Room
Fri. Mar 13: ETTO Pasta Factory Tour, 9:45am meet at church, $40 Premio Tour includes factory tour, complimentary box of ETTO Pasta and a $25 gift card to use at Etto Pasta market, or Pasta Bar. You can enjoy pasta lunch and shop for rare Italian finds. $30 for children.
Sun. Mar 22: Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Concert, 3pm, Free will donation to support our church
Sat. Mar 28: Labyrinth Prayer and Refreshment, Lucy & Elwood's home, 11am, leave church 10:50am
Sun. Mar 29: Free Movie Night, I Can Only Imagine, 4pm
Thu. Apr 2: Maundy Thursday, 6:00pm
Fri. Apr 3: Good Friday, Tenebrae Service, 6:30pm
Sun. Apr 5: Easter Sunday
Sat. Apr 11: RedWings Horse Sanctuary in Paso Robles, leave church 9:30am
Sun. May 3: Taco Bar, after 2nd service
Sat. Jun 6: Scott and Bob's Garden Tour, leave church 9:45am, tour 10am
Wed. Aug 5: Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 4pm behind Andreini's coffee, leave church 3:45pm
Sat. Aug 15: Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 10am behind Andreini's coffee, leave church 9:45am
Fri. Sep 4: Plantel Nursery, Santa Maria, 10am, Meet at church 9:20am
All Events/Activities...
List and links to all events past and future, including pictures and stories from some.
