Category Archives: Church and Community

The Outreach Committee of First UMC Palo Alto participates in community events and sponsors events that invite the community to visit our church.

Rebuilding Day Makes Homeowners Happy

Twenty people from First Church turned out bright and early Saturday morning, April 30 at a mobile home park in San Jose. The morning was cool and breezy and everyone arrived wearing sweatshirts. After donning Rebuilding Together t-shirts, the group … Continue reading

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Free concert May 7

The Outreach Committee presents The Valley Chorale performing in our sanctuary Saturday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. This concert is free and open to the community. Since 1968, the Chorale has shared its love of fine choral music with Bay … Continue reading

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If I had a hammer . . .

Join the team from First Church at Rebuilding Day on April 30. Rebuilding Together gathers donated materials and hundreds of volunteers to repair and rehabilitate homes and non-profit facilities on Rebuilding Days each April and October. Volunteers must be at … Continue reading

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Respite for families of children with special needs

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto will host Saturday Morning Respite March 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for families of children with special needs. Children with special needs and their siblings are invited to enjoy a morning of  … Continue reading

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Race to Nowhere follow up

About 300 people attended the Race to Nowhere screening Nov 14. Two  purposes of the film are to encourage dialogue and empower people to advocate for change. Evaluations completed by audience members revealed the following ideas for change. Create a … Continue reading

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Race to Nowhere panelists

RACE TO NOWHERE Sunday Nov 14 at 6:45 p.m. First United Methodist Church  625 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto Advance tickets $10, buy and print here. Tickets are $15 at the door. Rated PG-13 Panel discussion follows film. Panel Members: Mandy … Continue reading

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Race to Nowhere

We are hosting a screening of the documentary film RACE TO NOWHERE on Sunday Nov 14 at 6:45 p.m. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Advance tickets are $10, available online here. Tickets are $15 at the … Continue reading

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Moonlight Run and Walk

On Friday evening, Sept. 24, 21 members and friends of First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto assembled under our banner at the Moonlight Run and Walk. Most of us walked, and some of us ran the 5K course through … Continue reading

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