Category Archives: Regional

The Outreach Committee of First UMC Palo Alto reaches out to people in the Northern California and Nevada region by providing financial support to mission programs and arranging short-term mission opportunities.

Executive Director of Sierra Service Project Spoke Jan 16

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Michele

Rick Eaton, Executive Director of Sierra Service Project (SSP), spoke with us at First UMC Palo Alto during worship on Jan. 16. Sierra Service Project is a non-profit organization providing life-changing experiences to youth, young adults, and their counselors through … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Giving

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Michele

Celebrate the holiday season by giving a gift of hope, shelter, care, service, health, education, or a ‘green’ gift. The Joy of Giving catalog lists local, regional and global missions for each theme. Make a donation or volunteer your time. … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Matt

Yesterday was Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley‘s fall rebuilding day. Our joint young adult group (with Los Altos United Methodist Church) sent a delegation to San Jose to help repair a home in the Willow Glen neighborhood. We rebuilt and painted a fence, … Continue reading →

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Glide Memorial Mission Trip

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Matt

This morning, thirteen of our congregants skipped church to go to San Francisco and help make meals for the homeless. We carpooled and took BART to Glide Memorial Methodist Church in the Tenderloin district, where we helped make 1200 sack … Continue reading →

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