First United Methodist Church of Modesto
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church! We are a Christian community with Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
What visitors usually notice first is our classic early California architecture. We worship in one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Modesto! It reflects our history and heritage. Founded in 1862, we were one of the very first Christian congregations in Stanislaus County.
But we are not a museum! While we have a long history, we are still proclaiming God’s love in contemporary and relevant ways for people of the 21st century.
We are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible—a church with relevant teaching, vibrant worship, meaningful friendships, faithful prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. We would like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.
So whether you are just beginning on a spiritual journey and full of questions or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, I know that you will find faithful companions at First Church. You matter to us because you matter so much to God!
Walking with you as we follow Jesus,
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Service / mass schedule
Prayer Pyramid
Spiritual Life
UMW Study Group
Spiritual Life
Fellowship after worship with coffee and cookies.
Fun for All
Chancel Bells Rehearsal
Music, Arts and Worship
Salvation Army Food Bank
Reaching Out in Mission
X-Y-Z Senior Exercise Group
Health and Wholeness
Volunteers in Missions
Reaching Out in Mission
Stephen Ministry
Caring
This group meet on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month.
County Housing and Shelter
Reaching Out in Mission
Junior High School Youth Group
Spiritual Life
BRAGG Group
Spiritual Life
This Book Reading and Gourmet Group meets for discussion of the book read for the month and dinner.
Chancel Bells
Music, Arts and Worship
Singing Fellowship
Worship
This adult group meets in the Fireside Room
Interfaith Ministries
Reaching Out in Mission
VBS for ages Kindergarten thru 5th grade
Reaching Out in Mission
Join us June 29 - July 3
Face to Face Group
Spiritual Life
This women's group meets on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.
youth group
Fun for All
The Explorers Group
Fun for All
Meet weekly for a shared meal and discussion.
Kidz Club
Spiritual Life
This group is for children Kindergarten thru 5th grade.
Congregational Care Team
Health and Wholeness
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Worship
United Samaritans
Reaching Out in Mission
children's programminig
Fun for All
Habitat for Humanity
Reaching Out in Mission
Adult Bible Study
Worship
High School Youth Group
Spiritual Life
Chancel Choir
Music, Arts and Worship
Advancing Vibrant Communities
Reaching Out in Mission
TIny Tots Preschool
Reaching Out in Mission
Heifer International
Reaching Out in Mission
The Knitting Group
Caring
This group meet once a month to knit prayer shawls or their own personal projects.
Salation Army Food Bank
Reaching Out in Mission
Stephen Ministry
Health and Wholeness
call the office to contact the Stephen Ministry
Coffee & Conversation
Reaching Out in Mission
free coffee & breakfast for the homeless
Family Promise of Greater Modesto
Reaching Out in Mission
Men to Men Group
Spiritual Life
This men's group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.
Discipleship Class I
Spiritual Life
Salvation Army Winter Shelter Dinners
Reaching Out in Mission
X-Y-Z Exercise Group
Fun for All
Tai Ji Class
Spiritual Life
Congregational Care Team
Caring
Spirit Women's Bible Study
Spiritual Life
This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month
Stephen Ministry
Caring
Confidential counseling. Call the office to contact the Stephen Minstry
Nifty Needles
Fun for All
a crafting & knitting group
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850 16th Street Modesto CA 95354-1167 United States
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About First United Methodist Church of Modesto
What visitors usually notice first is our classic early California architecture. We worship in one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Modesto! It reflects our history and heritage. Founded in 1862, we were one of the very first Christian congregations in Stanislaus County.
But we are not a museum! While we have a long history, we are still proclaiming God’s love in contemporary and relevant ways for people of the 21st century.
We are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible—a church with relevant teaching, vibrant worship, meaningful friendships, faithful prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. We would like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.
So whether you are just beginning on a spiritual journey and full of questions or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, I know that you will find faithful companions at First Church. You matter to us because you matter so much to God!
Walking with you as we follow Jesus,
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