We
invite you to "Journey Into New Life" this Lenten season...
Ash Wednesday, February 17
12:15 pm & 7:30 pm - Chapel
This quiet service includes the "imposition of ashes" and marks the beginning to the Lenten season of 40 days.
First Sunday in Lent, February 21
10 am - Sanctuary
"The Source of Our Strength" by Rev. Patricia Farris
PAUSE Worship Gathering, February 25
6:30 pm - Chapel
We will consider the theme "Tempted in the Desert." Rev. Robert English will offer the reflection as we pray, sing and contemplate this Lenten season. Refreshments and fellowship, prayer stations and the Labyrinth will be available to conclude the evening.
Second Sunday in Lent, February 28
Worship - 10 am - Sanctuary
"Wait on the Lord"
PAUSE Worship Gathering, March 4
6:30 pm - Chapel
Contemplative/reflective/meditative worship with prayer, silence and music begins in the Chapel. Refreshments and fellowship, prayer stations and the Labyrinth are available to conclude the evening.
Third Sunday in Lent, March 7
Worship - 10 am - Sanctuary
Holy Communion
PAUSE Worship Gathering, March 11
6:30 pm - Chapel
Contemplative/reflective/meditative worship with prayer, silence and music begins in the Chapel. Refreshments and fellowship, prayer stations and the Labyrinth are available to conclude the evening.
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 14
Daylight Saving Time Begins!
10 am - Sanctuary
"The Clock Is Ticking" by Rev. Patricia Farris
PAUSE Worship Gathering, March 18
6:30 pm - Chapel
Contemplative/reflective/meditative worship with prayer, silence and music begins in the Chapel. Refreshments and fellowship, prayer stations and the Labyrinth are available to conclude the evening.
Fifth Sunday in Lent/Lessons & Anthems, March 21
Worship - 10 am - Sanctuary
Service of Lessons & Anthems (music and scripture of the season)
Reception of New Members
Cantori Domino Concert
4 pm - Sanctuary
The Santa Monica-based choral group co-founded by director, Maurita Phillips-Thornburgh and Mary Gerlitz, will perform the St. Matthew Passion. This concert is part of the FUMC concert series. Tickets may be purchased at the door ($20 general admission; $15 seniors and students). Come contemplate the ineffable gift.
PAUSE Worship Gathering, March 25
6:30 pm - Chapel
Contemplative/reflective/meditative worship with prayer, silence and music begins in the Chapel. Refreshments and fellowship, prayer stations and the Labyrinth are available to conclude the evening.
Palm
Sunday, March 28
Worship - 10 am - Sanctuary
Our children will wave palms as part of the service, leading
us in the celebration of Jesus as King.
Join us for a Palm Sunday Continental Breakfast, Easter crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny in Simkins Hall following worship. Shortly after (around 11:30 am) the Easter Egg Hunt will begin in the Courtyard and surrounding playgrounds. Suggested donation: $5 per person ($20 maximum per family).
Musica Angelica Concert
4 pm - Sanctuary
This highly regarded local boroque chamber orchestra group actually rehearses at FUMC and are offering our members discounted tickets for $20 (normally $36). Contact the church office to purchase in advance.
Maundy
Thursday, April 1
Worship - 7:30 pm - Sanctuary
Thursday
of Holy Week is called Maundy Thursday, from the Latin word “mandatum”
or commandment. It is the day in which Jesus shared the Last Supper
with his disciples, washed their feet, and gave them the new Commandment
to love one another. Our service begins at 7:30 pm. We will share
in the sacrament of Holy Communion and then move into the service
of Tenebrae, or shadows, remembering the Last Words of Jesus at
his crucifixion. This beautiful and powerful service of sacrament,
word and music, ending in silent darkness, lends depth to our Easter
celebration to come. Child care is provided.
Our
Labyrinth will be open for walking from 2 - 6 pm in Simkins Hall.
Good
Friday, April 2
Community Worship Service - 12:10 pm - Sanctuary
Good
Friday, is called “good” because it is the day in which
Christ won our salvation. This community service is quiet and reflective with scripture readings and music and is designed to fit into your lunch hour. Child care is provided.
You
may also walk our Labyrinth, open from 1:15 - 3:30 & 6:30 - 9 pm in Simkins Hall,
for a time of centering prayer.
In conjunction with the Labyrinth will be our Stations of the Cross - allowing for opportunities to pray with specific elements reminding us of the various moments leading up to the crucifixion. The Stations of the Cross will be open from 1:15 - 3:30 & 6:30 - 9 pm in Simkins Hall.
Our
Chapel will be open from 6 am - 9 pm on Good Friday for our
annual Prayer Vigil. This time of prayer is set aside for you to spend a part of that day remembering and reflecting on the events of that first Good Friday when Jesus was crucified. We symbolically watch with Jesus as he takes on the work of salvation and forgiveness on our behalf. One can use the time to pray, read the Bible or other readings, or just sit in silence gazing at the cross which will be veiled, but not hidden from view. Stop by the Chapel at any time between 6 am and 9 pm on Good Friday to participate in the Vigil.
Holy
Saturday, April 3
On
Saturday, all is quiet as we make preparations for the great Easter
Celebration.
Easter
Sunday, April 4
6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service - Palisades Park (Santa Monica Blvd & Ocean Ave)
Join us to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter as the sun rises across the park and the ocean. We will celebrate the Resurrection with songs, prayer and Holy Communion. Don’t forget to dress warmly. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and flowers to decorate the cross. Coffee will be provided.
Worship - 10 am - Sanctuary
Rejoice in the music of choir, brass
and organ. Nothing is more glorious than this annual festival, overflowing
with lilies, flowers, and Alleluias for the great gift of Christ’s
triumph over all the powers of sin and death.
Easter
Sunday will be a Family Sunday in which all children 5 years and
older will remain in church with their families to participate in
worship. (Child care will be provided for infants and toddlers.)
As is the tradition at First United Methodist Church, all children
who are in fifth grade and under will receive a special gift. In
addition, those who ordered lilies may take them home when they
leave. Happy Easter!
May
God bless you during this truly Holy Week and throughout the Easter
season.
