Santa Monica FUMC | Next Sunday

10:00 am - Worship Service
Family oriented service with elements of traditional worship. Nursery care, Sunday School & children's activities are provided (unless otherwise noted).

Scripture - Psalm 105:1-11 and Matthew 13: 31-33; 44-52
Homily - "Similes to Live By" Rev. Patricia Farris
Music - The Chancel Choir

11:00 am - Coffee Hour
Please join us for coffee hour in Simkins Hall or the Courtyard following the service. Each Sunday a committee, council or group of the church hosts coffee hour. (If your group would like to sponsor a coffee hour, please contact the church office.

The coffee that we use for our coffee hours is Fair Trade Certified from Equal Exchange.Learn about UMCOR's Fair Trade Challenge.

Seasonal Parament & Colors
The fabric paraments (ornaments) that cover the altar, lectern and pulpit in the sanctuary are symbolic and represent the various seasons throughout our Christian liturgical year.

Currently displayed in our sanctuary are a set of green paraments that represent the period of time after Pentecost (ordinary time). The color green symbolizes hope and peace and the ongoing growth of the church.

Our paraments were specially designed and made for us by members of our congregation and feature hummingbirds and palm fronds. The hummingbirds remind us of the Holy Spirit while the palms elude to our surroundings in beautiful Santa Monica in Southern California.

Flowers
If you would like to donate flowers in honor or memory of a loved one or because of a special occasion, you may call the church office, email us or donate online. We also accept general donations for our “flower fund” which helps to provide displays when none have been ordered. Your thoughtfulness will add to the worship experience.

Make A Note

• The special communion table candle reminds us that in the aftermath of the Gulf Coast hurricanes we are called to “Be the Hope.” Especially, we hold our partner church, Bethany UMC in New Orleans, in prayer as we send work teams to assist in its recovery.

• Sunday morning volunteers are always needed to cover the office area once a month. All you need to do is direct visitors, provide information and answer the phone. Please contact the church office if you're interested.

• Ushers are continually needed for both services. If you would be interested in helping fill this need, FUMC would be ever blessed. Find out more...

• Who among you would like to serve as a Lay Lector or Communion server? Please contact Linda Burch if you are interested.

• Every Friday Rev. Patricia Farris sends out an email with comments and thoughts on the upcoming Sunday Service. To be added to the list just send us an email.

• Instruments for the hearing impaired, large print hymnals and full-page magnifiers are available from the ushers. Printed copies of recent sermons are available in the narthex of the church and on this website.

• Digital versions of Sunday sermons are available online in our Sermon Archive, and printed versions are available around the church in the wall-racks and in the church office.

• CD recordings of the morning services are available for $2 by completing a request form in the church office.

• A Suggestion Box is available in the narthex for your ideas, questions and concerns.