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 Join us in Worship

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Join Us in Worship!

In-person & Streaming  LIVE every Sunday at 10 a.m.

The virtual Order of Worship for Sunday is available here.​

Advent Sermon Series

"What Child is This?"​

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Join us in worship as we come together to explore the good news of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love that this child, born to Mary and Joseph and cradled in a manger, brings to the world. Yes, a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord, has been born. Throughout the Advent season, let us open our church doors wide and share this good news with all. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace!​

First United Methodist Church Modesto 

2025 Advent & Christmas Season

 

Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m.

3rd Sunday of Advent 
Christmas Cantata - “Tapestry of Light” 
Luke 2:1-7 (NRSVue)

The joy and hope of Christmas are celebrated in this Celtic-styled cantata, which presents a pleasing blend of carols, choir, and scripture. 

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Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m.    

4th Sunday of Advent 
“Our Emmanuel”
Matthew 1:18-25 (NRSVue)

 

Wednesday, December 24, 8 p.m.  

Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship
“A Savior is Born”
Luke 2:1-20 (NRSVue)
Invite your friends and family to celebrate the opening of the most precious gift of presence we know — the birth of the Christ Child, the Light of the World. 
 

Sunday, December 28, 10 a.m.   

1st Sunday After Christmas 
“Miracles Abound”
Matthew 2:13-23 (NRSVue)
 

Children's Sunday School Lesson

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Sunday School Video!

Mary and Elizabeth

Luke 1: 39-66

The Advent candle for the third Sunday of Advent is the Joy candle. This month, we are talking about stories at the beginning of Jesus’ life. Our story today is about Mary sharing good news with her relative, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and told Mary that God had blessed her and her baby. Elizabeth's words reassured Mary that God had chosen her for a very special job.

​Today's Blessing:

Dear God,

We are thankful for our loved ones and the joy they bring, and for being present with us and hearing our prayers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Childcare is available on Sunday mornings for ages birth to 4 years & Kinder to 5th Grade 

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News & Events

Bethlehem Family Dinner

Wednesday, December 17 | Fireside Room | 6:00 p.m.​

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Join us to share a traditional meal originating from Bethlehem as we discuss what Jesus' family may have eaten at the time of his birth.

 

Seating will be on blankets and pillows on the floor. If you would like to help with preparing a dish, please email Brittany Welch at bdfwelch@gmail.com.

 

Please click here to RSVP. The last day to respond is Sunday, December 14.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Offered at First UMC Modesto

Sundays | FUMC Library, 16th & I Streets, Modesto | 10:00 a.m.

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FUMC Modesto is excited to host an ESL (English as a Second Language) class every Sunday during worship. We aim to help adult learners become more comfortable with their English skills and expand our church community!  Childcare will be provided through our Children's Sunday School. No registration is required.

​If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact Alison Cruz at ajvinande@gmail.com.

Coming in January!

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Contact the church office at (209) 522-9046 or email fumc@firstumcmodesto.org for more event information.

More Upcoming Events​

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