Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Mission Statement
The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande is a joyful, active and fun-loving faith community. We worship on Sunday mornings and offer opportunities for Christian growth, fellowship, health and increased well-being all week long. Members represent a wide range of theological and political views and commit to treating each other with love and respect in the midst of differences. We nurture spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God’s love in Christ as we work together to spread the love of God in our community and in the world.
For more information, see our About page.
Read Jean Hubbard's book of our history online: Arroyo Grande United Methodist Church: 125 Years in Ministry.
Current Ongoing Programs
Weekly
Gerry's Quilt Class, Mondays 6pm, Criswell Hall, will resume in August
Senior Exercise, Tuesdays 9am, Criswell Hall
Sew 'n Sews, Tuesdays 10am, McMillen Room
Chair Yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am, Criswell Hall
Adult Bible Study, Tuesdays 1pm, Criswell Hall, will resume in September
Church Work Morning, Wednesdays, 9-11am, all invited
Senior Exercise, Thursdays 9am, Criswell Hall
Craft Workshop, Thursdays 10am, McMillen Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Thursdays 6:30pm, Sanctuary
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Tues. & Thurs., 5-6pm, Bell room
Contemporary Worship Service, Sundays, 8:30am, with Praise Band
Traditional Worship Service, Sundays, 10:30am, with Chancel Choir
Monthly
Book Club, 3rd Friday 10:30am, Library
Free Movie Afternoon, 4th Sunday, Criswell Hall, 4pm
Joy Circle, 3rd Tuesday 3:30pm in member's home
Mary, Martha Esther Circle, Last Wednesday, 10am, McMillan Room
Upcoming Events and Activities
Oct 20: 140th Anniversary Celebration, 4pm, at the Tabernacle, Camp Arroyo Grande, poster
Oct 27: Movie: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, 4pm in Criswell Hall
Nov 1-2: Christmas Boutique, 9am-1pm
Nov 3: Daylight Savings Ends, "Fall Back" at 2am
Nov 10: Alternative Christmas
Nov 17: IN PERSON Charge Conference, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Nov 30: Hanging of the Greens
Dec 1: Advent Crafts Workshop, and light lunch
Dec 6: Christmas Extravaganza Show
All Events/Activities...
List and links to all events past and future, including pictures and stories from some.
