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.
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Current Ongoing Programs
Weekly
| Mon. | 6:00pm | Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall |
| Tue. | 9:00am | Tai Chi, Criswell Hall |
| Tue. | 10:00am | Sew ‘n Sews & Crafters, McMillen Room |
| Tue. | 11:00am | Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall |
| Tue. | 1:00pm | Adult Bible Study, Criswell Hall |
| Tue. | 5:00pm | Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115 |
| Tue. | 7:30pm | Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall |
| Wed. | 9:00am | Church work morning, everyone is invited |
| Wed. | 6:00pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary |
| Thu. | 9:00am | Tai Chi, Criswell Hall |
| Thu. | 11:00am | Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall |
| Thu. | 5:00pm | Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115 |
| Fri. | 10:00am | Arroyo Grande Parks & Rec. Knitting & Crocheting, Criswell Hall |
| Sun. | 8:30am | Informal Worship Service with Praise Band |
| Sun. | 10:00am | Traditional Worship Service |
Contemporary Worship Service, Sundays, 8:30am, with Praise Band
Traditional Worship Service, Sundays, 10:30am, with Chancel Choir
Monthly
| 2nd or 3rd Saturday | Youth Group: see bulletin or Cast A Net for dates. 3PM leaders, 4PM youth, 5:30 dinner |
| 1st Tuesday | Trustees 7PM MMR |
| 1st Wednesday | Fellowship Ministry, 10AM, Library |
| 1st Wednesday | Daughter's of Grace Women's Circle, 5:30, Library |
| 1st Wednesday | Worship Team 5:30PM Pastor's Office |
| 2nd Wednesday | UWF Steering Committee 10AM Library |
| 2nd Wednesday | Mission Team 1:30 MMR |
| 2rd Thursday | Staff Parish, 10:30 Pastor's Office |
| 2nd Thursday | Nominations Committee, 11:30 Pastor's Office |
| 3rd Tuesday | Finance 5:30 McMillan |
| 3rd Tuesday | Joy Circle 3PM, |
| 3rd Wednesday | Church Council, 2PM MMR |
| 3rd Friday | UWF Book Club 10:30 Library |
| 3rd Sunday | Children, Youth & Discipleship Committee (2nd Sunday in December), Noon, Church Office |
| 4th Monday | Communications 4:30 Library |
| 4th Sunday | Free Movie Night, 4PM Criswell Hall (except Nov. & Dec.) |
| Last Wednesday | Mary, Martha, Esther Circle 10AM MMR |
| Quarterly | Endowment, 3rd Tuesday 3PM in Criswell Hall (Jan. April, July, Oct.) |
| Sundays | Children, Youth, Discipleship Committee, Noon, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 13 |
Upcoming Events and Activities
| Sat. | Oct. 17 | Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm. |
| Sun. | Oct. 18 | Pastor Appreciation Sunday. After both services |
| Sun. | Oct. 25 | Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both services. |
| Sun. | Oct. 25 | UWF Food Outreach, Noon. |
| Sun. | Oct. 25 | Movie Night, 4pm, ET |
| Mon. | Oct. 26 | Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner. |
| Sun. | Nov. 1 | See's Candy Sales Kickoff. |
| Fri-Sun | Nov 6-8 | Holiday Boutique 9am-2pm, Friday & Saturday. Sunday after both services |
| Sun. | Nov. 8 | Start of 7 Weeks of Advent |
| Sat. | Nov. 14 | John Lindsey presentation on El Nino,10:30. |
| Sat. | Nov. 14 | Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm. |
| Sun | Nov. 15 | Pennies for Turkeys, after both services. |
| Sun. | Nov. 15 | Boutique, after both services. |
| Sat. | Nov. 21 | Free Golf Lessons for Youth Group at Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 2-4pm |
| Sun | Nov. 22 | Pennies for Turkeys, after both services |
| Sun. | Nov. 29 | Advent Workship 11:30, Criswell Hall |
| Sun. | Nov. 29 | UWF Food Outreach, Noon. |
| Fri. | Dec. 4 | Deadline to order See's Candy. |
| Sat. | Dec. 5 | Holiday Extravaganza Talent Show, 5-7pm. |
| Sun. | Dec. 6 | Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3pm. |
| Tue. | Dec. 8 | Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 1pm. Advance on-line signup required. |
| Sat. | Dec. 12 | Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm. |
| Thu, | Dec. 17 | Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 1pm. Advance on-line signup required |
| Sun. | Dec. 27 | UWF Food Outreach, Noon. |
| Mon. | Dec. 28 | People's Kitchen Food Prep, 1:30, Kitchen. |
| Tue. | Dec. 29 | People's Kitchen Serving, Leave church 11:45. |
All Events/Activities...
List and links to all events past and future, including pictures and stories from some.
