The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
Our History Since the 1880s
Rock founded, Christ centered, Faith sustained
The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande was chartered on September 18, 1884.
Read Jean Hubbard's book of our history online: Arroyo Grande United Methodist Church: 125 Years in Ministry.
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History Pre 1884 The seeds are sown 1880-1889 September 18, 1884 FUMCAG was chartered 1890-1899 1900-1919 1920-1939 1940-1959 December 5, 1959 Halcyon Ground Breaking September, 1960 Last Ringing in the Village 1960-1969 1970-1989 1980s Handbell Ministry Begins 1990s Annual Pit BBQs Spring, 1995 Sanctuary Renovation October, 1995 Formation of the Puppet People 1996 Publication of the UMW Cookbook "Heavenly Favorites" |
May, 1996 UMCAG has a web site June 8, 1997 Youth Sunday, Jesus Christ Superstar April 2, 1999 Tenebrae, a Service of Darkness 1999 - 2000 New Bell Tower August 29, 2005 The Children's Center Opening and Dedication April 17-21, 2006 Rebuilding Slidell July 22-31, 2006 Chancel Choir Tours Wesleyan England 2006-present (detail) Events page 2009 125th Anniversary Lots of detail about this anniversary year's activities 2024 140th Anniversary Celebration Other Pastors Through the Years Rooms by Any Other Names Crosses of the Church |
Previous location in the Village (left) and today's location on Halcyon Road (right).
