WELCOME
“The people
of Richmond First UMC are called to share God’s love as we
minister with and to all persons in Point Richmond and beyond, providing
worship, nurture, fellowship, and service. Our welcome knows
no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation,
economic condition, physical or mental ability. We embrace
and seek to preserve the beautiful, amazing diversity of God’s
creation. We cooperate in ministry with other local churches
and groups of God’s people as we participate in Christ’s
mission of peace and unconditional love.” |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
AT 11 AM
Donate
Artwork NOW for Fall Art Auction - save
your artwork, sculpture, any and all artful creations
to donate to Deby McFadyen for the Church's Second
Annual Art Auction in the fall, contact Deby at dsmcfadyen@hotmail.com.
Sun. July 5, 9 a.m. - Graduate's
Breakfast - let us
know if there's a graduate in your family that we can
honor and celebrate!
Mon-Fri. Aug. 3-7, 9-11:30
a.m. - Vacation Bible
School - fun, crafts, music, games & more
for preschoolers through 6th grade.
Contact Jean Reynolds for more info
or to help, 510-235-2988.
Every
Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. - Yoga Class - Class
is a mindfulness-based asana class focusing on strengthening
the core body and building flexibility. Detailed physical
instruction and options are given to accommodate different
bodies and levels of experience. Class open to all
levels, $40 for series of four, or $13 drop-in rate,
plus donation for the space. Ashley Sharp, instructor.
Every
Mon. 7-8 pm and Thurs. 10-11 am - Feldenkrais
- Awareness Through Movement with
Instructor Lauren
McLeod, Movement Coach, Feldenkrais
Practitioner and Anat Baniel Method for Children
Practitioner. Learn to move with ease & melt
aches & pains
away; classes are ongoing and suitable for students
at all experience levels. For more info or to register
for classes or workshops, call Lauren McLeod at 510-237-0935
(see www.laurenmcleod.info)
Every
1st Thursday, from 6 to 7 PM - Toastmasters
Group - Join this
local Toastmasters groupled by
Dr. Shirley Gilbert, experienced speaker who will help
you gain confidence in public speaking, meet in Fellowship
Hall at the church. Call 510-412-0944 for more information.
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The
Peace Pole at left says, "May Peace Prevail On Earth"
in four languages and now graces the West Richmond side of the
Church - the Peace Garden lies just behind.
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Pastor
Dan Damon's newest hymn collection, Fields of Mercy, his
fourth hymn book, is now available.
Dan
Damon is an internationally published writer of hymn texts
and tunes. You can visit Dan on the web at www.damonstuneshop.com
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Dan
has released a solo piano CD entitled "Sleepy Time Down South"
featuring popular songs from the 1940's. Dan's new CD is entitled
"like a child." Visit Pastor Dan's website at damonstuneshop.com
Dean McIntyre, Director of Music Resources, the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church, says this about Pastor Dan and his music
"Dan Damon is a man of many talents: ordained United Methodist pastor, hymn writer, tune writer, and jazz pianist.
He has contributed texts and tunes to numerous hymnals and collections, including The Faith We Sing. He has led workshops including at the national introductory event of The Faith We Sing (Nashville, 2001) and the 2005 national convocation of The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (San Francisco). Dan joins a long list of musicians with feet in both worlds - sacred and secular - including J. S. Bach, Handel, and Duke Ellington." Read this review of Dan's CD of solo piano pop and jazz songs, Sleepy Time Down South |
The Annual Country Faire is always
a popular event!
Photos by May
Cotton
Sisters Kay Mink (l) and Kristi Johnson from Martinez attend their first ever
Harvest Faire by taking the day off from work to begin their holiday shopping.
FUMC bedecked for the holidays
Photo by Jean Womack
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Making
Music Together
Saturdays
at 10 am: Angel
Choir practice for school-age
children and youth directed by Pastor Dan Damon. Angel
Choir performs at worship service on the first Sunday of
every month during the school year.
Every Wed. 7:30-9
pm: Joyful Noise Choir - Adult Choir rehearsal
with Choir Director & Pastor Dan Damon, no experience
needed. Three on a part: We make beautiful
music now but it would sound even better if we had at least
three members on each part - Come join us and have fun singing! |
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| The
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) delivers
hope and enhances human dignity through food, shelter, health
and peace projects. UMCOR, 475 Riverside Drive, Room 330, New
York, NY 10115, 800-554-8583. http://www.umcor.org |
Mid
Dornan's book on the history of the church, filled with wonderful stories
and photos, is now available for $12 ($15 with S & H). Please make
checks out to:
Memorial Fund 1st UMC
and send to:
Mid Dornan, 225 Clarence Street, Richmond, CA 94801
For
more information, you can email Mid at: midornan@sbcglobal.net
Also available at the Point Richmond History Association
Pastor Dan's Newest CD: "Come Away to the Skies" featuring Pastor
Dan Damon playing gospel songs, hymns and spirituals was recorded at
the church on May 18, 2008. Contact Dan at dan@damonstuneshop.com for
advance orders of his newest CD.
Pastor Dan in the Peace Garden
Oldest member Goldie Moblie looks on while her great-great grandson
waves to the camera from his mother's lap. In the background Helen
Valentine oversees the sale of the remaining baked goods.
On November 9, 2007 The United Methodist
Council of Bishops passed a Resolution on the Iraq War.
Thank you for your consideration, and
all that you do.
With Hope for Peace,
Adrienne Fong, PwJ Coord.
CA-NV Annual Conference, UMC |
On
October 25, 2007,
The Gateway Foundation provided
a grant for the
restoration
of the church grounds' brickwork |
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