201 Martina at West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond, CA 94801
Dan Damon, Pastor  •  (510) 236-0527  •  dan@damonstuneshop.com
All Are Welcome!

Sunday School at 10:00 AM ~ Sunday Worship at 9 AM and 11 AM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES AT 9 AND 11 AM

SUN. MAY 18, 5 pm - "Come Away to the Skies," a solo piano concert featuring Pastor Dan Damon playing gospel songs, hymns and spirituals.  The concert will be recorded for release as a CD.  Suggested donation $10.

MEMORIAL DAY, MON. MAY 26, 9am-3pm - JUNKTIQUE 2,  Annual sale in conjunction with town-wide garage sales in Point Richmond benefitting the Masquers Playhouse.

SUN. JUNE 8, 5 pm - Classical Piano Concert with Peggy Salkind - Dedication of new Courtyard Patio and Reception following the concert, $10 suggested donation will help pay for the new patio.

SUN. JUNE 15, 11 a.m. - ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY JAZZ SERVICE - Worship Service with Dan Damon Jazz Quartet and Joyful Noise and Angel Choirs.

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.

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm: Joyful Noise Choir rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Pastor Dan Damon. Choir sings at most Sunday services and rehearses for annual Holiday Concert in December.

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.


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

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


FUMC bedecked for the holidays
Photo by Jean Womack

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.

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.”

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 new CD, "Come Away to the Skies" a solo piano concert featuring Pastor Dan Damon playing gospel songs, hymns and spirituals.  The concert will be recorded for release as a CD.  Suggested donation $10.


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