The children and youth at First United Methodist Church are an important part of the life of our church community. Our children and youth help us to know a part of God that we can’t know without their presence and insight. Through their joy, their silliness, their vulnerability, their struggles and their questions, they inspire us all in their faith and discipleship of Jesus Christ. On June 5, you will have the opportunity to be led in worship by our children with a Children’s Sabbath. They have studied, prayed together and worked hard to prepare for this service. They are excited to share the good news of God’s love for all of God’s children through the theme: Blessed to be a Blessing.

First UMC Youth Mission Statement: The youth program at First UMC is a safe, Christ-centered environment where youth can gain tools to help them explore and grow in their faith. Activities are designed to nurture relationships and build a strong, loving community. This is a place of acceptance, outreach and spirituality.This mission statement for our youth group is a guide for how they seek to be faithful, to be part of the church community, to be the hope and prayer lived out in the world. Their commitment and passion for building a community built on love is reflected in the ways you see them participate in this church community. This summer the high school youth will travel to Smith River in northern California. During a week with the Sierra Service Project, our group will join with other youth around the U.S. to repair homes and work in communities for those in need while growing in their own faith and relationship with God.

Let us give thanks for the children and youth in our church who remind us that we are children of God, loved more than we can know and called to extend that love in all the ways we can and with all of those we meet!

Upcoming Summer Opportunities for Children and Youth

June 5: Children’s Sabbath, SummerfestJune 11: Messy ChurchJune 12: Youth Year End BanquetJuly 6: Summer Outing to the Hollywood Bowl: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneJuly 9: Messy ChurchJuly 16-26: Youth Service Project to Smith River, CAJuly 31: Faith in ActionAugust 1-5: Vacation Bible School

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of SANTA MONICA

SENT INELvol. cxli, no. 6 June/July 2016

HORIZONS

SANCTUARY WORSHIP simple church worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 5 p.m.

On the Website

Church Office Hours: Tues - Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Chapel Open for Prayer: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHof SANTA MONICA1008 Eleventh Street

Santa Monica, CA 90403www.santamonicaumc.org

310.393.8258email: info@santamonicaumc.org

June 5 - Children’s Sabbath • Holy CommunionLed by Tricia Lindley

June 12 - Scholarship SundaySermon by Rev. Robert English

June 19 - Lay Speaker Sunday Annual Conference Sunday

Led by Ron Theile and Lay Speakers

June 26 - 6th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 3 - 7th Sunday in Kingdomtide Holy Communion

Homily by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 10 - 8th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 17 - 9th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Robert English

First UMC is excited to join in a coalition of Methodist Westside churches and Habitat for Humanity, to fund and build Patience House, a new home in Culver City for a family in need. Once the money has been raised, building will begin and will be staffed by volunteers from the coalition churches. Visit the Habitat page to learn how you can help and to stay up-to-date on the progress.

https://santamonicaumc.org/habitat

SUNDAYS IN JUNE/JULY

9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, Fireside Room 9 a.m. Partnership with God Sunday School, Room 101 9 a.m. Nursery Care, Room 204 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Warmup, Choir Room10 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11:00 a.m. Fellowship, Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center3 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room6:15 p.m. UMYF, Youth Lounge

SUNDAYS AT-A-GLANCE

by Tricia Lindley, Director of Children and Youth Ministry

All-Church Summerfest! Summer’s coming, and it’s time to welcome in the season with First UMC’s annual Summerfest celebration. Fun for the whole family, and includes food, a cake walk, bounce house and more! $6 meal ticket includes BBQ hot dogs/burgers, chips and drink!

Sunday June 5, 11 a.m. after worship, in the Courtyard.

July 24 - 10th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 31 - 10th Sunday in KingdomtideFaith in Action Sunday

Sermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

June/July CalendarFriday, June 37 p.m. Shareringer Monthly Dinner, FRSunday, June 5 - Children’s Sabbath • Holy Communion 11 a.m. All-Church Summerfest, Courtyard5 p.m. simple church, ChapelSaturday, June 1110 a.m. Sacred Yoga, Fireside Room4 p.m. Messy Church, Sanctuary/Simkins HallSunday, June 12 - Scholarship Sunday11 a.m. UMW Scholarship Sunday Brunch, Simkins Hall5 p.m. Youth Ministry End-of-Year Banquet, Simkins HallWednesday, June 15 - Cal-Pac Annual ConferenceSaturday, June 189:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day • Lay Speakers leading worship11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, Simkins HallSunday, June 2612 p.m. Rev. Patricia Farris guest speaker in “Face to Faith,” St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 958 Lincoln Blvd., Santa MonicaThursday, June 305 p.m. Family Place Community Meal, OSSunday, July 3 - Holy CommunionWednesday, July 68 p.m. First UMC at the Hollywood BowlFriday, July 87 p.m. Shareringer Monthly Dinner, OSSaturday, July 94 p.m. Messy Church, Sanctuary/Simkins HallSunday, July 10 - Youth Service Project CommissioningSaturday, July 16 - YSP Trip to Smith River departs9:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300Sunday, July 17 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, Simkins HallSaturday, July 2310 a.m. Sacred Yoga, Fireside RoomSunday, July 31 - Faith in Action Sunday Monday, August 19 a.m. Vacation Bible School begins

SUMMER WEEKLY or BIMONTHLY AT FIRST UMC:Mondays: Church Office Closed9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group (2nd & 4th Mondays) Offsite Tuesdays: 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study, Fireside RoomWednesdays: 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Luncheon, Workroom Thursdays: 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew Young Adults, Off-Site (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

COMMITTEE MEETINGSWednesday, June 8: 4 p.m. Trustees Meeting, CR-ATuesday, June 14: 5:45 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, Choir Room6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting, Youth Lounge

CommunityCondolencesWe extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these departed loved ones:

• First UMC member Harald A. Frey, who died May 15. A memorial service was held Saturday May 28 in the Chapel.• UMW member Faye Latham, who died in May.

Births • Theodore Anthony Guzman was born to First UMC Preschool teacher Debra Guzman and husband Anthony.

Congratulations• Tricia Lindley received her Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology on May 24. She also was one of two graduates to be honored with the Church of the Good Shepherd Preaching Award, given by the congregation of The Church of the Good Shepherd in Arcadia in memory and honor of the great preachers who have serve the Church throughout history. This award is given to the graduating senior whose performance in preaching class is deemed most promising for pulpit ministry.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is very pleased to announce that Tricia Lindley has become full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Following her graduation from the Claremont School of Theology, she will be moving to the Westside. We congratulate Tricia on her graduation and are pleased to support her as she continues as a Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry.

Her full-time ministry at FUMC is made possible by YOUR generous response to our Stretch Goal in our 2016 Stewardship Campaign.

We are grateful for Tricia’s ministry among us and her leadership in our vital children and youth ministries.

Flower Orders: Available dates at press time: July 3/24/31. Please contact the church office to order flowers for one of these dates.

Pastoral care emergency hotline: 310-393-8258, enter extension 1. Leave your name and phone number and a pastor will return your

call as soon as possible.

simple church Summer Updateby Rev. Robert English simple church will not be gathering for worship during the summer (July and August). During this time I will be planning and preparing for the fall when we will relaunch simple church as a weekly worship on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. This is what we call a “hard launch” in church planning language. It has been an amazing journey thus far in growing closer to God as we cultivate calm, centered and compassionate lives as a community following a simple rule of life. It is my prayer that as we look toward the fall we can continue to carry this message out to those in our community who are seeking spiritual community and longing to live a more simple and peaceful life in God’s grace. Over the summer we will continue our Community Meal with the families of Family Place, and Sacred Yoga once a month. We will also be gathering for fellowship and community so be sure to look out for simple church emails over the coming weeks. Subscribe to emails: santamonicaumc.org/simplechurch

Messy ChurchMessy Church is an intergenerational worship experience where we learn about God’s love through crafts, activities, story and a shared meal. This informal, messy gathering is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to a new spiritual community.

Saturday June 11/ July 9 (no August gathering)4 - 6 p.m. Chapel and Simkins Hall

Scholarship Sunday As the school year draws to a close, the young scholars of First UMC are excited about their next educational step. Make sure to attend the 10 a.m. worship service to honor and recognize those being awarded with a Methodist Foundation Scholarship. Sunday June 12, during Worship

Cal-Pac Annual Conference Each year in June, the United Methodist Church in our regional Episcopal area gather for a session of the California-Pacific Annual Conference. Participants include clergy and laity from each church. “Therefore, Go” is the theme this year based on Paragraph 122 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline and the passage of Matthew 28:19-20. First UMC will send First UMC will send 7 lay representatives and 4 clergy members. Our clergy members are Rev. Patricia Farris, Rev. Robert English, Rev. Keri Olsen, and Rev. Larry Young. Our lay representatives are Bee Campbell, Dick Crawford, Mary Crawford, Jack Fry, Adam Guerrero, Tricia Lindley and Jen Jacques.Annual Conference: June 16 – June 18 University of Redlands

The Ordination Service at Annual Conference will be held in the Chapel at the University of Redlands. Members and friends of First UMC are invited out to help Rev. Keri Olsen celebrate her ordination as Deacon. Please call the church office if you are interested in carpooling.Ordination Service: 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 18,University of Redlands

Congratulations, Graduates!• Christian Dodd is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, entering the EMT/Paramedic program.• Frances Erlandson is graduating from New Roads High School and will be going to Bennington College to pursue a major in Creative Writing.• David Grothe is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Classical Studies.• Karen Grothe graduated in December from Loyola Marymount University with a masters degree in Systems Engineering.• Jacob Guyette is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Business.• Samuel Guyette is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Business with a focus on Technology.• Colin Heffner is graduating from Culver City High School and will be going to the University of Oregon to pursue a major in business administration with an emphasis on Health and Nutrition.• Doug Hovey is graduating from USC from the Occupational Therapy program.• Alejandro Quintaña is graduating from Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles and will be going to Harvard University in Massachusetts to pursue a major in Classics and Government.• Lauren Wilson is graduating from Palisades Charter High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Marine Biology.• Haylie Wollitz is graduating from Windward School and will be going to Parson School of Design in New York to pursue Photography and Management in Nonprofit.

Rev. Farris in “Face to Faith” SeriesSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church is hosting a series called Face to Faith: Getting to Know Our Neighbors, an interfaith and ecumenical speaker series focused on discovery, relationship building and community connections. The speakers include: • Rabbi Belle Michael, Campus Rabbi, California Lutheran University (spoke May 29) • Rev. Patricia Farris (June 26) • Rev. Nate Rugh, Rector, St. Augustine By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Santa Monica (July 10)Each event will last about an hour and involves a presentation by the speaker and time for questions. Light refreshments provided. Rev. Farris’ Presentation: Sunday June 26, 12 noon St. Paul’s Parish, 958 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica

Family Place Community Mealsimple church hosts a monthly potluck for Family Place. A program of Upward Bound House, Family Place provides transitional housing for families

with minor children, in crisis. In addition to secure, safe accommodations for each family, the program features intensive wrap-around case management, counseling, a food program and other stabilization services. The potluck feeds about 30-40 adults & children. We serve buffet style and eat as one big family! Please share and invite your friends to this wonderful community gathering.Family Place Community Meal: Thursday June 30,5 - 7 p.m. at Family Place (1020 12th St., SM)

June/July CalendarFriday, June 37 p.m. Shareringer Monthly Dinner, FRSunday, June 5 - Children’s Sabbath • Holy Communion 11 a.m. All-Church Summerfest, Courtyard5 p.m. simple church, ChapelSaturday, June 1110 a.m. Sacred Yoga, Fireside Room4 p.m. Messy Church, Sanctuary/Simkins HallSunday, June 12 - Scholarship Sunday11 a.m. UMW Scholarship Sunday Brunch, Simkins Hall5 p.m. Youth Ministry End-of-Year Banquet, Simkins HallWednesday, June 15 - Cal-Pac Annual ConferenceSaturday, June 189:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day • Lay Speakers leading worship11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, Simkins HallSunday, June 2612 p.m. Rev. Patricia Farris guest speaker in “Face to Faith,” St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 958 Lincoln Blvd., Santa MonicaThursday, June 305 p.m. Family Place Community Meal, OSSunday, July 3 - Holy CommunionWednesday, July 68 p.m. First UMC at the Hollywood BowlFriday, July 87 p.m. Shareringer Monthly Dinner, OSSaturday, July 94 p.m. Messy Church, Sanctuary/Simkins HallSunday, July 10 - Youth Service Project CommissioningSaturday, July 16 - YSP Trip to Smith River departs9:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300Sunday, July 17 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, Simkins HallSaturday, July 2310 a.m. Sacred Yoga, Fireside RoomSunday, July 31 - Faith in Action Sunday Monday, August 19 a.m. Vacation Bible School begins

SUMMER WEEKLY or BIMONTHLY AT FIRST UMC:Mondays: Church Office Closed9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group (2nd & 4th Mondays) Offsite Tuesdays: 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study, Fireside RoomWednesdays: 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Luncheon, Workroom Thursdays: 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew Young Adults, Off-Site (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

COMMITTEE MEETINGSWednesday, June 8: 4 p.m. Trustees Meeting, CR-ATuesday, June 14: 5:45 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, Choir Room6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting, Youth Lounge

CommunityCondolencesWe extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these departed loved ones:

• First UMC member Harald A. Frey, who died May 15. A memorial service was held Saturday May 28 in the Chapel.• UMW member Faye Latham, who died in May.

Births • Theodore Anthony Guzman was born to First UMC Preschool teacher Debra Guzman and husband Anthony.

Congratulations• Tricia Lindley received her Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology on May 24. She also was one of two graduates to be honored with the Church of the Good Shepherd Preaching Award, given by the congregation of The Church of the Good Shepherd in Arcadia in memory and honor of the great preachers who have serve the Church throughout history. This award is given to the graduating senior whose performance in preaching class is deemed most promising for pulpit ministry.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is very pleased to announce that Tricia Lindley has become full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Following her graduation from the Claremont School of Theology, she will be moving to the Westside. We congratulate Tricia on her graduation and are pleased to support her as she continues as a Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry.

Her full-time ministry at FUMC is made possible by YOUR generous response to our Stretch Goal in our 2016 Stewardship Campaign.

We are grateful for Tricia’s ministry among us and her leadership in our vital children and youth ministries.

Flower Orders: Available dates at press time: July 3/24/31. Please contact the church office to order flowers for one of these dates.

Pastoral care emergency hotline: 310-393-8258, enter extension 1. Leave your name and phone number and a pastor will return your

call as soon as possible.

simple church Summer Updateby Rev. Robert English simple church will not be gathering for worship during the summer (July and August). During this time I will be planning and preparing for the fall when we will relaunch simple church as a weekly worship on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. This is what we call a “hard launch” in church planning language. It has been an amazing journey thus far in growing closer to God as we cultivate calm, centered and compassionate lives as a community following a simple rule of life. It is my prayer that as we look toward the fall we can continue to carry this message out to those in our community who are seeking spiritual community and longing to live a more simple and peaceful life in God’s grace. Over the summer we will continue our Community Meal with the families of Family Place, and Sacred Yoga once a month. We will also be gathering for fellowship and community so be sure to look out for simple church emails over the coming weeks. Subscribe to emails: santamonicaumc.org/simplechurch

Messy ChurchMessy Church is an intergenerational worship experience where we learn about God’s love through crafts, activities, story and a shared meal. This informal, messy gathering is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to a new spiritual community.

Saturday June 11/ July 9 (no August gathering)4 - 6 p.m. Chapel and Simkins Hall

Scholarship Sunday As the school year draws to a close, the young scholars of First UMC are excited about their next educational step. Make sure to attend the 10 a.m. worship service to honor and recognize those being awarded with a Methodist Foundation Scholarship. Sunday June 12, during Worship

Cal-Pac Annual Conference Each year in June, the United Methodist Church in our regional Episcopal area gather for a session of the California-Pacific Annual Conference. Participants include clergy and laity from each church. “Therefore, Go” is the theme this year based on Paragraph 122 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline and the passage of Matthew 28:19-20. First UMC will send First UMC will send 7 lay representatives and 4 clergy members. Our clergy members are Rev. Patricia Farris, Rev. Robert English, Rev. Keri Olsen, and Rev. Larry Young. Our lay representatives are Bee Campbell, Dick Crawford, Mary Crawford, Jack Fry, Adam Guerrero, Tricia Lindley and Jen Jacques.Annual Conference: June 16 – June 18 University of Redlands

The Ordination Service at Annual Conference will be held in the Chapel at the University of Redlands. Members and friends of First UMC are invited out to help Rev. Keri Olsen celebrate her ordination as Deacon. Please call the church office if you are interested in carpooling.Ordination Service: 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 18,University of Redlands

Congratulations, Graduates!• Christian Dodd is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, entering the EMT/Paramedic program.• Frances Erlandson is graduating from New Roads High School and will be going to Bennington College to pursue a major in Creative Writing.• David Grothe is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Classical Studies.• Karen Grothe graduated in December from Loyola Marymount University with a masters degree in Systems Engineering.• Jacob Guyette is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Business.• Samuel Guyette is graduating from Santa Monica High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Business with a focus on Technology.• Colin Heffner is graduating from Culver City High School and will be going to the University of Oregon to pursue a major in business administration with an emphasis on Health and Nutrition.• Doug Hovey is graduating from USC from the Occupational Therapy program.• Alejandro Quintaña is graduating from Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles and will be going to Harvard University in Massachusetts to pursue a major in Classics and Government.• Lauren Wilson is graduating from Palisades Charter High School and will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a major in Marine Biology.• Haylie Wollitz is graduating from Windward School and will be going to Parson School of Design in New York to pursue Photography and Management in Nonprofit.

Rev. Farris in “Face to Faith” SeriesSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church is hosting a series called Face to Faith: Getting to Know Our Neighbors, an interfaith and ecumenical speaker series focused on discovery, relationship building and community connections. The speakers include: • Rabbi Belle Michael, Campus Rabbi, California Lutheran University (spoke May 29) • Rev. Patricia Farris (June 26) • Rev. Nate Rugh, Rector, St. Augustine By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Santa Monica (July 10)Each event will last about an hour and involves a presentation by the speaker and time for questions. Light refreshments provided. Rev. Farris’ Presentation: Sunday June 26, 12 noon St. Paul’s Parish, 958 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica

Family Place Community Mealsimple church hosts a monthly potluck for Family Place. A program of Upward Bound House, Family Place provides transitional housing for families

with minor children, in crisis. In addition to secure, safe accommodations for each family, the program features intensive wrap-around case management, counseling, a food program and other stabilization services. The potluck feeds about 30-40 adults & children. We serve buffet style and eat as one big family! Please share and invite your friends to this wonderful community gathering.Family Place Community Meal: Thursday June 30,5 - 7 p.m. at Family Place (1020 12th St., SM)

Our Sanctuary: Symbols of Hopeby Ron Theile“As a member of this congregation and of the Chancel Choir, I often find myself gazing upon our beautiful sanctuary. There are times I look out from the choir loft to witness those who are worshipping doing the same. It could be while we are preparing for worship, praying, listening to scripture or being moved by the music of worship.

This series will help to guide us as we look at, and think about, the many sights and symbols that surround us as we worship. They are all symbols of hope, so that we will all be inspired to be the hope.” - Ron Theile

Part 5: Memorial Music Windows MedallionsIt is appropriate to present these windows, located high on the north wall of the chancel, following Choir Recognition Sunday. These medallions, dedicated December 28, 1958, are made up of multiple instruments and music notations of an orchestra with the collection being centered by the image of Charles Wesley. The instruments and music notations include the treble clef, trombone, mandolin, drum, trumpet, bass clef, lyre, drums, organ, violin, French horn, saxophone, tambourine, and the harp. Below the centered image of Charles Wesley is a window presenting the title of one of his most famous hymns, O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.

Charles Wesley (1707-1788) was the eighteenth child of Samuel and Susannah Wesley’s nineteen children (only 10 lived to maturity). He was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) who is considered the organizational genius behind

the founding of Methodism. Both were ordained ministers. Charles wrote more than 6,500 hymns, 10 times the volume composed by the only other candidate (Isaac Watts) who could conceivably claim to be the world’s greatest hymn writer. Charles’ hymns were statements of praise that were meant to lift the spirit of those who sang them. His first hymn, probably And Can It Be? was written in the summer of 1738. It is a powerful, wondrous rejoicing in the freedom to be found in Christ:

Long my imprisoned spirit layFast bound in sin and nature’s night;Thine eye diffused the quickening ray -I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Our windows that rise above the chancel in our sanctuary represent the instruments that lift our spirits. The image of Charles Wesley represents the voices that sing praises to God and fill us with hope that, as Charles wrote, the light is always shining to guide our way. These windows are symbols of hope, so that we can be the hope.

James He Qi in the Fireside RoomOn Sunday May 22 after worship in the Fireside Room, artist James He Qi (pronounced “Chi”) gave a moving account of his artwork and life. He described growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China and the path that led to his becoming an artist. He explained that his primary goal as a Christian artist is to “reflect peace and hope in his work.”

James is currently an artist-in-residence at Claremont School of Theology for a 2-year stay. He has exhibited extensively world-wide. We thank James for the opportunity to display his beautiful works of art here on campus.

Habitat For Humanity Update We are excited to announce that we have received two generous gifts toward the Habitat for Humanity Build given with the hope that our congregation can match these donations. The gifts are from Erma Darling and the Hewitt and Hood Mission Funds held by The Methodist Foundation

totaling $8,000. Over the coming weeks we encourage all who feel moved to give generously toward this worthy project

as we work together with the Westside Church Coalition to fund and build “Patience House,” a permanent home for a family in need. Go to: santamonicaumc.org/habitat, to donate.

Western Jurisdiction ConferenceIn the United States, The United Methodist Church is divided into five areas known as jurisdictions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central and Western. These provide some program and leadership training events to support the annual conferences. Every four years the jurisdictional conferences meet to elect new bishops and select members of general boards and agencies.

The Western Jurisdiction is a large and diverse region of the UMC, stretching from the eastern edge of Colorado to the islands of Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan in the West, and from northern-most Alaska to Arizona in the South.

We are blessed with people of many ethnic and cultural heritages, and seek to live out our vision, to be “A home for all God’s people, gathered around a table of reconciliation and transformation. As a multicultural and inclusive Jurisdiction, we seek to be engaged in the life of our communities, with confident, effective lay and clergy leadership forming disciples who live out the good news of Jesus as global citizens.”We will meet July 13-16 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rev. Patricia Farris is a delegate.

34th Annual UMC Dodgers Family NightThe United Methodist Family Night at Dodger Stadium is back! This year, it’s the Dodgers vs. the Boston Red Sox. Come for a fun game, and stay for the fireworks after. Tickets available now ($30). Proceeds benefit the Cal-Pac Summer Camp Program. Contact Shalimar to reserve

your seats: s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org.

Deadline to order tickets: Friday July 8

Game Day: Friday August 5, 7:10 p.m. Dodger Stadium

Youth Service Project: New Orleans Each year, First UMC sends a Youth Service Project team for one week to travel and engage in service and mission with struggling communities around the United States. This year, First UMC is proud to send a team of 13 youth and 4 adults to Smith River, CA., working with the Sierra Service Project. This program

has been active for many years helping to repair homes on Native American Reservations. Smith River is a small town where most of the people are from the Tolowa Tribe. Native American communities have a large percentage of people who live below the poverty line. We will be serving people who are unable to repair their own homes. The YSP team are grateful for your prayers and support as they prepare for the trip.

Youth Service Project Trip: July 16-24

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Hollywood BowlJoin First UMC’s Children and Family Ministries outing to the Hollywood Bowl to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Tickets: $27 per person. Email: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org to reserve your space in the First UMC section.First UMC / Hollywood Bowl: Wednesday July 6, 8 p.m.

Flowers in the SanctuaryHonor the memory of a loved one, or celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other event with flowers at the Reredos during Sunday worship. Cost is $80 for two arrangements, and you are welcome to take the flowers after worship. Orders may be taken at the Hospitality Table after worship, or online:

www.santamonicaumc.org/flower-fund

Prayer QuiltsThe First UMC Prayer Quilt Ministry is part of Prayers & Squares, an interfaith outreach ministry that combines the gift of prayer with the gift of a hand-tied quilt. Anyone in the congregation or associated with our church can request or sponsor a prayer quilt. To request a quilt, contact Maile Marquand: maile@rugbooks.com, or Sue Payne: sue.f.payne@gmail.com.

Our Sanctuary: Symbols of Hopeby Ron Theile“As a member of this congregation and of the Chancel Choir, I often find myself gazing upon our beautiful sanctuary. There are times I look out from the choir loft to witness those who are worshipping doing the same. It could be while we are preparing for worship, praying, listening to scripture or being moved by the music of worship.

This series will help to guide us as we look at, and think about, the many sights and symbols that surround us as we worship. They are all symbols of hope, so that we will all be inspired to be the hope.” - Ron Theile

Part 5: Memorial Music Windows MedallionsIt is appropriate to present these windows, located high on the north wall of the chancel, following Choir Recognition Sunday. These medallions, dedicated December 28, 1958, are made up of multiple instruments and music notations of an orchestra with the collection being centered by the image of Charles Wesley. The instruments and music notations include the treble clef, trombone, mandolin, drum, trumpet, bass clef, lyre, drums, organ, violin, French horn, saxophone, tambourine, and the harp. Below the centered image of Charles Wesley is a window presenting the title of one of his most famous hymns, O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.

Charles Wesley (1707-1788) was the eighteenth child of Samuel and Susannah Wesley’s nineteen children (only 10 lived to maturity). He was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) who is considered the organizational genius behind

the founding of Methodism. Both were ordained ministers. Charles wrote more than 6,500 hymns, 10 times the volume composed by the only other candidate (Isaac Watts) who could conceivably claim to be the world’s greatest hymn writer. Charles’ hymns were statements of praise that were meant to lift the spirit of those who sang them. His first hymn, probably And Can It Be? was written in the summer of 1738. It is a powerful, wondrous rejoicing in the freedom to be found in Christ:

Long my imprisoned spirit layFast bound in sin and nature’s night;Thine eye diffused the quickening ray -I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Our windows that rise above the chancel in our sanctuary represent the instruments that lift our spirits. The image of Charles Wesley represents the voices that sing praises to God and fill us with hope that, as Charles wrote, the light is always shining to guide our way. These windows are symbols of hope, so that we can be the hope.

James He Qi in the Fireside RoomOn Sunday May 22 after worship in the Fireside Room, artist James He Qi (pronounced “Chi”) gave a moving account of his artwork and life. He described growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China and the path that led to his becoming an artist. He explained that his primary goal as a Christian artist is to “reflect peace and hope in his work.”

James is currently an artist-in-residence at Claremont School of Theology for a 2-year stay. He has exhibited extensively world-wide. We thank James for the opportunity to display his beautiful works of art here on campus.

Habitat For Humanity Update We are excited to announce that we have received two generous gifts toward the Habitat for Humanity Build given with the hope that our congregation can match these donations. The gifts are from Erma Darling and the Hewitt and Hood Mission Funds held by The Methodist Foundation

totaling $8,000. Over the coming weeks we encourage all who feel moved to give generously toward this worthy project

as we work together with the Westside Church Coalition to fund and build “Patience House,” a permanent home for a family in need. Go to: santamonicaumc.org/habitat, to donate.

Western Jurisdiction ConferenceIn the United States, The United Methodist Church is divided into five areas known as jurisdictions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central and Western. These provide some program and leadership training events to support the annual conferences. Every four years the jurisdictional conferences meet to elect new bishops and select members of general boards and agencies.

The Western Jurisdiction is a large and diverse region of the UMC, stretching from the eastern edge of Colorado to the islands of Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan in the West, and from northern-most Alaska to Arizona in the South.

We are blessed with people of many ethnic and cultural heritages, and seek to live out our vision, to be “A home for all God’s people, gathered around a table of reconciliation and transformation. As a multicultural and inclusive Jurisdiction, we seek to be engaged in the life of our communities, with confident, effective lay and clergy leadership forming disciples who live out the good news of Jesus as global citizens.”We will meet July 13-16 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rev. Patricia Farris is a delegate.

34th Annual UMC Dodgers Family NightThe United Methodist Family Night at Dodger Stadium is back! This year, it’s the Dodgers vs. the Boston Red Sox. Come for a fun game, and stay for the fireworks after. Tickets available now ($30). Proceeds benefit the Cal-Pac Summer Camp Program. Contact Shalimar to reserve

your seats: s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org.

Deadline to order tickets: Friday July 8

Game Day: Friday August 5, 7:10 p.m. Dodger Stadium

Youth Service Project: New Orleans Each year, First UMC sends a Youth Service Project team for one week to travel and engage in service and mission with struggling communities around the United States. This year, First UMC is proud to send a team of 13 youth and 4 adults to Smith River, CA., working with the Sierra Service Project. This program

has been active for many years helping to repair homes on Native American Reservations. Smith River is a small town where most of the people are from the Tolowa Tribe. Native American communities have a large percentage of people who live below the poverty line. We will be serving people who are unable to repair their own homes. The YSP team are grateful for your prayers and support as they prepare for the trip.

Youth Service Project Trip: July 16-24

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Hollywood BowlJoin First UMC’s Children and Family Ministries outing to the Hollywood Bowl to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Tickets: $27 per person. Email: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org to reserve your space in the First UMC section.First UMC / Hollywood Bowl: Wednesday July 6, 8 p.m.

Flowers in the SanctuaryHonor the memory of a loved one, or celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other event with flowers at the Reredos during Sunday worship. Cost is $80 for two arrangements, and you are welcome to take the flowers after worship. Orders may be taken at the Hospitality Table after worship, or online:

www.santamonicaumc.org/flower-fund

Prayer QuiltsThe First UMC Prayer Quilt Ministry is part of Prayers & Squares, an interfaith outreach ministry that combines the gift of prayer with the gift of a hand-tied quilt. Anyone in the congregation or associated with our church can request or sponsor a prayer quilt. To request a quilt, contact Maile Marquand: maile@rugbooks.com, or Sue Payne: sue.f.payne@gmail.com.

May Happenings at First UMC

JUne/JUlY PReSCHOOl eVenTS:June 2: Parent Volunteer Appreciation BreakfastJune 13: Father’s Day weekJune 20: Spirit WeekJuly 1: 4th of July parade and picnicJuly 4: School ClosedJuly 22: Last day of schoolJuly 25: First day of summer camp

Preschool Corner

Dinosaur Diorama art project

Monthly Values: June - Honesty

July - Peace

Preschool Spring Concert

Coming in August

First UMC Preschool Spring Fair

Youth Service Project Fundraiser/Dinner

Messy ChurchWorship

and crafts

Mother’s Day

Vacation Bible SchoolVBS is coming soon! This year’s theme is Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love. There’s still time to sign up now and reserve a spot. Contact Tricia Lindley at: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org for more info.

VBS: August 1 - 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids ages 5-11.

Choir Recognition Sunday

A.C.T. presentsThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeAll Community Theater is performing the hilarious musical about an eclectic group of 6th graders at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Don’t miss this must-see musical, performed by college-age kids and adults.

A.C.T. Performance Dates: August 12/13/14

May Happenings at First UMC

JUne/JUlY PReSCHOOl eVenTS:June 2: Parent Volunteer Appreciation BreakfastJune 13: Father’s Day weekJune 20: Spirit WeekJuly 1: 4th of July parade and picnicJuly 4: School ClosedJuly 22: Last day of schoolJuly 25: First day of summer camp

Preschool Corner

Dinosaur Diorama art project

Monthly Values: June - Honesty

July - Peace

Preschool Spring Concert

Coming in August

First UMC Preschool Spring Fair

Youth Service Project Fundraiser/Dinner

Messy ChurchWorship

and crafts

Mother’s Day

Vacation Bible SchoolVBS is coming soon! This year’s theme is Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love. There’s still time to sign up now and reserve a spot. Contact Tricia Lindley at: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org for more info.

VBS: August 1 - 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids ages 5-11.

Choir Recognition Sunday

A.C.T. presentsThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeAll Community Theater is performing the hilarious musical about an eclectic group of 6th graders at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Don’t miss this must-see musical, performed by college-age kids and adults.

A.C.T. Performance Dates: August 12/13/14

The children and youth at First United Methodist Church are an important part of the life of our church community. Our children and youth help us to know a part of God that we can’t know without their presence and insight. Through their joy, their silliness, their vulnerability, their struggles and their questions, they inspire us all in their faith and discipleship of Jesus Christ. On June 5, you will have the opportunity to be led in worship by our children with a Children’s Sabbath. They have studied, prayed together and worked hard to prepare for this service. They are excited to share the good news of God’s love for all of God’s children through the theme: Blessed to be a Blessing.

First UMC Youth Mission Statement: The youth program at First UMC is a safe, Christ-centered environment where youth can gain tools to help them explore and grow in their faith. Activities are designed to nurture relationships and build a strong, loving community. This is a place of acceptance, outreach and spirituality.This mission statement for our youth group is a guide for how they seek to be faithful, to be part of the church community, to be the hope and prayer lived out in the world. Their commitment and passion for building a community built on love is reflected in the ways you see them participate in this church community. This summer the high school youth will travel to Smith River in northern California. During a week with the Sierra Service Project, our group will join with other youth around the U.S. to repair homes and work in communities for those in need while growing in their own faith and relationship with God.

Let us give thanks for the children and youth in our church who remind us that we are children of God, loved more than we can know and called to extend that love in all the ways we can and with all of those we meet!

Upcoming Summer Opportunities for Children and Youth

June 5: Children’s Sabbath, SummerfestJune 11: Messy ChurchJune 12: Youth Year End BanquetJuly 6: Summer Outing to the Hollywood Bowl: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneJuly 9: Messy ChurchJuly 16-26: Youth Service Project to Smith River, CAJuly 31: Faith in ActionAugust 1-5: Vacation Bible School

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of SANTA MONICA

SENT INELvol. cxli, no. 6 June/July 2016

HORIZONS

SANCTUARY WORSHIP simple church worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 5 p.m.

On the Website

Church Office Hours: Tues - Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Chapel Open for Prayer: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHof SANTA MONICA1008 Eleventh Street

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310.393.8258email: info@santamonicaumc.org

June 5 - Children’s Sabbath • Holy CommunionLed by Tricia Lindley

June 12 - Scholarship SundaySermon by Rev. Robert English

June 19 - Lay Speaker Sunday Annual Conference Sunday

Led by Ron Theile and Lay Speakers

June 26 - 6th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 3 - 7th Sunday in Kingdomtide Holy Communion

Homily by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 10 - 8th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 17 - 9th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Robert English

First UMC is excited to join in a coalition of Methodist Westside churches and Habitat for Humanity, to fund and build Patience House, a new home in Culver City for a family in need. Once the money has been raised, building will begin and will be staffed by volunteers from the coalition churches. Visit the Habitat page to learn how you can help and to stay up-to-date on the progress.

https://santamonicaumc.org/habitat

SUNDAYS IN JUNE/JULY

9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, Fireside Room 9 a.m. Partnership with God Sunday School, Room 101 9 a.m. Nursery Care, Room 204 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Warmup, Choir Room10 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11:00 a.m. Fellowship, Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center3 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room6:15 p.m. UMYF, Youth Lounge

SUNDAYS AT-A-GLANCE

by Tricia Lindley, Director of Children and Youth Ministry

All-Church Summerfest! Summer’s coming, and it’s time to welcome in the season with First UMC’s annual Summerfest celebration. Fun for the whole family, and includes food, a cake walk, bounce house and more! $6 meal ticket includes BBQ hot dogs/burgers, chips and drink!

Sunday June 5, 11 a.m. after worship, in the Courtyard.

July 24 - 10th Sunday in KingdomtideSermon by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 31 - 10th Sunday in KingdomtideFaith in Action Sunday

Sermon by Rev. Patricia Farris