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.” |
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Photos >> |
 Our
building is equipped with an audio loop hearing device which is compatible
with many hearing aids. See the greeter or an usher to get a personal
receiver if you need further hearing assistance. |
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| "What
do Bluegrass Musicians and Methodists have in common?" See
the Mar 18, 2011 SF Examiner article >> |
View
Penny Magnusen's
2011
Tea Party
Photos >> |
Making
Music Together
Saturdays at 10 am: Angel
Choir - 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
Traveler Unknown is
a live quintet recording of carols, hymns, and spirituals. It contains
a booklet with lyrics to all the pieces. The recording was made in
January 2009 at First United Methodist Church, Richmond, California.
The quintet includes piano, string bass, drums, sax, and flute.
Contact Dan at dan@damonstuneshop.com for
advance orders of his newest CD or visit damonstuneshop.com.
Pastor Dan's 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 or visit damonstuneshop.com.
Pastor Dan in the Peace Garden
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
All events at First United Methodist
Church
in Point Richmond unless otherwise noted
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
AT 11 AM
Saturday, May
4 is Junktique! Planning
is already underway! Throughout April the
basement will be open for work and drop-offs.
Drop-off days: Tuesday evenings 7-8:30pm
and Saturday mornings 10-12pm. Betty Graham
is planning on being there on those dates
as well as Wednesdays 10-12pm to work,
If you would like to help prepare items
for the sale, come on any of those three
days during the week. Heavy items to be
picked up can be arranged through Bill
Thompson, 510 232 4155.
This is our largest
fund-raiser of the year and we need your
help to make it a success. When doing your
Spring cleaning, see what you have to donate!
Friday, May
31, 7:30 PM: FiddleKit
presents POINT
RICHMOND JAZZ - a musical history
of Jazz Violin featuring Kit Eakle and the
FiddleJazz Quintet - Details >>
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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
On
October 25, 2007,
The Gateway Foundation provided
a grant for the
restoration
of the church grounds' brickwork |
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.
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