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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All events at First United Methodist
Church
unless otherwise noted
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
AT 11 AM
Tues, Sept. 21, 7 to 8
PM: Community
Candlelight Peace Vigil
Indian Statue Park, Downtown Point Richmond
United Nations International Day of Peace - See
Flyer
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Sun. Sept. 26, 5 pm - Cello Concert by
Rebecca RustInternationally-known cellist,
Rebecca Rust, is returning to perform in her native Richmond. Ms.
Rust will be joined by pianist Vera
Breheda from El Cerrito, and Ms. Rust's
husband, Friedrich
Edelmann, who will play bassoon. Selections
will include works by Beethoven, Schumann, and
Richard Strauss. $10
suggested donation. Rebecca Rust is a 2-time
winner of the Club Mendelssohn Scholarship prior to
leaving the Bay Area for college. Rebecca's father,
Ben Rust, taught at El Cerrito High School, where Ms.
Breheda also attended, and Rebecca's mother, Rose Rust, played
the organ at Unity Church until her late 70's. Vera
Breheda studied at Stony Brook in New York where she
and Ms. Rust performed together. Some 30 years
later, they again performed together in Tokyo, Kyoto
and Sapporo, Japan. They have since played concerts
together in Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe, Oregon, Washington,
as well as the Bay Area. This year Rebecca and
Friedrich toured China where they taught children,
gave master classes in conservatories in Beijing and
Shanghai, and gave concerts. They will tour Japan
in November 2010.
Every
Mon. 7-8 PM and Thurs. 10-11 PM: 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)
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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 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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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. NOTE:
On summer break, resumes Sat. Sept. 11
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! NOTE:
On summer break, resumes Wed. Sept. 8 |
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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
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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