First United Methodist Church Lodi
Lodi First United Methodist Church

Family and Individual Counseling can be arranged with Rev. Alan Kimber.

Member volunteers visit shut-ins, deliver meals to ill or injured members when needed, or provide transportation to those who can't drive to doctor or dentist appointments.

Handbell Choir

Handbells date from 17th-century England. Our handbell choir began in 1991, and plays regularly in worship services. Experienced handbell players are encouraged to join.

Chancel Choir

A happy group of singers who enjoy serving the Lord through music, the Chancel Choir provides choral music for Sunday worship and annually presents a "gala" of sacred and secular songs.

Youth Group - Grades 6 - 12.
Contact Tanya or Karen at the church office.

First Families - Young family group.
Activity dates and times vary.
Contact Roger.

Meridians - Senior Adults
4th Saturday of each month.
Contact Anne.

Warm Hearts - Senior Adults
Warm Hearts was started in 1993 by the Rev. Dr. Earnest Troutner and Dorie Troutner. The objective: to provide Christian Fellowship for our senior FUMC members and friends, and to help support the work of our pastor and of the church.

We have been gratified by enthusiastic attendance, good programs supplied in part by our own church members, and by a widening circle of friends as we meet and become better acquainted.

We invite all senior members and friends of FUMC to join us for lunch and a program starting at noon on the third Friday of each month in the Fellowship Hall.
RSVP requested. $8 lunch donation.
Contact the church office.

Mission Groups

United Methodist Women
Women seeking to know God.
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Gift of Love Knitters
This ladies' group meets 5 or 6 times each year to knit sweaters for needy children in the United States and worldwide. These ladies welcome anyone who knits or wishes to learn!   Contact Jeannette.

Volunteers in Mission
A servant ministry; hands-on mission work, helping where there is a need. More information>>
Contact Kathy.

Sacramento Street Ministry
The Sacramento Street Ministry prepares and serves hot breakfasts and sack lunches the 3rd Sunday of every month. Meals are served at the Salvation Army building on Sacramento Street. (Lodi News Sentinel article of Nov. 18, 2008)
Contact Pam.

Health Ministries

Health issues and programs in the church are under the guidance of our Parish Nurse. Some of the programs we offer are:

• "Energizers" Senior Exercise Program
Ladies: Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.,
Gentlemen: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 a.m., and
Co-ed Energizers on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall.
Nominal fee; doctor's release required.

• "PaceSetters" Seated non-impact Aerobic Exercise
Mondays, Wednesdays and most Fridays 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. in
the Fellowship Hall.   Nominal fee; doctor's release required.

• Sunhouse
We are a sponsor of this non-profit out-patient training program entitled Transitional Life-Skills Counseling. It has both employment re-entry and life-skills/substance use managment components. Call 365-0152 for more information.

The church also has various medical aids (such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and raised toilet seats) available for loan to members.

Education

Sunday School
Children's and Jr. High Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.;
Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m.

Little Methodist Preschool

Small Group Opportunities
Men's Prayer Group:
Saturdays at 6:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room

Men's Breakfast Bible Study
Mondays at 6:30 a.m. at DeeDee's

DISCIPLE Bible Study

Seasonal Programs
Vacation Bible School – An annual week-long event for children held in the summer.

Our fundamental goal in Christian education is to provide opportunities for individual spiritual nurture and community.
Opportunities to study together help us recognize, deepen, and celebrate our commitment to Jesus Christ.