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Christmastime 2025

This Advent season at First United Methodist Church, we invite you to reflect on hope, peace, joy, and love as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Whether you join us in person or from home, we are united in spirit, growing together in faith and community. Let’s embrace this sacred time of anticipation and connection, knowing that God’s light shines through us all.

  • For Advent, we will welcome a variety of preachers to share the message of the season:

    • November 30th: Nora Olsen, M. Div.

    • December 7th: Mary Jacobson Smith, M. Div.

    • December 14th: Pastor Norm Mowery

    • December 21st: Rev. Sandie Richards

    Join us in-person or online by visiting our YouTube page @LodiFirstChurch.

  • Join us on December 14th at 9:30am for worship and our Children’s Christmas Pageant, featuring children from both the congregation and the Little Methodist Preschool.

    Worship will be led by Pastor Norm Mowery.

  • Join us for our Blue Christmas Service at 5:30pm, a peaceful time to reflect and find comfort for those experiencing loss, grief, or hardship during the holiday season. Whether in-person or at home, we come together as a community to share hope and healing in the midst of life’s challenges. All are welcome.

  • Join us on Christmas Eve at 5:30pm for a Family Candlelight Service at First United Methodist Church. Experience the warmth of the season with carols, scripture, and the glow of candlelight as we celebrate the joy and hope of Christmas together. This service is designed for all ages, bringing families and community closer in the spirit of the holiday. Whether you join us in person or at home, let’s come together to share the light of Christ.

Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Lodi

Located on 200 W. Oak Street in Lodi, CA.

  • Join us each Sunday at 9:30am either in person or online by searching “Lodi First Church” on YouTube.

  • Rev. Sandie Richards has been the pastor at FUMC of Lodi since July of 2023. She understands that worship, study, and action are essential components of a vibrant faith. Her sermons engage in a dialogue not only with the congregation but also with the broader society.

    If you seek pastoral care, please reach out by calling (209) 368-5357 ext. 2.

  • Our normal office hours are Monday-Wednesday from 10am-2pm, and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. If we are unable to attend to you in person, please call (209) 368-5357 and leave a message.

I'm New and Want to Get Connected

We are still a community whether we are in-person or at home.

We connect with emails with weekly announcements and online worship links.

We connect by mail with a monthly newsletter, also known as the “Messenger.”

Click HERE for more information.

Join Us

We currently meet both online and in-person.

The sacrament of Holy Communion is offered on the 1st Sunday of each month with a variety of safe participation options.

There is infant care for those under 36 months, and we have classes. for older children.

You can join us online through YouTube (search “Lodi First Church”).

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Visit Us

Office Hours:

Monday - Wednesday | 10am - 2pm

Thursday | 9am - 1pm

Closed Fridays

Address:

200 W. Oak St.
Lodi, CA 95240

Phone:
(209) 368-5357