The stained glass in the building has a rich history dating back to its original installation in 1906 ..read more

I am pleased to share this morning that the first phase of repairs to our historic stained glass windows was completed this past week ..read more

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The Compassion Practice is a guided meditation that helps us reground ourselves in Holy Compassion. This practice comes from the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont School of Theology and the work of Dr. Frank Rogers. You may use the video to engage in this Spiritual Practice as you cultivate compassion in your own life. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/9b41b0_72b08fb98b9a43659dcd5dd792911cd3/720p/mp4/file.mp4 ..read more

Each week of Lent (the 40 days before Easter) we will be learning a new spiritual practice that helps us grow closer to God. Here is the practice for the week of March 13, 2022. Lectio Divina Lectio Divina, which is Latin for Divine Reading, is a practice that dates back all the way to the 3rd century. It is an ancient monastic practice that is rooted and grounded in the ancient words of scripture. But it is very much about how God is speaking to us today, in this moment. Lectio Divina is not meant to be an intellectual study of the bible, but rather a spiritual encounter with God’s word, help ..read more

2021 was a unique year in the life and ministry of First and Centenary UMC in Salt Lake City. From January to May of 2021 we worshiped together online. In May we transitioned to in-person, outdoor worship in the parking lot at Centenary UMC and had a lot of fun worship services together. In September we began a three-week transition back into both church buildings – worshiping as two separate congregations for the first time since the pandemic began. It has definitely been a unique year! But through it all we have continued to be the church and give thanks to God for seeing us through thus far ..read more

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My dear friends at First and Centenary, As was shared in worship (and as is included in this newsletter) it was announced on Palm Sunday that Bishop Oliveto intends to appoint me as the Pastor of Congregational and Community Engagement at Trinity UMC in downtown Denver beginning July 1, 2023. This means that my last Sunday in the pulpit at both First and Centenary will be June 11, 2023, and you will be receiving a new Pastor who will begin serving both First and Centenary in July 2023. A change of appointment is always bittersweet for me. I have loved serving both First and Centenary. You are ..read more

First United Methodist Church December Calendar 2022 December December 4-18 – Family Promise Volunteer Weeks December 11 – Fiesta of Hope Meal After worship at First UMC A Free-will offering will offset the costs for drilling a well in rural Los Zapotes, Jalisco State, Mexico. December 14 – Blue Christmas Service @Hilltop UMC 7:30pm December 18 – Volunteer Appreciation Celebration after Worship at First UMC December 24 – Christmas Eve Services 5:00pm at Centenary UMC 7:00pm at First UMC December 25 – Christmas Day Service 11:15am at First UMC Downstairs in the Wesley Chapel January 1 – New Yea ..read more