United Methodist Church of Merced

09/06/2026

All are welcome at the United Methodist Church Merced. Join us for worship at 10 am.
• In person: 899 Yosemite Pkwy @ 10 a.m. • Online: youtube.com//stream

09/06/2026

I just want to reach out and thank Bobby and Ronica McGhee owners of the Grocery Outlet in Merced,and theyre staff, for having a fundraiser event for us at the UMC Merced Food Pantry. They raised approximately $9500 for us to use for food. They are great supporters of giving back to the community. Awesome people and an Awesome store.
Thank you both and the community for supporting our Food Pantry. God Bless.

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

"Freely, Freely" (no. 389 in The United Methodist Hymnal) was written by Carol Owens in 1972. Inspired by Matthew 10:8 — "Freely you have received; freely give" — this beloved hymn has become a congregational favorite for its simple, singable message about grace received and grace shared.

It reminds us that the love and forgiveness we've received from God isn't meant to be kept to ourselves — it's meant to be given away.

What does this hymn mean to you? Share your memories of singing "Freely, Freely".

08/16/2026

We in the wish you a blessed Sunday with a reading from today's Psalm.

08/10/2026

From Barbara Heck to John Fletcher to Absalom Jones to Thomas Webb, learn the stories of lesser-known, yet important figures in our United Methodist history.

One was one of John Wesley's most trusted colleagues. Another was an abolitionist and pioneer. One helped bring Methodism to America and Canada. Explore these amazing stories and more with our Unsung Heroes series:
https://www.umc.org/en/content/series-unsung-heroes-of-methodism

08/09/2026

Back-to-school blessing by the Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton
Bless my paper and my pen. Guide my spirit deep within.
Help me think and help me play, This whole school year, day by day.
As I move from class to class, Guide my footsteps; clear my path.
Keep my tongue to speak your words. Let your will for me be heard.