First United Methodist Church - Modesto, CA

05/31/2026

Trinity Sunday invites us to celebrate the mystery of God’s partnership in creation—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—calling us to join in God’s ongoing work of love and renewal.

Presiding: Rev. Jay Parr
Liturgist: Ryder Barrios
Music Director/Organist: Arvin Berner
Pianist: Lisa Battista
Song Leaders: Cathlin Davis and Jennifer Ward
Guest Musician: Kirk Harris
Audio Technician: Austin Buckles
Worship Visuals Coordinator: Morgan Martinez

05/29/2026

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Email from Modesto First United Methodist Church Trinity and Peace with Justice Sunday Graduation Sunday May 31, 2026 Online and In-Person Worship | 10:00 a.m. The Order of Worship is available here.

05/24/2026

Join us on Pentecost Sunday to celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all believers, empowering the church for mission and proclaiming that God’s Spirit is unbound and available to all.

Presiding: Rev. Jay Parr
Liturgist: Bobbie Young
Music Director/Organist: Arvin Berner
Pianist: Lisa Battista
Song Leaders: Cathlin Davis and Robert Cain
Audio Technician: Austin Buckles
Worship Visuals Coordinator: Morgan Martinez

05/22/2026

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Email from Modesto First United Methodist Church Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2026 Online and In-Person Worship | 10:00 a.m. Order of Worship is available here. God Poured Out "Day of Pentecost " Rev. Ja

05/17/2026

Ascension marks the completion of Christ’s work and the beginning of ours. This service frames worship as blessing—receiving Christ’s promise and responding with praise and mission.

Presiding: Rev. Jay Parr
Liturgist: Lynn Dickerson
Music Director/Organist: Arvin Berner
Pianist: Lisa Battista
Song Leaders: Carl Morris and Jennifer Ward
Audio Technician: Austin Buckles
Worship Visuals Coordinator: Morgan Martinez

05/15/2026

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Ascension marks the completion of Christ’s work and the beginning of ours. This service frames worship as blessing—receiving Christ’s promise and responding with praise and mission.

05/10/2026

In this week’s reading from John 14, Jesus reminds us that the Spirit abides in us. Join us this Sunday as the narrative of God’s love unfolds in and through each of us as we live together in the body of Christ.

Presiding: Rev. Jay Parr
Liturgist: Carl Morris
Music Director/Organist: Arvin Berner
Pianist: Lisa Battista
Song Leaders: Abel Maestas and Robert Cain
Audio Technician: Austin Buckles
Worship Visuals Coordinator: Morgan Martinez

05/08/2026

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05/03/2026

Join us this Sunday for Pastor Jay's sermon titled "I Am." We will explore how to unite our beliefs with holy living and examine how faith shapes our daily choices and our communal witness.

Presiding: Rev. Jay Parr
Liturgist: Ted Schut
Music Director/Organist: Arvin Berner
Pianist: Lisa Battista
Song Leaders: Dominic Maestas and Kelsea Overstreet
Audio Technician: Austin Buckles
Worship Visuals Coordinator: Morgan Martinez

05/01/2026

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Email from Modesto First United Methodist Church Communion Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2026 Online and In-Person Worship | 10:00 a.m. Order of Worship is available here. Spring Sermon Series