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First United Methodist Church Loving God, Growing Faith, Serving Community |
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(Please bear with us as we work to rebuild our website)
Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove, the church of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors!
We are the founding church of Pacific Grove and are engaged in many exciting ministries of service and outreach. |
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First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
915 Sunset Drive (at the corner of 17 Mile Drive) Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-5875 831-372-2027 (fax)
Join us for Worship Sundays at 10:00am |
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First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove 915 Sunset Drive (at the corner of 17 Mile Drive) Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-372-5875 www.butterflychurch.org |
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Please follow the links below to learn more about our church!
· Scholarship Applications for 2013 (Deadline is Thursday, March 28, 2013 before 4:00pm) · Church Mouse Gifting Grant Request (Deadline February 1 & August 1) · Weddings
Contact Us
Rev. Pamela D. Cummings email Sharon Ericksen Office Administrator |
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OUR HISTORY (in brief) In 1873, the Rev W.S. Ross, a Methodist minister, was one of the first settlers to build a home in Pacific Grove. Methodist Bishop J.T. Peck, searching for a location for Christian seaside resort, visited Rev. Ross’ home in 1875; that year, the Methodists formed the Pacific Grove Retreat Association, which led to the formation of the city of Pacific Grove.
In 1888, under the leadership of Rev T.H. Sinex, a Church and Assembly Hall were built on Lighthouse Avenue. The church featured twin spires and a revolving cross that could be seen for miles out at sea and was the most outstanding landmark in Pacific Grove. The church was dedicated in 1889.
In 1955, the present church site on Sunset Drive was purchased, and a groundbreaking service was held on Palm Sunday in 1962.
On Palm Sunday the following year, April 7, 1963 the congregation had its first worship service in the new sanctuary.
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