In this series, we take a walk through the Book of Jonah – on the surface, one of Scripture’s funnier stories. Taking a deeper dive though, we can see how the story points out how Jonah at first resists, then leads, adaptive change. His response to God’s call to lead change presents us with the proverbial anxiety and resistance of change leadership. Each week, we explore a different chapter.
What is “Messy Church”? Well, it’s an all age worship experience that explores God’s love in an accessible way. At Messy Church, today’s busy households of all shapes and sizes are invited into a welcoming space to experience faith. Everyone is welcomed as they are. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, tidy or messy, have questions or doubts, are filled with joy or struggling with life you will be welcomed at Messy Church.
Upward is teaching the word of Jesus Christ through youth sports and how to play with purpose. We offer a 10 game basketball and cheerleading season to children in Kindergarten through the 8th grade including a basketball jersey top or cheer uniform. Registration is $130.
St. Paul’s is once again joining other faith communities to support the Interfaith Community Services (ICS) Peanut Butter Party Food Drive. Please “spread the love” and help ICS collect 10,000 jars of peanut butter. Bring in your 16 oz jars (not larger please!) from Sunday, June 29 through Sunday, July 27, 2025.
School supply collection supporting our partner schools begins Sunday, June 7 and will end on Sunday, July 17. St. Paul’s supports Dietz K-8, Henry Elementary, and Robles Elementary schools.
Experience both the community of others and the majesty of God’s creation in the mountains, waters, and lands of Alaska on this scenic land and cruise tour, next July, 2027. See and learn about the people, culture, places, and wildlife that make Alaska one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Enjoy time with fellow travelers from other local United Methodist Churches on this journey into the rugged beauty of Alaska by bus, train, and cruise ship!
During the first few Sundays of the Easter season – April 12, 19, and 26 – we will be reflecting on the three key themes of the new vision of The United Methodist Church: Loving Boldly, Serving Joyfully, Leading Courageously.
Holy Week begins Sunday, March 29 with Palm Sunday. We have our regular services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Good Friday, April 3, is not an ending; it is a pause. Join us for a special service at 12 noon. We again have regular service times for Easter Sunday, April 5.
Anyone who is new to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and wishes to learn more about us, and especially those who have expressed interest in joining the church, are invited to join Rev. Ron Bartlow and some of our church leaders for a special lunch gathering on Sunday, September 15, at 12 noon.
The Christian Season of Lent – a period intended to help us center our hearts and lives on God’s holiness – begins with Ash Wednesday, falling on February 18, 2026. In addition, there will be a small group Lenten book study.
