Pastor & Church Updates

As a RIDE. Committee, we acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. So, as followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.

This weekend, we will celebrate our mothers and all they have done for us. We will let them sleep in, take them out to lunch, buy them flowers, and send them cards. But the way we honor them today is not the way we have always done it. In fact, the origins of this holiday show us that the Christian values of loving our neighbor and promoting peace are central to this celebration.

The Board of Trustees at Auburn First United Methodist Church is charged with the care and stewardship of the church’s buildings and grounds. In practical terms, Trustees help ensure that our facilities are safe, functional, welcoming, and ready to support worship, fellowship, education, and outreach.

During Holy Week, we remember triumphant events, like the washing of the disciples’ feet and Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, as well as the more sorrowful moments like Jesus’ arrest, trial, and execution. Yet, in the Gospel of John, we also get the final words that Jesus shares with his disciples.

Each February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor the dignity, leadership, and spiritual witness of Black Christians whose lives and faith have shaped both the Church and the pursuit of justice. As a part of the United Methodist church, It also reflects our shared commitment to confront racism, tell the truth about our history, and actively embody Christ’s call to love, equity, and liberation for all people. Our RIDE. Committee (reconciling, inclusion, diversity, e

The events of the last week have been shocking and disturbing. Images of what is occurring in Minneapolis continue to pour in through news outlets and social media. Watching protestors face off with federal agents, knowing that some have been killed and others physically harmed, can cause all sorts of emotions to rise within us. We might feel upset, angry, frustrated, sad, hopeless, and depressed.

In just a few weeks, we will begin the Advent Season. Advent, which means ‘coming’ in Latin, is the time when we prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus into our lives once more. This year, the first Sunday of Advent is on Sunday, November 30.

You may have noticed that on Sundays when the band plays we use an updated translation of the Lord’s Prayer. For those with questions about why we do this, here are a few reasons we use a modern version.

Auburn First is working on increasing our building security by updating our door pass codes.

Can you spot a scam? Here are a few tips on how to know when you should be cautious.