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Welcome to First Church!
At the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield our hope is for you to know and experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ. We also hope that First Church can be your "home church" and that you will want to be a part of the First Church family. Here, you will find a place to pray, to learn, to grow, and to be equipped to serve our Lord.

If you have questions about any of the programs, classes, or activities listed please do not hesitate to contact our church staff. We welcome your calls and want to help you discover an abundant life in Christ.
 

New Church Pictorial Directory

Click on the link below to sign-up


May 13-17
We need you to make our directory complete.
Schedule your portrait session on Sundays
April 27, May 4 or May 11 OR
Sign up here beginning April 28th.


 

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Upcoming Sermons & Scriptures
 

Date Scripture Title
May 4, 2008 Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35;
 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
His Glory Our Gain
May 11, 2008        Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34,35b:
 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 7:37-39
Surrender To The Spirit
May 18, 2008         Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8;
2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
Contemporaries of God
May 25, 2008       Isaiah 49:8-16a; Psalm 313;
1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34

Your Life Is Not Your Own

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 Sunday Mornings at First
  7:45 - Chapel Service
 

A friendly time of worship in an intimate setting with traditional hymns.
 

  8:30 - Traditional Worship
 

A service for all ages with worship hymns from the hymnal, choir and a special time for children. 
 

  11:00 - Contemporary Worship
 

A service for all ages with contemporary worship music using media and visual arts.  The choir sings and there is a special time for children.
 

 

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  Church Information
 

::Office Hours::
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM 

4600 Stockdale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA  93309
661.325.1267
661.325.5367 fax
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fumc@bak.rr.com