First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove

Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors

Our Directions | Our Connections | Our History | Our Membership | Weddings | Calendar | Church Business

Directions

The Church is located on the corner of Sunset Drive and 17 Mile Drive in Pacific Grove.
From Downtown Monterey From Highway 1
Take Lighthouse Ave toward Pacific Grove
Turn LEFT on DAVID AVE
Turn RIGHT on FOREST DR
Turn LEFT on SUNSET DR
The Church is on the left after the first stop sign
Take Highway 1 to the CA-68W exit- EXIT 399A - Pacific Grove / Pebble Beach
Turn RIGHT on CA-68, follow for approx 3 miles (becomes Forest Dr)
Turn LEFT on SUNSET DR
The Church is on the left after the first stop sign
Click here for directions from MapQuest.com

Our Connections

As a congreration, we reach beyond the immediate area to help and spread the word through our affiliation with many organizations.

United Methodist Church Home United Methodist General Conference Cal-Nevada United Methodist Church Annual Conference
General Board of Global Ministries United Methodist Student Movement

Our History

Pacific Grove has always had close ties with the Methodist Church -- the city was started as a Methodist retreat in 1887. Click here to learn more about our church's historic role.


Our Membership

There are two ways to unite with our church family.
  1. Transfer of Membership: for those who are a member of another United Methodist Church or other church.
  2. Professing ones faith in God through Christ: for those who are joining a church for the first time. If you have not received the sacrament of Holy Baptism, this is an opportunity to be baptized.
Other Membership Options:

If you want to participate in the fellowship of this congregation, receive pastoral care, be involved in committee activities, and maintain your membership with another United Methodist Church, you may join this church family as an affiliate member.

If you want to participate in the fellowship of this congregation, receive pastoral care, be involved in church activities, and maintain your membership with another denomination, you may join this church family as an associate member.

Weddings

Our surrounding forest of pine trees and butterflies (wintertime), and our beautiful sanctuary is the scene for weddings at First United Methodist Church! Near the entrance to Pebble Beach and Asilomar State Beach, we are at the perfect location for an exciting wedding. To get started you can call or email the Church office to find out what dates are available and to receive a wedding brochure with complete information to answer most of your questions. Our staff offers complete wedding services, and we can assist you in finding the best resources to make your celebration of marriage all you hope it will be.

To get started you can call or email the Church office to find out what dates are available and to receive a wedding brochure with complete information to answer most of your questions.

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