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We are located at:

200 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201

(See map below)


Office phone: 208-232-1353


Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:15-12:00, 1:00-4:00


Sunday Worship:

  1. •8:30 Rejoice Service (casual, folk-style)

  2. •11:00 Traditional

  3. •In months with five Sundays, the fifth Sunday is a single joint service at 10:00.

 
open hearts “As you did it to the least of these... you did it to me.” Join us as we meet Jesus in Community Meals, Clothing Closet, building Habitat homes and more.Open_Hearts.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0
open minds “Do no Harm; Do good; Stay in Love with God.” Join us in Bible Study and faith exploration classes, spiritual formation groups and worship as we Think, Grow and Fly!Open_Minds.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0
open doors Meet our Pastor and Staff. Check out some of the fellowship and ministry groups. See how we practice Grace for a Lifetime.Open_Doors.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0
September Sermon Series: “SpiritQuest: Faith and the Life of the Mind” September 5th : “Longing for Something Extraordinary: The Pas de Deux of Faith and Intellect ” September 12th: “God of Change and God of Glory: Evolution and Faith” September 19th: “Emptying into Fullness: Complexity, Diversity and Creativity” September 26th: “To what End? Meaning, Morality and Purpose” Read Craig’s Blog about the Sermon Series. See details below.http://pastorcraigsermonblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/spiritquest-faith-and-life-of-mind.htmlshapeimage_8_link_0
Grace for a Lifetime: A Vision for Ministry at Pocatello First United Methodist Churchhttp://pocatelloumc.org/PUMC%20Ministry%20Vision%20Brochure.pdfhttp://pocatelloumc.org/PUMC%20Ministry%20Vision%20Brochure.pdfhttp://pocatelloumc.org/PUMC%20Ministry%20Vision%20Brochure.pdfhttp://pocatelloumc.org/PUMC%20Ministry%20Vision%20Brochure.pdfshapeimage_9_link_0shapeimage_9_link_1shapeimage_9_link_2shapeimage_9_link_3
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SPECIAL NOTICE In the wake of recent efforts by white supremacist groups to recruit in the Pocatello area, the Administrative Council of Pocatello First United Methodist Church has issued the following statement: “The Pocatello First United Methodist Church opposes (the efforts of) white supremacy groups in our community. As a church we embrace diversity of persons, proclaim the dignity of all human beings, and promote Pocatello as a hate-free community.” Pocatello First UMC supports the work of the local group, 2Great4Hate, to raise awareness of issues of bias, hate crimes, and celebration of the diversity of human cultures and ethnicity around us. Links:2Great4Hate.org KPVI article and video, several members of our church are featured.http://2great4hate.org/http://2great4hate.orghttp://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=12360447shapeimage_13_link_0shapeimage_13_link_1shapeimage_13_link_2
Link to 2Great4Hate: Promoting and Protecting Pocatello’s Ethnic and Cultural Diversityhttp://2great4hate.orghttp://2great4hate.orgshapeimage_14_link_0shapeimage_14_link_1

September Sermon and Discussion Series

SpiritQuest: Faith and the Life of the Mind


SpiritQuest is a meeting place between the scientific endeavor, intellectual inquiry, spiritual wonderment, and intentional living.


SpiritQuest consists of two parts: A sermon in the morning during the regular worship service at Pocatello First United Methodist Church and an evening Lecture and Discussion that explores the issues introduced in the morning sermon. During the evening’s discussion, there will be time for conversation and exploration of further questions.


Topics include:

•September 5th : “Longing for Something Extraordinary: The Pas de Deux of Faith and Intellect ”

How might the dance of heart and mind, faith and intellect be cultivated in our lives? How does faith seek understanding and intellect ground itself in ultimate concerns?

•September 12th: “God of Change and God of Glory: Evolution and Faith”

Between  the sensationalized and politicized poles of creationism and atheistic scientism there exists an intriguing range of conversations exploring the intelligibility of the universe, evolution and adaptation of species, theological reflection and scientific investigation.

•September 19th: “Emptying into Fullness: Complexity, Diversity and Creativity”

How might the Eastern Orthodox understanding of the self-emptying of God provide insight into the paradox of entropy and increasing complexity of evolving systems? Might scientific inquiry suggest new avenues for faith-filled contemplation?

•September 26th: “To what End? Meaning, Morality and Purpose”

To what end do we direct our intellectual endeavors? Is there purposefulness in the universe? How might the notion of doing that which is right be a constitutive part of reality?


The public is invited to come to morning worship or evening lecture and discussion or to both. Please invite colleagues, friends and all interested people.