First United Methodist Church Erie, Pennsylvania 707 Sassafras Street                 Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 Phone: 814-452-3300    Fax: 814-454-6549 “We are a way of life” To Love God    To Do No Harm    To Do Good To All First United Methodist Church is a Christian fellowship welcoming all. Senior Pastor, Dr. Aaron Kerr Associate Pastor, Howard Wright Minister of Worship/Music, Bruce R. Gingrich SPECIAL EVENT THIS SUNDAY! ALL CHURCH PICNIC, JUNE 29, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Presque Isle Beach #1 Bring a dish to share.....Hot dogs and Drinks provided.   NEW! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY OF FIRST CHURCH   Our Mission Statement: 1. Worship God   2. To live and grow in Christian faith through God’s grace  3. To reach out to all people with the love and teaching of Jesus Christ. WHEN YOU VISIT FIRST UNITED METHODIST, YOU WILL NOTICE THAT WORSHIP IS SOMETHING THAT IS VERY IMPORTANT.  MUSIC IS THE WAY WE EXPRESS VITALITY IN WORSHIPPING A LIVING GOD. WE ALSO FIND CHRIST IN COMMUNITY.  IN CHOIRS AND BRASS ENSEMBLES, YOUTH GROUPS AND SMALL GROUPS, OUTREACH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES. CHRIST IS THE CENTER OF OUR LIFE AND WITNESS.   A  Message from the Senior Pastor, Dr. Aaron Kerr Methodism was born in the midst of a deep longing to live life to the fullest. To share in that purpose, First United Methodist works hard to make sure that the worship of God is our primary task as people of faith. We bring our gifts to worship and share them before God. Adults and children participate in vocal choirs, handbell choirs, brass and instrumental ensembles, and thanks to the foresight of visionary disciples, we are enriched by the sounds of one of the finest pipe organs in this part of the country. Learning about Christ is the inevitable result of life giving worship. Each member is a learner, each member a teacher.  Our Sunday School coordinators and teachers are highly committed to passing on our faith in a way that honors and cherishes each person as the very image and likeness of God. We believe God calls us to quality before He calls us to quantify any of our ministries.  Our primary task is to be attentive to the quality of our relationships, and that means we are called to cultivate a good relationship with Jesus the Christ.  Please browse this site to learn more about the mission that continues to unfold as we listen to the Spirit!  Please contact me anytime at 814-452-3300 ext. 209, or e-mail me at akerr@fumcerie.org.   WEDDINGS (CLICK HERE FOR HAVING YOUR WEDDING AT FIRST UMC )   YOUTH MINISTRIES WITH AILEEN BAXTER (CLICK HERE FOR YOUTH HAPPENINGS)   MUSIC MINISTRIES AT FIRST UMC CLICK HERE  FOR SOME FIRST UMC MUSICAL SAMPLES AND INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING   DRIVING DIRECTIONS From I-90  take the I-79 North Exit (Erie) Proceed north on I-79. I-79 becomes the “Bayfront Highway” Take the Bayfront Highway to State Street. At State St. turn right (South)  Go up State St. to West 7th.  Turn right on 7th (West) Go two blocks. First Methodist is on your left at the corner of Sassafras and 7th. THREE PARKING LOTS 1. Church parking lot to the west of the church (right across sassafras on 7th); 2. In the front atrium area of West 7th; 3. Directly South of the church on Sassafras between the church and Methodist Towers. 4. Public Ramp just east of the church is free on Sunday Mornings Enter ramp off 7th just west of Peach Street     First United Methodist Church 707 Sassafras Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 Church Office: (814) 452-3300 © 2008 First United Methodist Church Erie, PA. All Rights Reserved. For questions regarding this web site: Webservant