Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:56:00 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589965 en-us © 2026 First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica yes d19719aa-a489-53bf-965a-9d14a91923cf First UMC of Santa Monica episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) First UMC of Santa Monica https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gnnrmai40g3ymkm7wxhfbwcw8eb1?.jpg First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Easter Sunday, April 5 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18947432 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 248 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Holy Saturday, April 4 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18947345 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 212 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Good Friday, April 3 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18947270 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 357 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Maundy Thursday, April 2 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18918499 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700 327 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Wednesday, April 1 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18918421 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0700 80 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Tuesday, March 31 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18915308 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 131 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Palm Sunday, March 29 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, "God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> First UMC of Santa Monica Buzzsprout-18915213 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 258 full false First UMC 2026 Lenten Devotional - Monday, March 30 Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, 
"God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, 
www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

]]> Lent can be a deeply personal time for renewal and reflection. In the early church, it was the time when new converts prepared for baptism by prayer, study and fasting. 

This collection of writings is offered to you for your own Lenten meditations. It is the work of our members, sharing their faith and their stories. There is one devotional for each day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. This year's theme is, 
"God in the Darkness and Light."

Please join us in these readings and all our Lenten opportunities for online worship, service, prayer and observance. The full calendar of the season is available on our website, 
www.santamonicaumc.org/lent. Information is also available by calling the church office at (310)393-8258. 

May these reflections deepen your experience of this time.

Spiritual Formation Council
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 

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