How to Attend Worship at First United Methodist Church of Torrance

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First United Methodist Church of Torrance (firstumctorrance.org) holds in-person worship every Sunday morning at 9:45 am at 1551 El Prado, Torrance, CA 90501. If you can't attend in person, the same service is livestreamed on YouTube, and an order of worship is posted so you can follow along from home. No advance registration is mentioned on the site — you can simply show up or tune in.

In-Person Worship

  • Day and time: Sundays, 9:45 am (the service runs roughly one hour, ending around 10:45 am).
  • Location: 1551 El Prado, Torrance, CA 90501.
  • Getting there: The site links to a directions page and a "More Info" page for location details. If you need help finding the building, call the church office at (310) 328-3242.

The church describes itself with the words "welcoming • worshiping • belonging • growing • serving," and its homepage greeting is simply "Welcome!" — so first-time visitors are expected, not an exception.

Joining Online

If you'd rather watch from home:

  1. Go to the church's YouTube channel (linked from the homepage as the livestream location).
  2. Join at 9:45 am on Sunday — the stream runs at the same time as the in-person service.
  3. Open the order of worship on the website to follow the service structure as it happens.

This is a live stream of the Sunday service, not a separate online-only gathering, so the content matches what's happening in the sanctuary.

What Else Happens During the Week

The site's calendar lists recurring activities beyond Sunday worship, which can help you decide whether to get more involved:

Event Time
Bible Study (Tuesday morning) 10:00–11:00 am, via Zoom
Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, 7:00–8:00 pm
Community Outreach Lunch Select Saturdays, 11:00 am–12:00 pm
In Person and Online Worship Sunday, 9:45–10:45 am

Zoom call instructions are posted for the Tuesday Bible study. Sermons are also archived on the site — recent entries include "Live a Life Worthy of the Gospel" and "Trusting God In Reality," both by Pastor Jacob Lee.

Practical Notes Before You Go

  • Check the calendar first. Special services and holiday schedules can shift times; the events list on the homepage is the most current source.
  • Giving is optional and separate. Online giving exists for "those who are called and able" — attending worship does not require it.
  • Stay informed. The church offers a newsletter signup for news and announcements by email if you want schedule changes sent to you.
  • Questions? The office phone number, (310) 328-3242, is the direct contact listed on the site.