What Events and News Are Listed on First United Methodist Church of Torrance's Website?

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The site lists four recurring events — Tuesday morning Bible Study over Zoom, Wednesday evening Choir Rehearsal, a Community Outreach Lunch, and Sunday worship at 9:45 am in person and online — plus a dated News feed that includes a 2026 Vacation Bible School announcement. All of these appear on the church calendar and news sections at firstumctorrance.org, so anyone planning a visit or looking for a midweek group can check there first. The listings below reflect what the site currently shows; dates and times can change, so confirm on the calendar before you go.

Recurring Events

Event When Where
Bible Study (Tue Morn) Tuesdays, 10:00–11:00 am Zoom (call instructions posted on the site)
Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm At the church
Community Outreach Lunch Monthly, 11:00 am–12:00 pm In person
In Person and Online Worship Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am At the church and livestreamed on YouTube

The Tuesday Bible Study is the only recurring event the site explicitly marks as a Zoom call, and it links to Zoom call instructions rather than a public meeting link. Choir Rehearsal and the Community Outreach Lunch are listed as in-person gatherings. Sunday worship runs 9:45–10:45 am and is described as both in-person and livestreamed on YouTube, with an order of worship available to follow along.

Special Events

Vacation Bible School 2026 is posted under News with an August 1, 2026 date. It is the one seasonal, sign-up-style event called out by name on the page. Because it is a dated news item rather than a standing calendar entry, check the post itself for registration details and the actual schedule.

News and Updates

The News section carries dated posts that function as the church's running update feed. Current entries include:

  • Vacation Bible School 2026 — Aug 1, 2026
  • A New Year of Ministry Together — Jul 1, 2026
  • Lord, What Do You Have for Us Next? — Jun 1, 2026
  • Small, Intentional Acts — May 1, 2026

Each post is attributed to firstumc-admin, and a "More Posts" link leads to the full archive. Recent sermon listings also appear on the page — "Live a Life Worthy of the Gospel" (Sep 20, 2026) and "Trusting God In Reality" (Sep 13, 2026), both by Pastor Jacob Lee — with an All Sermons link for the complete series.

Where to Find Ongoing Updates

Beyond the calendar and news feed, the site organizes updates into several channels:

  • Pastor's Column — periodic reflections from pastoral staff
  • Announcements — time-sensitive notices
  • Devotions — short devotional readings
  • Calendar — the consolidated schedule of events
  • Newsletter — email signup for church news and announcements

If you want to track what's coming up without checking the site repeatedly, the newsletter signup is the most direct option. For a one-time look at what's happening this week, the Calendar and News sections are the fastest places to start.

Practical Notes for Visitors

Sunday worship is the main entry point: 9:45 am, in person or on YouTube. The church is at 1551 El Prado, Torrance, CA 90501, with directions and a phone number ((310) 328-3242) listed under Location Details. Online giving is available through a "Give Now" button for those who wish to contribute. If you are new, the site points to a "New Here" overview that summarizes the church and the site itself.