Located in downtown Santa Barbara for over 150 years, First United Methodist Church combines the Coastal California style with its rich tradition of Methodism. They believe that as a faith community they are uniquely positioned to help each other see our lives as God sees them. They can be a gentle reminder for one another of the graciousness with which God meets us, visible through the eyes of faith - a community that practices gentleness with ourselves and one another. They live out their faith through a variety of music, worship, study, fellowship, Christian caring, and service.
The vision of First United Methodist Church Santa Barbara is to provide a welcoming place where the congregation encompasses multiple generations, diversity is respected and celebrated, and commitments of faith lead to acts of mercy, social justice, and compassion. They encourage and support each person on their Christian journey of faith and offer a variety of ways of connecting with God through: Fellowship and Caring Ministries, Understanding through Teaching and Learning, Mission and Outreach, and Creative expressions of Christian Faith.