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Beginning May 4th the first Sunday of the month will be a combined English and Hmong service at 10 am.  This will also be a communion service.  Bring and Enjoy good food and fellowship at a potluck afterwards. (If you can't bring food, you are most welcome at the potluck anyway.) For the rest of the month, English language service...

  Worship at 11 am at Memorial or online on April 13th, Palm Sunday, at a combined English - Hmong service. Snacks and coffee afterwards! Arrive at 10:54 for some pre-service singing.     

  Adult Sunday School for Lent 2025 Much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said. Meet at 11:15 in the Library. Class led by Andy Hansen-Smith.  Books are provided, but also available on Amazon.  The first class begins on March 23. More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many...

COINS for CHRIST Save your loose change and deposit it every Sunday morning into the large jar in the Narthex of the church!   Every Sunday in 2025 and we will watch it grow and overflow with generosity. We encouraging you to keep all the change and bills you receive and carry to be donated to the COINS for CHRIST...

ADULT CLASS IN METHODIST HISTORY The 4 week class started on Sunday, Feb 1 at 11:15 am to 12:15 am. in the Lose Library.  We would love to see you there! See an introduction to the course here. Enrollment not necessary for our Sunday School Class.  Contact Andy Hansen-Smith for more details.  

Don't forget your pledge or the 2025 year. Your estimate was emailed to you in January. If you did not receive it, contact MUMC.  Pledges are an amount that you estimate to give for the year.  You can choose per month or per year to Memorial UMC.  It is tax deductible and you will receive monthly statement of your giving. ...

“END OF LIFE” Helpful planning tips Speaker: Nancy Hinds of Hinds Hospice Saturday, January 11 at 11am Must RSVP by Friday, Jan 10. Call church office at 299-4615 for a reservation. Light lunch & Refreshments; no charge Sponsored by WWD, etc.

The Christmas Offering this year will be sent to: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to help with the ongoing plight of the hurricane victims. Sierra Vista Elementary School outreach program for those in need! Every Christmas, Memorial's Council decides where special Christmas offerings are to be sent.  You may donate with a credit card or PayPal account via the button below....

Fill a grocery bag with these food items for needy families and homeless. Bring to the church.

Christmas is the time to be with friends and family to share the love of Christ.  So we have the event for you. The annual Dessert Only Potluck and Sing Along is Sunday, December 1 from 4 to 5 pm in the church Fellowship Hall.  Each table is will be beautifully decorated by members of the   congregation.  You can decorate...

Memorial's Holiday Boutique 2024 November 9, 9 am to 2 pm Admission FREE. Open to the public. Get you Christmas gifts here.  Lovely Handcrafted items and delicious baked goods,  Barbecue tri-tip lunch served from 11 am to 12:30 pm.  $20 Drawing for Crocheted Afghan, Quilt and Doll with Wardrobe Drawing held at 1:30 1726 Pollasky Ave, Clovis in the Fellowship...

Memorial UM helps support the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) with funding and our members' participation. The IAF partners with religious congregations and civic organizations at the local level to build broad-based organizing projects, which create new capacity in a community for leadership development, citizen-led action and relationships across the lines that often divide our communities. Local, Central California, events and...

Blessing of the Animals Service, October 5 Gather at 10:30 am at the front of the church under the big white tent. Service to begin at 11 am. Bring your pet! (Pets must be on a leash, halter or in a carrier.) This is a free service for the community. Treats for the pets and people will be available.  Pets...

At 11 am on every 5th Sunday of the month, we will have ONE special service combining elements of both our Hmong and English services.  There will be no English service at 10 am and no Hmong service at 11:15 am.  There will be no Sunday School on those Sundays. Coming 5th Sundays: September 29, 2024 December 29, 2024 March...

Gather with your friends in Christ at the Transformation Lab Zoom meetings.  Meetings every Wednesday at 7 pm via Zoom.  An opportunity to better know others by sharing the highlights of your week, praying for each other and discussing the meanings of bible verses and other writings.  Contact Andy Hansen-Smith or the church office for the Zoom link.     

Members: We meet in the sanctuary at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 23 for an important meeting.  Purpose: We need your vote on the salary packages for our new Pastor, Falamao Samate, and Local Lay Pastor, LyChai Yang. Worship service will begin at 11 am. A farewell potluck luncheon will follow worship for Pastor Vathanak Heang and family.  You may...

As United Methodists, we know that we support an itinerant ministry of pastors, but it is with heavy hearts that we must say good bye to Pastor Vathanak Heang and his family. Bishop Carcaño has appointed Pastor Vathanak Heang to serve Buena Vista UMC in Alameda CA effective July 1, 2024. Pastor Vathanak has served Memorial for 3 years.  Our...

Academy Church The Potter Family Celebrate Memorial's 130 Year Anniversary! See video and slides shown in the service below.... Special Service Sunday April 21 at 10 am for English and Hmong languages. The Third Church Followed by Complimentary Lunch Lunch Reservations required No cost for the lunch but a free will offering will be taken.   Featuring Attendance by former...

Memorial's Living Last Supper 2006 (Click picture to enlarge) Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial.  2023 March 28 at 7 pm This play presents a short, powerful drama as each disciple reflects on the inner turmoil that each felt when Jesus announced that He would be betrayed by one...

Mardi Gras Breakfast for Lunch! Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11:30am in the MUMC Fellowship Hall There will be Entertainment ~ Silent Auction ~ All You can Eat Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs $25 per person Making fund raisers FUNraisers! Tickets available at church on Sundays, from the church office or from members.  To Benefit the Memorial's General Fund.

Memorial's Holiday Boutique 2023 November 11, 9 am to 2 pm Admission FREE. Open to the public. Get you Christmas gifts here.  Lovely Handcrafted items and delicious baked goods,  Barbecue tri-tip lunch served from 11 am to 12:30 pm.  $15.00 Drawing for Crocheted Afghan, Quilt, and Doll with wardrobe held at 1:30 pm 1726 Pollasky Ave, Clovis in the Fellowship...

Back to the 50's Dinner and Dance. SATURDAY September 30, 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Tickets $25.00 each or Table Sponsorship for $125.00 ( seats 6 people) Dinner Includes: Old Fashion Hamburger, Fries, Coca Cola, & Ice Cream Sundae. Silent Auction,  Also prizes for Best Performance and Best Dressed  Tickets can be purchased at the church on at our Sunday service,...

Uncle Ephus on stage at the Reedley Opera House Summer Concert at Memorial! Entertaining Music of all kinds!  Bands!  Singers!   Saturday, July 15th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Enjoy a mixture of old country, old time, bluegrass, gospel, Christian and pop music. Snacks served during intermission. It will be cool. Open to the public!  Not a worship service. Enjoy! Admission...

June 20, 2023 UPDATE:  We were able to purchase 15 heifers from this campaign!  Thank you! June 2, 2023 Deadline Tuesday, June 6!  If we give to our children’s Sunday School Heifer International (https://www.heifer.org) project, a matching donation will increase our gift to ten times as much. The children have been donating all year toward a heifer to provide milk...

We will celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 28th.  Wear RED Sunday! What is Pentecost? On Pentecost Sunday, we remember the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit in a special way. The story in Acts 2 describes a powerful wind and tongues of fire as the Holy Spirit was poured out on people from all over the world who came to Jerusalem...

The 10 am English language and 11:15 Hmong language services combine on the fifth Sunday of every month at 11 am.  There well be NO 10 am or 11:15 am services on the fifth Sundays.  But you can come early at around 10:45 for some preservice singing. Normal 10 am English language and 11:15 am Hmong language services resume the...

Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial.  Living Last Supper 2023 April 6 at 7 pm This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that He would be betrayed by one of them. The inspirational play will be performed...

Genuine Hmong Cuisine Take Out Saturday April 15, 2023  Experience a little Hmong culture: Click here to see Hmong cuisine in the making. Genuine Hmong Cuisine available for take out on Saturday April 15, 2023. Order your food and then pick it up in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. (a fundraiser for Memorial.) FRIED...

Services for Lent Season this year will be done as circuit wide service: Meet your Memorial friends at these churches for Lenten worship. Ash Wednesday Service on Feb 22, at Wesley UMC (1343 E. Barstow Ave. Fresno, CA 93710) at 7:00pm. Recorded Online Service at Wesley Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm on April 6, at Memorial UMC;  Good Friday...

New Adult Sunday Class study begins Feb 12: Give Up Something Bad for Lent By: James W. Moore Class meets in the Library at 11:15 after the English Service. Books will be available in class. Book available on Amazon For info contact Andy Hansen-Smith 

Christmas is not over. (12 days of Christmas).  January 6th marks the end of the Christmas Season celebrated as Epiphany.  This is the day the Wise Men came to visit Jesus.  We will celebrate Epiphany Sunday on January 8th. Come Sunday  and start the new year off with Christ in your life. Read more about how United Methodist celebrate Epiphany.

Delicious Egg Rolls made for you on Dec 31.  Place your orders now by signing up in the Narthex or calling the Church Office. (Ordering via web site was provided.)

Please join us in-person or online for Christmas worship Services Sunday services begin at 10 am.  Arrive early in-person to enjoy special music. Topics for Advent and Christmas seasons: Nov 27th Luke 1:5-25 Prepare the Way (HOPE) 12/4 Luke 1:26-38 Birth of Jesus Foretold (LOVE) 12/11 Luke 1:39-56 Mary Visit Elizabeth (JOY) 12/18 Luke 1:67-80 Zachariah’s Prophecy (PEACE) 12/21 Blue...

Youth Car Wash Fundraiser November 5 from 9 am to noon in the church parking lot. Tickets: $10 Purchase on Sunday or from the office.

This year's walk will be on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, hosted by the Big Red Church (First Congregational Church of Fresno) 2131 N. Van Ness Blvd.  GATHER AT 9:30 AM AND WALK AT 10:00 AM. 25% of donations will go to the CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK for local needs and 75% will be used by Church World Service for domestic...

Spaghetti Dinner Take-Out - August 14th A fundraiser to help with Memorial's General Fund $15 Per Plate Includes Traditional Spaghetti,  Caesar Salad, & Garlic Bread Taking Pre-Orders (This allows us to know how many dinners to prepare.) Contact: Ruby Bago (559)304-4830 Tonnah Her (559)269-8347 or Order online here:   Event over. (Pick up After Church) You may Pay here for...

Vacation Bible School will be in conjunction with the United Japanese Christian Church in Clovis CA on August 1 - 5 from 5 to 8 pm.   Preschool through 6th grade.  More info and register now, on line at https://united-japanese-christian-church.mycokesburyvbs.com/ To volunteer to help with crafts, music, or as team leaders, please sign up at church or email the office or Connie...

Summer Sunday School will begin on July 10 Child care for children up to age 6 is still available during services.

Good Friday Service 2022 (A Circuit wide service) April 15, 2022 at 6pm  At the United Japanese Christian Church 136 N. Villa Ave., Clovis, CA 93612

YOUTH EGG ROLL SALE! Funding to support Memorial Youth Missions. EGG ROLLS Pick up March 19, 2022, 9am-12pm in the Fellowship Hall. Eggrolls $15 per dozen Pay when you pick up the eggrolls. To Pre Order contact: Ruby Bago, call 559-299-4615 or order via the form below   The form below will be sent to Ruby and the Office vfb...

New Adult Class Study for January, 2022 Class meets in the Library after the the 10 am Sunday Service. (at about 11:15 ) In this exciting and inspiring new study, Scott J. Jones helps seekers and believers to envision and practice discipleship as a way of life. Presenting Christianity from a Wesleyan perspective, Jones invites participants into a deeper, more...

Longest Night Service/Blue Christmas Dec 21, at 6pm In the midst of all the wonder, joy and celebration of Christmas, with its carols, parties, decorating, baking, gift giving, and family time, it's easy for us to forget that in our own church there are many for whom the idea of Christmas joy is not part of the season this year....

TOY and FOOD DRIVE Donations accepted Dec. 5th -19th

Come at 9:30 am Sunday for fellowship on the lawn before the 10 am service. Bring your own breakfast.

Chime Choir Practice starts at 5 pm Friday, Sept 17 in the Sanctuary.   Come out and make some music. No experience necessary. Masks required. 

Come out to the Fellowship Hall Saturday morning, July 24, 2021, at 9 to 11 am, to meet and chat with Pastor Vathanak. Ask questions. Tell him a little about you.  He will have some stories to tell you. This is an informal event.  Please bring your own coffee and snacks. NO sharing due to COVID restrictions. Masks are required.

The Mission Thrift Shop will be open July 2 and 3. Work days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. until it is too hot! Help is always needed! Stop by when you can even if it is for a short time.  

We are starting to move back in to in-person worship and meetings.  Below are the plans for summer. Worship in the Sanctuary  Gather at around 9:30 am Worship begins at 10 a.m. You will need to wear a mask all the time. The playgrounds will be closed and there will be no child care. Adult Sunday School meets at 11:00...

Service to the church and it's missions can take many forms.  Sound, video and lighting support is aa necessary service for effective worship services and programs.  This class is for AV volunteers, pastors, or anyone interested. Membership in the church not required.  Cost can be reimbursed.  An opportunity to serve the church and develop new skills.   Church Sound Boot Camp....

NOTE: NEW WORSHIP ONLINE FORMAT BEING TESTED On January 9th, we will be using Zoom for more personal interactions during worship. Zoom worship session will be at 5 pm on Saturday.  If you wish to participate, contact the pastor or church office.  The Zoom worship will be recorded a posted here and on YouTube at the normal times for viewing. 

Offering care to our community in this time of need is a top priority.  We will continue to have our pantry distribution on Mondays, and are working to be in line with the "best practices" to ensure the health of all involved with this ministry. Here is a list of items to pack in the bags: Pantry Items  (pdf -...

Keep connected through weekly Sunday class — offered for all ages! Sunday school schedule (via zoom)    Adults (English Language) 9 am    Youth 11 am     Children 12:15 pm Contact your Sunday School teacher or the church office to get the Zoom access code

The conference will be virtual this year Click here to read all about it.  Register here.  Registration deadline: September 1, 2020

Recordings of services will be available on our website "Worship On Line" MID-WEEK SERVICES Pastor Janette will do 15-20 minute devotionals: 5 pm Maundy Thursday   5 pm, Good Friday 5 pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil All live on Facebook.       (We hope to post each devotional to our website later that same evening.)  EASTER SERVICES Easter Sunrise Service: will air...

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,  Memorial has to close its campus and hold worship services on line.   You can find our on line worship on our Worship On Line Page. (click) Please email any announcements and prayer request to Pastor Janette (click to email) Our church still has expenses and missions to support through you donations.   Donation page: https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/donate-now  

New Sunday Schedule for Lent Starting March 1st   9:15 a.m.  - 9:45 a.m. - Chapel Service in Sanctuary   9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Hymn Sing in Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Combined Service in Sanctuary (Hmong language supported) 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Fellowship Time 11:15 a.m.  - 12:15 a.m . - Sunday School...

Christmas Services at Memorial: December 24: 4 pm Candlelight & Carol's at Academy Church, 10677 N. Madsen Ave, Academy CA., 7 pm Sounds of the Season service. Kid friendly 10 pm Traditional service

Christmas is the time to be with friends and family to share the love of Christ.  We have the event for you. The annual ADVENT DINNER is Sunday, December 1 at 6 pm in the church Fellowship Hall.  This is our annual Christmas potluck dinner and each table is beautifully decorated by members of the   congregation.  You can sign up to...

All English Services will be at the historic Academy church on Sunday, October 20th at 10 am.     There will be NO 8:45 am or 11:15 am English language services at Memorial in Clovis on Sunday, October 20th. Join us at the Academy historic church for a wonderful outdoor service under the pavilion at 10 am and boutique and barbecue...

We will again be offering Stephen Ministry training. The classes will be held on Sundays, from 2:30-7 pm, beginning September 15, 2019. Are you feeling a nudge to become involved in a ministry that brings the love of Jesus to others in a very tangible way? Prayerfully consider becoming trained to be a Stephen Minister. Contact the church office. Stephen...

 3 BUCK Ground Chuck!! After English Language Worship June 9th, 11:15 A.M. Giving thanks for all the "Fathers in the Faith” Special price of $3 per burger!           What a treat!!! Bring your family & friends and join the fun!! Sponsored by UMM

Come join us for Easter worship  6:30 a.m. Sunrise at Academy (in English) (outside in the pavilion) 8:45 a.m. Imagine! service (in English) with praise band. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Hmong Language service with praise band 11:15 a.m. Traditional Easter Celebration Service (in English), with choir. 12:30 p.m. Potluck lunch at Academy 2:00 p.m. Easter...

The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 4 of 17 March 18-23, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: The conflict between the wisdom teachings and the reality of life. Monday - Psalm 15, 27 & 128, Job chapter 1 Tuesday - Job chapters 2 & 3, Psalms 34 & 39 Wednesday - Job chapters 4,...

The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 3 of 17 March 11-16, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Writings of Solomon Monday -Proverbs chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 Tuesday -Proverbs chapters 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 Wednesday -Proverbs chapters 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 Thursday -Ecclesiastes chapters 1, 2, 3,...

The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 1 of 17 February 25- March 2, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week is action packed! Enjoy the wonderful melodrama of Esther, followed by the pointed letter of James. These books share the distinction of being the least accepted books of the Bible! We will end...

The Bible In A Year Psalms – week 1 of 1 February 11-16, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme: A sampling of psalms. In some Bibles the various psalms are titled. These titles are not actually part of the original writings. For fun YOU create a title for each psalm you read this week. Monday: Psalms 9, 35 & 45...

January 28-February 2, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Jeremiah’s story continues: In this week we read of Jeremiah’s prophetic words concerning the fall of Jerusalem and life for the exiles; persecution of Jeremiah, and the fall of Jerusalem. Monday -Jeremiah chapters 21, 22 & 23 Tuesday -Jeremiah chapters 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28, Psalms 141...

The Bible In A Year Matthew/Hebrews – Week 2 of 2 January 14-19. 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week we finish the book of Matthew and examine the letter to the Hebrews Monday -Leviticus chapter 19, Matthew chapters 21, 22 & 23, Deuteronomy chapter 26 Tuesday-Matthew chapters 24, 25 & 26 Wednesday-Matthew chapters 27 &...

Read about the 2018 Live Nativity in the Clovis Roundup: Click here to read a review in the Clovis Roundup.

The Bible In A Year Advent/Christmas week 2 of 3 December 24-29, 2018 Readings for the week Theme: Jesus is born! Monday A Prophet in the midst of crisis -Isaiah chapters 1, 2 & 3 Tuesday God gives a sign -Isaiah 4, 5, 6 & 7 Be mindful of familiar lines and images. Wednesday -Isaiah chapters 8, 9 & 10...

The Season of Advent prepares for the coming birth of Jesus.  Memorial' Sunday Services will take you on the journey to that blessed day.  Live Nativity  Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16 Longest Night Soup Supper Got the holiday blues? This service will help. Fellowship Hall Friday, December 21, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 pm at the Academy...

The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 4 of 5 December 3-8, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: We continue the story of the return from exile, including prophets of that time. Monday - Ezra chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7, Psalms 135 & 126 Tuesday - Numbers chapter 19, Ezra chapters 8,...

The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 3 of 5 November 26-December 1, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week we will read of the Israelites going into exile, part of Isaiah pertaining to this experience, and the beginning of the return from exile. Monday 2 Chronicles chapters 32 & 33, Psalms...

The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 2 of 5 November 19-24, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Continuing through Chronicles. Monday 2 Chronicles chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12 Tuesday 2 Chronicles chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Wednesday 2 Chronicles chapters 18, 19 & 20, Psalm 81 Thursday 2 Chronicles...

          Home for the Holidays Boutique November 9 & 10 9am – 2pm DON'T MISS... Hand crafted items & gifts. Country Kitchen Goodness. Luncheon Served Tickets available Each day:11:30 ~ 1:00 pm Drawing Tickets Make a $1 donation to the boutique and receive a “Thank you!” gift ticket or 6 for a $5 donation (need not...

The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 8 of 8 Readings for the Week November 5-10, 2018 Theme of the week: Monday-2 Kings chapters 18, 19, & 20, Psalms 55 & 59 Tuesday -Isaiah chapters 36, 37, 38 & 39, Psalms 70 & 71 Wednesday -2 Kings chapters 21 & 22, Psalm 31 Thursday -The book...

1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 6 of 8 Readings for the Week October 22-27, 2018 Theme of the week: The prophets confront the kings, mostly dealing with the northern kingdom. Monday Hosea chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Tuesday  Hosea chapters 10, 11, 12,13 & 14 Wednesday Amos chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Thursday Amos chapters...

The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 4 of 8 Readings for the Week October 8-13, 2018 Theme of the week: The united kingdom begins to unravel. This week we will begin to read some of the prophets. Great effort has been made to match up the readings of prophets with the various kings and/or events...

To celebrate the Academy Church's 150 years, come to a Celebration Service at 10 am to 10:30 am at the Academy Church on Sunday, October 21.  Afterward enjoy a tri-tip barbecue, historical exhibits, live old-time music, and plenty of old time reminiscence.  $15 adult, $10 for children under 10 years for the barbecue.  map Click here to see more info about the...

The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 2 of 8 Readings for the Week September 24-29, 2018 Theme of the week: The Adventures of David. David is given credit for the book of Psalms, although it is clear that he did not write all of them. This week we will be reading many psalms while we...

The Bible In A Year Joshua-Judges week 2 of 2 September 10-15, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Judges We begin the week with a review of some laws and boundaries. Then we engage the series of Judges Monday Numbers chapters 5, 33, 34, & 35 Tuesday Deuteronomy chapter 27, Judges chapters 1, 2 & 3 Wednesday...

The Bible In A Year Torah – week 8 of 8 Readings for the Week August 27- September 1, 2018 Theme of the week: This is the final week of our adventures through the “books of Moses.” Monday Psalms 34, 111 &112 Tuesday Deuteronomy chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10 Wednesday Psalms 50, 101 & 27 Thursday Numbers chapter 27:12-23,...

Readings for the Week August 13-18, 2018 The Bible In A Year Torah – week 6 of 8 Theme of the week: This week we will spend a few days exploring the role of the priests. Monday Numbers chapters 13 & 14 and Psalm 143 Tuesday  Leviticus chapters 8, 9 & 10 Wednesday Numbers chapters 16, 17 & 18 and...

The Bible In A Year Torah – week 4 of 8 Readings for the Week July 30- August 4, 2018 Theme of the week: In the coming chapters, notice how many times we read the refrain, “If only we had stayed in Egypt….” Monday Exodus chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17 Tuesday Psalms 105 & 136 Wednesday Exodus chapters 18,...

The Bible In A Year Torah – week 3 of 8 Readings for the Week July 23-28, 2018 Theme of the week: This week we complete the journey into Egypt and begin the journey out of it. Monday Genesis chapters 46 & 47 Tuesday Genesis chapters 48, 49 & 50 Wednesday Exodus chapters 1 & 2 Today we begin reading...

Torah – week 2 of 8 Readings for the Week July 16-21, 2018 Theme of the week: The stories of Joseph Monday: Genesis chapters 27, 28, 29 & 30 Tuesday: Genesis chapters 31, 32 & 33 Wednesday: Genesis chapters 34, 35 & 36 Thursday: Genesis chapters 37, 38, & 39 Friday: Genesis chapters 40, 41 & 42 Saturday: Genesis chapters 43, 44, & 45The Bible...

July 1st begins the first sermon in Pastor Janette's new sermon series for this summer based on the Ten Commandments.  There will be 10 sermons in this series.  

Pastor Yeu Vang In celebration of Xf Yeu Vang’s Service at Memorial UMC, On Sunday, June 24th,  there will be ONE service at 10 am followed by a potluck.  Pastor Yeu will be off to his next appointment in Atwater CA on July 1.   (there will be no 8:45 Imagine, or 11:15 am Traditional services on June 24th)  

Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that the would be betrayed by one of them. Child care available for children age 6 and under. Play times: Thursday, March 29, 7pm...

  Lenten Studies starting February 18th Join the Adult Sunday School class 10 am to 11 am every Sunday beginning February 18 in The Lose Library. We will be using Adam Hamilton’s DVD series "Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet". Retrace the life of Moses - from his rescue as a baby to the courts of Pharaoh, his Exodus...

You will be magically taken back 2017 years at Memorial on Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10 between 6 & 8 pm as Memorial United Methodist presents its eighth annual Christmas Card to the Community featuring six inspiring scenes with live performers and music. The 20-minute walk with a shepherd guide takes the path back to Bethlehem to celebrate the true meaning of Christ’s birth. ...

8/19/2017 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous...

Learn new artistic skills or  improve your artistic skills.  A new Art Class is beginning at Memorial on January 6th, at 6 pm, instructed by Roberto Carlos. Meet in the Library. "Drop ins" are welcome, so you can come the weeks that fit your schedule. The supplies are provided, and each participant is asked to drop $2 in the “replenishing can” each week they...

Early in the morning of  Thursday, August 11, eighteen of Memorial's youth and young adults depart for San Francisco on a mission.  Their mission, enthusiastically accepted, is to visit and work with community gardens and food banks in the San Francisco Bay area, such as the Alameda Point Collabrative , the famous Glide United Methodist Church garden. and Bethany United Methodis Church where they will be staying.  They...

Relieve stress, improve muscle tone and balance, meet new friends. As a ministry to our members and our community, Memorial is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the Fellowship Hall.   Bring your own mat. 9:00 am to 10:00 am:  Yoga classes for all levels. 10:30 am to 11:30 am:  Chair Yoga Click for a demo Classes are open...

About 350 people passed through the Centurion gates Saturday and Sunday nights. The rain on Sunday posed no problem whatsoever. The rain actually stopped for the duration of the event. The evenings were filled with joy and cheer from everyone. Thanks for attending!.   You will be magically taken back 2015 years at Memorial on Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13 between 6 & 8...

The United Methodist Churches of the Central Valley present a celebration of the gifts and harmony that rise from our multicultural blend.  Hosted at Memorial UMC in Clovis  October 3, 2015 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a public, community event. Bring the family. Bring a friend. (more…)

Escape to the tropics! The north lawn of Memorial will be transformed into a tropical atmosphere complete with a volcano!  Enjoy a traditional luau meal, entertainment, and silent auction. You will be transported to a different land! September 12, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Proceeds from the luau go towards the youth mission trip and MUMC. Make reservations here, or contact the...

Driven by the love of Christ, the love of the church, a commitment to enhance the ministry of the church, and the love of music, Kathy Cannon has graciously played the organ and participated in worship planning for 15 years.  She now retires and Sunday, June 14th will be her last day playing the organ for Memorial.  She is an...

On Sunday, April 12, the 4 week  Native American Study course began at Memorial with the history of the local native people led by Dr Bernard Navarro, professor at Fresno City College. Dr Navarro described the different nations and tribes throughout California, including the San Joaquin valley. The April 19 study was about "Native American Spirituality" led by Michael Youngblood Konkle. Video: http://youtu.be/J0kEdMc3kyw (1...

Enthusiastic shoppers enjoyed home made crafts and delicious meals at The Annual Holiday Boutique for 2014 on Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th.       

We packed 121,000+ meals on October 20th just in time to be sent to the Philippines, probably through Divine guidance.  Below is a confirming letter from Christopher Romero of Stop Hunger Now: "Subject: Your Meals Have Shipped to the Philippines! Friends of Stop Hunger Now, We are delighted to announce that the meals from your respective meal packaging events have been...

A special 120th anniversary message to Memorial from Bishop Brown.  Click to play

In honor of Memorial's 120th anniversary, the Clovis Museum at Pollasky Ave. and Fourth Street in Old Town Clovis has a display of photos and documents from our church’s history. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beginning July 7th, Pastor Janette will start her year long sermon series that will cover all books of the Bible.  You can prepare for that by simply by reading the Bible.  You will be informed on what to read ahead of time and there will be Sunday school classes based on that Sunday's sermon.  The first class is Sunday, July...

We are going to Stop Hunger Now!  Sign up to help Memorial United Methodist Church package enough meals on Saturday, May 18 at 10 am, to feed 10,000 people in just 2 hours. More than 250,000 volunteers have packaged meals though Stop Hunger Now!, a hands-on mission project for all ages. The process combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and flavoring...

At the Sunday, May 5th, 11 am worship service, we were honored to have Dr. Patrick Jacobs visiting us for a couple of weeks while here from Alabama to perform with the Fresno Grand Opera in Bernstein's Candide.  He played the parts of Voltaire and Dr. Pangloss.  Patrick is an Director of Vocal Studies at the University of Mobile and is music minister at the...

Darren dancing with Hatian Since communications were poor from Haiti, the team recorded their thoughts and pictures to bring back.  Continue to follow the Haiti Blog for more on going postings from the Haiti mission trip. Haiti Blog:http://mem-umc.org/haitiblog

February 3rd.  Gather on the lawn about 2 pm to play a little football, then into the Social Hall when kickoff is about to happen.  Bring snacks to share - make them appropriately "themed" for the day or the teams playing. You can bring comfortable chairs to sit on to watch the game.  If you don't like to watch football,...

Listen to Sunday's Sermon "Wholistic Revelation" at: http://sermon.net/memumc                   Lord, I Lift Your Name On High by the IMAGINE! Band sung at the 9:30 IMAGINE!  Service. (Memorial is licensed for streaming music by WorshipCast)

Last year's party was fun so we'll do it again! Bring a game, puzzle, and munchies to share and hang out with fellow Christians until you are ready to go home. We'll  be there through the midnight countdown. 7 pm in the Social Hall. 

  You will be taken back 2000+ years at Memorial this Saturday and Sunday, December 15 and 16 from 6 to 8 pm, as you stroll through the Live Nativity stations, singing and listening to the stories of the birth of Jesus.  Enjoy hot dogs, snacks, cider, and fellowship with others in the magical atmosphere of the anticipated birth of...

Saturday, October 13 at 11 am, bring your pet to Memorial for blessings.  It started in the 12th century by St Francis who loved animals and nature. Churches have ceremoniously celebrated the animals since. Open to the public - no admission fee. Pets must be on leashes or caged.    Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the BBQ booth  

Sunday, October 7 at 10:00 am There will be no services beginning at 9:30 am or 11:00 am.  This 10 am service will be a Special Multilingual Combined Worship Service that will include elements of the Imagine, Traditional, and Hmong services.  The "State of the Congregation" address & a celebration of ministry slide show will be included.  After worship, a...

We are honored and blessed to present John Nilson, in concert at Memorial on June 30th at 4 pm. John is a pianist, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist and has traveled the world with his music. His CD sales are approaching one million copies and is working on he 18th CD.   A "free will" offering will be taken for him...

Show up any time after 7 pm. Bring along a game or puzzle & some munchies to share. Hang out with others from your faith family until you are ready to go home! We will be at the church through the countdown at midnight - when we join together for a time of prayer and praise. After a quick clean...

Fun at Memorial UMC on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. complete with games, food and hand-crafted items. Booths will offer jewelry, hair pretties, baby blankets, candles, potted plants, a silent auction and much more. At one booth, fair trade coffee, chocolate, crafts and jewelry sales will help provide third world entrepreneurs a living wage. Enjoy popcorn,...

  Memorial will be there! Join us! Fresno-Clovis CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:30PM Registration, 2:30PM Walk The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno Register / Donate Online    

Our youth left early this morning for a week long mission to improve living conditions on the Yurok Indian Reservations in Humbolt County, California.  A 'live' check in via cell phone during Sunday's service sent them the support, well wishes and prayers from the people of Memorial United Methodist Church.

This coming Sunday, June 12, we will worship together in a special One Great Day of Music service at 10:30 am.  There will no services starting at 9:30 am and 11:00 am on June 12th.  Coffee and fellowship afterwards. Arrive by about 10:25 to be sure not to miss the uplifting beginning of the service.

Next weekend, May 14-15, United Methodists around the world are invited to participate in Change the World Weekend. Donations at Memorial's Ice Cream Social, Multicultural Dancing and Music Festival on May 15th will go to Nothing But Nets for campaign to eradicate malaria from the world.