Redlands 1st United Methodist Church

Our First Steps Into A New Future

In March 2020, responding to the growing pandemic, Redlands First UMC took the necessary step to suspend all in person activities, including worship. We took this uncertain step as our part to keep our community safe as the coronavirus spread.

Now it is time to return to in person worship. As we return to in person worship there are two important components: First, we will continue our online worship ministry. Second, we will continue to follow CDC and Public Health guidelines as we return.

We look forward to rekindling the bonds of community through in person worship and other events. We are also committed to building on what we have learned using digital platforms to extend the bonds of community, ministry and support beyond those who are able to attend in person.

If you wish to attend in person worship, you can make a reservation by clicking here.
We also ask each person/family to sign a one-time waiver which you can download here and bring with you on Sunday.

In Person Worship Expectation

For the next few weeks, we will observe the COVID protocols that remain in place.  

• We are limiting our capacity to 100 persons so that we can maintain 6 feet of distance between family groups
• Masks are required for all persons regardless of vaccine status
• We will maintain 6’ distancing between family groups and encourage no contact
• We are now able to enjoy group recitation or singing with our masks on

We anticipate that these restrictions will only be in effect for the short term.  As soon as the State of California lifts these restrictions, the church will also lift them.

Live Streaming Worship

During COVID we have come to realize that our online worship experience had value to many.  Caregivers, travelers, homebound persons and many persons from outside the immediate area of the church have expressed gratitude for this form of worship.  In order to continue meeting the needs of this part of our community, online worship, through our YouTube Channel, is now a permanent part of our ministry. 

Click here for the link. The feed will come online shortly after 9 am and continue through the end of worship. This stream works well on any device you have available from computer browsers to mobile devices to smart TVs. As you bring up the channel, there will be a link for the live feed. In addition, you will be able to access previous worship services.

On our Digital Media page you will find a range of different content to spiritually nourish you in your daily life.