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Treble Clef Chorus Holiday Concert

Treble Clef Chorus Holiday Concert

December 15, 2024

December 15, 2024

BELIEF means to give ONE'S HEART TO. What do you think v. what do you love?

BELIEF means to give ONE'S HEART TO. What do you think v. what do you love?

Even MOTHER TERESA struggled with her faith. #fumcsb

Even MOTHER TERESA struggled with her faith. #fumcsb

DOES Doubt offer us OPPORTUNITIES to GROW? #fumcsb

DOES Doubt offer us OPPORTUNITIES to GROW? #fumcsb

120824 Making Peace with Our Doubts

120824 Making Peace with Our Doubts

December 8, 2024

December 8, 2024

December 1, 2024

December 1, 2024

November 26, 2024 - Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

November 26, 2024 - Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

112424 Now Thank We All Our God

112424 Now Thank We All Our God

Is Jesus like YOU or are YOU like Jesus? #fumcsb

Is Jesus like YOU or are YOU like Jesus? #fumcsb

Is God LIKE you, or are YOU like God? #fumcsb

Is God LIKE you, or are YOU like God? #fumcsb

FOUR reasons why we are to give thanks. #fumcsb

FOUR reasons why we are to give thanks. #fumcsb

November 24, 2024

November 24, 2024

The powerful meaning behind Psalm 23. #fumcsb

The powerful meaning behind Psalm 23. #fumcsb

The 7-Mile return of the PRODIGAL. #FUMC

The 7-Mile return of the PRODIGAL. #FUMC

111724 Wesley-nomics: Forward On Faith

111724 Wesley-nomics: Forward On Faith

November 17, 2024

November 17, 2024

December 29, 2024

December 29, 2024

December 24, 2024 - 7p Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2024 - 7p Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2024 - 5pm Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2024 - 5pm Christmas Eve Service

December 22, 2024

December 22, 2024

Wesley's rules for money were not about FUNDING A CHURCH. #wesleynomics

Wesley's rules for money were not about FUNDING A CHURCH. #wesleynomics

Wesley's BUDGET - AMAZING! #wesleynomics

Wesley's BUDGET - AMAZING! #wesleynomics

The purpose of giving is to GLORIFY God. #wesleynomics

The purpose of giving is to GLORIFY God. #wesleynomics

111024 Wesley-nomics: Give All You Can

111024 Wesley-nomics: Give All You Can

November 10, 2024

November 10, 2024

How much money do we really need? #wesleynomics

How much money do we really need? #wesleynomics

Don't waste money on trivial things. #wesleynomics

Don't waste money on trivial things. #wesleynomics

Our responsibilities with money. #wesleynomics

Our responsibilities with money. #wesleynomics

110324 Wesley-nomics: Save All You Can

110324 Wesley-nomics: Save All You Can

November 3, 2024

November 3, 2024

102724: Wesley-nomics: Earn All You Can

102724: Wesley-nomics: Earn All You Can

Is spending patriotic? #fumcsb

Is spending patriotic? #fumcsb

Money isn't evil. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. #fumcsb

Money isn't evil. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. #fumcsb

October 27, 2024

October 27, 2024

John Wesley and his effect on slave owners. #amazinggrace

John Wesley and his effect on slave owners. #amazinggrace

102024 Rooted: BONUS WEEK - Press On

102024 Rooted: BONUS WEEK - Press On

100624 Rooted: 3rd General Rule: Stay in Love With God

100624 Rooted: 3rd General Rule: Stay in Love With God

101324 Rooted: The Way Forward

101324 Rooted: The Way Forward

October 20, 2024

October 20, 2024

October 13, 2024

October 13, 2024

We need "stay in love with God" BEFORE"do good," "do no harm."

We need "stay in love with God" BEFORE"do good," "do no harm."

October 6, 2024

October 6, 2024

The work of The Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. #fumcsb

The work of The Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. #fumcsb

John Wesley gave it ALL AWAY. #reversetither

John Wesley gave it ALL AWAY. #reversetither

092924: Rooted:2nd General Rule: Do Good

092924: Rooted:2nd General Rule: Do Good

September 29, 2024

September 29, 2024

If we took Wesley's General Rules seriously. #donoharm

If we took Wesley's General Rules seriously. #donoharm

Wesley's General Rules are practical for Christian living. #fumcsb

Wesley's General Rules are practical for Christian living. #fumcsb

092224 Rooted: Do No Harm

092224 Rooted: Do No Harm

September 22, 2024

September 22, 2024

"Preach faith till you have it and then because you have it you will preach faith."

"Preach faith till you have it and then because you have it you will preach faith."

"I went to convert OTHERS, but who will convert ME?"

"I went to convert OTHERS, but who will convert ME?"

Methodist small groups were essential in the early movement. #fumcsb

Methodist small groups were essential in the early movement. #fumcsb

What would get you thrown out of a Methodist small group. #umc

What would get you thrown out of a Methodist small group. #umc

Wesley would be shocked. #umc

Wesley would be shocked. #umc

091524 Rooted: The Method For Making A Methodist

091524 Rooted: The Method For Making A Methodist

September 15, 2024

September 15, 2024

Fear lies. #notalone #fumcsb

Fear lies. #notalone #fumcsb

Do Not BE AFRAID. Invitation or COMMAND? #fumcsb

Do Not BE AFRAID. Invitation or COMMAND? #fumcsb

Our culture is at odds with a faith that invites connections. #notalone

Our culture is at odds with a faith that invites connections. #notalone

Moral Influence atonement #atonement #meaningfullife

Moral Influence atonement #atonement #meaningfullife

090824 Rooted: English Roots

090824 Rooted: English Roots

GOD as liberator #freedom #atonement

GOD as liberator #freedom #atonement

September 8, 2024

September 8, 2024

Older idea of ATONEMENT #RESCUE #atonement

Older idea of ATONEMENT #RESCUE #atonement

The gravity of HUMAN SIN. #atonement #fumcsb

The gravity of HUMAN SIN. #atonement #fumcsb

Penal Substitutionary Atonement. #fumcsb

Penal Substitutionary Atonement. #fumcsb

090124 The Resurrection Window

090124 The Resurrection Window

September 1, 2024

September 1, 2024

Jesus saves as a SACRIFICE. #atonement #fumcsb

Jesus saves as a SACRIFICE. #atonement #fumcsb

The Rich Young Ruler needed to assess his priorities. #fumcsb

The Rich Young Ruler needed to assess his priorities. #fumcsb

082524 The Sacrifice Window

082524 The Sacrifice Window

August 25, 2024

August 25, 2024

#1 factor in children staying in church as adults.

#1 factor in children staying in church as adults.

What it takes for youth to stay in church as adults.

What it takes for youth to stay in church as adults.

7 out of 8 children raised in the church leave and never return.

7 out of 8 children raised in the church leave and never return.

081824 - The Judgement Window

081824 - The Judgement Window

August 18, 2024

August 18, 2024

Do we really prioritize children?

Do we really prioritize children?

Too many young people have questions & we are called to take them seriously.

Too many young people have questions & we are called to take them seriously.

August 11, 2024

August 11, 2024

070424 The Boy Jesus at the Temple Window

070424 The Boy Jesus at the Temple Window

Activities can squeeze out faith development. #fumcsb

Activities can squeeze out faith development. #fumcsb

Jesus explored his unique call as a child. #fumcsb

Jesus explored his unique call as a child. #fumcsb

Encourage the presence of CHILDREN in church.

Encourage the presence of CHILDREN in church.

Student ministry & connections to the life of the WHOLE church.

Student ministry & connections to the life of the WHOLE church.

August 4, 2024

August 4, 2024

Not until the 4th century that the Cross became a Christian symbol.

Not until the 4th century that the Cross became a Christian symbol.

Jesus as the Good Shepherd was a foundational image. #fumcsb

Jesus as the Good Shepherd was a foundational image. #fumcsb

The focus on the Cross as a symbol was with Constantine.

The focus on the Cross as a symbol was with Constantine.

The Cross became a symbol of Christianity in the 4th Century.

The Cross became a symbol of Christianity in the 4th Century.

072824 The Good Shepherd Window

072824 The Good Shepherd Window

July 28, 2024

July 28, 2024

"Even though I am different, you greeted me with Christian dignity." #fumcsb #clergywomen

"Even though I am different, you greeted me with Christian dignity." #fumcsb #clergywomen

Are our NEIGHBORS far away? #thewayofJesus

Are our NEIGHBORS far away? #thewayofJesus

072124 Who IS My Neighbor?

072124 Who IS My Neighbor?

July 21, 2024

July 21, 2024

Jesus expands on which Commandment? #fumcsb

Jesus expands on which Commandment? #fumcsb

Which of the 10 Commandments did Jesus say was most important? #fumcsb

Which of the 10 Commandments did Jesus say was most important? #fumcsb

More than 10 Commandments. #fumcsb

More than 10 Commandments. #fumcsb

071424 The Teaching Window

071424 The Teaching Window

July 14, 2024

July 14, 2024

Understanding the Christmas Story #hospitality #Jesus

Understanding the Christmas Story #hospitality #Jesus

Nativity Window at Santa Barbara UMC #franzmeyer

Nativity Window at Santa Barbara UMC #franzmeyer

070724 The Nativity Window - Pastor Robb

070724 The Nativity Window - Pastor Robb

July 7, 2024

July 7, 2024

BEGIN your day THIS WAY. #thewayofJesus

BEGIN your day THIS WAY. #thewayofJesus

GOD is like a FATHER even when we turn AWAY. #thewayofJesus

GOD is like a FATHER even when we turn AWAY. #thewayofJesus

PRAY like JESUS. #thewayofJesus

PRAY like JESUS. #thewayofJesus

We can LISTEN MORE. #thewayofjesus

We can LISTEN MORE. #thewayofjesus

063024 The First (and Last) Word - Pastor Robb

063024 The First (and Last) Word - Pastor Robb

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2024

The Psalm speak of God's GLORY! #fumcsb

The Psalm speak of God's GLORY! #fumcsb

The incivility of our times. #fumcsb

The incivility of our times. #fumcsb

A Vocabulary of Praise - Pastor Robb

A Vocabulary of Praise - Pastor Robb

June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024

Break the habit of confusing FINITE things with INFINITE things.

Break the habit of confusing FINITE things with INFINITE things.

Not enough to SPEAK the TRUTH. #inlove

Not enough to SPEAK the TRUTH. #inlove

How does MSNBC or FOX help you follow Christ?

How does MSNBC or FOX help you follow Christ?

061624 Religion & Politics - Pastor Robb

061624 Religion & Politics - Pastor Robb

June 16, 2024

June 16, 2024

060924 Family Words: Hurtful or Life-Giving? - Pastor Robb

060924 Family Words: Hurtful or Life-Giving? - Pastor Robb

RADICAL inclusion of JESUS. #fumcsb

RADICAL inclusion of JESUS. #fumcsb

Jesus was not a FAMILY VALUES VOTER. #mark3

Jesus was not a FAMILY VALUES VOTER. #mark3

June 9, 2024

June 9, 2024

ANY person we speak about is made in God's image. #thetongue

ANY person we speak about is made in God's image. #thetongue

Then, don't join a CHURCH! #gossip

Then, don't join a CHURCH! #gossip

Speak words to BUILD UP! #grace

Speak words to BUILD UP! #grace

No evil talk? #sapros

No evil talk? #sapros

Building Up or Tearing Down? - Pastor Robb

Building Up or Tearing Down? - Pastor Robb

June 2, 2024

June 2, 2024

DRINKING of the SAME Holy Spirit? #TrinitySunday

DRINKING of the SAME Holy Spirit? #TrinitySunday

COMMUNITY is like a MOSAIC #BodyofChrist

COMMUNITY is like a MOSAIC #BodyofChrist

052824 Mutual Yet Different - Pastor Liz

052824 Mutual Yet Different - Pastor Liz

May 26, 2024

May 26, 2024

051924 Open Space - Rev. Robb Fuesler (Pentecost Sunday)

051924 Open Space - Rev. Robb Fuesler (Pentecost Sunday)

The life of the Church is 100% dependent on the HOLY SPIRIT.

The life of the Church is 100% dependent on the HOLY SPIRIT.

Open to LGBTQIA #inclusivechurch

Open to LGBTQIA #inclusivechurch

May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

Salvation HISTORY #deathtolife

Salvation HISTORY #deathtolife

Jesus opens doors for what is next. #fumcsb

Jesus opens doors for what is next. #fumcsb

051224 - What Next? - Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon

051224 - What Next? - Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon

May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

The CHURCH where you are invited IN, where you were LOVED. #inclusivechurch

The CHURCH where you are invited IN, where you were LOVED. #inclusivechurch

"Go to a place where you are loved"

"Go to a place where you are loved"

Love isn't a FEELING. #santabarbara

Love isn't a FEELING. #santabarbara

050524 Love Does

050524 Love Does

May 5, 2024

May 5, 2024

UM CHURCH split along the same lines of split during slavery.

UM CHURCH split along the same lines of split during slavery.

Need it PREVENT our UNION in AFFECTION? #ALLMEANSALL

Need it PREVENT our UNION in AFFECTION? #ALLMEANSALL

No One Left Out. #universallove #fumcsb

No One Left Out. #universallove #fumcsb

042824 Growing In Mutual Affection - Pastor Robb

042824 Growing In Mutual Affection - Pastor Robb

April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

Earth Day calls us to CARE FOR ALL CREATION. ##EarthDay2024

Earth Day calls us to CARE FOR ALL CREATION. ##EarthDay2024

042124 Courageous Faith - Pastor Liz

042124 Courageous Faith - Pastor Liz

April 21, 2024

April 21, 2024

Diversity + Equity + Inclusion = Kingdom of God

Diversity + Equity + Inclusion = Kingdom of God

War against WOKENESS isn't consistent with the SCRIPTURES.

War against WOKENESS isn't consistent with the SCRIPTURES.

Being WOKE has never been POPULAR #askjesus

Being WOKE has never been POPULAR #askjesus

041424 Holy Currencies - Rev. Robb Fuesler

041424 Holy Currencies - Rev. Robb Fuesler

April 14, 2024

April 14, 2024

ASCENSION teaches how available Jesus is to us all. #fumcsb

ASCENSION teaches how available Jesus is to us all. #fumcsb

Meaning of the ASCENSION? God is NOT DISTANT #ascension #fumcsb

Meaning of the ASCENSION? God is NOT DISTANT #ascension #fumcsb

The CLOUD is the SHEKINAH of God. #fumcsb #ascension

The CLOUD is the SHEKINAH of God. #fumcsb #ascension

040724 Where Is He Now? Pastor Robb Fuesler

040724 Where Is He Now? Pastor Robb Fuesler

April 7, 2024

April 7, 2024

Reversal of REALITY #easter

Reversal of REALITY #easter

LIVES that will NEVER be the SAME. #easter #fumcsb

LIVES that will NEVER be the SAME. #easter #fumcsb

033124 raen si gninnigeb eht (The Beginning Is Near) - Pastor Robb Fuesler

033124 raen si gninnigeb eht (The Beginning Is Near) - Pastor Robb Fuesler

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Maundy Thursday Service (3/28/24, 6pm)

Maundy Thursday Service (3/28/24, 6pm)

Jesus does NOTHING but TRUST #Isaiah50

Jesus does NOTHING but TRUST #Isaiah50

We are invited to be SAVIOR-SANCTIONED disciples. #HolyWeek2024

We are invited to be SAVIOR-SANCTIONED disciples. #HolyWeek2024

032424 The Greater Struggle - Rev. Dr. Robb Fuesler

032424 The Greater Struggle - Rev. Dr. Robb Fuesler

March 24, 2024

March 24, 2024

God is Faithful to PEOPLE, NOT the THINGS we CREATE. #fumcsb

God is Faithful to PEOPLE, NOT the THINGS we CREATE. #fumcsb

No matter WHAT, sheep be TRUE. #fumcsb

No matter WHAT, sheep be TRUE. #fumcsb

031724 Sermon: In the Name of God - Pastor Robb Fuesler

031724 Sermon: In the Name of God - Pastor Robb Fuesler

March 17, 2024

March 17, 2024

The point of life is NOT happiness. #LoveGodLovePeople

The point of life is NOT happiness. #LoveGodLovePeople

Feel BAD about YOURSELF? We can still LOVE God and others! #fumcsb

Feel BAD about YOURSELF? We can still LOVE God and others! #fumcsb

031024 The MTD Creed - Pastor Robb Fuesler

031024 The MTD Creed - Pastor Robb Fuesler

March 10, 2024

March 10, 2024

Memorial Service for Sue Ziliotto

Memorial Service for Sue Ziliotto

God doesn't STOP - #goddoesntgiveup

God doesn't STOP - #goddoesntgiveup

God's RELENTLESS LOVE never ends. #fumcsb

God's RELENTLESS LOVE never ends. #fumcsb

030324 Tragedy, Comedy or Dramedy? You Choose! - Pastor Liz Aguilar

030324 Tragedy, Comedy or Dramedy? You Choose! - Pastor Liz Aguilar

March 3, 2024

March 3, 2024

CAST OFF what holds you back from God. #fumcsb

CAST OFF what holds you back from God. #fumcsb

Blind Bartimaeus DESIRES. #fumcsb

Blind Bartimaeus DESIRES. #fumcsb

022524 The Faith of Insightful Bartimaeus - Rev. Robb Fuesler

022524 The Faith of Insightful Bartimaeus - Rev. Robb Fuesler

February 25, 2024

February 25, 2024

Accumulation and COVETING. #onething

Accumulation and COVETING. #onething

What is the ONE THING? #fumcsb

What is the ONE THING? #fumcsb

021824 Just One Thing - Pastor Robb Fuesler

021824 Just One Thing - Pastor Robb Fuesler

February 18, 2024

February 18, 2024

Jeff Korpela Memorial Service

Jeff Korpela Memorial Service