The Third at First Concert Series offers a place to hear excellent musicians perform on the third Saturday of each month, October through July.  Founded in 2014 by Junko Ueno Garrett and the church’s former music director, Sébastien Vallée, the series presents world-class musical artists, the church’s resident ensembles and exciting local performers in downtown Pasadena.  The musical offerings range from intimate piano and chamber music recitals to jazz to full-scale orchestra-choral works.  All concerts are offered free of admission charge.  Generous supporters of fine music make this possible as church funds are not used to support the series.

First United Methodist Church of Pasadena is located east of Old Pasadena in the Playhouse District and serves people from throughout the city, neighboring communities and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley.  Founded in 1875, the congregation today includes families of all ages with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.  No matter how long we’ve been on the journey of faith or from where we started, we believe each of us is growing into the person God created us to be. Music is an important and valued part of worship every Sunday at 10 a.m.  

To learn more, visit www.fumcpasadena.org