Regular Worship Schedule 🙏
In-Person Worship service at
9am & 11am
Live-Stream Worship debuts every Sunday on YouTube.
Our Sermon This Week - 3/1/26
One of the most remarkable characteristics of the "Historical Jesus" - and we see it throughout the gospels - was his passion for practicing radical compassion. Where did that fervor come from, and what can he teach us about radical compassion for such a time as this?
Scriptures: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Click below to view the most recent Sermon on our YouTube Channel!
Our Newsletter
Join us for our New Member Exploration class!
Sunday, March 1st 12:30pm
A light lunch will be served.
Walker Smith Building
Interested in Becoming a Member?
🎶 We’re Hiring!
United Methodist Church of Palm Springs is seeking a Music Director to lead our vibrant, inclusive music ministry. This part‑time role (15–20 hrs/week) blends traditional hymns with gospel, jazz, and contemporary worship, guiding choirs, ensembles, and praise bands in a spirit of creativity and radical hospitality.
A Message from Pastor Jane
Welcome to the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs…or as I often call it, the United Methodist Church for Palm Springs! I am thrilled to lead this congregation in all the ways it says “yes” to sharing God’s love - and Kingdom Party - with our community. As you journey through these pages, may your soul be fed and your heart strangely warmed! I hope to see you online, at our campus, or around town sometime soon.
Happening Now - Our Top Picks
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Jamboree starring Ginger Snap Fundraiser!
You’re invited to A Country Music Jamboree Starring Ginger Snap & friends. Featured Special Guest: Jonathan K Merritt. With Musical Host Jeffrey Nottke.
Saturday February 28, 2026. Doors open at 5:00 PM in Fellowship Hall at 1555 E Alejo Road, The United Methodist Church of Palm Springs.
Suggested donation of $20 paid at the door. ALL donations will go to The Shared Plate, a 501(c)(3) that feeds the hungry in the Fellowship Hall at UMCPS. Checks payable to The Shared Plate. www.thesharedplate.org. Jamboree Questions? (760) 327-5931
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Food for Lent
As we enter this season of Lent, instead of asking, “What am I going to give up?” consider, “What am I going to give of?” UMCPS is partnering with Transgender Health and Wellness Center of Palm Springs to support a new food bank serving unhoused and food-insecure members of the transgender community who need shelf-stable items that require only a microwave. Beginning Sunday, February 22, and continuing the following two Sundays, a collection bin will be available in the narthex for donations, including flip-top canned goods (soups, chili, pasta), sealed jar items (peanut butter, applesauce, pickles), and shelf-stable foods (breakfast or protein bars, Hormel Compleat meals). This is a meaningful way to bless our neighbors, share God’s love, and bring a little of God’s party to those in need. Thank you for your generosity!
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Come See Us at Cat City Pride!
🌈 UMCPS will have a booth at Cat City Pride!
Stop by, say hello, and connect with us — we’d love to see you there! Whether you have questions, want to learn more about what we do, or just want to celebrate Pride together, come hang out. Sunday, Mar 8, 2026
See you at Cat City Pride! 🏳️🌈✨
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Cartoons, Classics & Cash! A Spectacular Telethon Fundraiser
Get ready for a night of whimsy, nostalgia, and community spirit! We are pulling out all the stops for a one-of-a-kind variety show to support a very special cause our brand new Organ. Whether you're a fan of vintage vibes, live performance, or just a good old-fashioned telethon, this is the event of the season.
The Details
When: Sunday, March 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: In Our Sanctuary
Hosted By: The one and only Jim J. Bullock!What’s in Store?
We’ve gathered an eclectic mix of talent to keep you entertained while we raise the funds needed to keep our music playing for years to come. Join us for:Musical Mastery: Featuring Organist Jonathan Merritt bringing the pipes to life. Dynamic Performances: Watch in awe as our Flaggers and Tap Dancers take the stage. Whimsical Fun: A delightful Puppet Show that’s sure to charm guests of all ages.
The Telethon Experience: Live updates, high energy, and the chance to make a real difference!
Why Your Support Matters
Our organ is the heartbeat of our sanctuary, providing the soundtrack to our most cherished moments. To keep it in peak condition, we need your help! All proceeds from "Cartoons, Classics & Cash!" go directly toward the fundraiser for our organ."Music is the shorthand of emotion." Help us keep the music playing.
How to Join & Give
Come down to the sanctuary to experience the show live! If you can’t make it in person but want to support the cause, keep an eye on our social media for live updates on how to phone in your "pledge" just like a classic TV telethon.
🌈 All Means All!
We are a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network. We support and welcome all people regardless of age, race, economic or marital status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
United Methodist Church of Palm Springs is blessed to have a leadership team who each do their part to help us make a good difference in the world.
We are committed to helping you connect with life-giving community and to make a positive difference in the world.
We are all about helping people find community connection within a faith context. At UMCPS, we encourage each person to be themselves: to bring their questions, their doubts, their sexual identity, their deepest passions and values - and lean into the community with trust. A lot of people move to the Coachella Valley looking for a deep sense of community in the second half of life - each year, more folks discover this at UMCPS, often in ways that defy expectations.
We do a lot to try to bless our neighbors. We are in the kitchen several times each week, preparing meals for hungry neighbors. We provided a Cooling Center for homeless neighbors through much of 2021. We care about seniors who face increased life challenges in the later years of their lives. We care deeply about racial equity - supporting our local Black Lives Matter movement. We are invested in LGBTQ civil rights and full social inclusion. We care about kids in our community, especially kids who are living in poverty or who are at risk of violence. On any of these fronts, there are regular ways for you to become involved and join us in blessing our neighbors - and church membership is not required!
About Us & Our Core Values
● Embrace Hospitality – We seek to cultivate a greater sense of authentic community in our valley, by embracing all of God’s children with hospitality and respect. All means all.
● Nurture Spiritualty – Spirituality is a Journey, lived across a lifetime - not a destination. We seek to encourage and to challenge one another toward a beautiful journey in the Way of Jesus.
● Serve Hope – We are committed to serving our neighbors, grounded in the hope that life really can get better for all of us.
● Play! - God is a never-ending fount for joy in life. We choose to live in God’s joy, with a spirit of lightheartedness and humor permeating our life together.
Life Groups
One much-loved part of life at United Methodist Church of Palm Springs is our Life Groups. Life Groups are not Bible studies, and they are not simply fellowship times. They are intentional gatherings in order to develop a sense of spiritual community.
Meet Our Team
United Methodist Church of Palm Springs is blessed to have a leadership team who truly loves to bring Gods Party.
Prayer Request
At United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, we believe prayer makes a difference. How can we pray for you this week? Let us know using the form below.
NOTE: Any prayer request you share will only be shared with our prayer chain.
Come and Visit! 🌴
Church Location
1555 E. Alejo
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address
PO Box 2007, Palm Springs 92263
Email
info@umcps.org
Phone
(760) 327-5931