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About Us

A People Committed to Jesus

Santa Margarita United Methodist Church began in 1988. We came together to be a unique people committed to Jesus Christ and honored to live out our heritage as United Methodist Christians.

We began worshiping in local schools, had two locations in the light industrial section of Rancho Santa Margarita, and settled at our current location in September 2003.

From early on the arts were a part of our expression of ministry. You will find us using video, art, other visuals and multimedia as part of our ministry. Watch our 5 minute Campus Scenes and Activities video to learn more about some of the things we do here at SMUMC.”

Missions has also been central, and you will find us caring for those in need through mission trips to Mexico, Mississippi and Native American Reservations, as well as caring locally through monthly participation in providing food for our local shelters and serving at Habit For Humanity and the OC Rescue Mission.

As we build on our past strengths, we turn toward the new thing God is doing among us as we seek to live as the opening act for the Kingdom of God with a focus on Jesus, community, caring for those in need, and the journey of faith. Our diversity is our strength, and our welcome is universal.

No matter who you are or where you have been, you are welcome at SMUMC!

 

 

Sunday Info

• Worship 9:30 AM: Relaxed Traditional – Traditional and new hymns with our Chancel Choir.
• Worship 11 AM: Contemporary / Modern Worship – Band, Candles, Families.
• Sunday school for children at each hour. Loving nursery care, too.
• Address: We are located at 30605 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita.

This Week at SMUMC

This Wednesday we will have an Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm. Ashes are a sign of repentance and mourning. The Ashes traditionally are from Palm Sunday the year before and serve as a reminder that the joy of Palm Sunday can quickly turn to the betrayal and grief of the cross. The Ashes also remind us of the brevity of life. Let us begin the season of Lent with a clear focus on the gift of life and the correct use of that gift.

Featured

Cooperative Parish with Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church - Learn more about our Covenant for Cooperative Ministry here...

Dave Roberts, lead musician in our worship band, released his first CD several months ago. Recently, his music was picked up by UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and used in a video they created and posted on their website! View the video here....

Multi-Media

• Campus Scenes: View a short video of scenes and activities from our campus.
• View Current Sermons: If you missed or want to re-experience a recent sermon, we have audio and video for you.
• Newsletters: An archive of recent newsletters. See what’s been going on.
• Sermon Series: Read about what’s upcoming and what’s past.