Watsonville First United Methodist Church Music Programs for Children and Youth

Watsonville First United Methodist Church Music Programs for Children and Youth include introductory group music lessons where children use a variety of instruments such as flutes, handbells, ukuleles, and drumsticks, along with their voices and bodies. The program also includes singing, reading music, music theory, and piano lessons provided every week in the sanctuary by an accomplished pianist and piano teacher, Marina Thomas. A one-week Summer Music Festival (Monday–Friday) features singing, dancing, and drumming, and youth older than 6th grade can serve as helpers and earn community service hours.

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly piano lessons; one-week Summer Music Festival (Monday–Friday); in-person worship on Sundays at 10:00am; Church Office Hours Tuesday–Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm (closed 12:00–1:00pm), Friday 9:00am–12:00pm
• Price: Piano lessons are described as affordable; no specific amounts stated

Watsonville First United Methodist Church states that it welcomes and celebrates all expressions of humanity of all races, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and identifies as a reconciling church that states that all are welcome. The church describes itself as part of The United Methodist Church, a global Christian denomination governed by the United Methodist Book of Discipline. The leadership team includes Resident Bishop Sandra Olewine, District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Samuel Hong, Senior Pastor Rev. John Juno Song, lay leaders Nathaniel Abenoja and Marieta Flores, and piano teacher Marina Thomas, among other named committee and ministry chairs. Youth who are older than 6th grade can participate as helpers in the Summer Music Festival and earn community service hours.

Last updated August 7, 2026.