[photo credit; First United Methodist Church]
The program, described by the church as formerly known as Vacation Bible School, is scheduled for Friday, August 7; Saturday, August 8; and Sunday, August 9, at the church in Pasadena’s Playhouse District, east of Old Town. The church’s website lists the address as 500 East Colorado Boulevard.
The church says the program is open to all ages and that parents and guardians are encouraged to take part alongside children. In its press release, the church describes Faith Quest as an adventure “through the Kin-dom of God,” with participants learning “more about Jesus, ourselves, and each other.” Each day is tied to one of the miracles the church says Jesus performed during his life, and participants examine clues and collect puzzle pieces that, according to the release, unite at the end of the quest to reveal a final result the church does not disclose in advance.
Session times differ by day. According to the church, the program runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 8, and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on August 9. The church says a presentation about the program will be included in its 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service on August 9, followed by a barbecue.
Registration costs $30 per person, according to the church. The press release directs prospective participants to register by scanning a QR code; the church’s website also lists an online sign-up through its Church Center page. The press release states that registration is due by July 26.
First United Methodist Church, founded in 1874, is located east of Old Town Pasadena in the Playhouse District and, according to the press release, serves people from throughout the city, neighboring communities and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. The release describes the church as a Christian community seeking to welcome all persons regardless of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, or physical or mental capacity. Its Sunday worship service is held at 10:00 a.m. The press release lists Ashley Slade, communications director, as the contact, reachable at 626-796-0157 or Ashleys@fumcpasadena.org.
Need to Know: Faith Quest takes place Friday through Sunday, August 7–9, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 500 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101. Hours are 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 7, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 8, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on August 9. Cost is $30 per person, with registration due by July 26 according to the church’s press release; the release directs registrants to scan a QR code, and the church’s website also offers online sign-up through its Church Center page. The church phone is 626-796-0157 and the website is fumcpasadena.org. Parking is not specified in the source materials; readers should confirm with the church.
