Pentecost Sunday
I'm looking forward to worship this Sunday, which is Pentecost Sunday! It is the day we celebrate God's gift of the Holy Spirit, the birthday of the church. Wear red at home to celebrate with us, even it if is red pajamas (Hey, there are definite perks to worship via live-stream)!
I want you to know that I and the Water's Edge Leadership Team are working hard with all the pastors, staff, and Church Council to solidify a phased, safe, re-opening plan. We will be guided by our call to "do no harm" as people of faith, by science and health recommendations, and this plan, once approved by Church Council. One of the key aspects of our plan is to ensure that live-streaming can be set up to continue from the OB campus, because it likely will not be safe for many who belong to our faith community to gather with us for in-person worship for some time. Please join me in praying for all who lead us, for healthcare workers and scientists, and for all who are suffering from illness, fear, or loneliness during this challenging season. God is walking with us, and one of the convictions of our faith is that God's Spirit (given at Pentecost) connects us powerfully to the community of faith around the world when other obstacles would separate us.
Keep the faith, and may we celebrate this Pentecost with joy and hope!
Blessings,
Jessica
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Pentecost Drive-by Parade
Sunday, May 31
| 1 - 3 PM | Parking lot 2 (Mission Valley Campus)
June 7 is Communion Sunday at First Church. Since the shut-down, we have offered safe, prepared communion elements for pick-up in our parking lot. You will be able to pick up communion elements on May 31 from 1-3 PM. Please enter the west driveway and turn into parking lot P-2 where a pastor will offer you a blessing from a safe distance. You'll then be invited to pull forward to pick up the number of elements you will need for your household from a table all while remaining in your vehicle.
May 31 is also Pentecost Sunday!
We will simultaneously celebrate with a drive-by Birthday Party for the Church! So... we're asking you to decorate your car for a birthday party with whatever you might have on hand, drive through the church parking lot to receive your Communion elements, and smile while we record on video the parade! We'll share the celebration video the following week in worship.
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REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES
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Service of Remembrance
The Service of Remembrance we offered on April 26 was very well received. (View the
Service of Remembrance Archive
)
. We realize that the loss of people we love during this time hasn't stopped. We need to keep on remembering. Therefore, a new Service of Remembrance During the time of COVID-19 will be offered via live-stream on May 31 at 7:30 PM. If you have someone you would like to honor at this service, click on the button below and fill out the form.
Submissions close on Thursday, May 28 at 3 PM PDT.
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Rachel's House Sandwich Sunday
Since we may still not be meeting at church at this date, we encourage those who want to help to make a monetary donation online. Chose
"Special Gift"
and write: "
Rachel's House Donation.
" Thank you for supporting Rachel's House.
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Greatest need this week: Peanutbutter
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Updates from OB Loaves & Fishes
We are successful in achieving our mission. Nobody who has come for food on a distribution day has been turned away empty-handed. The OB Emergency Food Bank is serving between 140-200 people a week, still trying to gauge what the "new normal" will be.
The greatest need right now is Peanut Butter
. Contact Rev. Jessica to arrange when you can drop your donation off, or have a volunteer come pick it up. Thank you for your support! Please
email Pastor Jessica
if you want to know more of wish to donate to OB Loaves & Fishes.
Blessings,
Marian Jennifer Hart
OB Loaves and Fishes Pantry Coordinator
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Water's Edge Next Bible Study:
"Praying the Psalms through a Pandemic"
Sundays June 7 - July 19
During the study, we will read through the entire book of Psalms in manageable chunks. Our discussions will focus on historical context, how the psalmists see God at work in their lives, and which psalms resonate with our prayers and experiences of struggle today. All are welcome to join in at any time.
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New Beginnings Membership Class
Sunday, June 7 | 12 - 2 PM | Online via ZOOM |
RSVP
Sign up today for this personal conversation with Revs. Trudy Robinson and Jessica Strysko. Together we will explore: What does Church membership mean? What is First Church all about? The blessings of company on our Christian journey. The responsibilities of belonging to a community of faith.
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It's OK that You're Not OK
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Grief Support Group
Sundays through June 7
The grief of a loved one is never easy, especially during this uncertain time. We invite you to sort through grief process with a supportive community discussing Megan Devine’s book:
It’s OK That You're Not OK.
Pastor Tamara Walker and New Life Counseling Center Director, Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, facilitate this weekly Zoom meeting. Please contact
Pastor Tamara
for any questions. Order a book
here
. *It is not necessary to read the book to join the conversation.
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The Enneagram
Understanding Ourselves, Others & God
Thursdays through June 4
10:30 - 11:30 AM
If you missed our study during Lent, here is your second chance to learn how
you can live more fully into who God created you to be and lead you into places of spiritual discovery by recognizing the gifts and aspects of God in others.
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"Conversations"
Wednesdays | 7:30 PM
You are welcome to join this group for discussion and conversation on various topics. Dr. Bill Stephenson and Curt Goldacker are the primary facilitators.
New four-week series:
Beyond Coping
6/3 | "When the solution is the problem" - Luke 12:13-21
6/10 | "When we need care-fronting" -
Ephesians 4:1-7,15
6/17 | "When we don't know about tomorrow" -
James 4:13-17
6/24 | "When you are breaking and need patience" - Matthew 26:26-35
Water's Edge Children and Youth
Thursdays | 5-5:30 PM
Sundays | 10:45 AM
Prayers of the People
Wednesdays through May 6 | 9:30 AM
If you want to join these online meetings, or have your own small group you'd like help connecting with, please let me know!
Zoom is very simple, and we have great people who can walk you through the steps over the phone if needed. Please don't hesitate to reach out! My e-mail is
revjess@watersedgeob.org
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Tips for live-stream worship:
Gather
and
light a candle
to signify the holy presence of Christ.
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Pentecost Sunday
Join Pastor Jessica and Stephanie and remember to wear your reds this Sunday.
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How to give when the church office is closed and worship is online?
- Give online using your credit or debit card. Gifts can be one-time or automatically recurring each week or month, however you’d like.
- TEXT to Give. Just text MYCHURCHGIFT to 73256 and see how easy it can be!
- Mail your check directly to the church via US postal service: First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio S. San Diego, CA 92108.
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Bishop Hagiya's Update on Public Health (May 22, 2020)
In light of the President's comments regarding churches reopening for in-person worship, our Bishop has responded with more specific details and expectations. This is fully in line with many other Bishops and denominations. This is in line with the plan that is being finalized by the leadership of the church. More importantly, this is in line with our responsibility for the care and wellbeing of one another. Expect more details about First Church's plan the first week of June.
~Rev. Trudy
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Covid-19, Water's Edge & You
Simple steps to stay physically, spiritually, and emotionally well in an age of the corona virus.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information from Water's Edge Faith Community.
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Water's Edge Faith Community
Join us on Sundays, at 10 AM
1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Ocean Beach
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