Happy 4th of July weekend!
I pray that you celebrate safely and well this important day in our nation's history. May we be a faith community committed to freedom and justice for all, and continue working toward that dream.
Did you know you can watch the Ocean Beach Fireworks virtually this year, recorded from years past?
Here is the link
for those of you who are interested: . I'm looking forward to watching along with you!
This Sunday, the message will focus on "Faith and Nation." With so much going on in our world, what does Jesus say about what belongs to the rulers of earth and what belongs to the ruler of heaven? We see many faith communities respond to the topics of "Faith and Nation" in a variety of ways. How is
our
community of faith called to respond, as we seek to follow Jesus? I'm looking forward to our time together.
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NEWS FROM MISSION VALLEY CAMPUS
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Welcome Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka as our Pastor of Discipleship!
Rev. Hannah brings experience in two very important areas that will help First Church in our vision of being one church with many different expressions in many different locations. She has been involved in new church development and small group ministries.
I am excited about the possibilities that can come in this new day and with our new pastor! Welcome her, keep her in your prayers and see what God can do!
Rev. Trudy
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Pastors Connection on Zoom
Register to attend this opportunity to meet Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka and to enjoy some conversation with her and Rev. Trudy. Bring your questions, hopes, and dreams.
Space is limited to 25 devices
, but feel free to gather any member of your household around that one device.
Please only register one person per household.
The Zoom link will be sent to your email
prior to the event. Please be sure you are using a device with audio and video capabilities, and download Zoom in advance of the event.
Meetings are by Zoom, Sundays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM.
Reserve your spot for the following Sunday afternoon dates by clicking on the links below:
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Live-streaming from OB (soon)
I am grateful that the Trustees approved funding for the installation of live-streaming equipment and needed AV system upgrades on the OB campus. These funds came as part of the estate gift of Wayne Lee Brown, and our church is incredibly grateful for his generosity! Kevin Miller, who serves on staff, and Jerry Tucker, a stellar volunteer and Water's Edge band member, are working on making the designated improvements.
We do not currently have a 'start date' for live-streaming in OB, since some of the equipment is on backorder due to high demand. Therefore, we will begin by updating the AV system, and move as quickly toward live-streaming install as circumstances allow. We will begin live-streaming from OB as soon as that capability comes available, but are also grateful that nothing prevents us from live-streaming in Mission Valley as long as that is needed. What a gift it has been to be a multi-site ministry in this season! As the project develops, we will share updates with you and information on how to continue to view the livestream for services on both campuses as desired.
Blessings,
Jessica
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Eventual Return to OB Campus - Donations Needed!
As we prepare for a safe return to the OB campus, there is much work being done by a Church Council Task Force, members of the Water's Edge Leadership Team, and church staff to get our recently approved plan approved by the Annual Conference. We are also watching the currently rising Covid 19 cases very carefully, and are committed to doing no harm. The likely first step will be small group gatherings of 10 people or less meeting on campus, wearing masks, social distancing, etc. We don't know yet when this will be, but will certainly let you know when the conditions are right.
As we move forward on sanitation plans and preparations, we have a request of you: would you plan to donate
one bottle of hand sanitizer and one carton of sanitizing wipes per person
for our return-to-campus effort? If you are able to do this, we would be incredibly grateful, as ordering these supplies has become very challenging. Again, even though we don't know when small groups can begin meeting on campus, if you are able to have this donation on hand to bring with you when that time comes, we'd be so grateful. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at
revjess@watersedgeob.org
.
Prayers for good health, peace, and for our connection through the power of the Holy Spirit, which continues to sustain us in this season and always.
Blessings,
Jessica
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Pastor's Bible Study:
"Praying the Psalms through a Pandemic"
Sundays through 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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"Conversations"
Wednesdays | 7 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.
Water's Edge Children and Youth
Wednesdays | 7 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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Greatest need this week: Toiletries
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Updates from OB Food Bank
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.
The greatest need right now is Toiletries
. The easiest way you can help is to click on the button "Order on Amazon". You will find a list of needed items and can choose what you like to donate. Thank you for your support! Please
email Pastor Jessica
if you have questions about how to donate to the OB Emergency Food Bank.
Blessings,
Marian Jennifer Hart
OB emergency food bank pantry coordinator
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SAN DIEGO PRIDE 2020
July 11-18
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Happy Pride!
We celebrate God's inclusive and affirming love for our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Rev. Jessica and Rev. Trudy will be participating virtually in the "
Light Up the Cathedral
" Interfaith Pride event on
July 15 at 7 PM,
and they hope you will join in too. More info about this and other opportunities to share in Pride events in San Diego is available below.
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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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Sunday Live-stream Worship
July 5 | 10 AM. | Join Pastor Jessica and Stephanie online this Sunday.
Communion 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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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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