Racial Justice Grant Application due July 30
We are currently accepting new Racial Justice Grant submissions until July 30. If you or someone you know has connections with an organization that may benefit from our very new Racial Justice Grants program that was started in 2020, please visit the link below for more information
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MISSION OUTREACH THRIFT STORE |
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The Thrift Store closes Saturday
3186 Adams, Ave. San Diego, CA 92116
Monday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The store is closing on July 31. Stop in this week for all the final discounts. All items in the store are 75% off. Thank you for your patronage over the years. Read more about why the Thrift Store is closing here.
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CHILDREN'S GROWING CENTER UPDATE |
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We met the challenge!
Several generous gifts from last week’s worship services brought us past the goal of our $10,000 challenge. We’ve received 149 gifts for $57,163, and the matching gift we’ve unlocked brings our grand total to over $67,000 raised to support our ministry with Children’s Growing Center. Thank you to all who contributed both to this campaign and the CGC school auction earlier in the spring!
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Stan Wicks Farewell Reception
Sunday, August 15 | 10:15 - 11:45 AM | Linder Lounge/Patio
A belated, in-person farewell reception will be held for Dr. Stan Wicks, who retired as First Church Director of Worship, Music and the Arts last January. Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee, this celebration will be held after morning worship, so come and wish Stan a happy and well earned retirement after his 22+ years of service which immeasurably enriched the musical life of the church and the community at large.
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Join the SUMMER CHOIR
Sundays through Sept. 5
Come to the Music Center at 8:15 AM on Sundays to learn a simple anthem that we will sing during the 9 AM Sanctuary service that day. The choir is open to anyone within any vocal range and who is fully vaccinated. Bring your beautiful voice and singing heart regardless of your previous experience, and don't forget to bring your mask! We do not wear robes and we do not process. We just ask you to wear your normal church-appropriate attire. Come one Sunday, or as many Sundays as you are available! For more information, email Dr. Jaebon Hwang
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Book Signing with Rev. Dr. John Fanestil
One Life to Give: Martyrdom and the Making of the American Revolution
Sunday, August 29 | 10:15 AM | Linder Hall/Lounge/Patio
Our former Pastor John Fanestil will be our guest for a reception to celebrate the publication of his second book, One Life to Give: Martyrdom and the Making of the American Revolution. Fanestil researches the spiritual formation of the revolutionaries who gave their lives for the cause. He traces the deep history of the tradition of martyrdom from its classical and Christian origins, through the periods of the Protestant Reformation and the English colonization of North America. Ultimately, a distinctly American spirit of martyrdom animated countless personal commitments to American War of Independence. For better and for worse, this tradition - call it "American martyrdom" -- is still with us today.
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Shoes That Fit Change Drive
Sundays August 22 and 29 - Mark your calendars!
The Change Drive for Shoes That Fit (STF) is coming! There will be a table on the patio the last two Sundays of August. Please start saving your change (and dollars) for this good mission project.
New shoes provide dignity, hope, pride and self-esteem
The First UMC San Diego "Shoes That Fit Change Drive" helps provide new shoes to students in need at several San Diego area elementary schools where volunteers delivered shoes to Adams, Burbank, Central, Cherokee Pt., Porter, Rosa Parks, and Rowan last Fall and this Spring. Past contribution campaigns have provided shoes to more than 3,000 disadvantaged students, helping to change children's lives.
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Prayers & Squares is Back in Business
If you would like to sponsor a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of prayer, be sure to ask for their agreement to be a recipient. Ask them what prayers they need. Please fill out the online request form.
"Save-the Date" for our next Quilt Retreat: Friday, Oct. 22 and Sat. Oct. 23. 9 AM to 4 PM both days. At the retreat we will sew a new quilt pattern and learn new skills from expert quilter Kay Kent. Enjoy improving your skills in an atmosphere of faith, inspiration, and friendship. More details to come.
Memory Quilts
We are dedicating two quilts to those among us who have passed on during the time of the pandemic shutdown. It is not a COVID quilt; it will include those who have died from any cause. Learn more here
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Pocket Prayer Quilts
Pocket prayer quilts (PPQ) are mini-quilts that are two to four inches square and inside each little quilt is a wooden cross. The PPQ can be kept in a pocket or purse, and when needed the recipient can touch it and feel the cross inside as their prayer is uplifted in petition, comfort, and gratitude.
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Heart of Christianity
Sundays, 10:30 AM
Ongoing
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Prayers of the People
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
Ongoing
Join us as we pray for one another and shared prayer requests.
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The following study groups are on summer break:
Pastor’s Bible Study
Monday Night Christian Book Club
Koinonia
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SUNDAY - AUGUST 1
WORSHIP INFO
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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Wear a Mask and Come Early!
In consideration of those not yet vaccinated please wear a mask.
Hope in the Face of Anxiety
Childcare for infants to pre-school, Kids/Students First Activities. Please remember to wear a mask.
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Fellowship
Sundays | 10 - 11 AM
Join pastors, staff and your congregation for an hour of fellowship following the 9 AM service. Register below to receive a Zoom invitation.
We have a new Zoom link. Make sure to rsvp!
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Children and Youth Ministries Sunday Schedule
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Congratulations to All the Graduates!
Congratulations to all the students who graduated from High School and College in 2021! Please keep this year's graduates in your prayers. See the list here.
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Would you like someone to talk to?
Our Stephen Ministers are ready to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. A Stephen Minister will meet with you privately—by phone, by video chat, or, if safely possible, in person—to offer care and support. It’s free and completely confidential. For more information, email Pastor Tamara.
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Deaths: Check our website for weekly updates regarding deaths, memorial services and funerals. |
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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022 |
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2022 The Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany
Rev. Trudy will lead the trip scheduled for May 24 to June 4, 2022. Travel with friends from church, be lifted spiritually and see some incredible sights. Contact Demmie in the church office for more information.
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CHURCH BUSINESS & NOTICES |
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Memorial Garden Hours
Monday - Friday - 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday - 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday - 8 AM - 4 PM
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Giving
Budgeted Giving as of July 18: $1,166,016.00
Actual Giving as of July 18: $1,092,773.00
(Pledges, record of giving, unrestricted gifts, interest earnings, and contributions from the Children's Growing Center, Ocean Beach and our leased properties at both locations.)
How to give
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After worship, deposit your offering in a plate provided by the ushers at the sanctuary exits.
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Give online using your credit/debit card or ACH transfer from your checking account. Gifts can be one-time or automatically recurring each week or month.
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TEXT to Give. Just text MYCHURCHGIFT to 73256 and see how easy it can be!
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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.
Thank you as we work to keep everyone safe meet the church's ongoing expenses. Contact Jason Tucker with your questions about giving and tithing to First Church. |
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Weekly Attendance
7/18 Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley 9 AM, 5 PM, Ocean Beach 10 AM, 12 PM)
Combined number of attendees: not available at this time.
7/18 Sunday live-streamed services
Real-time viewers: 128
Avg. watch-time: 21:54 min.
First Church YouTube Subscribers: 1074
To subscribe, log in to your Gmail account, go to First Church YouTube channel, click the subscribe button. You can choose to be notified when we live-stream.
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619-297-4366
2111 Camino del Rio South,
San Diego, CA 92108
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