Midday Pipes
Each month you’ll have a chance to listen to a different organist play a 45-minute free organ concert. This month we welcome Michael Munson who serves as the Organist, First UMC Escondido.
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Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry
When is a prayer quilt appropriate?
Anyone in special need of prayer is an appropriate recipient of a prayer quilt. We pray for one another in times of illness, injury, or sorrow. We also pray for them at times of great change or transition in their lives. Anyone can request a quilt for another person. We refer to the requester as the quilt’s sponsor. To sponsor a prayer quilt for someone in need of prayer, be sure to ask for their agreement to be a recipient. Ask them what prayers they need. Learn more about the Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry here and please fill out the online request form.
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MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Service - CANCELED
Monday, Jan. 17 | 9 AM - noon | Morley Field (Balboa Park)
Join families of all faiths for a morning of hands-on community service, fun and fellowship.
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"VARIATIONS" COMING SOON ! |
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Variations... an honest to God message for today's world
First Church’s brand-new series of YouTube videos present some thoughtful and creative insights on themes of faith that inspire through word, image, and music. We’re calling it Variations.Variations episodes offer busy people a connection with God that is honest and timely and not bound by religious structures. New episodes in each series drop on Wednesday afternoons, beginning on Jan. 19, to our YouTube channel. An Honest-to God-conversation. Spirituality for today. Inspiration for the week.
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Calling for Sunday Greeters
Sunday mornings 8:40 - 9 AM
Come help be that smiling face that someone can count on to welcome them in to First Church. Greeting someone to our home with a genuine smile is more important than you realize and it makes you both feel great!
Simply respond to my email, ldavey@fumcsd.org with a "yes" and please tell me your preference for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Thank you for continuing to be the shining faces and hearts that the church counts on.
Gratefully,
Lorena Davey
Hospitality Coordinator
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New Pastor's Bible Study: The Growth of God
Wednesday, Jan. 19 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Linder Hall & Zoom | RSVP
Rev. Trudy Robinson leads a study on the covenantal relationship God has with humanity. Using the scriptural stories of the Flood, Sodom and Gomorra, Moses on Mount Sinai, Jeremiah and the exile, and the Last Supper, we look at the ways God changes in response to what humans do.
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Midday Gathering: Lunch with Rev. Hannah
Wednesday, Jan. 19 | 12 PM | RSVP by Jan. 17.
Join the group for a social lunch with Rev. Hannah Ka at Panini Kabob Grill, Mission Valley. Each person will be responsible for their own food costs.
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Young Adults 4th Sunday Brunch
Sunday, Jan. 23 | 12 - 1:30 PM | Location TBD | Email Jason for details
Join us every 4th Sunday after worship for food and community! We will be meeting in person at some local eatery and we are looking forward to seeing you soon.
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New Beginnings Membership Class
Sundays, Jan. 23 and 30 | 12:30 -2:30 PM | MV and OB campuses (in-person) | RSVP
New Beginnings is the class for people interested in becoming a member and learning more about First Church and Methodism. Through two (in-person) 2-hour sessions, participants will get to know each other and meet a wide range of presenters. Learn more
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Music Series: Organ Concert
Sunday, Jan. 30 | 7 PM | Sanctuary & live-streamed | Offering
Come hear international Concert Organist Christopher Houlihan. The program will include music by J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Florence Price and Marcel Dupré. Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee.
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LEARN WITH US
Meet via Zoom & In-person
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Monday Night Book Club
Mondays, 7-8 PM
New study:
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Koinonia
1st Friday of the month
8 AM
via Zoom
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Prayers of the People
Join us as we pray for one another and shared prayer requests.
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
In-person & Zoom
Thursdays, 12 PM
Zoom-only
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Heart of Christianity
Sundays, 10:30 AM
via Zoom
Members of the class suggest books to read and also take turns leading the discussions.
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SUNDAY - January 16
WORSHIP INFO
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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Wear a Mask and Come Early!
Full of Expectations
For our online viewers: Consecrated elements for communion are available for pick up Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, or can be mailed upon request.
Childcare for infants to pre-school, Kids/Students First Activities. Please wear a mask.
Join us in person or watch the 10:15 Live-stream from OB
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Sunday Fellowship for online worshipers | 10 - 11 AM
Join others from our online community following the 9 AM service. Register below to receive a Zoom invitation.
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Altar Flowers
Donating altar flowers on Sunday is a way to recognize significant events in your family’s life. Bouquets are $65 each and anyone can donate one or two bouquets. If you are interested, please contact Demmie Divine in the church office about available dates.
Baptism
If you are interested in having a child baptized. Baptism Sunday is January 16. Contact Demmie Divine in the church office.
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Children and Youth Ministries Sunday Schedule
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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. You'll meet privately—by phone, video chat, or in person—for care and support. 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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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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Job Openings at First Church
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC
The Director of Children’s Music provides leadership, guidance, and direction for the music education programming for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade that is aligned with First Church’s mission and vision. Last day to apply is Jan. 10, 2022.
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CHILD CARE WORKER needed (part-time, $15/hour)
Sundays, 8:30 - 11:30 AM, Mission Valley and Ocean Beach Campuses.
Age group: Infants and toddlers.
Background check required. Please contact the Church Office: 619-297-4366
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Upper Room 2022 Daily Devotion
We have a limited number of copies of the 2022 Daily Devotion from the Upper Room available for purchase ($15) in the Church Office.
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Giving
Budgeted Giving as of December 31, 2021: $2,423,000
Actual Giving as of December 31, 2021: $2,636,525
This figure includes pledges, record of giving, loose offering, employee retention credits, lease revenue, special appeals and special offerings. Starting January 17, we will begin to record FY 2022 giving.
How to give
- Deposit your gift in the offering plate during worship.
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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.
Contact Jason Tucker with your questions about giving and tithing to First Church.
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Weekly Attendance
Christmas Eve 2021: 5 PM: 304, 7PM: 230, 9 PM:175, OB:53
Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley 9 AM, Ocean Beach 10 AM)
Combined number of attendees: 125
1/2 Sunday live-streamed services
Real-time viewers: 410
Avg. watch-time: 9:38 min.
First Church YouTube Subscribers: 1200 (+15)
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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