Wednesday, May 11 | 12:15 - 1 PM | Sanctuary and Live-streamed

Each month you’ll have a chance to listen to a different organist play a 45-minute free organ concert. This month we welcome Nicholas Halbert, a San Diego native, who is currently pursuing his doctorate in organ performance at Arizona State University.

Saturday, May 14 | 12 -2 PM | Linder Hall | Cost: $20/adult and $10/children 12 and under.

Just what we all need this Spring: Fashionable clothes from Chico's. come and enjoy seeing new outfits plus have a delightful lunch and tea. Do plan to attend and bring a friend or two! Register Online by May 11. Limited Tickets also available on Sundays on the patio.

This is something to celebrate! Our 11 AM worship service on May 15 will feature an honoring of those who served, stories from those we served, and a call for what is next for all who didn't get to serve this time around!

12:30 PM | Picnic lunch on the Plaza with cake and frozen yogurt celebrating our good ministry (see below for details)

In a short time, many of you responded to God’s call to serve our Ukrainian siblings and meaningfully connected with our guests you've met. Tell your story of 200 words or less, so we can share them on Sunday May 15 during our celebration. Help us remember those who have passed through our emergency shelter and help us pray for our new friends. When each of your stories is woven together, a tapestry of God’s love is created. Click the button below and share your story and/or pictures by May 11.

Come join us for a picnic lunch in the Plaza area following the 11 AM service. We will serve cake and frozen yogurt to celebrate our ministry to the Ukrainian families. There will be live music, fun games, tables by interests (hikers/walkers, animal lovers/Zoo volunteers, bikers, golfers, and others you name), boxed lunch from Corner Bakery, and most importantly new friendship. If you want to find out if there are people with similar interests, send Rev. Hannah an email with a category to host a table.

First Church wants to sponsor a Ukrainian refugee family or two through the “Uniting for Ukraine” resettlement program. This includes providing housing for 3-6 months and helping them become independent. Do you know about a furnished rental property or ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) that could be available at reasonable rates? Let us know ASAP! Contact Jim Jackson HERE with details.

Let's get back together to continue our Neighborhood Gatherings, get some workout--walking, hiking, biking, and meet people in your life stage for mutual support. Join Rev. Hannah for any gatherings that meet your needs or interests at a location near you. When two or three of us are gathered in Jesus' name, we'll find His presence among us wherever we may be.  

Wednesdays through May 18 | 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Via Zoom | Learn more and RSVP

Rev. Jessica Strysko is facilitating a discussion-based study of the book of Genesis and the first half of Exodus. We will use an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study, providing a viable option for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement with the biblical text. Participants read a manageable 3-5 chapters of the Bible daily in preparation for the weekly meetings, which last approximately 75 minutes.

We invite you to show your spirit of hospitality by signing up to pay for donuts on the easel in Linder Lounge on Sundays. You may also email Demmie or Linda or send a check to the church with “Sunday donuts” in the memo.  

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. 

Kids First will remain after the Children’s Time at the 9 AM service until 10 AM. Students First will meet from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.  We encourage children to sign up to be acolytes and students to volunteer to serve as liturgists for either worship services. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on any 5th Sunday of the month, when children and youth are encouraged to worship in the sanctuary with their families. Email Dir. of Discipleship for Children & Youth, Kenton Reaves Hundley, for more info.

July 11 - 15 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Registration coming soon. 

Join us this summer as we cook up some fun with our Food Truck Party VBS! We are excited to have a week-long, half-day summer camp return to First Church. The fun begins on Monday July 11 through Friday July 15. We look forward to hosting campers grades K-5. Each morning will be full of games and learning activities centered around Matthew 6:11, “Give us this day our daily bread.” These words will help campers to remember that everything we have comes from God, and to turn to God in prayer for our daily needs to be met. Snacks and T-shirt are included in the cost.

For more information Contact Dana Zimbric, Director of Children's Music

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. 

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.

Deaths: Check our website for weekly updates regarding deaths, memorial services and funerals.

Contact Jason Tucker with your questions about giving and tithing to First Church.

5/1, Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley 9 AM, Ocean Beach 10 AM)

5/1, Sunday 9 AM live-streamed service

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100% of the contributions to UMCOR Global ministries go to the designated cause. We provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country. Support the humanitarian response in Ukraine. Give Now!