Midday Pipes Concert
Enjoy beautiful organ music played by Charles Raasch
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New opportunities for in-person and online worship starting June 20!
First Church values the call of Christ to love our neighbor as ourselves, to care for the most vulnerable among us and to build the beloved community of God with a place for everyone. With this in mind, we are re-gathering at the church, cautiously and inclusively! This is the plan today, but things are changing rapidly and the Task Force will make adjustments as needed. And even more reason for excitement, the church leadership is visioning and preparing for a new normal with increased worship and ministry opportunities in the fall.
Starting Now!
We welcome existing small groups back to church for in-person meetings and mission work, masked and distanced, while providing opportunities for those who cannot meet in person to participate online. Contact the church office (619-297-4366) to get involved and to schedule a meeting.
Beginning June 20 - August 29
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NEW weekly SUMMER SUNDAY EVENSONG WORSHIP COMMUNION SERVICE for up to 200 participants in the sanctuary, registered, masked and distanced, followed by outdoor opportunities to fellowship with one another.
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NEW and UNIQUE ONLINE WORSHIP experience geared for an exclusively online community.
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The SUNDAY MORNING 9 AM WORSHIP live-streamed traditional worship continues with the opportunity for up to 200 in-person congregants, registered, masked and distanced.
These plans are the conclusion of the Return-to-Church Task Force based on your feedback from the surveys and CDC guidelines. Things are changing rapidly and the Task Force will make adjustments as needed. The church leadership will continue to envision and prepare for the new normal with increased worship and ministry opportunities in the fall.
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Celebration of Essential Volunteers
Sunday, May 23 | 5 - 6 PM | Live-stream from the Sanctuary
The Directors on staff at First Church have identified some special people at First Church who have given of their time and talent to the church, to serve others, and to make our lives better. We celebrate them in a special worship service of gratitude.
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Updated Volunteer Needs for S.A.I.L.S.
(Supporting Adolescent Immigrants with Loving Kindness and Shelter)
The S.A.I.L.S. Volunteers are needed to help lead worship services, particularly instrumentalists, and to work directly with migrant youth. Spanish-speakers and volunteers able to donate 40 hours a week are especially needed.
If you are interested in volunteering to help the hundreds of teenage young women who are staying at the Convention Center, email Rev. Trudy.
S.A.I.L.S. is an ecumenical coalition of faith communities in San Diego for the Spiritual and Pastoral Care component of the Migrant Children Project in the San Diego Convention Center.
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New Pastor’s Bible Study:
The Bible With and Without Jesus
Through July 7 | 10:30 AM | Via Zoom
The title for this Pastor’s Bible Study, is taken from the main title of the the book by scholars Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler. The sub-title of the book is How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently. During this study, Rev. Trudy explores the different orientations from which Jews and Christians approach scripture, and considers some familiar passages and concepts in depth from the creation stories, the prophets, sacrifice, atonement, the Son of Jonah and the Son of Man. Register only if you are new to Pastor’s Bible Study.
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"FUMCSD Pastor's Bible Study" Podcast
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Monday Night Christian Book Club
Mondays, 6:30-8 PM
Ongoing
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Conversations
Wednesdays, 7-8 PM
Ongoing
New study led by Curt Goldacker: "Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne who uses her humor and wit and wisdom to urge us to open our hearts to receive the freedom and joy God created us to live in. The first session is titled, "Laugh it up. Live it out."
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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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Koinonia
Fridays, 8 AM
Ongoing
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Heart of Christianity
Sundays, 10:30 AM
Ongoing
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OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022 |
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The Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany which was supposed to take place in 2020 has been rescheduled for 2022. Rev. Trudy will lead the trip, scheduled for May 24 to June 4, 2022. The next opportunity won’t come around until 2030, do you really want to wait that long? 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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Tips for live-stream worship:
Go to our Live Stream page - check out the buttons on this page beforehand to:
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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9 AM | Rev. Trudy Robinson - Communion
What Now?
10 AM | Rev. Jessica Strysko
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Do you have problems finding our live-stream or a link is not working?
- Go to Youtube.com
- Search First Church San Diego
- "Bookmark" or save the First Church San Diego as your "favorite"
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Fellowship by Zoom
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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Do you struggle to access worship online?
USB flash drives are now available with downloaded worship services from Mission Valley and Ocean Beach included. Volunteers are delivering as needed. Email Rev. Tamara if you would like to receive a flash drive, or would like to help deliver them.
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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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CHURCH BUSINESS & NOTICES |
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Office Closed
The church office remains closed under state/county order. Staff continues to work from home and are available via email or the church voicemail system.
Memorial Garden Open 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 May 2: $693,667.00
Actual Giving as of May 2: $661,169.00
(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 when the church office is closed and worship is online?
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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
5/2 Sunday live-streamed services, real-time viewers: 1766
Avg. watch-time: 9
First Church YouTube Subscribers: 996
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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