A heartfelt big "Thank You!!!" to First Church from our Ukrainian Family. Artwork created by their daughter Milana (9). |
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Sankofa Pilgrims
Sankofa is a West African Adinkra symbol that means "it is not foolish to go back and get that which was forgotten." Rev. Brittany is leading 19 pilgrims on a journey into our past to understand our country's history of racism. With the help of Rev. Trudy, we leave today to journey to Charleston, Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Mobile, and New Orleans, from Pre-Chattel Slavery to the New Jim Crow.
Please hold our pilgrims in your prayers:
Rick Cook, Scott Caprio, Brandy Crislip, Barb Eveland, Lynn and Richard Hayes, Francine DeWitt-Haynes, Shirley Ferrill, Kay Gilbert, Rebecca Luers, Jeannette Nolan, Karen Peter, Sharon Peterson, Jeane Runner-Arthe, Laurie, Jason, and Josie Tucker (three generations)
We look forward to sharing our experiences with you when we return!
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In case you missed it!
In support of our LGBTQIA+ community and in honor of Pride Month, First Church is being lit up in rainbow colors every night through July 15 that is the date of San Diego Pride Parade.
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Southern California Brass Consortium
Sunday, June 11 | 7 PM | Sanctuary & Live-stream | Offering | Reception | Free Childcare by prior reservation. Call the church office 619-297-4366 x100 Learn more...
Jaebon Hwang, organ and the 24-piece Southern California Brass Consortium, made up of the finest professional brass players and percussionists in SoCal. The SCBC has performed over 100 concerts across Southern California and beyond.
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Midday Pipes
We invite you to enjoy this beautiful organ music played by distinguished musicians on the 107-rank, 4 manual Blackinton & Associates pipe organ, the largest in San Diego County. This month we welcome Alicia McMillan, Organist & Director of Worship & Music, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church.
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"Summer Sings" are back
Wednesdays, July 5 - 26 | 6 - 9 PM | $20 each session or $65 for the series. Students Free | Includes scores and light refreshments.
Come and sing some fantastic old and new choral music this summer at FUMC! We have four fantastic local conductors lined up to lead a group of singers in classics such as Bach's Mass in B-minor, Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Rutter's Requiem, as well as new music including Elaine Hangeberg's Illuminare, as well as Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living. Join us!
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Join the No-commitment Summer Choir!
Sundays, June 18 - Sept. 3
9 AM Service: 8: 15 AM call time | 11 AM Service: 10:15 AM call time | Music Center
Beginning June 18, come to the Music Center to learn a simple anthem or two that we will sing during the service that day each Sunday during summer. The choir is open to anyone with any vocal range. Bring your beautiful voice and singing heart regardless of your previous experience! The attire is 'come as you are.' Come one Sunday or come to as many Sundays as you are available!
For more information, email Brian Lustig, Director of Choral Activities
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Summer Kids' & Youth Music
Sundays, June 18 - August 27
10:15 - 10:45 AM | Entering Grades K to 5 "Musical Adventures" | Children’s Choir Room
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Entering Grades 4+ "Chime Time" | Children’s Choir Room
Come make music this summer! Children and Youth are invited to join in the musical fun as we explore singing, instruments, and music making. All children and youth are invited to join.
Summer Kids' & Youth Music programming runs Sundays from June 18 to August 27 (no classes August 6).
Individual instrumental lessons, voice lessons and small group lessons are available for students and youth on a limited basis. For more information Contact Dana Zimbric, Director of Children's Music
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VBS 2023 Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God
July 24-28 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Register by July 7
Grades: Entering Kindergarten - Entering 5th Gr. | Cost: $40 per child, Snacks and T-shirt are included in the cost.
Join us this summer as campers learn to answer God's call in their lives to bring peace and build each other up in this world. Through stories in both the Old and New Testaments, this VBS opens kids' eyes to the countless ways God provides for Bible Heroes through following Jesus, Helping Others, Working Together, Listening to God, and Showing Grace. Each morning will be full of games and engaging learning activities.
To make VBS a success we need VOLUNTEERS!
Please use this registration form if you would like to sign up as a volunteer. All volunteers are submitted to a background screening.
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Padres Faith and Family Night (Padres vs. Texas Rangers)
Saturday, July 29 | Game start: 5:40 PM | Email nhubsmith@cox.net for tickets. All ticket requests close on the June 15. Collection of money and distribution of the tickets will begin on Sunday, June 19.
To sit in the same section/area as last year ticket prices are $54.00 per seat. NOTE: you are responsible for your own transportation and parking to and from the game.
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First Church Seeking Racial Justice Grant Applicants
The Racial Justice Grants Committee has released the 2023 Grant Application and this year’s grant focus areas. Thanks to some very generous donations, we will now be giving a total of $30,000 to local nonprofits that either engage in anti-racist policy advocacy and/or provide direct services to People of Color in San Diego County. Additionally the grants committee would like to focus our giving to organizations doing work in one or more of the three following areas: Health Care Equity and Mental Health Services, with special consideration for organizations working in the areas of Violence Prevention, Recidivism Prevention, or Reproductive Health Care Access. If you know of a San Diego organization that is leading the way in anti-racist work, please encourage them to apply on our Racial Justice Grants website before July 31.
For more information about our Racial Justice Endowment, or if you would like to make a contribution to the fund, please contact Jason Tucker at jtucker@fumcsd.org.
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Welcome and get to know your church neighbors!
If you live in any of these neighborhoods we hope you join us.
North & South Park/Kensington/University Heights/Normal Heights
141 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego Central Neighborhood Gathering
(Downtown, Coronado, Morena, Midway, Point Loma, Ocean Beach)
Saturday, June 10 | 5:30 PM | Coasterra, 880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
East County
(Santee, Lakeside, El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley)
Wednesday, July 26 | 5:30 PM | Applebee's, 107 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92020
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Senior Singles Fellowship Group
Every Friday | 12 - 3:30 PM | Meeting off-site on 6/9
Senior singles welcome to join us every Friday for a potluck lunch followed by games, Rummicubes, easy Scrabble, Bridge, and more! You may bring a food contribution serving 6. No RSVPs needed. No charge. Questions, call Karen, 619-263-3743 (no texts).
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First Church joins South District in response to the Jacumba Border Crisis
In recent days, asylum seekers and refugees have gathered along the border fence between Campo and Jacumba, isolated from resources nearer to Calexico or Tijuana. We Are Human Kind is organizing the response in Jacumba, getting daily bags of food and water to the global village of people who are seeking refuge.
3 Ways You Can Help
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Drop off items listed below at Linder Lounge on Sundays during the fellowship hour or at Church Office, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Items needed: water bottles, pop-top cans or pouches of meat, canned fruit, vegetables, baby food and granola bars (without chocolate - melts in the heat). Tarps (to sleep on and help create shade), diapers, soap, and toilet paper.
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Order on Amazon and have them delivered directly to the site: be sure to choose "The South District Jacumba gift" address when you place the order. To access the shopping list, click here.
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Volunteer: On MV campus: to sort items and deliver them to the Jacumba site (1 hour 15 min drive) On site (Jacumba doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants are needed to attend to the sick and injured. BP allows access for care. If you are willing to volunteer, please email DS Sandy Olewine solewine@calpacumc.org.
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Volunteers for the Food Ministry
Pick up donated groceries at designated locations and deliver to FUMCSD kitchen, where they will be transported to Wesley UMC for distribution to San Diegans experiencing food insecurity. We have a special need for a volunteer willing to pick up donations at Vons in Claremont the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Sunday Fellowship Hour Servers
Sundays | 9:45 - 11 AM | Linder Patio | Email Pamela at the front desk to Sign Up.
Serve donuts with your group during the Sunday Fellowship Hour and have the opportunity to promote your ministry to the congregation.
Volunteer at "Showers of Blessings"
This mission group prepares and serves a hot breakfast to our unhoused and food insecure neighbors, sponsored by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church adjacent to Balboa Park.
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Empty shelves need refilling!
The Samaritan Store has had a busy spring season helping the unhoused and others who are in need. We are once again asking for your help in keeping our shelves filled.
At the moment we could use the following:
Canned food - Soup, Canned Chicken, Beef Stew, Chef Boyardee Ravoli and Beefaroni, Campbells Spaghettios and Amour Vienna Sausages. Top Ramen- Chicken or Beef, Applesauce, chocolate/vanilla puddings, jello snack packs that don’t need refrigeration, granola bars and there is also a need for sleeping bags.
You can drop your donations by the church office during office hours or on Sundays before and after worship. Thank you in advance for your generosity, compassion and support.
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LEARN WITH US
Meet via Zoom & In-person
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Prayers for First Church's "Year of Discernment"
Thursdays, (weekly) | 12:30 - 1PM | Linder 5 & Zoom RSVP
Sundays, (weekly ) | 8:15 - 8:45 AM | LInder 5 & Zoom RSVP
Join Rev. Tamara everyThursday and Sunday to pray for First UMC San Diego’s Year of Discernment. Ask the God of all our days to use us as vessels to spread genuine and trustworthy love to everyone and all the earth. Contact Rev. Tamara for more information.
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Monday Night Christian Book Club
Mondays | 7-8 PM | 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
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Monthly Labyrinth Walk
4th Wednesday
6 - 8 PM | Linder Hall
Drop-in, no registration
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Heart of Christianity
Sundays | 11 AM | Zoom
New Book study:
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Koinonia
1st Friday of the month
8 AM | Zoom
Speaker & Fellowship
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SUNDAY - June 11
WORSHIP INFO
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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Missing the Point
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.
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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.
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Children and Youth Ministries Sunday Schedule
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.
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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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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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Restoration of Mosaic Mural in Altar, Chancel, and Transept
The Board of Trustees would like to recognize Pat McAfee for her great contribution to restore the mosaic panels in front of the organ. The project to replace missing glass tiles and repair and clean others was just completed last week.
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4 PM
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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
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
5/28/23, Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley: 9 & 11 AM & Ocean Beach: 10 AM)
Combined number of attendees: 278
5/28/23, Sunday 9 AM live-streamed service
Real-time viewers: 315
Avg. watch-time: 23:58
First Church YouTube subscribers: 1919
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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