Give the gift of new life to our congregation and our ministries. We are looking with great hope to the day when we can all worship the Risen Christ again together in person. Your gifts will help us to reinvigorate our work together this year. You can make your gift online today by clicking on the button below or by texting MYCHURCHGIFT EASTER to 73256. You can also mail a check in the reply envelope sent with your Easter letter. We have endured a long winter and Lenten season, but now we see signs of new life all around! God Be Praised!

Your participation in this survey will help the church with planning details as we get closer to gathering in-person at the church. If you have not yet filled out our survey, here is your opportunity. Last day to take the survey is Friday, April 9.

The delicate butterfly is a muse for poetry and gardening alike. Did you know butterflies have fascinating adaptations that help them to survive and thrive? In this zoom visit, Pam Meisner, Director of Operations and Programs, shares her firsthand encounters with butterflies drawn from the annual Butterfly Releases she leads as her teaching character, Ms. Smarty-Plants, at The Water Conservation Garden.

First Church has been an active ISN support congregation for over 30 years, providing meals and shelter for 6-15 guests for a two-week rotation. During the pandemic, the need for your generous support is even more critical. The 2021 Shelter is currently hosting guests in a local Mission Valley motel and using a meal service for two (2) meals per day. The motel provides a microwave and small refrigerator in each guest room, and is also providing most of the hygiene items.

For the protection of our congregation and to adhere to the ISN COVID protocols and regulations, volunteer contact with guests is strictly limited to your coordinators. Your continued support for this important mission is greatly appreciated.

Blessings,

Wednesday, Apr. 14 |12:15 - 1 PM | First Church YouTube Channel 

Enjoy beautiful organ music played by Emma Whitten

Associate Director of Music, Mission San Luis Rey Parish, on the 108-rank, 4-manual Blackinton & Associates pipe organ, the largest in San Diego County. 

 You are invited to join in the Pentecost Virtual Choir. This is open to youth and adults who enjoy singing regardless of prior choral singing experience. The rehearsal starts in the second week of April. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Jaebon Hwang, Organist and Interim Director of Music Ministries by April 19.

Take some time during Lent to read the 2015 Brené Brown book entitled, Daring Greatly. In our daily lives, we experience uncertainty, face risks, and deal with a variety of emotions, which can produce fearlessness when we learn to be vulnerable and dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown PhD, LMSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. Then join our book study discussion on Zoom on Wed, April 7 | 7- 8:30 PM

The above is the title of the next series of classes for Pastor’s Bible Study, 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. Over 12 weeks, Rev. Trudy will explore the different orientations from which Jews and Christians approach scripture, and consider some familiar passages and concepts in depth from the creation stories, the prophets, sacrifice, atonement, the Son of Jonah and the Son of Man. Class begins April 14 at 10:30 a.m. via zoom and ends on July 7. No class on June 16. Register only if you are new to Pastor’s Bible Study.

For those of you who like to listen to podcasts, you are now able to subscribe to the "FUMCSD Pastor's Bible Study" on these podcast networks: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play Podcasts | Stitcher | Tune-In

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Sunday, April 11 | To view the service, use this link: calpacumc.org/april11 

Bishop Grant J. Hagiya and Members of the Extended Cabinet are excited to offer the churches of the California-Pacific Conference a pre-recorded worship service for the days after Easter. This is an additional service to the regularly scheduled ones provided by the clergy of First Church, San Diego. The Conference's worship service will be conducted primarily in English, with the homily available in five different languages (English, Korean, Spanish, Tongan, and Vietnamese) for you to choose from. Each of the homilies will be presented by gifted voices in the first years of their life in ministry. 

For more information contact the Dir. of Discipleship for Children & Youth Kenton Reaves Hundley, 619-297-4366 x118

"A Time with Children" video archive

Kids First Sunday Monthly Schedule

Students 1st Zoom Sunday Evening Meet-ups:

Email Kenton Reaves Hundley to receive link for our weekly virtual gathering.

We are making USB flash drives available with the worship service downloaded onto them, for those who may find it easier to view and participate in worship that way. The services from our Mission Valley and Ocean Beach campuses will be included, and volunteers will deliver them as needed. Email Rev. Tamara if you would like to receive a flash drives, or would like to help deliver them.

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.

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

(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.)

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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