If you, or a family member is graduating from high school or college please send information to Demmie Divine. Please give name, high school and future plans or college and degree received. Graduates will be recognized in worship on June 19 and in the E-News.  

Saturday, June 11 | 7 - 8:30 PM | Linder Hall | Donations at the door | Learn more

Featuring San Diego Tenor Enrique Toral and The Back to Broadway Trio: Ben Read, piano, Eric Mroczek, bass, David Sullivan. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available starting at 6:15 PM. Child care by advance reservation- 619-297-4366. Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee.

Sunday, June 12 | 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM | Cost: $20 | Limit to 22 participants | Learn more

First Church has been supporting the work of Border Church for a few years. Now that COVID has subsided, the Global Missions Task Force is planning a day trip to visit the church in Friendship Park, Playas - just west of Tijuana. We will carpool from the Mission Valley Campus to the US side of the border and then walk across the bridge to the Mexican side where FUMCSD's old bus, which was donated to Border Church, will pick us up and drive us to Friendship Park.

At 1 PM we will join the binational worship service, and Rev. John Fanestil will be the pastor on the U.S. side. Following the service, Via International will serve a meal and you will have time to learn more about Border Church and Friendship Park, look at the "wall" and all the paintings on the fence and wander around before we head back. Note that passport and proof of vaccination is required crossing the border back into the US.

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.

There is an increased activity at Wesley UMC on Wednesdays and Fridays and additional help could be used to prepare the boxes/sacks to be handed out those days. All you need to do is be at Wesley at 10:30 AM on one or both of these days. If you do volunteer please let Ron Livingston know what day or dates you will be there. There is also a need for drivers with access to pickup-trucks or vans to pick up food on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

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.  

Sunday, May 22 | 12:30 PM | The Station in South Park

2204 Fern St. San Diego, CA 92104 | Questions: Email Jason

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

Rev. Jessica Strysko facilitates a discussion-based study of the book of Genesis and the first half of Exodus using an adaptation of the bestselling Disciple Bible Study,

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 will be included in the cost.

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

Monday, May 23 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Online

This conference provides information, advice and support for those caring for loved ones across the age spectrum. Workshop attendees will receive hands-on advice for his or her caregiving challenges. Click here for information /registration.

Book to accompany weekly discussions is: The Five Invitations; Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. By Author: Frank Ostaseski.

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.

Budgeted Giving as April 30, 2022: $676,000

Actual Giving as of April 30, 2022: $663,188

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

5/8, Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley 9 AM, Ocean Beach 10 AM)

5/8, 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!