Update on Ukrainian Family Sponsorship The Ukrainian family has arrived safely and is now in San Diego.
As each family’s story is different as to their displacement from their country of origin, so are their unique and immediate needs. At present the family has voiced two priorities:
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Temporary furnished housing – the project leadership team has tentatively secured a furnished house for the family.
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Procurement of a vehicle for transportation - If anyone has a fully operational vehicle that they would like to donate or temporarily make available for the family use, please email Rev. Hannah with the specifics.
Thank you to all who have already donated financial resources to help support this beautiful family in their resettlement effort. As other needs are made known to the project leadership team, we will keep you informed about volunteer opportunities and donation requests that may be of interest to you.
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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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Celebrate Pride Month with First Church
Thursday, June 1 | 7 PM | Linder Patio
Come and celebrate Pride Month with us as we light up our church with the beautiful colors of the rainbow. Join us in this historic moment of sharing our full inclusion message with our fellow San Diegans and see what God will do with us beyond the church walls. Come enjoy the fellowship over sweet treats.
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All-Church Gathering: SHARE
Come and celebrate with us. The Spirit is moving us to welcome a new family and see new possibilities. Please bring a dish to share as we welcome our new church family from Ukraine, Andrii and Masha and their two young children at ages 3 and 9. All are welcome. Special call out to families with a child under the age of 10. Please come anyway even if you don't have time to prepare a dish to share.
WHEN: June 4, 2023 | 12:15 - 1:45 PM
WHERE: Linder Hall
LUNCH: Bring a dish to share
Suggested items by LAST names:
- A-C: Appetizer
- D-F: Salad
- G-J: Carb
- K-T: Main dish
- U-Z: Dessert or fruits
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Southern California Brass Consortium
Sunday, June 11 | 7 PM | Sanctuary | Offering | Reception
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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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
We know that many people suffer in silence for years before speaking out or seeking treatment. As you read this, I want you to pause and reflect on people in your life, whether that be close friends, coworkers, neighbors, or the clerk at your local grocery store. Have you ever felt worried about any of these people? Have you noticed signs of withdrawal, depressed mood, anger, changes in their sleep patterns, or energy level? Have they ever mentioned a sense of hopelessness, or an increase in substance abuse? I want to encourage you to say something, anything at all. Many people who have experienced suicidal planning, or who have survived suicide have reported the deep feeling of isolation and sadness they have felt due to people noticing their struggle, but not taking the step to ask them about it.
Simply expressing your concern and offering resources can make all the difference for someone contemplating suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741.
Additionally, you can seek therapeutic support from one of our licensed therapists at the New Life Counseling Center, or call your insurance and inquire about an in-network list of mental health providers.
Director of the New Life Center
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Padres Faith and Family Night (Padres vs. Texas Rangers)
Saturday, July 29 | Game start: 5:40 PM | RSVP by June 19
Padres Faith and Family night is back for 2023! The Padres are scheduled to play the Texas Rangers, managed by former Padres manager Bruce Bochy.
To sit in the same section/area as last year ticket prices are $54.00 per seat. Again this year we will use Realm to gauge interest. Reservations will close on June 19 with payment due that date. If you do not use Realm, email nhubsmith@cox.net.
NOTE: you will be responsible for your own transportation/parking to and from the game.
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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.
Serra Mesa/Mission Valley Neighborhood Gathering
Wednesday, May 24 | 5:30 PM | Filippis, 10330 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92120
Hillcrest/Mission Hills Neighborhood Lunch
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
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Young Adults 4th Sunday Brunch
Sunday, May 28 | 12:30 PM | Location TBD
Join us every 4th Sunday after worship for food and community! We will be meeting in person at the local eatery listed, and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. For more information, email Jason Tucker.
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Senior Singles Fellowship Group
Every Friday | 12 - 3:30 PM | Linder Hall 2
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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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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Blessing Bags Ready for Pick-up!
The Blessing Bags will be available for distribution on Sunday, May 28 We will have tables set up on the patio where they can be picked up before the 9 AM service, and between the 9 and 11 AM. There will be bags for men and for women. The Bags for women will have pink rib the straps of the backpacks.
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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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Sankofa Pilgrimage Pre-study Class
Wednesdays through May 24 | 6 - 7:30 PM | Linder Lounge and Zoom
The pre-study is free and open to anyone interested (even if you are not joining the pilgrimage) and is a pre-requisite for the participants taking part in the pilgrimage.
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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 - May 28
WORSHIP INFO
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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You Can Be Undone By It
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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A Big HURRAY!
To all our students who graduated from High School and College this year!
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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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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month: May 18 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Free | RSVP
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s and Dementia can have severe emotional and psychological impacts. Caregivers can often feel isolated, drained and hopeless. If you are a caregiver, we want to offer you a place to feel heard, connected and empowered with those who understand this unique struggle. Join the Alzheimer's Association for a Caregiver's Support Group every 3rd Thursday of the month. You are not alone. Click Image to download flyer to share with anyone interested in this support group.
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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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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
5/14/23, Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley: 9 & 11 AM & Ocean Beach: 10 AM)
Combined number of attendees:
5/14/23, Sunday 9 AM live-streamed service
Real-time viewers: 295
Avg. watch-time: 21:30
First Church YouTube subscribers: 1905
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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