Mark Your Calendars: San Diego Wave Game

Buy tickets May 5 | Game on June 7 at 7 PM

Hang with your church family and cheer on the San Diego Wave! Barb Weicksel will be selling general admissions tickets on the patio immediately following the 9 AM service on May 5. Tickets are $20 each. Only 25 tickets are available, so be sure to bring your cash to claim yours before they sell out!

On the day of the game, we'll meet at the Mission Valley Center Trolley Station at 5:45 PM and head to Snapdragon Stadium to watch the San Diego Wave play the Orlando Pride. Parking can be found on Camino de la Reina. The game starts at 7 PM and we'll all ride the trolley back to our cars. We hope you can join us!

Heart of Christianity – New Book!

Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life | Register

Meeting Sundays at 11 AM on Zoom, the Heart of Christianity group studies different books throughout the year. The group is just starting the newly revised Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr, so it's a great time to join. Register online to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Spring Choral Concert: Handel's Messiah Parts II & III

Sat. May 4 | 4 - 6 PM | Sanctuary | Free Childcare

Come enjoy the next concert of our Cultural Events Music Series! This musical masterpiece will be sung by the FUMC Masterwork Choral, FUMC Chancel Choir, the USD Concert Choir, and will be conducted by Brian Lustig. The combined choir will be accompanied by members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

More Conversations About Israel and Gaza

Presentation & Luncheon | Sun. May 5 | 12:30 PM | The Cove | RSVP

Our first presentation on April 14 helped us understand how our colleagues at Congregation Beth Israel are understanding, interpreting, and dealing with the War in Gaza. It was also frustrating to some who wanted to argue and debate their perspective. These conversations are not for debate but for awareness, not for arguments but for understanding.

With that in mind, we approach our second presentation on May 5. Our speaker is Gary Fields, a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego and an affiliate of the Department of History. He comes from a Jewish perspective that is critical of the War in Gaza. Register for details.

Already registered? Important event updates: The Church will provide lunch!

Add to your calendar a June 2 presentation featuring Imam Taha Hassane, Imam/Director of the Islamic Center of San Diego and Dr. Alham Muhtaseb, professor of media studies and the graduate coordinator of the Department of Communications at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). 

Family Bowling Event

Sat. May. 18 | 2 PM | Aztec Lanes | RSVP by May 15

Looking for a family-friendly activity? Join us at Aztec Lanes on the SDSU campus. Children and youth of all ages are welcome! RSVP by May 15 so we reserve enough lanes. Cost is $10 for 2 hours, and $3 for shoe rental. Be sure to bring socks! Reserve your spot online.

Reflect, Learn, Discuss: Grow in 2024

Join us each week as we uncover new understandings of scripture, theology, and life. We hope you join us!

REFLECT: Tapestry Worship Service | Sundays in Trotter Chapel. Gain a fresh perspective as you question, listen, and see God through non-traditional and interactive worship.

LEARN: Perspectives Podcast | Mondays

Featuring two of our pastors talking theology, life, and faith.

DISCUSS: Convergence – Online on Tuesdays 6 PM | In Person on Wednesdays 10:30 AM

Discuss themes from Perspectives and Tapestry to shape your spiritual journey.

Prayers of the People

Pray for one another and prayer requests

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM

In-person & Zoom

Email Rev. Brittany

Koinonia

1st Friday of the month

8 AM | Zoom

Speaker & Fellowship

Register for Zoom

Heart of Christianity

Sundays

11 AM | Zoom

Book Study

Register for Zoom

Showers of Blessings

2nd Saturday: May 11 | St. Paul's Cathedral Courtyard | 2728 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 

You're invited to prepare a dish and serve OR drop off donations for brown bag lunch pack. Sign up as a group to take a month! For more information, contact Katherine Stone.

Donations can be dropped off at coffee bar on Sundays or during regular office hours (9 AM - 4 PM): Oatmeal, pancake syrup, brown sugar, raisins, protein bars, juice (apple, grape, cranberry), hot sauce, brown lunch sacks, individual apple sauce. 

Donate Birthday Cards

Bring cards to church office to help Caring Hearts ministry!

Our Caring Hearts group is seeking birthday cards to send to our church members as they turn 80+ (what an achievement!). Please bring new cards to the church office.

United Women in Faith “Mile of Pennies” Drive

Bring pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars on Sundays!

UWF will collect them during coffee hours on May 5 and June 2. Thank you to all who have donated so far!

The Associates of New Entra Casa are sponsoring an annual celebration in June and are asking for donations of pennies. The idea is to reach a “Mile of Pennies” as a means to defray the cost of the event. New Entra Casa is a home and program for women working towards becoming free from addictions and in many cases, reuniting with their children. 

Get to know your church neighbors!

San Carlos / Del Cerro

Mon. Apr. 29 | 5:30 PM | Casa De Pico 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa CA 91942 | RSVP Carol Hartupee or Jack Hoover

Water's Edge

Sat. May 11 | 10 AM | Contact Rev. Hannah for location information. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

Sera Mesa / Mission Valley

Wed. May 15 | 5:30 PM | Mimi's Cafe 5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego CA 92108 | RSVP Bill Horton

Senior Singles Fellowship Group

Fridays | 12 - 3:30 PM | Linder Lounge

Potluck lunch followed by games! You may bring a food contribution serving 6. No RSVPs needed. No charge. Questions, call Karen, 619-263-3743 (no texts).

Parents Forum

Sun. May 12 | 10:10 - 10:30 AM | Cove (UMC building)

On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we gather to discuss Christianity and faith. Email Rev. Hannah with questions.

Childcare for infants to preschool is available during all services.

Tapestry

Sundays | 11 AM | Trotter Chapel

Becoming Better Humans: Anticipating

Scriptures: Acts 1:9-11

Let’s gather together to check out the resources of hope at our disposal and create a safe space with others to rest in that hope. 

Children and Youth Ministries Sunday Schedule

PRE-K, INFANTS, AND TODDLERS | Sundays 8:40 AM - 12 PM

This program offers a loving and nurturing environment in the Multipurpose Room located in the Children's Growing Center.

SUNDAY SCHOOL | Kids First (Grades K-5) & Students 1st ( Grades 6-12)

Start in Sanctuary for "A Time with Children," then we head to the Cove. 

No Sunday School on the 1st Sunday of the month, when children and youth are encouraged to worship in the sanctuary with their families. Email Rev. Brittany for more info.

MUSIC PROGRAMS | 10 - 11 AM | The Cove

Primary Choir (Grades K-5): 10-10:30 AM

Secondary Voices (Grades 6-12): 10-10:30 AM

Youth Chimes (Grades 4+): 10:30-11 AM

Contact Dana Zimbric for more info.

ACOLYTES | Grades 4-12

Sign up to assist in Sanctuary worship service! Contact Demmie Divine.

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. Contact Rev. Brittany for more information.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

3rd Thursday of the month: May 16 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Free | RSVP

Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s and Dementia can have severe emotional and psychological impacts. If you're a caregiver, we offer you a place to feel heard, connected and empowered with those who understand this unique struggle.

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

Quilt Prep & Fellowship

1st Sat. & 3rd Thurs. of the month: May 4 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Linder 4

Learn more about the Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry or request a quilt for another person. To sponsor a prayer quilt for someone in need of prayer, be sure to ask for their agreement to be a recipient. 

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Giving: How to Give

1. Deposit your gift in the offering plate during worship.
2. 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.
3. TEXT to Give. Just text MYCHURCHGIFT to 73256 and see how easy it can be!
4. 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.

Weekly Attendance

4/21/24, Sunday in-person services (9 & 11 AM)

Combined number of attendees: 283

4/21/24, livestreamed services

Real-time viewers: 306

Avg. watch-time: 22:34

First Church YouTube subscribers: 2,505

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 livestream.