Hi Congregation,
Happy Thursday to all of you and Happy 5th Anniversary to Water's Edge in OB! I look forward to celebrating with you this Sunday. Join us after worship for a potluck party! As always, you're in my thoughts and prayers. If you have any prayer concerns, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Brittany
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Water's Edge Youth Group
Wednesdays, March 22 , April 12 | 6 - 7:30 PM | OB Campus Youth room
WE Youth will continue gathering on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month until summer! Join Stasi to dive deep into the topic: "Becoming Peacemakers in a Culture of Violence".
We can't deny that we live immersed in a culture of violence, in so many ways. Over six sessions, we will study what the Christian scriptures have to say about peace & violence, explore systemic oppression as the root of violence, develop tools for countering and preventing violence, and deepen our faith identity as peacemakers.
Invite your friends--all students from 6th through 12th grade are welcome to join at any time! Come to the Youth Room door on the North Side of the church for entry (on Saratoga Ave). We'll provide yummy treats, new friends, deep discussion, and lots of fun!
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Walking around OB
Thursday, March 16 | 11:30 - 1 PM | Sunset Cliffs and Saratoga Ave.
Please join us on the 2nd Monday and 3rd Thursday of every month for a walk around OB. If anyone is interested we can join together for lunch after the walk. Meet up across the street from the church at Sunset Cliffs and Saratoga Ave. at 11:30 AM and we'll start our walk. Hope to see you there! If you like to join us or have questions, please email Brenda
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Wellness Series: Women's Cycle Wisdom
Sunday, March 19 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | OB Sanctuary | No registration required
Our March Wellness Series event will be a study of Women's Cycle Wisdom with Jessica Connolly (holistic coach, doula, herbalist, and mama to four daughters who are fourth-generation OBceans).
Cycle wisdom invites us to the awareness of the cycles all around us: our breath, the moon, the seasons. As women, we are guided by a powerful cycle within us as well: our menstrual cycle. We’ll explore why this cycle is not actually a curse, but like any other divinely created natural cycle, can lead us into the wisdom of outward expansion and restorative retreat, allowing us to show up in our everyday lives with reverence and presence.
This workshop is for women of all ages who desire to better understand their own body, and who wish to empower younger loved ones to embrace their feminine superpowers!
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Welcome Reception for Bishop Escobedo-Frank
Sunday, March 19 | 3 - 4:30 PM | Linder Hall, Mission Valley Campus
Our Bishop Escobedo-Frank is eager to meet laity from around the AC to begin to learn of people’s hopes and visions for the United Methodist Church and each particular congregation. First UMCSD will be hosting a Meet and Greet gathering for congregation leaders and members to begin these conversations with her. Bishop Dottie will share briefly her hopes for our Annual Conference and will spend some time answering questions and being in dialogue with those in attendance.
You are invited to attend! You can come for a while or stay the whole time. If you have a church name tag, consider wearing it to help Bishop Dottie know who you are!
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Craft Theology
Craft Theology is small-batch, handcrafted discussion about God, spirituality and the craft of life. Our conversation brews from the unique ingredients brought by each person who shows up. All viewpoints are welcome: heretics, skeptics, mystics, the God-curious, and none-of-the-above.Please plan to thank our hosts by making a purchase. Our discussion will be led by John McAteer, PhD in Philosophy. Bring a friend or two! Please contact Stasi with any questions.
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Re-WILDING the Church Conference
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30 | Mission Valley Campus, Linder Hall & Zoom
This conference will examine how to make sense of the changes of culture in this digital era to better understand ourselves and those who aren't in church. This conference is a conversation about the ways the church can enter into the disorienting and exhilarating experience of being present at the birth of a new era—a Re-Wilding movement in its own right.
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Lenten Bible Study
Wednesdays through March 29
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study of diversity, equity and inclusion on Wednesdays from March 1 through 29, both in-person at 10:30 AM (Linder Hall Mission Valley Campus) during the Pastor’s Bible Study hour and online at 6 PM for busy working people. During this 5-week Bible study, Revs. Tamara, Hannah and Brittany will rotate to guide you through this meditative and contemplative Bible study, using the monastic practice called Lectio Divina.
No RSVP is needed for the in-person study at 10:30 AM in Linder Hall, just come!
To receive the Zoom invite to the Lenten Bible Study at 6 PM RSVP below.
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Conversations
Sundays | 8:55 AM | In-person AND Zoom
We continue with a reflection on John's Gospel and how his writings touch on the issues we deal with in our lives and our relationships, written by Dr. Bill Stephenson. Welcome to join us for discussion and conversation any time.
Monday Night Christian Book Club
Mondays | 7-8 PM | Zoom
Prayers of the People
Wednesdays | 9:30 AM
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New Beginnings Membership Class
Sunday, April 2 | 12 - 2 PM | Linder Lounge (MV Campus) | Lunch is provided | Free Childcare
New Beginnings is the class for people interested in becoming a member and learning more about First Church and Methodism. Participants will get to know each other and meet the pastoral team, staff and leaders of the church.
If you are new to Methodism or would like to know more about First Church, please view the online resources listed here, prior to this one time, 2-hour session. During our in-person gathering, presenters will highlight a few key points, followed by Q & A.
- Tour of the Mission Valley sanctuary & First Church History (in-person only)
- Wesleyan History, United Methodist Theology & Discipleship
- United Methodist Connection
- First Church’s Vision & Ministry Opportunities
- Membership Next Steps and Vows
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WORSHIP IN-PERSON & ONLINE |
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Mask-wearing for indoor church activities is not required although strongly recommended.
Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin
10 AM | SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP | OB Sanctuary | In-person and live-streamed | Praise Music | Childcare | Masks are recommended
from Ocean Beach Sanctuary every Sunday on Water's Edge own YouTube Channel.
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How to give
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Give online using your credit or debit card. Gifts can be one-time or automatically recurring each week or month, however you’d like.
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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.
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Rev. Brittany Juliette Hanlin
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Water's Edge Faith Community
Join us on Sundays, at 10 AM
1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Ocean Beach
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