For the past year and a half, FUMC Music Ministries have gone through many transitions. We have welcomed some new faces in our staff and have said farewells to others. During this time of transition, we found that Dr. Ed and Becky Basilio, our former soprano soloist, were going to move back to town at the end of last year. Ed immediately accepted the request to be our interim choirmaster until a new director of Choral Activities was in place. Over the past five months, Ed has directed the Chancel Choir and Jubilee Singers and prepared the concert singers, including the Masterwork Chorale, to perform Brahms’ Requiem. We have been blessed by his leadership during this time of change. Before we welcome Brian Lustig, Director of Choral Activities on June 12, we would like to celebrate Ed’s service for us this Sunday on June 5, shortly after the 9 AM service. It will be Ed’s last Sunday with us as interim choirmaster and I hope to see you there.

Every Sunday in June we'll help enroll our congregation in Realm, our digital church directory. Our church staff and many volunteers have been using Realm since 2019, and we’re excited at the possibilities it offers to stay connected to your First Church family.

If you need help setting up or updating your account information, please stop by the Realm table on the patio between services any Sunday in June. We can help you 1) take your directory photo, 2) update your contact information, and 3) set up the Realm Connect app on your mobile device.

If you’ve given a gift online, or signed up for an event recently, you probably already have used Realm and have set up your account. You can log into your account, update information, or create a new account HERE.

We’re looking for volunteers to help fellow congregation members get Realm set up, so if you’ve already been using Realm and would like to shepherd others, please contact Jason Tucker at jtucker@fumcsd.org

After you've set up your Realm account, you can download the Realm Connect app to your phone, for easier access. Click buttons below:

Thursday, June 2 | 6:30 - 8 PM

Wednesday, June 8 | 12:15 - 1 PM | Sanctuary and live-streamed

We welcome our Dr. Jaebon Hwang, Director of Music Ministries & Organist at the First Church, San Diego, who will close this season's concert series.

Saturday, June 11 | 7 - 8:30 PM | Linder Hall | 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.

Sundays |1 PM | RSVP to get your Zoom Invite

Students 1st invites all youth (grades 6-12) to join us as we explore our beautiful city! For detailed information regarding transportation and meetup emails will be shared the week of the event. No registration needed. For questions, please contact Ja'Bri Begay or Kenton Reeves Hundley Remember to bring water (snacks will be provided) and to wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

San Diego Pride Week July 9 - 17

Come see the PUMA reps on the patio this Sunday to learn more and to sign up for the parade. 

Theme: "Justice with Joy!"

Locations: The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University Ave., turns south on 6th Ave., turns left onto Balboa Dr. and ends at Quince Dr.

Route Length: 1.5 miles

Cost: This is a free, community event.

Approx. time frame: 10 AM - 3 PM

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.  

Donut donations needed

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

Administrative Assistant for Music Ministries, part time, non-exempt

10-15 hours per week (hourly rate: $22-24)

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

5/22, Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley 9 AM, Ocean Beach 10 AM)

5/22, Sunday 9 AM live-streamed service

Real-time viewers: 344

Avg. watch-time: 19:35

First Church YouTube subscribers: 1355

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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!