First Church Seeking Racial Justice Grant Applicants
Last day to apply is July 31!
The Racial Justice Grants Committee has released the 2023 Grant Application and this year’s grant focus areas. Thanks to some very generous donations, we will now be giving a total of $30,000 to local nonprofits that either engage in anti-racist policy advocacy and/or provide direct services to People of Color in San Diego County. Additionally the grants committee would like to focus our giving to organizations doing work in one or more of the three following areas: Health Care Equity and Mental Health Services, with special consideration for organizations working in the areas of Violence Prevention, Recidivism Prevention, or Reproductive Health Care Access. If you know of a San Diego organization that is leading the way in anti-racist work, please encourage them to apply on our Racial Justice Grants website before July 31.
For more information about our Racial Justice Endowment, or if you would like to make a contribution to the fund, please contact Jason Tucker at jtucker@fumcsd.org.
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Light up the Cathedral
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 7 PM | St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral | 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
Insider Tip: Come early, seating is limited.
This year, we lit up our church with Pride colors. Now, it's time to join St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in lighting up theirs.
Your pastors invite you to join Dean Penny Bridges, LGBT Faith Leaders and Allied Faith Leaders for an Interfaith Pride Celebration at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. After the service, the Cathedral will be lit in rainbow colors.
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SD Pride Parade 2023: THRIVE
Saturday, July 15 | 10 AM | RSVP by July 12
We, "The RIVER" (First Church's LGBTQIA+ ministry) invite you to join us for this year's San Diego Pride Parade. Bring your family and friends. Connect with old friends and make new ones. Let us celebrate PRIDE and cheer for our LGBTQIA+ siblings to thrive!
Register now as there will be a limit of 50 people allowed in our First Church group. If you have any questions, please email RIVER PRIDE 23
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Donate
If you are not able to join First Church on the day of the parade, but would like to show your support for our LGBTQIA+ ministry, we invite you to donate to help with the purchase of flags and arm bracelets (see picture) that will be given out to the public during the parade. To donate online, click link below, scroll down to "SPECIAL GIFTS" and write "PRIDE" in the memo line.
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New Beginnings Membership Class
Sunday, July 23 | 12 - 2 PM | Linder Lounge | Lunch included | Free childcare | RSVP by 7/18
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.
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"Summer Sings" are back
Wednesdays through July 26 | 6 - 9 PM | $20 each session, Students Free | Includes scores and light refreshments.
Come and sing some fantastic old and new choral music this summer at FUMC! We have four fantastic local conductors lined up to lead a group of singers in classics such as Bach's Mass in B-minor, Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Rutter's Requiem, as well as new music including Elaine Hangeberg's Illuminare, as well as Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living. Join us!
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Join the No-commitment Summer Choir!
Sundays through Sept. 3
9 AM Service: 8: 15 AM call time | 11 AM Service: 10:15 AM call time | Music Center
Beginning June 18, come to the Music Center to learn a simple anthem or two that we will sing during the service that day each Sunday during summer. The choir is open to anyone with any vocal range. Bring your beautiful voice and singing heart regardless of your previous experience! The attire is 'come as you are.' Come one Sunday or come to as many Sundays as you are available!
For more information, email Brian Lustig, Director of Choral Activities
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Summer Kids' & Youth Music
Sundays through August 27
10:15 - 10:45 AM | Entering Grades K to 5 "Musical Adventures" | Children’s Choir Room
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Entering Grades 4+ "Chime Time" | Children’s Choir Room
Come make music this summer! Children and Youth are invited to join in the musical fun as we explore singing, instruments, and music making. All children and youth are invited to join.
Summer Kids' & Youth Music programming runs Sundays from June 18 to August 27 (no classes August 6).
Individual instrumental lessons, voice lessons and small group lessons are available for students and youth on a limited basis. For more information Contact Dana Zimbric, Director of Children's Music
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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.
Neighborhood Group Organizers’ Meeting
Monday, July 17 | 5 PM | Linder Lounge
What a year to gather in your own neighborhood for fellowship and support. Group organizers will gather to debrief this past year’s meetings and to plan for future. If you’d like to start neighborhood gatherings in your neck of the woods, contact Rev. Hannah.
SM/MV Neighborhood group
Wednesday, July 19 | 5 PM | Potluck dinner at Ruth Burgess' house
Please bring a dish to share.
RSVP to Bill Horton 619-218-2100 or Barbara Horton 619-218-3822
Normal Heights, Kensington, University Heights, North Park and South Park
Saturday, July 22 | 11:30 AM | D.Z. Akin's , 6930 Alvarado Road, San Diego 92120
East County
(Santee, Lakeside, El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley)
Wednesday, July 26 | 5:30 PM | Applebee's, 107 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92020
San Diego Central Neighborhood Group
(Downtown, Coronado, Morena, Midway, Point Loma, Ocean Beach)
Saturday, July 29 | 11:30 AM | Brigantine (on Shelter Island)
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THE RIVER (LGBTQIA) fellowship
Sunday, July 30 | 12:30 PM | RSVP to Rev. Hannah for the location
After attending Light Up the Cathedral Interfaith Service together, strolling down in Hillcrest for the 2023 San Diego Pride Parade, and lighting up our own sanctuary this year, let us gather together for fellowship and plan for continuing conversation. Bring your questions about faith, enjoy our theological conversation, and put our renewed faith in action.
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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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UWIF Annual Rummage Sale - Save the Date!
Friday, Aug. 18 | 9 AM - 4:30 PM | Linder Hall
Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 AM - 12:30 PM | Linder Hall
Profits will benefit the many ministries supported by the UWIF (United Women in Faith). Thank you in advance for your donations
WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS!
Save your summer clean-out items to donate to the United Women in Faith rummage sale! Suggestions: housewares, small-scale furniture, functional electronics, sports equipment, smaller gardening tools (no lawn mowers), plant pots, decorative items for gardens, toys, bicycles, knick-knacks, gently used clothing (no stains or holes!) shoes, purses, hats, jewelry, bedding, and even tools!
Bring your donations to Linder Hall 2 during these dates and times:
Sundays July 30, Aug. 6 & 13, 8-9 AM, 10-11 AM
Monday, Aug. 7 to Wednesday, August 16 | 9:30 AM - 3 PM
For questions, please call the church office: 619-297-4366 ext. 100
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MORE 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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Samaritan Store Update
Thanks to your generous donations, Samaritan Store provided food and clothing to over 40 unhoused and less fortunate individuals and families in the months of May and June. God uses your contributions to bless those who visit First Church Mission Valley campus. And these guests bless us with overflowing joy.
The need is ongoing, so we will continue to ask for donations and volunteers. Thank you for your faithfulness and your continued support.
Suggested donations
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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Monday Night Christian Book Club
Mondays | 7-8 PM | Zoom
by Richard Rohr.
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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 - July 16
WORSHIP INFO
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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Singing Through Hardships
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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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.
KIDS FIRST (elementary students through 5th grade)
Sundays 9 -10 AM. Join us in the sanctuary for "A Time with Children," followed by Sunday School in the Cove. On Communion Sundays, we ask that you pick up "Kids First" from The Children's Music Room below the sanctuary.
STUDENTS 1st (middle school and high school students)
Sundays 10:30 -11:30 AM. Join us in the Cove: The Mountaintop (high school) and The Summit (middle school). Students in both groups meet together weekly for Sunday school.
We encourage children to sign up to be acolytes 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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Summer Grief Support Class on Zoom
Sundays, July 9 - Aug. 13 | 12:15 - 1:15 PM | RSVP here
After we lose a loved one, we are forever changed. Join Pastor Tamara Walker and Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, Director of the New Life Counseling Center as they facilitate weekly discussions that allow you to explore your unique and difficult experience with grief. Book recommendation to accompany the discussions: "It's Okay That You are Not Okay" By Megan Divine. This book gives raw and straight-forward insights into how things may change after losing a loved one. Meetings will be held via Zoom.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month: July 20 | 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.
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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
7/2/23, Sunday in-person services (Mission Valley: 9 & 11 AM & Ocean Beach: 10 AM)
Combined number of attendees: 316
7/2/23, Sunday 9 AM live-streamed service
Real-time viewers: 257
Avg. watch-time: 23 min.
First Church YouTube subscribers: 1964
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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