Watch your mailbox for a letter inviting you to bring your pledge card to worship on October 6!

Watch Your Mailbox for Important Event Info

Save the date: Sun. Nov. 24 Church Reunion

We're celebrating 60 years in Mission Valley with a very special Church Reunion on November 24. We'll start the day with a special 10 AM worship service, followed by a luncheon and program in Linder Hall.

More details will be coming soon! In the meantime, mark your calendar for this special day.

Stewardship Season Celebration October 6

Bring your pledge cards this Sunday! | Submit Pledge Online

Join us for an ice cream social and special music this Sunday between worship services at 10 AM to celebrate God’s Money Story in our congregation. We’ll be celebrating your continued generosity as we share our financial commitments for 2025.

This September, we’ve worked to Remember our money stories, both with the helpful and painful parts, and learned to Release some of our fears or anxiety around money. We’ve been called through the scriptures and Holy Spirit to Reimagine a money story and a world with enough for all, if we would have the courage to share our abundant blessings. Finally, we strive to Restore the balance between the needs of our community and the financial resources God has entrusted to us.

As you consider your money story and the chapters we’ll write together as a congregation in 2025, we invite you to make a financial commitment to First Church this week. Pledge cards are in the mail and we encourage everyone to bring them to worship this Sunday. You may also submit your pledge online at fumcsd.org/pledge2025. We look forward to celebrating with you this Sunday!

2024-25 Cultural Events Music Series

Mark Your Calendar: Sat. Oct. 5 | 4 PM | Sanctuary

Have you seen this year's Cultural Events lineup? Check it out today!

Up first is an organ concert featuring Alan Montgomery, the Interim Director of Music and Organist for Riverside Church in New York. Be sure to add it to your calendar. We hope to see you there!

Become a Member of FUMCSD

In Person: Sun. Oct 6 | Online: Mon. Oct 7 | RSVP by 10/2

Join our upcoming New Beginnings Membership Class! Learn more about First Church and Methodism. Participants get to know each other, the pastoral team, staff, and leaders of the church.  

Convergence Discussion Groups Starting Soon

October: In-Person Sundays 12 PM | Online Tuesdays 6 PM

Want to further explore the themes of our Pastors Podcast and Tapestry service? Join our in-person or online Convergence Discussion Groups! This is our reimagined Pastors Bible Study.

Our groups start back up the week of October 6. The in-person group will meet in Trotter Chapel on Sundays at 12 PM, viewing the latest episode together before kicking off the discussion. No registration is needed - just show up!

The online group will meet on Zoom on Tuesdays at 6 PM. Please be sure to register in advance in Realm to get the Zoom meeting link and information.

2025 Sankofa Pilgrimage Interest Meeting

Sun. Oct 13 | 12 PM | The Cove & Zoom | RSVP

Mark your calendar! Our 2025 Sankofa Pilgrimage is scheduled for June 2-9. Join Rev. Brittany for an informational meeting on Sunday, October 13 to learn more about this powerful learning experience including important dates and deadlines.

Please RSVP for the info meeting! If you plan to attend online, the Zoom meeting details will be included in your registration confirmation email. We're so excited for you to join us.

Reflect, Learn, Discuss

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 | Sundays

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

DISCUSS: Convergence starts Oct. 6 – In Person Sundays 12 PM | Online Tuesdays 6 PM

Talk about the themes from Tapestry and Perspectives.

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

"Shoes That Fit" Change Drive

Sundays, Oct. 6 & 13 | 10-11 AM | Linder Patio

Please bring your change (or bills and checks) to the Shoes That Fit table on Sunday! Or give online (please select Shoes That Fit Ministry from the Fund drop down menu).

New shoes provide dignity, hope, pride, and self-esteem. This change drive helps provide new shoes to students in need at several San Diego area elementary schools, including Adams, Cherokee Point, Rosa Parks, Logan K-8, and Porter. Our volunteers deliver 15 pairs per school twice a year (fall and spring), totaling 150 pairs of shoes annually. Thanks for continued support for this initiative!

Showers of Blessings

2nd Saturday: Oct. 12 | 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. 

Help at Cherokee Point Community Events

Find events and register to help online.

Cherokee Point is looking for community volunteers to help at fun events throughout the year. Sign up to help at one or many – it's a fun way to connect with families in the community!

Samaritan Store Donations

Help our neighbors prepare for fall and winter!

Yes, we're still battling the summer heat but it's time to stock up for fall and winter needs. Please consider donating: new or gently used blankets, towels, socks, sweatshirts, or hoodies; new men's underwear (M/L/XL); and beanies, sleeping bags, and long sleeve t-shirts (M/L/XL).

Get to know your church neighbors!

Water's Edge

Sat. Oct. 12 | 10 AM | Raglan Public House 1851 Bacon Street, San Diego CA 92107 

San Carlos / Del Cerro

Mon. Oct. 14 | 5:30 PM | Casa De Pico 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa CA 91942

North Park / South Park / University Heights / Normal Heights / Kensington

Wed. Oct. 16 | 11:30 AM | Casa De Pico 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa CA 91942 | RSVP Richard or Laurie Willis by email or phone (619-370-9080). 

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. Oct. 13 | 10:10 - 10:30 AM | The Cove (UMC building)

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

The River (LGBTQ group)

First Wednesday of the Month: Oct. 2| 5:30 PM | Online | RSVP 

Join us for a book study on the book Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World. This book study is exclusively for our immediate LGBTQI friends only. Allies will have an opportunity to join us for future events and studies. Register online. 

Childcare for infants to preschool is available during all services.

Tapestry

Sundays | 11 AM | Trotter Chapel

The Saints Among Us: Paul of Tarsus

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

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: K-5

We start in the Sanctuary for 9 AM Traditional Worship and then leave as a group immediately following A Time With Children. Parents pick up kids from The Cove immediately following service. No Sunday School on the 1st Sunday of the month – kids are encouraged to worship with their family and participate in Communion.

Middle School and High School students are invited to sit together in the Sanctuary every Sunday to worship as a group!

MUSIC PROGRAMS | SUNDAYS | REGISTER

Primary Choir (Grades K-5): 10-10:45 AM, Middle School Room (The Cove) with Ms. Dana

Secondary Voices (Grades 5/6-12): 10-10:45 AM, Children's Choir Room (Lower Sanctuary) with Mr. Brian

Youth Chimes (Grades 5-12): 11-11:45 AM, Children's Choir Room (Lower Sanctuary) with Ms. Dana

Contact Dana Zimbric for more info.

ACOLYTES | Grades 4-12

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

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

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.

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.

Prayers & Squares Quilt Prep & Fellowship

1st Sat. & 3rd Thurs. of the month: Oct. 5 | 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. 

Prayers & Squares Fall Workshop

Fri. & Sat. Nov. 8-9 | Linder Hall | Register in advance

We'll spend two days together sewing, learning, being inspired, and having fun. We have a lovely new quilt pattern to learn to make, and a wonderful leader to guide as as we sew. If you don't want to bring your sewing machine and make a quilt top, you'll still find work for your hands!

Cost is $25 for both days, or $15 for one day, and includes lunch. We’ll also have door prizes during lunch. Register for Friday, Saturday, or both days!

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

9/22/24, Sunday in-person services (9 & 11 AM)

Combined number of attendees: 255

9/22/24, livestreamed services

Unique viewers: 276

Avg. watch-time: 22:21

First Church YouTube subscribers: 2,739

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.