Welcome Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka as our Pastor of Discipleship!
Rev. Hannah brings experience in two very important areas that will help First Church in our vision of being one church with many different expressions in many different locations. She has been involved in new church development and small group ministries.
As we think about our vision in the days after this pandemic, there is great potential for small group ministries, whether that means groups at the church, neighborhood groups, or online communities. Small groups offering support and coalescing around expressions of faith through compassion, devotion, worship, and justice. Notice that discipleship, with these expressions, is more than just learning through Sunday school classes. It is also outreach and mission work.
I am excited about the possibilities that can come in this new day and with our new pastor! Welcome her, keep her in your prayers and see what God can do!
Rev. Trudy
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Say a Quick Hello to Rev. Hannah!
If you'd like to swing through the parking lot and say hello to Rev. Hannah, you can do so the next time your pastors are handing out communion elements,
July 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
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Pastors Connection on Zoom
Register to attend this opportunity to meet Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka and to enjoy some conversation with her and Rev. Trudy. Bring your questions, hopes, and dreams.
Space is limited to 25 devices
, but feel free to gather any member of your household around that one device.
Please only register one person per household.
The Zoom link will be sent to your email
prior to the event. Please be sure you are using a device with audio and video capabilities, and download Zoom in advance of the event.
Meetings are by Zoom, Sundays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM.
Reserve your spot for the following Sunday afternoon dates by clicking on the links below:
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ZOOM with us THIS WEEK
June 29 - July 5
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Zoom Bible Study with Rev. Mark Trotter (part 3)
Wednesday July 1 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
FULL
We regret to let you know that this class is now at capacity. If you already are in this Zoom Bible study group, you will be notified each week by email on how to access the study. The GOOD NEWS is that Mark's studies are being recorded and added to the Bible Study Archive.
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Prayers of the People
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
Ongoing
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Conversations
New!
White Fragility
Wednesdays, 7 PM
Water's Edge study group
Ongoing
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Heart of Christianity
“
The Time is Now
” by Joan Chittister
Sundays, 10:30 AM
Ongoing
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What We Don't Always Hear
returns!
Pastor's Bible Study
Wednesdays, July 8 - Aug. 26 |
RSVP
10:30 - 11:30 AM via Zoom
Rev. Trudy Robinson leads a study of the scripture for the coming Sunday's worship service. There is always more to learn because we don't always hear it all in a sermon. Sink into the scripture and prepare your heart for God's word to come to you in a deeper way on Sunday.
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New Beginnings Membership Class
Sunday, July 26 | 12 - 2 PM |
RSVP
Sign up today for this personal conversation with Pastors Trudy Robinson a and Jessica Strysko via Zoom
Together we will explore: What does Church membership mean? What is First Church all about? The blessings of company on our Christian journey and the responsibilities of belonging to a community of faith.
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SAN DIEGO PRIDE 2020
July 11 -18
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Happy Pride!
We celebrate God's inclusive and affirming love for our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Rev. Jessica and Rev. Trudy will be participating virtually in the "
Light Up the Cathedral
" Interfaith Pride event on
July 15 at 7 PM
, and they hope you will join in too. More info about this and other opportunities to share in Pride events in San Diego is available below.
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Together Let's Become the Change
Your pastors and other faith leaders in San Diego present an interfaith statement of solidarity with the black community....read the statement below:
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Return To Church - The Plan
Return To Church Plan approved by Church Council, Task Force work begins
As coronavirus indicators stablilize in our corner of California and health authorities allow resumption of activities under approved modifications, the question, "When will First Church reopen in-person worship and on-campus activity?" becomes more frequent. The answer?
It's complicated.
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Covid-19, First Church & You
Simple steps to stay physically, spiritually, and emotionally well in an age of the corona virus.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information from First Church.
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Tips for live-stream worship:
Go to our
Live Stream
page - check out the
buttons on this page in advance to:
Gather and
light a candle to signify the holy presence of Christ.
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Lead Pastor
Rev. Trudy Robinson
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9 AM | Rev. Trudy | Communion
Faith and Nation
10 AM | Rev. Jessica Strysko
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Do you have problems finding our live-stream or a link is not working?
- Go to Youtube.com
- Search First Church San Diego
- "Bookmark" or save the First Church San Diego as your "favorite"
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VBS in a BOX!
July 20 - 24 | At your place | $15 | Preschool - Grade 5
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic the Vacation Bible School will be different this year. Instead of meeting every day at church we will bring you
VBS in a BOX
filled with exciting and age-appropriate games and crafts.T-shirts are also included in the cost. Remember to register by July 6.
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Children and Youth Ministries Sunday Schedule
For more information contact the Dir. of Discipleship for Children & Youth
Kenton Reaves Hundley
, 619-297-4366 x118
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Kids First Sunday Zoom
Sunday School Zoom meet-ups follow 9 AM
live-streamed worship.
Students 1st
Zoom Meet-ups
Wednesday evenings at 7PM. Email
Kenton Reaves Hundley
to receive link for our weekly virtual gathering.
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San Diego Pride Week
As we enter the month of July, our whole church is celebrating God's inclusive and affirming love for our LGBTQ+ siblings with our San Diego community through virtual events. There are many virtual events planned, which you can see on the San Diego Pride website. Of particular note is the interfaith event called "Light Up the Cathedral" on Wednesday, July 15 at 7 PM. Rev. Jessica and Rev. Trudy both have roles in that virtual service, along with many other clergy and religious leaders in San Diego. We hope you'll check our website for the link, and plan to join in this meaningful event. We also continue a focus on anti-racism. Several book studies are now underway in addition to plans for action-focused covenant groups so that we can move beyond the important step of learning to the even more important step of putting what we learn into practice as people of faith. Finally, as we continue to livestream Sunday morning worship, we are also preparing special, small group events that can happen at other times during the week for in-person connection. You can keep up-to-date with these and other opportunities by signing up for the
Water's Edge e-notes
.
Blessings, Jessica
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CHURCH BUSINESS & NOTICES
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Office Closure until further notice
The church office remains closed
until reopening modifications are finished and in place as
instructed by county and state authorities. Staff continues to work from home and are available via email or the church voicemail system.
How to give when the church office is closed and worship is online?
- 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.
- TEXT to Give. Just text MYCHURCHGIFT to 73256 and see how easy it can be!
- 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.
Thank you again as we work to keep everyone safe this season and work to meet the church's ongoing expenses. Please let
Jason Tucker
know if you have any more questions about giving and tithing to First Church.
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Giving
Operating fund income which includes: pledges, record of giving, unrestricted gifts, interest earnings, and contributions from the Children's Growing Center, Ocean Beach and our leased properties at both locations.
BUDGET FOR TOTAL INCOME as of 6-21-2020:
$1,046,179
ACTUALS FOR TOTAL INCOME as of 6-21-2020:
$
926,819
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Weekly Attendance
Sunday attendance at Mission Valley Youtube Live Stream 6/21/2020:
During the live-streamed services on 6/21 Sunday we had
3900
in-real-time viewers with an average watch-time of 10 minutes on the
First Church YouTube channel. We currently have 520 subscribers to our channel! If you would like to be a subscriber: log in to your Gmail account, go to our YouTube channel and click on the subscribe button to the right on the page. As a subscriber you can choose to be notified every time we are live-streaming.
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Deaths:
Check our website
for weekly updates regarding deaths, memorial services and funerals.
Sponsor a Prayer Quilt for someone in need of prayer-- whatever the reason. There is no charge for a prayer quilt. Submit a request below.
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619-297-4366
2111 Camino del Rio South,
San Diego, CA 92108
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