About

A Community of Believers

First United Methodist Church of San Diego (FUMCSD) is a community of faith where people explore their relationship with God through worship, study, prayer, and service. First Church is a place where all are welcome to seek God's love. We promise to look for Christ in all people, strive for justice and peace among them, and respect their dignity. As active members of the church community, each person is involved in making our entire congregation a better place. We are committed to helping people realize their full potential by living out their faith in Jesus Christ.

 

mission

First Church embraces as its mission the stated mission of the United Methodist Church: “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

VISION

First Church is a movement of Spirit-led people who are  growing in the grace of God and reaching out with the love of Jesus Christ. Learn how First Church is moving towards that vision in the Future of the Church.

Statement of Inclusivity

First Church welcomes all people who seek the love of God without regard to ability, age, color, economic circumstance, ethnic background, family configuration, gender, nationality, or sexual orientation. We promise to search for the presence of Christ in all persons, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.

 

What United Methodists Believe

WE BELIEVE that God is understood in three distinct forms. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are commonly used to refer to the threefold nature of God. Sometimes we use other terms, such as Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.

WE BELIEVE in one God, who created the world and all that is in it. We believe that God is sovereign; that is, God is the ruler of the universe. We believe that God is loving. We can experience God's love and grace.

WE BELIEVE that Jesus was human. He lived as a man and died when he was crucified. We believe that Jesus is divine. He is the Son of God. We believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and that the risen Christ lives today. We believe that Jesus is our Savior. In Christ we receive abundant life and forgiveness of sins. We believe that Jesus is our Lord and that we are called to pattern our lives after his.

WE BELIEVE that the Holy Spirit is God with us. We believe that the Holy Spirit comforts us when we are in need and convicts us when we stray from God. We believe that the Holy Spirit awakens us to God's will and empowers us to live obediently.

WE BELIEVE that God created human beings in God's image. We believe that humans can choose to accept or reject a relationship with God. We believe that all humans need to be in relationship with God in order to be fully human.

WE BELIEVE that the church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ's life and ministry in the world today. We believe that the mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We believe that the church is "the communion of saints," a community made up of all past, present and future disciples of Christ. We believe that the church is called to worship God and to support those who participate in its life as they grow in faith.

WE BELIEVE that the Bible is God's Word. We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice. We believe that Christians need to know and study the Old Testament and the New Testament (the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Scriptures).

From The United Methodist Handbook

 

Join the Church

If you are considering membership at the First Church, the first step is to attend a "New Beginnings" class. You'll learn more about the church, get to know our pastors and staff and review expectations regarding membership. 

Next New Beginnings Class

 

Contact Us

Church office: 619-297-4366

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM 

Contact a specific PASTOR/STAFF

Street Address:
First United Methodist Church of San Diego
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108