Faith isn’t always easy to explain. That’s why we’ve created these short, thoughtful videos to help you explore Christian practices, beliefs, and traditions—from communion to prayer, baptism to grace.
Whether you’re new to church, returning to faith, or deepening your understanding, this is a space to learn, reflect, and grow.
Baptism isn’t about earning God’s love – it’s about revealing it. In this short explainer, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka of First United Methodist Church of San Diego shares how our church views baptism not as a reward for belief or good behavior, but as a sign of God’s grace that comes before we do anything to deserve it.
Communion isn’t just a ritual – it’s an invitation. At First United Methodist Church of San Diego, we believe in an open table. That means everyone is welcome: no membership required, no perfect faith needed. In this short reflection, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka explores the heart of Holy Communion
“Evangelism” can be a scary word – especially for people who have experienced pressure, judgment, or exclusion in church. In this video, we share our progressive Christian understanding of evangelism – one rooted not in conversion or convincing, but in radical love, inclusion, and justice.
The universal Church has carried a history of harm – racism, patriarchy, colonialism, environmental destruction, and more. While we proclaim confession, repentance, and forgiveness, we often fail to name our sins clearly, turn away from them, or ask for forgiveness. This video is both a lament and an apology. It acknowledges the Church’s complicity in injustices and names the places where we must do better.
In our Methodist tradition, church membership is a public promise – an exchange of mutual care and commitment. It’s not about having all the answers or perfect faith. It’s about showing up, praying for one another, giving, serving, and witnessing to what God is doing in our lives. Learn more in this short explainer video.
“Original sin” might sound like an outdated, fire-and-brimstone idea – but it’s actually a deeply insightful way to understand the world and ourselves. In this short explainer, we unpack what original sin really means to us at First United Methodist Church of San Diego: not as personal guilt, but as the reality of being born into an imperfect world shaped by systems of injustice.
Whether you're brand new to the faith, or a life-long Christian, there are a lot of questions surround Ash Wednesday: what it is, why we celebrate it, how we celebrate it. Here is a short explanation from Rev. Trudy D. Robinson.
You’re not alone if you always thought the Thursday before Easter is called “Monday Thursday” – after all Latin isn’t used so much these days. So, what is “Maundy Thursday” and what does it represent? Here’s a helpful explanation from Rev. Trudy D. Robinson.
On a day where everything couldn’t be further than good, why do we call the remembrance of Jesus’ death Good Friday? Here’s an explanation from Rev. Trudy D. Robinson of First United Methodist Church of San Diego.
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