March 2, 2022 marks the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday reminds us of the precious passage of time and the frailty of human beings. The imposition of ashes is the symbol of this reminder. Different opportunities...
What is Lent? The name "Lent" comes from an old English word for "lengthening," referring to the gradually longer days of springtime. From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, what was cold becomes warm. What was dormant awakens. Just as green shoots...
Join Your Church family & Friends for a Walk Near You. Rev. Hannah invites you to join her for leisurely walks to discover some of our city’s beautiful parks.
1/17 at 10 AM - Join us for a MLK Jr. Walk as an alternative to the canceled MLK Jr. Interfaith Day of Service
Rod Schultz and his wife Barbara had been active volunteers in First Church’s Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry for 30 years when he passed away last November. In lieu of flowers, Barbara and their daughter Karen asked family and friends to...
"... we all have a chance and obligation to add light to the darkness..." this year we are part of a national campaign to “Shine A Light” on antisemitism. Here in San Diego we are engaging non-Jewish clergy in dialogue around...
A daily Advent Devotional with reflections and stories of gifts in all forms, hope, joy and love from the people of First United Methodist Church of San Diego and Water's Edge Faith Community in Ocean Beach. Here is how you can access the daily...
Join us in-person for Christmas Study, Worship and Holiday Events this December
Where have you Been? Whenever I travel, I try to find something to bring back from the places I’ve been. I’ve brought back Christmas ornaments, crosses and creche sets. Although some of my creche sets I have are from...
Join us in Linder Hall Sundays, December 5 and 12, 10 - 11 AM for the Annual Alternative Christmas Gift Fair. Our Online Alternative Gift Fair is open now through Christmas.