"The River" is a group of LGBTQIA+ individuals and Allies at First United Methodist Church in San Diego and Ocean Beach.
Our vision is multi-faceted, but our focus is to do the work of the church following the teachings of Jesus, grow in our faith and support one another unconditionally.
First Church is a reconciling Methodist Church which means we welcome and embrace LGBTQIA+ clergy. We also perform same-sex marriages, and no one is refused a place at our Communion Table. Our doors are open to everyone – no one is excluded.
We are a small, but welcoming group. We invited our congregation to walk with us in the San Diego Pride Parade, and they showed up with love, compassion and open hearts. The experience drew us closer as a church and as friends.
If you’re looking for a place to find love, compassion, acceptance and a safe place to grow in your faith, please come visit us on Sunday morning at 9 and 11 AM in Mission Valley (2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108) or 10 AM at the Water’s Edge Church in Ocean Beach (1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107).
If you would like more information or want someone to talk to please contact "the River" here
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