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Book Talk for March, April, and May
Hi all! In February, Jean Thomas did a fascinating review of Geraldine Brooks’ novel Horse, which inspired a lively discussion. It was great to see several faces who haven’t joined us regularly for Book Talk, and I sincerely hope all those folks will continue to attend! In fact, there are only three remaining meetings in our current “season”, and here is a quick review of our topics: On Wednesday, March 1, we will celebrate our “Magical Mystery Tour”. All are invited to…
Interfaith Shelter 2023
Interfaith Shelter UpdateNew Information We are finishing our second week for the Interfaith Shelter that we are supporting at Pacific Beach United Methodist Church. Our church has helped on a daily basis with the set-up and day-to-day operation of the shelter including significant contributions to dinner preparation and overnight hosting. On Wednesday, we will be cooking dinner for both Project Grace and shelter guests. We thank you foryour support. It’s a little bit like a family. Two of our guests…
Women of LJUMC Ring in the New Year with Retreat led by June Dillinger
This past weekend twenty-two of us shared in a wonderful (though somewhat wet), retreat. Our presenter, June Dillinger, Margie Herrick’s daughter, came from Honolulu to challenge and inspire us, and she did just that! We enjoyed wonderful accommodations and delicious food, but, more importantly, we enjoyed camaraderie, companionship, and the comforting presence of members of our church family. Next year will see a new retreat with a new presenter, but with the old expectations of a worthwhile and inspiring weekend. …
Book Talk Update
Happy New Year to all you readers! Earlier this month, Cindy Rushing presented two well known nonfiction books by authors Cheryl Strayed and Bill Bryson who hiked, respectively, the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails. Both books were filled with adventure, sometimes harrowing and often very funny. We recommend them to you, whether or not you are a seasoned hiker. On Tuesday, February 1, at 2pm, in the Fireside Library, we welcome Jean Thomas who will present Geraldine Brooks’ newest novel,…
Mission Update from Stan Johnson Coat Collection for Project Grace at PBUMC was a great success. Your contributions were a major part of the clothing that was handed out on January 21st , and it was very much appreciated by everyone at PBUMC. The Interfaith Shelter Network is now providing shelter for the unhoused at churches throughout San Diego County. This follows several years cancelled by the pandemic. We are part of the Beaches branch, and we will be supporting…
South District Called to Welcome Refugees
Christ United Methodist Ministry Center (CMC) is a Methodist-based 501(c)3 (non-profit) charity in San Diego working to provide physical and emotional assistance for the disadvantaged and underserved communities in San Diego County. Following Mathew 25 guidance to “welcome strangers”, CMC also has over ten years of experience in helping refugees who crossed into San Diego through the Southern border with Mexico, establishing another 501(c)3 (non-profit) called Safe Harbors Network (SHN). Through CMC and SHN, thousands of documented refugees through the…
Giving Accomplishments and Financial Commitments This is an update on giving by our congregation. Through the church budget managed by the Missions & Social Concerns Committee, we provide ongoing support to CCSA, Interfaith Shelter Network, Project Grace, Guatemala Project, and our missionary in Nepal for a total of more than $8,000. Christmas Giving by the congregation provided an additional $7,000 for these organizations along with the Heifer Project, Habitat for Humanity, and Nothing But Nets. This spring we provided funds…
EXCITING HYBRID MEETING UPGRADE CAPABILITY
One of the lessons learned from the pandemic is the necessity of continuing the work of the church in new ways. Zoom (and other video conferencing software) provided a means of staying in touch where all conferencing members used their own computers and tablets. As the pandemic began to lift, some groups found their members assembling at church, while others preferred to remain at home. This resulted in a “hybrid” type of meeting not well served by Zoom. Those members…
UMCOR for Ukraine
As you have probably seen in the e-Journal and at our Sunday service, the UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery fund is providing direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries. You can learn more about United Methodists and Ukraine at this website: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/topics/united-methodists-stand-with-ukraine. There is more specific information in the links listed under “Resources.” We can be proud of the Charity Watch A+ rating for the United Methodist Committee on Relief…
Camp – Faith, Friends, and Fun
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Early Bird registration for Cal-Pac 2022 Summer Camps has begun and runs through April 1, 2022. All of our campers and staff come from rich and diverse backgrounds allowing for shared experiences to shape our identities. There will be three camps, all offering a variety of games and activities for campers to enjoy. The leadership teams work hard planning group bonding games,…
Witness at the Cross: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Friday
Our Lenten class will be a six week study using brand new material by one of our favorite teachers…Amy-Jill Levine. Through this study, we’ll engage the meaning of Good Friday, an essential day in our Christian story as we make our way toward Easter. Levine will guide us through the account of Jesus’ crucifixion as it’s told in each of the four gospels, prompting us to bring our curiosity and questions as we spend time with the “witnesses” who were…
Unity Build with Habitat for Humanity
La Jolla UMC has an opportunity to serve. San Diego Habitat for Humanity is building six homes in National City. A Unity Build event will be held from February 4th through February 6th to help complete this project. There will be more information provided later this month. Volunteers do not need to have any special skills or prior experience, and your commitment could just be for one of the days. You can find some information on this webpage: https://www.sandiegohabitat.org/get-involved/events/unity-build/ There…