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MISSIONS & SOCIAL CONCERNS UPDATESchool Supplies for Migrant Children “Backpack Train” Sunday, October 1st Responding to a request from the Peace with Justice Task Force of the California Pacific Conference, Pastor Tara applied for and was granted an UMCOR Grant in the amount of $2,000 to provide school supplies to children and youth seeking asylum or refugee status at the border. A member of our congregation matched that dollar amount so we ended with $4,000 for this project. The supplies…
Book Talk Fall Season Information
Book Talk is excited to announce a new season, with new books, new presenters, and new ideas! First, we are sponsoring Rev. John Fanestil’s discussion of his newest book, American Heresy, immediately after church on September 24. Grab a cup of coffee and a snack and join us in Fellowship Hall for a fascinating conversation. Our regular monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, at 2:00pm, in the Fireside Library. This year, we open on October 4, with…
2023 Independence Day Parade
Several of our LJUMC members attended the annual Beaumont Street community parade, including two UMW members serving cookies to attendees. Check out these photos of our incredible community!
Notes on “One Body, Many Parts”
This week we begin a new 6-week series called Unity in Diversity: The Beauty of The United Methodist Church. Through these coming weeks, we will explore the rich history and theology that we share as United Methodists. This first Sunday, we kick off this series in the perfect way: by welcoming new members into the congregation of La Jolla United Methodist Church! Some new members are Confirmands who are professing their faith; some are transferring their membership from other congregations;…
Notes on “Trusting the Unknown”
This week and next, we will remain in the Revised Common Lectionary before moving into our next series. This Second Sunday after Pentecost includes texts that remind us that God’s presence and call can rarely be described as expected or ordinary. (Side note: this season is often called “ordinary time” because it is a long season counted by ordinal numbers, not because it is common or uneventful.) Abram isn’t young when God calls him to leave everything he knows. Matthew…
Notes from La Jolla Historical Society’s 24th Annual Secret Garden Tour
This is what was written in the La Jolla Historical Society’s booklet for the 24th Annual Secret Garden Tour about our fantastic Nursery School outdoor classroom!
Notes on “Breathing Fire”
As we prepare for this Sunday, we look forward to the celebration of Pentecost! This week’s message will explore two New Testament texts. Through the imagery of fire and the act of breathing, we will consider the theme of inspiration and empowerment, stirring our hearts to make a positive impact on our communities and the world around us. In Acts 2, we witness the powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, where the disciples were filled…
Notes on “Anticipation”
As we prepare for the upcoming Sunday worship service, we eagerly anticipate the celebration of Ascension Sunday. This special occasion invites us to delve into the theme of “Anticipation” and explore its significance in our spiritual journey. Our focal point will be found opening verses of the book of Acts. In this text, we encounter the disciples in a moment of profound transition as Jesus ascends to heaven, promising the arrival of the Holy Spirit. Through this passage, we are…
Notes on “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin?”
We conclude our series “1/2 Truths” where every week we have explored and analyzed a common Christian phrase. Last week we considered the phrase “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It,” and this week we move on to the phrase “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.” Like many of the other phrases we’ve explored, this one seems great on its surface. Of course we should love those who sin! Indeed, Paul reminds us that we all fall short…
West Point Glee Club Photos
Thanks to our own AJ Prat, we have fantastic photos from the concert from the April 1st concert. Check out our gallery below!
Notes on “The Final Week”
The season of Lent is essential in Christian tradition, and is made up of the forty days (not including Sundays) that lead up to Easter Sunday. This Lent, we focus on the Gospel of Luke, and are guided by the book Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws by Rev. Adam Hamilton. While Palm Sunday is still a week away, this Sunday we focus on Jesus’ final week and final teachings. At the conclusion of this week’s text, Jesus…