La Jolla UMC to host Composer Mark Hayes at Spring Concert
La Jolla United Methodist church invites you to The Music of Mark Hayes, a special spring concert, at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28. We are honored and privileged to be hosting Mark Hayes, award-winning concert pianist, composer, arranger, lecturer and conductor of international renown. The concert will be performed by an expanded community choir, soloists, and orchestra and will include classic hymn arrangements, original compositions, secular favorites and the world premier of Mr. Hayes’s newest choral work commissioned for the…
Easter Worship
Join La Jolla UMC for a rich and vibrant Easter Worship! We offer two Easter Celebration services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with music, beautiful flowers, a time for children, scripture, and an inspiring message. Plan to join in singing traditional hymns with organ and brass both online and in-person in our Sanctuary, and celebrate resurrection and new life! Please note that only our 10:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a time to remember the Passion, the interrogation, torture, and crucifixion of Jesus. In the Christian tradition, it is a time of darkness and prayerfulness in authentic consideration of the meaning of the cross in our faith. La Jolla UMC joins with the congregation of Pacific Beach UMC here in our sanctuary and online for this prayerful service. For those joining in-person, parking can be found in front of the church and in the east parking area.…
Maundy Thursday
The Maundy Thursday celebration is traditionally an honoring of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. Told in all four of the Gospels, this tradition celebrates the institution of Holy Communion. In addition, the Gospel of John tells of a new commandment to love one another. The word “maundy” is from the same Latin root of the word mandate (or commandment). We join together with the people of Pacific Beach UMC for an in-person and online service to confess and be…
Annual Rummage Sale
Annual Rummage Sale—8:30-2:30 Saturday, March 9Come join the camaraderie during this special community event! Wanted: volunteers to set up Mon. 3/4-Fri. 3/8; on Saturday 3/9 to cashier from 8:30-2:30 and to pack up from 2:30-5. Please contact Sandy: sreloc@juno.com Donations will be accepted starting 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, through noon Thursday, March 7. Donations needed starting Sunday, March 3 and throughout the week: Clothes, Linens, Plants, Housewares, Jewelry, Furniture, Treasures, Christmas, etc. Before dropping off any items please…
Ash Wednesday Worship
La Jolla UMC joins the people of Pacific Beach UMC in-person and online for an Ash Wednesday worship service. This will be a time of prayer and song with leaders and musicians guiding us together as we begin the Lenten season. Included in this worship service will be symbolic ways to remember that “from dust we come and to dust we shall return.”
Christmas Eve Worship
Christmas Eve Worship at La Jolla UMC is filled with music, tradition, candles, and joy. Please join in either of our Christmas Eve Worship services on Sunday, December 24th for a time of celebration and inspiration. Our 5:00 pm Family Candlelight Service focuses on children and families and will tell the story of Christmas through scripture and song. Children may be invited to join an informal visual tableau (no rehearsal required!) with fun costumes and easy movements. We will conclude…
Blue Christmas
The Blue Christmas Service is held on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. In a season that is supposedly cheerful, merry and bright, there are many who struggle with pain, anxiety, depression and loneliness during the holiday season. Fresh grief, as well as grief we carry from our past, can become pronounced against the backdrop of bright lights, upbeat music and jolly holiday refrains. Our hearts and spirits need a holy, quiet place to simply be and…
Annual Christmas Concert
The La Jolla United Methodist Church Chancel and Dorian Bell Choirs proudlypresent their annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary and online (see below). This year’s theme is The Colors of Christmas. The presentation of familiar carols and inspirational anthems will take you on a journey of color and sound. Composers John Rutter, Craig Courtney and Mark Hayes contribute to telling the miraculous birth of the Christ Child. Chamber orchestra and soloists will complement the performance.…
Family Camp
Family camp returns, and now includes multiple San Diego-area United Methodist congregations! Join in at Camp Cedar Glen for a time of renewal and fun, and the theme of Heroes & Legends from May 5th through 7th. Families come in all shapes and sizes, so come with your chosen family! Contact Kimmie Stradling at Camp Cedar Glen for more information, and register using the link above or the button below.
Choir Spring Concert
The La Jolla United Methodist Church proudly presents its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 23rd at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary. This year our theme is “And So We Sing.” In an assortment of anthems, gospels and secular music you will hear beautiful music that reflects the importance and the joy of music in our daily lives. Some favorites include “Rejoice, the Lord is King”, “You Raise Me Up” and “Everything Is Beautiful.” Soloists and a small orchestra will…
Camp on the Go
Camp on the Go, for students 1st – 12th grade, will bring the fun of camp to La Jolla UMC on Saturday, April 15th from noon to 3:00pm! There will be games, crafts, food, music, camp counselors, and lots of fun! You can look forward to an inflatable obstacle course, archery, crafts, an engaging Bible story, and snack and warm hospitality. For more information, contact Kimmie Stradling at kstradling@calpacumc.org. To register, use the link above or the button below. Camp…