Past Events

La Jolla United Methodist Church proudly announces the return of the Mission Bay High School Mambo Orchestra on Sunday afternoon, February 1st at 4:00 p.m. Come and hear the spicy hot music of Latin Jazz presented by these talented musicians. You’ll hear an amazing variety of pieces that will make you want to rise from your seats and dance in the aisles.This is one of several ensembles from the award winning music program at the school. Under the direction of Jean-Paul…

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 Wednesday, 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…

The Blue Christmas Service is held on the afternoon of 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…

The La Jolla United Methodist Church Chancel and Dorian Bell Choirs proudly present this year’s annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary and online (see below). This year’s theme is “Love Is the Reason Why.” Our musical presentations will reflect love in the story of Christ’s holy birth in Bethlehem. Arrangements of familiar carols will bring you joy, while beautiful compositions by John Rutter, Dan Forrest and Howard Helvey will inspire you. Our jazz and gospel…

The 2025 edition of our Christmas Workshop will take place Saturday, December 6th from 10 am until 1 pm. There is still plenty of room for children, 1st through 6th grade. Join us to create holiday arts and crafts for gift giving! Please contact Sarilee at 858-459-4622 and/or by email at sanderson@ucsd.edu. Registration and volunteer forms will be sent to you by email if needed. Forms are also available in the church office. For those planning to attend, please plan to…

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. Sing along to traditional hymns with organ and brass, and celebrate the promise of resurrection and new life. In-Person & Online Worship We hope you’ll join us for this sacred and joyous morning of worship!

Please join La Jolla UMC alongside our siblings in faith from Pacific Beach UMC for a sunrise Easter celebration at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20th. As the sun rises over Mission Bay, we will gather for worship, music, and the Easter story, welcoming the joy of resurrection together. We will meet at Crown Point Park on Mission Bay, though our specific meeting spot may shift slightly due to ongoing construction on the north side of the park. Plan to…

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. In partnership with our siblings in faith from Pacific Beach UMC, we gather for this in-person and online service to pray, reflect, and sit in the sacred stillness of this holy night. Location & Parking The service will be held…

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). In partnership with our siblings in faith from Pacific Beach UMC, we gather for this in-person and online service to…

The La Jolla United Methodist proudly hosts the Point Loma Singers in Concert on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in the sanctuary at 4:00 PM.  Representing Point Loma Nazarene University, this highly proclaimed choral group is known for their selection of repertoire, excellent choral tone and concert presentation. They will present a varied program appropriate for all ages and music lovers. The concert is free and open to the public. Come early for best seating. 

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. The imposition of ashes reminds us of our mortality—yet it is not just a sign of sorrow, but an invitation to live with meaning and purpose. Just as a candle gives light before it burns out, we are called to live fully, love deeply, and seek God’s grace in each moment. This reflective service, held in partnership with our siblings in faith from Pacific Beach UMC,…

We will welcome our next presenter, Mark Drozda, next week on November 6, 2pm, in the Fireside Library, when he will present The Big Rich, a colorful story about the first big oil barons of Texas! That will be a big shift in book content and style, and Mark is a very good presenter. Encourage any history lovers you know to come along to this meeting! Here is a quick summary of our next presenters, in hopes of tempting you to come…