Past Events

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,…

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 Tuesday, 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 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…

The La Jolla United Methodist Church Chancel and Dorian Bell Choirs proudlypresent their annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary and online (see below). This year’s theme is “Journey to Bethlehem.” The presentation of familiar carols and inspirational anthems will take you on a journey of color and sound. English carols and composers highlight the concert. Rousing gospels and contemporary music will bring you to your feet. Chamber orchestra and soloists will complement the performance. The…

La Jolla United Methodist Church proudly presents its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM. This year’s theme is Journey to Bethlehem. There is an emphasis on English tradition, carols and composers, including several works by John Rutter. “The First Noel” is interwoven with Pachelbel’s “Canon” for a delightful presentation of this English favorite. Contemporary works, rousing gospel tunes and a dramatic closer on “Joy to the World” round out the performance. Participants include the Chancel Choir, Dorian…

Christmas Workshop is fast approaching. The Workshop will be held Saturday, December 7th from 10am until 1pm. Children in 1st through 6th grade can be registered.  Registrations are being handled by Sarilee, so if you have questions, you can contact her. Sarilee’s contact information can be found on either the registration or volunteer sign-up forms which can be found on the counter at the rear of the sanctuary or in the church office. Volunteers are needed the two days before…

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…