Welcome to LJUMC

We’re a group of Christ followers who try to love God and neighbor, as we seek to grow in our individual spirituality and community with one another. We make a difference together and we have fun together.

Sunday morning Traditional Worship is both online and in-person and takes place at 10am. A brief Online Worship Tutorial for our Sunday morning online service can be found here.

Location Details

6063 La Jolla Boulevard La Jolla, CA 92037

“I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.”
John 13:34-35 (CEB)

Sermons

The Greatest Gift

As we continue our Advent series, The Redemption of Scrooge, we journey with the Ghost of Christmas Present to consider the theme of abundance. This week’s scripture recounts the story of the shepherds, ordinary people who are the first to hear of Christ’s birth. Their awe and joy in response to God’s gift remind us that true abundance isn’t measured by wealth but by recognizing God’s presenceamong us. Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 (CEB)

Jesus, the Redeemer of our Past

As we continue our Advent series, The Redemption of Scrooge, we explore how Christ redeems even the most painful parts of our lives. Just as Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to confront his past, we, too, are invited to examine the moments that have shaped us. Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23 (CEB)

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Sermon Note: Accepting Christ’s Invitation

Introduction As we conclude our Advent series, The Redemption of Scrooge, we celebrate the transformation that comes from accepting Christ’s invitation. The text this week reminds us that life in the Spirit offers freedom from fear and adoption into a new family—a church family that shares in the joy and purpose of following Christ. This week, we witness Ebenezer Scrooge’s exuberance as he wakes up on Christmas morning, overjoyed by the chance to live a new life. His transformation from…

Sermon Note: The Greatest Gift

Introduction As we continue our Advent series, The Redemption of Scrooge, we journey with the Ghost of Christmas Present to consider the theme of abundance. This week’s scripture recounts the story of the shepherds, ordinary people who are the first to hear of Christ’s birth. Their awe and joy in response to God’s gift remind us that true abundance isn’t measured by wealth but by recognizing God’s presence among us. Similarly, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken to witness the Cratchit family,…

Sermon Note: Jesus, the Redeemer of our Past

Introduction As we continue our Advent series, The Redemption of Scrooge, we explore how Christ redeems even the most painful parts of our lives. Just as Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to confront his past, we, too, are invited to examine the moments that have shaped us. In this week’s text, we see Jesus calling his first disciples—ordinary fishermen with imperfect pasts. He invites them not because they are perfect, but because he sees their potential. In the same way, Christ…

2024 Alternative Christmas Giving

The Missions and Concerns Committee is providing an Alternative Christmas Giving opportunity again this year. By donating to these organizations, you can give an “alternative” Christmas gift to someone or you may just give because you want to support that effort. Your gifts will support some great causes that are a part of the mission of our church. Give Online You can contribute online using the button below. Use the Mission Projects section to indicate your donation(s). Give by Mail You may also…

Giving

As members of this faith community, we commit together to support the ministries of this church. One way we do this is through our financial giving.

To support our ongoing ministry, use the button below. To learn more about legacy gifts through our Church Foundation, use the menu at the top of this page.

Events

Blue Christmas Service

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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…

Traditional Worship

  • 10:00 am
Join us at our weekly Worship service here at La Jolla UMC! In an effort to remain welcoming to all persons, worship continues in both an online and in-person format. Masks are optional. Find our online worship and resources here. For information on Children’s Ministry or the sacraments of Holy Communion and Holy Baptism, select one of the images below.

Christmas Eve Worship

  • 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
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…

Thursday Bible Study

  • 8:00 am
Our weekly morning Bible study meets each week on Thursdays at 8am. This study follows study guides that could include short-term or long-term studies, academic books, and more. Like our Explorer Adult Class, leadership comes from within this capable and faithful group. If you are interested in joining this class, please contact Don Lincoln at dlincoln@dlincolnlaw.com or by phone at (619) 838-0817.