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

Out of Their Abundance

Today, we dive into Jesus’ surprising praise for a poor widow who, despite her poverty, gave “all she had to live on.” In a world that often values outward appearances and assumes that “more” is always “better,” Jesus’ affirmation of the widow’s gift invites us to reconsider what it means to give. This story challenges our understanding of abundance and invites us to consider how we, too, might give in ways that embody our trust in God. Scripture: Mark 12:38-44…

The Home of God

This week, we gather for All Saints Sunday, a time to remember those who have entered life eternal over the past year and reflect on God’s promise of resurrection. Our scripture readings today remind us that God is not distant but makes a home with us. Scripture: John 11:32-44; Revelation 21:1-6a (NRSVUE)

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Church News

Sermon Note: Do Not Be Alarmed

Introduction As we continue our Truth-Telling series, we’re invited this week to examine a moment when Jesus spoke to his disciples about unsettling times ahead. In what is known as Mark’s “little apocalypse” (Mark 13), Jesus describes events that sound chaotic and fearful—wars, natural disasters, and upheaval—but he also offers a calm reminder: “Do not be alarmed.” This teaching challenges us to look beyond our immediate fears and recognize that God’s presence remains constant, even in difficult times. Jesus encourages…

Community Christian Service Agency Christmas Baskets

Missions & Social ConcernsCCSA Christmas Baskets The Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA) is collecting Christmas food baskets to be provided to families in need. This is an opportunity for families or groups at our church to provide support for a family during the Christmas season.  Information about the program can be downloaded from this link. Each food basket may be as festive as you decide, but it should be filled with non-perishable foods and a $50 gift card from Target…

Sermon Note: Out of Their Abundance

Introduction We conclude this liturgical year with a new sermon series, Truth Telling. In this series, we will explore familiar Gospel stories where Jesus speaks powerful truths that cut through our rationalizations and pride and demand a reset on our whole lives. This Sunday, we dive into Jesus’ surprising praise for a poor widow who, despite her poverty, gave “all she had to live on.” In a bustling temple court filled with people making donations, Jesus’ attention shifts not to…

Sermon Note: The Home of God

Introduction This week, we gather for All Saints Sunday, a time to remember those who have entered life eternal over the past year and reflect on God’s promise of resurrection. Our scripture readings today remind us that God is not distant but makes a home with us. In John 11, we witness Jesus deeply moved by grief as he raises Lazarus, giving a foretaste of the resurrection hope we share in Christ. The passage from Revelation 21 points to the…

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

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.

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 Workshop

  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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…

Annual Christmas Concert

  • 4:00 pm
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…