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Rummage Sale Update

Please forgive the long silence regarding the rummage sale.  As most of you are aware, we were all set up to have our annual sale on March 14 and “pulled the plug” the Thursday before.  With the help of dedicated crew, we tore everything down and put it in storage, thinking we might be able to have a sale in the fall. Obviously, that is NOT going to happen. At this point, we have no date in mind.  Since the…

Historical Watercolor

The beautiful watercolor pictures shown at the top of this page (or click the thumbnail below) is a painting of our Church campus. It was found when we were looking through archives this summer. Written on the back is “The Big Picture,” “1958 Dreams” and it is signed by M.P. Campbell. If you have additional information about this picture, please share it with the church office!

New Sermon Series: Foundations

During the month of September, we’re looking at the foundations of our faith, remembering that the strength of our foundation help us to build toward the future. Each week, we’ll explore the important traditions that have brought us to the vibrant congregation we are today. The full series can be found on this page as they are completed. Sept. 6 – Early Christian History (Pastor Bob Rhodes) Sept. 13 – Protestant History (Pastor Bob Rhodes) Sept. 20 – Methodist/Wesleyan History…

First Pastor of the La Jolla Church

The Rev. Dr. McFadden was a resident at Casa de Mañana in 1951 when it opened. He served as its first chaplain and held that position for six years. At Casa de Mañana his duties included counseling fellow residents, leading worship services, and a series of studies in religion and literature. With no Methodist church in La Jolla, the Rev. Dr. McFadden was interested in organizing one. The La Jolla Methodist Church was established on May 28, 1953 with seven charter members. He was appointed as the first pastor…

La Plaza Restaurant

Advertisement for La Plaza Restaurant from December 8, 1955 La Jolla Light. Although doubt persists as to who originated the Margarita, the Americanized version that many know today likely originated at La Plaza Restaurant, which was located in what has become our Fellowship Hall. According to a 1986 article in the San Diego Union-Tribune, in 1947 a new cocktail was created when Al Hernandez, bartender at La Plaza restaurant, stirred together a new mixture hoping that customers would enjoy it and…

Starting with Why

The Lectionary texts for the month of August illustrate several stories that are absolutely fantastic! We’ll hear familiar stories of feeding a large crowd and walking on water, as well as more intimate stories like identifying the Messiah. We often find ourselves focusing on how these events may have taken place, and these are questions that challenge us in good ways! We might also find ourselves challenged in asking ourselves why these events may have taken place. Perhaps this will…