Announcements

Get Ready for  Book Talk!

Hello, Book Talkers! We are announcing the tentative dates of our 2024-25 meetings and actively searching for presenters from both inside and outside our church family. Please put these dates on your calendars: October 2 (featuring author Scott Mocha), November 6, December 11 (Warwick’s), January 8, February 5, March 12, April 2, and May 7. We kick off the year with a debut book from author Scott Mocha, a friend of Pastor Bob. Scott’s book, A Row with Two Chairs, is currently…

Annual Rummage Sale—8:30-2:30 Saturday, March 9

Here is the Rummage Donation Information you have requested! Annual Rummage Sale—8:30-2:30 Saturday, March 9Come join the camaraderie during this special community event! Wanted:  volunteers to set up Mon. 3/4-Fri. 3/8; on Saturday 3/9 to cashier from 8:30-2:30 and to pack up from 2:30-5.  Please contact Sandy:   sreloc@juno.com Donations will be accepted starting 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, through noon Thursday, March 7. Donations needed starting Sunday, March 3 and throughout the week:  Clothes, Linens, Plants, Housewares, Jewelry, Furniture,…

Book Talk Wednesday, February 7 at 2pm

Book Talk presents its next (and newest) speaker, Mark Drozda, on Wednesday, February 7, at 2pm, in the Fireside Library.   Mark will be presenting the book Two Years Before the Mast, by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. This book is a fascinating combination of seafaring adventure and California history. In Mark’s own words: “Even thought I’ve been sailing in Southern California for 40 years and once toured Dana’s replica ship The Pilgrim at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point (when the ship was still…

Women’s Bible Study

Our newest women’s Bible Study is about to begin!  7-week study for Lent called “When You Pray.”  Prayer is simply talking with God. But oddly, many of us are not very good at it, or very comfortable doing it. We find it difficult to pray regularly, or we feel like our prayers lack passion and power. This special study looks at six prayers in the Bible, and teaches us how to use them as models in our prayers of petition,…

The Colors of Christmas—A Christmas Concert

The La Jolla United Methodist Church Chancel and Dorian Bell Choirs proudlypresent their annual Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary. This year’s theme is The Colors of Christmas. The presentation of familiar carols and inspirational anthems will take you on a journey of color and sound. Composers John Rutter, Craig Courtney and Mark Hayes contribute to telling the miraculous birth of the Christ Child. Chamber orchestra and soloists will complement the performance. The concert is open…

Rummage Reimagined

Dear Friends, Margie and I have had a number of people ask about the status of the rummage sale. This annual event of 60+ years is indeed going to happen. However, we need your help to make it happen. The “Rummage Reimagined” Sale of 2024 will be on Saturday, March 9, 2024. This is a gigantic experiment for us. Instead of the normal, year-round preparation, we will be accepting rummage and setting up only the week before. (More details about…

Book Talk for March, April, and May

Hi all!  In February, Jean Thomas did a fascinating review of Geraldine Brooks’ novel Horse, which inspired a lively discussion.  It was great to see several faces who haven’t joined us regularly for Book Talk, and I sincerely hope all those folks will continue to attend! In fact, there are only three remaining meetings in our current “season”, and here is a quick review of our topics: On Wednesday, March 1, we will celebrate our “Magical Mystery Tour”.  All are invited to…

Interfaith Shelter 2023

Interfaith Shelter UpdateNew Information We are finishing our second week for the Interfaith Shelter that we are supporting at Pacific Beach United Methodist Church. Our church has helped on a daily basis with the set-up and day-to-day operation of the shelter including significant contributions to dinner preparation and overnight hosting. On Wednesday, we will be cooking dinner for both Project Grace and shelter guests. We thank you foryour support. It’s a little bit like a family. Two of our guests…

Women of LJUMC Ring in the New Year with Retreat led by June Dillinger

This past weekend twenty-two of us shared in a wonderful (though somewhat wet), retreat.  Our presenter, June Dillinger, Margie Herrick’s daughter, came from Honolulu to challenge and inspire us, and she did just that!  We enjoyed wonderful accommodations and delicious food, but, more importantly, we enjoyed camaraderie, companionship, and the comforting presence of members of our church family. Next year will see a new retreat with a new presenter, but with the old expectations of a worthwhile and inspiring weekend. …

Book Talk Update

Happy New Year to all you readers! Earlier this month, Cindy Rushing presented two well known nonfiction books by authors Cheryl Strayed and Bill Bryson who hiked, respectively, the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails.  Both books were filled with adventure, sometimes harrowing and often very funny. We recommend them to you, whether or not you are a seasoned hiker. On Tuesday, February 1, at 2pm, in the Fireside Library, we welcome Jean Thomas who will present Geraldine Brooks’ newest novel,…

South District Called to Welcome Refugees

Christ United Methodist Ministry Center (CMC) is a Methodist-based 501(c)3 (non-profit) charity in San Diego working to provide physical and emotional assistance for the disadvantaged and underserved communities in San Diego County. Following Mathew 25 guidance to “welcome strangers”, CMC also has over ten years of experience in helping refugees who crossed into San Diego through the Southern border with Mexico, establishing another 501(c)3 (non-profit) called Safe Harbors Network (SHN). Through CMC and SHN, thousands of documented refugees through the…