Church News (Page 21)
Groundbreaking of new Sanctuary & Memorial Hall
This picture was taken at the Groundbreaking for the new Sanctuary and Memorial Hall in June 1970.
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…
Henrietta Nesne Scrapbook page
From a Scrapbook prepared by Henrietta Nesne
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…
History of the San Carlos Train Station
The following information is copied from a letter to Rev. Robert Fehlman, former pastor of La Jolla UMC. The letter is signed by Wally Robertson and is dated September 6, 1989. The Chapel was a waiting room for customers waiting for the trains. There were two sets of stairs inside the chapel going up to an open platform. The platform had open arches along the west wall. The San Carlos station was built by Frank Turnbill, the developer of the…
About the Chapel Building
The Chapel building was originally designed for use as a power and passenger station for the San Diego to La Jolla trolley line. The plans were completed in 1926. It was used as a station until purchased by the pioneers of our La Jolla Methodist Church in 1953. In August 1988 the Board of Trustees accepted a generous gift from two dear friends and members of the church. The gift was to be used to begin the work of converting…
The Beginning of La Jolla UMC
The La Jolla Methodist Church was organized by Bishop Gerald Kennedy on May 28, 1953, with only seven members. For some time the congregation met in the old casa, and Dr. McFadden the Chaplain at the Casa de Manana was the interim pastor until Rev. Thomas H. Denman was appointed as resident pastor in October. At the time there were 13 active members and it was not until they became interested in purchasing property for a church that the group…