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“Our Money Story – Restore”
We all have a money story, whether we recognize it or not. The worship series “Our Money Story” invites us to discover and tell our money stories in light of God’s money story of liberation and justice. This series will encourage us to transform our stewardship practices into more full expressions of who we are and what we believe. Three weeks ago, we Remembered many things! We remembered the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples on World Communion Sunday.…
Katherine Parker Visit
MISSIONS & SOCIAL CONCERNSKatherine Parker VisitSupport for Mission to Nepal Missionary Katherine Parker returned to our church last Sunday and presented her sermon: Healing & Joy on Our Journey with God. We learned how the community transformation brought by the United Mission to Nepal has led to improvements in education, health, good governance and sustainable livelihoods. Katherine’s work in Nepal over more than a decade has been especially important for Nepali women and girls, but Nepali men have also benefited from the…
“Our Money Story – Reimagine”
We all have a money story, whether we recognize it or not. The worship series “Our Money Story” invites us to discover and tell our money stories in light of God’s money story of liberation and justice. This series will encourage us to transform our stewardship practices into more full expressions of who we are and what we believe. Two weeks ago, we Remembered many things! We remembered the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples on World Communion Sunday.…
“Our Money Story – Release”
We all have a money story, whether we recognize it or not. The worship series “Our Money Story” invites us to discover and tell our money stories in light of God’s money story of liberation and justice. This series will encourage us to transform our stewardship practices into more full expressions of who we are and what we believe. This stewardship season we are asked to: Remember (October 1st) Release (October 8th) Reimagine (October 15th) Restore (October 22nd) Renew (October…
MISSIONS & SOCIAL CONCERNS UPDATESchool Supplies for Migrant Children “Backpack Train” Sunday, October 1st Responding to a request from the Peace with Justice Task Force of the California Pacific Conference, Pastor Tara applied for and was granted an UMCOR Grant in the amount of $2,000 to provide school supplies to children and youth seeking asylum or refugee status at the border. A member of our congregation matched that dollar amount so we ended with $4,000 for this project. The supplies…
Book Talk Fall Season Information
Book Talk is excited to announce a new season, with new books, new presenters, and new ideas! First, we are sponsoring Rev. John Fanestil’s discussion of his newest book, American Heresy, immediately after church on September 24. Grab a cup of coffee and a snack and join us in Fellowship Hall for a fascinating conversation. Our regular monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, at 2:00pm, in the Fireside Library. This year, we open on October 4, with…
“Wrestling with Freedom”
This week we will read from the book of Exodus, the letter to the Romans, and the Gospel of Matthew. These texts wrestle with many things, but we will focus on the concept of “freedom” in both the ancient world and our modern lives: Exodus 12:1-4, 12-14 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month will be the first month; it will be the first month of the year for you. Tell the whole…
“Wrestling with Pride”
Throughout August we have followed the Revised Common Lectionary. Every week our readings wrestle with a particular theme. This week we are still in the Book of Genesis, the letter to the Romans, and the Gospel of Matthew. These texts wrestle with many things, but we will focus on the concept of “pride” in both the ancient world and our modern lives: Genesis 45: 1-15 Joseph could no longer control himself in front of all his attendants, so he declared,…
“Wrestling with Legacy”
Over the next two months (Aug 6 – Sept 24) we will follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Although we will not observe an “official” worship series, all of our readings will wrestle with a particular theme. We will follow the Book of Genesis, the letter to the Romans, and the Gospel of Matthew. This week we will wrestle with the concept of “legacy” in both the ancient world and our modern lives: Genesis 32:23-31 23 (Jacob) took them and everything that…
Notes on “Unity, Not Uniform”
This week we continue our 6-week series called Unity in Diversity: The Beauty of The United Methodist Church. For four weeks we have explored the rich history and theology that we share as United Methodists. Whether you are new to this congregation or have been a part since the beginning, you know that we are diverse in our history, our background, our education and socio-economic status, our theology, our age, and so much more! Enriched by this diversity, we are…
2023 Independence Day Parade
Several of our LJUMC members attended the annual Beaumont Street community parade, including two UMW members serving cookies to attendees. Check out these photos of our incredible community!
Notes on “One Body, Many Parts”
This week we begin a new 6-week series called Unity in Diversity: The Beauty of The United Methodist Church. Through these coming weeks, we will explore the rich history and theology that we share as United Methodists. This first Sunday, we kick off this series in the perfect way: by welcoming new members into the congregation of La Jolla United Methodist Church! Some new members are Confirmands who are professing their faith; some are transferring their membership from other congregations;…