The Body Of Christ Has AIDS: The Documentary the Church Needs to See
Written by Diana Beas Soto.Photos provided by Margaret Irwin and Stephen Hale. A new independent documentary, The Body of Christ Has AIDS, is asking the question that has gone largely […]
UWF South District Hosts Inspiring Retreat
Photos by Daniela Beas Soto and Kay Guy Written by Diana Beas Soto The UWF (United Women in Faith) South District gathered for a meaningful two-day women’s retreat at Camp […]
Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank: Lament for Violence in Minnesota and Beyond
Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed the shooting of two persons on the streets of Minneapolis by federal officers. Renee Good and Alex Pretti were doing their part […]
Remembering Reverend Nancy Goyings
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Reverend Nancy Goyings, a retired member of the […]
First UMC Chula Vista builds 50th home
By: Rev. Dr. Brian T. Parcel As they have been doing for the past 15 years (well 14 of 15 due to Covid) a team of members, friends and family […]
Pacific Palisades, One Year After the Fire
Photo courtesy of Bryan Swanson.
EarthKeepers Empowers San Diego Youth to Launch Local Environmental Initiatives
Global Ministries’ EarthKeepers program offers United Methodists a meaningful opportunity to engage with environmental justice, connect with creation, and develop practical projects that serve their communities. Through both in-person and […]
First United Methodist Church of San Diego Announces 2026–2027 Sankofa Pilgrimages: From California to Ghana
Story submitted by Meghan Claussen, Director of Communications (FUMCSD) First United Methodist Church of San Diego (FUMCSD) has announced the next legs of its transformative Sankofa Pilgrimage, a racial justice […]
South District Women Gather in Julian for a Day of Prayer and Renewal
Submission by Rev. Kristie Grimaud On September 20, thirty women from across the South District came together in Julian for a Women’s Day of Prayer and Meditation led by Rev. […]
Kardia UMC Packs Sack Lunches with Love
Story submitted by Kardia UMC Community Kardia UMC started a sack lunch ministry in the midst of the pandemic. The outreach team figured out how to serve people during the […]