Christmas at First Church San Diego in Mission Valley
10.28.24 | Articles, News
Celebrate Christmas at First Church San Diego in Mission Valley
Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? First United Methodist Church of San Diego has an entire line-up of music and events to help you experience the hope, wonder, and love of Christmas.
Rediscover the Spirit
Rekindle your wonder throughout the Advent season as you prepare your heart for Christmas.
First Church Holiday Playlist
Available on YouTube
Enjoy the background music throughout the season, whether you’re at work, doing chores at home, or hosting a holiday gathering with friends and family.
Get Holiday Support
We recognize that the holiday season can be difficult for many individuals. If this is a difficult time of year for you, we invite you to join others in a safe and supportive environment to help process your feelings.
Blue Christmas
Sun. Dec. 22 | 2-3 PM | Trotter Chapel | RSVP
Honor the loved ones that you have lost with this contemplative Christmas service. Come as you are, grief and all. Please feel free to bring a framed picture of your loved one to display on our altar.
Join Festive Events
Join us for fun (and free!) celebrations throughout the month of December. These events are perfect for all ages and help to boost your Christmas spirit.
Carols, Cookies & Crafts
Sun. Dec. 8 | 12:15-2 PM | Linder Hall| RSVP
Celebrate the season by gathering with friends and family to enjoy special music, Christmas sing-alongs, ornament making, a catered lunch, and cookies! Children 12 and under are free, adults are $15. Be sure to RSVP!
Experience Christmas Eve Worship – Online & In Mission Valley
Gather your friends and family to experience Christmas Eve worship in our beautiful sanctuary. Each service ends with candlelit singing of Silent Night, a memorable experience for all ages.
5 PM Children's Christmas Pageant
Tue. Dec. 24 | 5 PM | Sanctuary & Online
Join the children and youth-led worship where you can experience the Christmas story through music, readings, and the nativity scene. End the service with candle lighting and singing of Silent Night.
7 PM Carols, Lessons & Candle Lighting
Tue. Dec. 24 | 7 PM | Sanctuary & Online
Experience the Christmas story through choral music by the Chamber Choir, congregational singing, and inspiring message. End the service with candle lighting and singing of Silent Night.
9 PM Carols, Lessons & Candle Lighting
Tue. Dec. 24 | 9 PM | Sanctuary & Online
Experience the Christmas story through choral music by the Chamber Choir, congregational singing, and inspiring message. End the service with candle lighting and singing of Silent Night.
More About FUMCSD
Want to learn more about our church? We invite you to visit our I’m New and About Us pages to learn more about our ministries, programming, and what we believe.
