Racial Justice Sunday

The Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day is designated as "Human Relations Day" within the United Methodist Church. Here at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, we’re marking the day with a special celebration honoring our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees, followed by a community gathering featuring the premier San Diego Black theatre, Common Ground Theatre.

Grab your family, neighbors, and friends and join us in gathering as a community to bring awareness to what we can do right here in San Diego to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a beloved community: a community where everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger, and hate.

Here's a timeline for the day. If you plan to join our community gathering, please be sure to sign up by January 16!

2024/25 Racial Justice Grantee Celebration

9 - 11 AM | Sanctuary & Linder Patio

Starting in our Traditional Worship service, we'll hear from organizations chosen as our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees. These local organizations were awarded a cumulative total of $35,000 to for their work in the areas of health care equity and mental health services for San Diego's BIPOC community. 

Following the service, you'll have the opportunity to meet the organizations to learn more about how you can partner alongside them to promote racial justice in San Diego.

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Church Gathering: Lunch & Common Ground Theatre Performance

12:15 PM | Linder Hall | RSVP by Jan. 16

Our celebration continues with a special All Church Gathering, where we'll enjoyed lunch and a performance by the premier San Diego Black theatre: Common Ground Theatre. Common Ground Theatre produces works by and about people of African descent to entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

Cost is $15 per person – register online by January 16!

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