New to First Church San Diego

We invite you to experience our services & be a part of the FUMCSD family. Whether you're joining us in person or online, get ready to step into a new beginning.

Welcome Home!

First United Methodist Church of San Diego (FUMCSD) is an inclusive community of people on a spiritual journey with God. We’re here if you’ve never been to church or are considering a change.

We are a LGBTQIA+ affirming church (a Reconciling Congregation) and we believe all individuals are of sacred worth and we offer a safe space for you to move toward a greater understanding of Jesus in today’s world. If you want some examples of who we welcome, see our statement in our "First Church Welcomes You If..." section below.

We hope you join us – in person in Mission Valley or online as we continue to find new ways of being in community in a digital world.

Rev. Trudy Robinson
Senior Pastor

First Church Welcomes You If ...

What do we mean when we say our church is open for all?

We welcome you if ...

You are single, married, divorced, gay, transgender, filthy rich, dirt poor, o no habla inglés,
You are a crying newborn, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds,
You can sing like Aretha Franklin or cannot carry a tune in a bucket,
You’re “just browsing”, just woke up, or you just got out of jail,
You’ve been a Methodist your whole life or haven’t been in church except for your little niece’s baptism years ago,
You’ve got an AARP card but have yet to grow up, or you’re a teenager growing up, too fast.
We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, tree huggers, latte-sippers, vegans, junk-food eaters,
We welcome those who are in recovery or struggling with addiction,
We welcome you if you’re having problems or if you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like “organized religion,” this church is for you,
If you blew all your money in Vegas, you’re welcome here,
We offer a special welcome to those who think the earth is flat, those who work too hard, those who don’t work, can’t spell or found us because Grandma wants you to go to church,
We welcome all those who are inked, pierced or both,
We welcome you if your ancestors arrived in chains, below the decks, captained those ships, or have been on this land since the beginning of time,
We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now (all of us could use a prayer right now),
We’d also like to welcome you if you had religion shoved down your throat, or you got lost on YouTube somehow and ended up here by mistake.
We welcome tourists, seekers, doubters, bleeding hearts…and you!

Worship & Grow With Us

On Sundays, we gather as a community of friends and family – online and in person – to grow our faith, understanding, and connections. We hope you join us!

Campus Map

Sanctuary Service

Traditional Worship with a Progressive Message
9 - 10 AM
In Person & Online

Tapestry Service

Contemplative & Interactive Worship in Trotter Chapel
11 - 11:45 AM
In Person Only

Kid & Youth Programs

Childcare (0 - PK)
8:40 AM - 12 PM
Sunday School (K - 5)
9 - 10 AM
Choir & Chimes (K - 12)
10 - 11:45 AM

Looking for more events?

Full Calendar

Rev. Brittany, Rev. Hannah, and Rev. Trudy of FUMCSD

Progressive Message

Our teaching is engaging and practical to everyday living – highlighting the Scriptural story and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our current times.

Brian Lustig directing FUMCSD choir

Inspiring Music

We worship as a community, singing traditional hymns and enjoying our talented choirs and pipe organ. Look for special musical performances throughout the year!

people sitting around table with bibles

Spiritual Growth

We believe learning is a gift from God, especially when done in community. We offer book studies, conversation groups, workshops, and a podcast to help foster spiritual growth.

neighborhood group meeting at a restaurant