Traditional Worship

SUNDAYS AT 9 AM IN OUR MISSION VALLEY
SANCTUARY: IN PERSON & ONLINE

Our traditional worship service provides an opportunity for us to join together as a community with joyful, grateful hearts. We celebrate God with joyful choral singing, awe-inspiring pipe organ music, and a progressive message.

We hope you join us!

Progressive Message

Our teaching is engaging and practical to living in today’s world. Sermons are based in Biblical teaching, applying the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, a four-sided approach to answering questions about Christian belief and practice: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.

Traditional Worship Music

Music is at the heart of our worship. Come enjoy the joyous singing of our choirs and the magnificent music produced by our pipe organ — the largest indoor organ in San Diego County.

Kid & Youth Programs

Childcare and Sunday School:
Childcare (0 - PK)
8:40 AM - 12 PM
Sunday School (K - 5)
We start in the Sanctuary
9 - 10 AM
Choir & Hand Chimes (K - 12)
10 - 11:45 AM 

LOOKING FOR A MORE MODERN EXPERIENCE?

Join our 11 AM Tapestry Service, located in person in Trotter Chapel.

Learn About Tapestry

Where We Worship

FUMCSD’s Main Sanctuary is a grand contemporary cathedral built in a Mid-Century Modern style. It’s a unique building that gives our Sanctuary Worship a true sense of the greatness of the glory of God.

Assistive Listening Available in First Church San Diego Sanctuary

Download the Listen EVERYWHERE app! It’s free and fully customizable. Instructions are available in the Sanctuary to help you connect.

Inside of the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of San Diego in Mission Valley

Our Latest Message

Get a feel for our teachings and theology, which apply a modern understanding to our most ancient of texts.  

A Life Worth Living - Living With Gratitude

November 17, 2024

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Get a detailed overview of our mission, vision, beliefs, ministries, and staff on our About Us page.

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