Escondido First United Methodist Church

09/05/2026

Our celebration of 140 years of ministry is September 12 and 13. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and dinner at 6 p.m. A combined worship service will occur in the sanctuary at 10 on Sunday. Dinner is by reservation only, which can be made on the church website or at the Being Church table Sunday. A $5 donation is requested.

First United Methodist Church, the oldest church in Escondido, is celebrating 140 years on Saturday, September 12, at its church on the corner on Kalmia & 4th avenue. The church was opened in 1886, two years before the city was incorporated, in the same area as when it was founded—although the bui...

08/12/2026

Ice Cream Social
August 16 | 2:00 PM

Come support our youth and make a splash! This is a FREE event! However, donations are always accepted! The youth are raising funds to help the "Double Your Splash Campaign". Help the youth make a splash with this fun end of summer event!

07/17/2026

Watch this spot for more information. Our big celebration will be September 12 and 13.

06/04/2026

Our Sunday morning children’s program, Godly Play, relies on many faithful volunteers who were recognized during worship services on May 31. From left to right: Mary Bright, Carl Tomlinson, Stephanie Kroeker, Kay Guy, Jamie Chavez, Krystal Kroeker, Karel Kroeker, Nicole Jones, Caitlin Anderson and Paul Willson, Children’s Ministry director. Not pictured: Barbara Jehl, Patti Martin. Karen Peterson and Sharon Matsuoka.

05/19/2026

Dear Church,

In the shadow of the tragedy at the Islamic Center of San Diego, we hold our county in our hearts. We grieve the lives lost, the peace shattered, and the pain rippling through out our wider community. In this moment, we choose to meet darkness not just with endurance, but with an active, courageous commitment to one another.

You are invited to join an Interfaith Community Vigil tonight in support of the victims and families of this tragedy. Please see the flyer below for details.

Love, Hugs, and Hospitality,
Pastor Lisa

04/23/2026

Join us for a beautiful Interfaith service. Grape Day Park outside the Council Chambers.

04/21/2026

Sign up for a Dinner with Jesus! Click the button below to sign up to join a dinner near you. This is an opportunity to meet and get to know people from the congregation you haven't had a chance to yet! If the one you are looking at is full, try another one, or sign up to get updates as new dinners become available! Sign Up here: https://fumcescondido.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8db42048fa7c0c07457a64a5c&id=f5ef2ffd74&e=1fa6099c83

04/03/2026