Missions + Outreach
Working to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ in the world.
“Let us consider how we can spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
– Hebrews 10:24
About Our Ministry
We are focusing our efforts on four main aspects: Education, Social Justice, Inclusivity, and Communal Betterment/Prosperity. Our most significant impact will be catalyzing compassionate awareness, humane relief, and strategies to combat poverty and injustice to improve our community.
Our vision & mission.
A Chula Vista, San Diego, and greater community where individuals and families are offered the opportunity to experience spiritual, personal, social, and economic well-being through the demonstration of Christ’s love.
We will empower and transform our larger communities through education, social justice work, and by supporting local organizations in their missions with our volunteers and resources.
Our Impact.
We’re making waves across Chula Vista with our monthly donation programming. We regularly pick an organization to sponsor and donate highly needed items that support their organization’s goals or the needs of the communities they serve. Scroll below to see the ways we’re helping our community in 2024.
To participate in any of these ministries, please contact our missions coordinator, Aries Ramirez, at aries.ramirez@fumccv.org.
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Mexico Mission Trip
Every year, our volunteers travel to Ensenada, Mexico, to partner with Yugo Ministries and improve living conditions for local families by building them homes. This mission trip is one of our most cherished projects, where we work alongside YUGO and local communities to spread love, hope, and the Gospel.
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Interfaith Homeless Shelter
Every winter, we partner with the Interfaith Shelter Network to host a two-week shelter, providing warmth and support to those in need. We welcome volunteers to serve as overnight hosts, cook and serve meals, and donate essential food items and goods to support this vital ministry.
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Summer Camp Fundraiser
As summer approaches, we gather donations to provide camp scholarships for our youth to attend Camp Cedar Glen, a United Methodist camp where they can grow in faith and build lasting connections. Every youth from our church receives a scholarship, so your generous donations are crucial in making this experience possible.
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San Diego Pride
As a progressive church, we proudly support the LGBTQ community and participate in the San Diego Pride Parade annually. We invite all allies and LGBTQ members to walk with us, sharing the message that our God is loving and inclusive.
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Chula Vista Pride
We proudly hold a booth at Chula Vista Pride to share God's love and support within our local community. Join us as we celebrate inclusivity and spread a message of hope and acceptance to everyone.
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Storefront Youth Shelter
Our church is responsible for providing a monthly meal to the Storefront Youth Shelter, the only shelter in San Diego that serves homeless teens.
Sign up to support this shelter by clicking here or contacting Aries Ramirez at aries.ramirez@fumccv.org.
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Good Neighbor Center
We support the Nestor Good Neighbor Center, our local UMC food pantry, by receiving, packing, and distributing food to needy people. This family-friendly ministry welcomes members of all ages to participate and positively impact our community.
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Donation Drives
We organize monthly donation drives to support Chollas View UMC, LGBTQ+ centers, local shelters, and other community organizations. Your contributions help us extend love and support to those in need.
