Learning and Living God’s Love for All
Pacific Beach United Methodist Church identifies as a group of people who are “Learning and Living God’s Love for All.” We seek to live that out in in several ways (click for details):
- Celebrating worship in an atmosphere that is welcoming, friendly, inclusive, and upbeat.
- Including children and youth in the the life of the church.
- Offering ways to connect in small groups for for fun, fellowship, and learning.
- Serving others, with a special heart for neighbors experiencing homelessness and food scarcity.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Pacific Beach United Methodist Church has been a welcome home to LGBTQ+ people for over 30 years. We honor and include LGBTQ+ persons in all aspects of our community and ministry.
Reconciling Congregation
In 1995, Pacific Beach UMC officially became the first Reconciling Congregation in the San Diego area and is a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). The RMN mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love.
As a part of being a Reconciling Congregation, Pacific Beach UMC is a safe place for LGBTQ+ persons and allies to be in worship and service together. In affirmation of this, our formal statement:
Pacific Beach United Methodist Church welcomes all people, regardless of age, race, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical condition, sexual orientation, ethnic background, immigration status, or economic situation. We do so keeping in mind our sacred scriptures, the creativity of our universal God, the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
Does this mean that PB UMC is a “gay church?” No—it means that this is a worship community that works to reflect the beautiful diversity of God’s creation. All persons are welcome. If you’re spiritual or religious, gay or straight or bi or pan, male or female or neither or in-between, Republican or Democrat, rich or poor, young or old, black or white or Latin or Asian or anything else… all are welcome!