What can a wedding teach us about Jesus? This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham will share the sermon titled "The Wedding Surprise," exploring John 2:1-11. At a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus performs His first miracle, revealing His glory by turning water into wine. This remarkable moment reminds us that Jesus brings transformation, abundance, and joy when we invite Him into every part of our lives. Join us this Sunday as we worship together as a community and discover what this wedding surprise reveals about Christ and his kingdom. 

Sermon Questions:

1. Where do you need a reminder that Jesus can take something ordinary and make it extraordinary or new?

2. What helps you to actually “taste and see” that the Lord is good?

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

Community is not something we create on our own. It is something we learn from Jesus. Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham will share the sermon title “Spending The Day With Jesus,” exploring John 1:29–42, with a focus on verses 37–39. As Jesus invites His first disciples to "come and see," we discover that authentic community begins by spending time in God's presence. The more we abide with Christ and immerse ourselves in His Word, the more we learn how to love and grow together as His people. 

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

Where do you look when life takes an unexpected turn? This Sunday, Pastor Paul returns from sabbatical with a message titled “I Will Serpentine But Not Divert,” based on Psalm 121. In this beloved psalm, the writer lifts his eyes to the hills and asks a timeless question: “Where does my help come from?” The answer is both simple and profound: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Join us this Father’s Day as we reflect on God’s steadfast care and discover how we can stay focused on Him, even when the road ahead is anything but straight. Join us this Sunday!

Sermon Questions:

1. Can you think of a time when God used what seemed like a ‘detour’ to teach you something important?

2.How do you keep your eyes on God when the path is not clear and the road is uncertain?

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate. 

What shapes the choices we make when emotions run high, distractions pull at our attention, or habits become difficult to break? This Sunday, Rev. Chad Fransen concludes our Keeping in Step with the Spirit series with a message titled “The Gift of Self-Control.” Looking at Proverbs 25:28, Matthew 7:3–5, and John 15:1–8, we'll explore the final fruit of the Spirit and what it means to live with intentionality and dependence on God. Rather than relying solely on willpower, Scripture points us toward a life that remains connected to Christ, allowing God's Spirit to shape our character and help us grow in faithful discipleship.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate. 

The fruit of the Spirit often takes shape in ways that are quieter than we expect. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Mindy Smith will share a message titled “Peace Begins With Gentleness,” focusing on Philippians 4:4–7. Writing to a community facing uncertainty, Paul invites them to rejoice, pray, and bring every concern before God. He points toward a peace that is not dependent on circumstances, but grows through trust and a gentle spirit. Together, we'll reflect on how gentleness can transform our relationships, calm anxious hearts, and help us experience the peace of God that guards and sustains us. Join us this Sunday!

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

What does it mean to keep trusting God when answers feel delayed? In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow - a woman who continues seeking justice from an unjust judge who neither feared God nor cared about people. Through her persistence, Jesus paints a picture of enduring faith: a faith that keeps praying, trusting, and returning to God even in seasons of uncertainty. Rev. Kiersten Hill’s message, “Persistent Faith,” explores how the fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness takes shape through steady trust, perseverance, and a life continually turned toward God. Join us this Sunday!

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate. 

The fruit of the Spirit takes shape in the way we live and serve others. This Sunday, Rev. Mike Sedgwick will share a message titled “Goodness,” centered on 2 Peter 1:5–8. Peter paints a picture of spiritual growth that is active and ongoing, encouraging us to grow in faith through lives marked by goodness, perseverance, self-control, and love. Together, these qualities point toward a life being shaped more fully by Christ and expressed through the way we care for and respond to others. Join us this Sunday!

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate. 

What does kindness look like when it interrupts our plans, comforts a stranger, or asks us to slow down for someone in need? This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Sheri Perenon will share a message titled "Unexpected Kindness," reflecting on Luke 10:33–37 and the story of the Good Samaritan. In this passage, Jesus paints a picture of mercy that crosses social boundaries and challenges us to see one another differently. It’s an invitation to live with present, practical, and willing compassion. Join us as we reflect on how this kind of kindness shapes the way we move through the world and care for others.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate. 

Patience is not passive; its enduring strength grows over time as we learn to trust God in every season. Rev. Dr. Dave Rohde continues our series with a message titled Keep Going, focusing on the fruit of the Spirit: Patience. In 2 Timothy 3:10–4:2, Paul points to a life shaped by perseverance, faithfulness, and a willingness to keep going - even as he faces persecution himself. It’s a reminder that patience is not simply waiting, but staying grounded in God’s truth and calling. Join us this Sunday as we reflect on this kind of steady endurance and how it shapes our relationships, deepens our faith, and guides how we move through life.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate. 

Is peace something we wait for, or something we live into? This Sunday, Rev. Scott Mitchell continues our “Keeping in Step with the Spirit” series with a message titled “The Seven Wonders of Christ’s Peace,” based on Ephesians 4:1-7 & 4:11-13. In this passage, Paul calls us to live lives marked by humility, patience, and unity; grounded in the peace that comes from Christ. It’s a picture of peace that isn’t passive or fragile, but active and resilient, holding us together even in the midst of life’s challenges. Join us as we explore what it means to pursue this kind of peace and live it out in our relationships and community.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.