The faith I learned at PB UMC combined with the power of prayer saved my life and began my journey as a Christian.
Steve, businessman, car guy, nature lover, people lover

PB UMC has been a place where I have found a home filled with kindred spirits and acceptance in the love of God.
Tim

PB UMC is Home Plate.
Karl, 0-5

My faith has grown so much from all the love and support at PB UMC.
Jo

IT'S FUN, Nice and has nice people.
Joey, age 11

It doesn't matter who you are, where you've been, where you are going--you belong and are loved.
Alana, began worshipping 1997

There are so many things I'm grateful for, I don't know how to say enough; my faith just keeps me going; I've been coming here for 50 years and it's my life; I've nearly "gone" twice, but it brought me back.
Elsie, 92 years young

I had heard about Jesus and church and God from a lot of different people and a lot of different sources. It all sounded to me like radio channels filled with static. Finally I came to a place where the people were speaking my language...and at last, I knew I was home.
Lori

My husband and I were raised in non-religious families, but felt we had missed out on something. Now that we have our own children, we have found that "something" amongst our PB UMC family.
Monta, wife, mother of children ages 7 and 3

Sanctuary and shalom. Refuge and peace. A place to meet God and discover his plan for me.
Tom, long-time seeker of truth.

HOPE - it gives me hope!
Paula

PB UMC is a place where my multi-cultural family is not unique; a place where all are joyously welcome regardless of race, sexual orientation or economic status.
Fran, mom and grandma

This church means everything to us.April's message is always uplifting and the music is spectacular. And the people here are so warm and caring.
Judy, coming with her husband to PB UMC for over 10 years

As a gay Christian man, I found acceptance and a home to praise God without fearing condemnation from my Christian brothers and sisters.
David

PB UMC has supported me through an addiction only God could cure.
Mark

PB UMC has helped me open my eyes to the meaning of faith, and that is what I want my children to grow up with.
Tracy, counselor, mother, wife

Recharging my spirit.
Marcue

Helps me center my thoughts and actions on this most important part of my life.
Glen, life-long Christian

PB UMC is a great place to raise your family. The congregation is warm, the pastor has a great life message, and the children's program helps raise your children with Christian values.
JoAnne, Sunday school teacher, wife, and proud mother of two wonderful daughters

Because I grew up with the open and accepting PB UMC family, I do not feel the disillusion about church, religion, or God that many of my peers experience.
Elizabeth, college student

We were drawn in by the incredible music, and stayed because we feel at home here--PB UMC is family, God's family.
Melanie, wife and mother

It means a peaceful and loving house of God to come and worship and praise our most wonderful almighty Father God, Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
David, a Christian man that seeks God

Member or not, you are always welcomed with open arms by many each Sunday.
Lynn

Pacific Beach United Methodist Church helps me forge a sweet relationship with God and with God met in others, and it brings me to caring for suffering people and nature.
David, worshipper

A place where I can be part of an accepting family.
Dee

I have few of life's answers, but I do have faith in faith, and have found no better place to pursue it than here.
Greg

The Christians in PB UMC are my very happy family who welcome all.
Susie

My life is not complete without being in a church every Sunday; thank you April for your messages.
June

A sense of belonging, friendship and opportunities to get involved.
Florence, 49-year-old woman who never used to get involved

I appreciate the way that gay and lesbian members are included in all aspects of the church--it's matter-of-fact, no big deal.
Mark, gay Christian

PB UMC is a place where I come to experience a brief time away from the rest of the world.
Wayne, a middle-aged man who enjoys the Christian fellowship of our congregation

PB UMC is like one big warm and fuzzy hug! I have never been so "at home" as I have been in my family church.
Mabel, military spouse, mother of two elementary age children, lover of the outdoors

The community of love at PB UMC has helped make it possible for my 92-year-old mother to go on with life after losing her life partner of 65 years.
Peter

PB UMC is a place where I can come as I am and join with people of many different backgrounds to pray, reflect, and affirm my place in Gold's world.
Kelly, social worker, member since 2003

PB UMC, a place of love for all...
Diane, a who-so-ever

PB UMC means that I have a place to come to church that isn't oppressive, that is open, friendly, loving, accepting and makes me feel so very comfortable as I try to gain more understanding of God's work.
Brenda, a person just trying to get life right

A place to worship.
Allan

A place of love, concern, friends, faith. A church that is really making a difference.
Ken

I am free to be who I am in a family affirming my faith. I am home.
Kendra, physical therapist, mother, and lesbian

 

PB UMC means memories, friends and smiles, but most of all it is where I know I can always go to take a deep breath, become calm and find peace within myself.
Leela, 18-year-old high school graduate who has attended PB UMC for about 10 years

 

A beautiful church family lives here. I felt the love and acceptance immediately...a very welcoming place!
Denise, first-time visitor

PB UMC means family belonging and acceptance to me and my children.
Kristie, member since October 2006

PB UMC is my current "branch" of operations through my ongoing geographical and Christian adventure to explore freedom, acceptance, and love.
Evan, local musician

The love, care, and support I find at PB UMC gives me strength to meet challenges in my personal and professional life and the ability to nurture others.
Linda, mother and health professional

PB UMC is my family of support, love, forgiveness, encouragement and caring. It's a very tolerant and accepting congregation and restored me to Methodism.
Martha

I'm inspired by the numerous outreach programs of PB UMC, particularly those to people who are often shunned by society and many churches.
Jack, retired high school and college math instructor, husband, father of five, grandfather of nine, and great-grandfather of two.

 

A warm, welcoming place. "Open doors, open hearts, open minds" says it all.
Betty, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother

 

PB UMC is a beautiful, loving home of worship, where I express gratitude for the divine love and surrounds and supports us.
Bill, husband, father, worker, and desirer of God's peace made eternal here on earth

PB UMC is a warm, welcoming family of spirituality, communal giving, and deep understanding of Christ's message of love.
Trey, husband and father

PB UMC has been the oasis for me and my family for many years. It has sustained us through times of sorrow and happiness.
Harrel

 

Love, family, compassion, acceptance, friends...and a place to worship and feel the presence of a loving God.
Clay

 

PB UMC is a uniquely inclusive congregation that uses the openness and strengths of its people to create a beautiful and powerful source of love.
Dan, member since 2003

A place where I can be who I am with others as they are, discovering the happiness and holiness of God, serving one another.
Eric, 39, professional, single, content Christ-follower

A church home full of love, acceptance and communion--exemplifying God's grace and Christ's love.
Mary Margaret, a blessed believer

It's a place where I am truly a member of God's family--with sisters, brothers, children and parents and the saints who've gone before me.
Vickie, psychiatric nurse, mother of four, grandmother of two, children's choir director

PB UMC is an accepting place [where] my partner, daughter and I can grow and learn God's word and worship as a family.
Vicki

After living in San Diego for over 20 years and visiting many churches, PB UMC is the church I have found most friendly, welcoming and enjoyable to attend.
Marijo

 

PB UMC means having a community of solidarity, support and inspiration--a place of joy and comfort and beautiful experiences.
Amy