All persons are individuals of sacred worth.

Whatever your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation including lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ), economic reality, marital or family status, physical or mental ability, age, background, or religious tradition, you are accepted as a full participant in the life and work of this Reconciling United Methodist Congregation.

You are God's beloved and welcome here.

Todas las personas son individuos de valor sagrado.

Sea cual sea su raza, etnia, identidad de género, orientación sexual incluyendo lesbianas, gays, bi-sexuales, transgénero, queer / questioning (LGBTQ), la realidad económica, la situación matrimonial o familiar, la condición física o mental habilidad, edad, antecedentes o tradición religiosa, se le acepta como un participante en la vida y el trabajo de este Reconciling United Methodist Congregación.

Tú eres el amado de Dios y bienvenido aquí.

San Jose worship service

Our contemporary style of worship means you can “come as you are”. We offer an English service and a Spanish service, which we combine once a month for bilingual worship. Learn more >

Open Pantry food program assists our hungry neighbors. This outreach was recently featured in the SF Chronicle! Volunteers and financial contributions are welcome. Learn more >

San Jose First has a special connection to the Christo Vive church in El Maguey, Mexico. In 2015, we helped them start an ESL program for children. In 2017, we started a library. Learn more >

Upcoming Events

Longest Night Service
Monday, December 17, 7:00pm
For many of us, this season can bring melancholy and depression. By coming together in a thoughtful and meditative service we are reminded that God loves us and is with us no matter how we feel. Invite those in your life that might need this calm, but hopeful, service.

La Posada
Thursday, December 20
Gather at Wesley UMC at 6:00pm for a snack and prayer before we begin the walk to San Jose First at 6:30pm. The service at San Jose First will start at 7:00pm. Dinner and dessert are provided after the service. Please join us as we celebrate this Latin American tradition.

Book Study: A Bigger Table
We invite everyone, regardless of participation in a book group, to read John Pavlovitz’s book A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, Hopeful Spiritual Community. (Learn more)

Fire Disaster Relief Fundraiser
Sunday, December 16, 4:00-6:00pm
At Calvary UMC (729 Morse Street, SJ)
The San Jose City Circuit of United Methodist Churches is holding a Food and Entertainment Dessert Auction to raise funds for those affected by the devastating Camp Fire. (Get details)

This Sunday

Worship with us every Sunday at 10AM

December 16: Third Sunday of Advent
Into This World: Joy in the Face of Cynicism
Luke 1:45b-55, Isaiah 35:1-10

December 23: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Into This World: Love in a Time of Apathy
Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:10-16

December 24: Christmas Eve, 8:00pm
Into This World: Light in a Time of Darkness
Luke 2:1-14, John 1:1-5

Advent worship series details

Visit Us

24 North 5th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Corner of 5th and Santa Clara
in Downtown San Jose

408-294-7254

Church Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, & Thurs 9:30am–4:00pm

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