60 years ago, in 1964, our church’s Social Action Committee recommended NO on Proposition 14. This proposition would have created a State...
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History
PLAY BALL!
From Lane Field at the San Diego Harbor, 1936-1958, to Westgate Park at Mission Valley, 1958-1967, to the current Petco Park, - from the minor...
ORGAN CELEBRATION
On Sunday, September 22 at 10:00 AM, we will conclude our celebration of the 100th anniversary of our church organ. A newly commissioned choir piece...
ORGANISTS IN MHUCC HISTORY
In the 100 years of our church organ, there have been 17 organists. Here are some interesting accomplishments of several of these musicians –...
“SOCIAL ACTION” IN HISTORY
The 1960’s was a period of much social action and change in our nation. Here are some items from Mission Hills Council minutes of the early...
ORGAN CELEBRATION CONTINUES
Join us on Sunday, June 23, at 4:00 PM, when Kris Abels will present a special celebratory concert - in recognition of the 100th anniversary of our...
This month in history …
1924 - Louis and Bess Bangert have agreed to serve jointly as our church organists. Mrs. Bangert now receives $65.00 per month, but she has...
Organ Centennial … continued
From an article in the “San Diego Union,” Sept. 21, 1924, reporting on the new organ being installed at Mission Hills Congregational Church -...
Easter is coming – March 31!
Here is a picture of an Easter service at our church in the mid-1940’s. The Pastor was the Rev. John C. Wiley. Look closely for some interesting...
ORGAN CELEBRATION BEGINS!
On Sept. 25, 1924, the first organ recital was played on our new organ. The organist that day was John Doane, the son of our first Pastor, the Rev....
2024 is the 100th anniversary of our church organ!
Alice Cowles Doane (wife of our first Pastor John Doane) and her sister Mary Flagler Cowles presented the organ to the church in memory of their...
Advent Candle Lighting
As we enjoy families lighting the Advent Candles each Sunday, here is a look at an Advent Candle lighting ceremony in the late 1940’s. Just a little...
BYLAWS – OLD AND NEW
At a special congregational meeting on Oct. 8, 2023, we approved a revision of our Bylaws, establishing a new Governance structure for our church. ...
San Diego Partnership of UCC Churches
In 1983, our denomination initiated a nationwide project to bring together churches of varied ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. Partnerships...
Margaret B. Pumphrey
In 1936, our church celebrated its 25th anniversary and in honor of that occasion, they elected their first church historian, Margaret B. Pumphrey. ...
Mr. T. Donald Perkins
Pictured above is Mr. T. Donald Perkins an early member of our church (1930’s-1970’s). In 1925, he purchased the Goldfinch Pharmacy at the corner...
Architectural Changes
Our church has undergone many architectural changes over its 111 years, from the original redwood chapel, to the 1921 arts and crafts designed...
Lawrence R. Green
Lawrence R. Green was a long-time member of Mission Hills UCC, joining in the 1930s and remaining active through most of his life. He was known as...
Emmor Brooke Weaver
Many of you know the story of our first church building, the “redwood chapel,” built in 1911. (pictured below) The First Congregational Church of...
Let’s Go to the Movies!
Since we have just finished the Academy Awards for 2023, it might be interesting to look back about 100 years. Did you know that in the 1920’s,...
Beatles/Uptown Fundraiser
Almost 60 years ago, the Beatles began their journey to become one of the most influential bands of all time. An Atlanta newspaper reporter, Paul...