From an article in the “San Diego Union,” Sept. 21, 1924, reporting on the new organ being installed at Mission Hills Congregational Church -...
Organ Centennial … continued
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History
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...
Ramet Family
In 1974, the congregations of 1st Congregational Church and Mission Hills Congregational Church voted to come together as one church. In the first...
A Prayer for the New Year
The first Pastor of Mission Hills United Church of Christ was the Rev. John Doane. On January 1, 1913, he shared this prayer with the congregation:...
Mission Hills United Methodist Church
Just a few blocks from our church is the Mission Hills United Methodist Church, a lovely building on the corner of Ft. Stockton and Lark. Their...
Veteran’s Day
On Veterans Day, November 11th, we honor all military veterans who have served in the U.S. military, including many Mission Hills UCC members. Our...
1940’s technology
As our church begins fundraising efforts to improve our technology – both in the service and for our online congregation, it’s fun to look back at...
The Berry Family
In 1974, the Mission Hills Congregational Church and the First Congregational Church officially joined together, becoming the Mission Hills-First...
Zeta Rho Study Club
Perhaps you have heard of this group of women who meet in our church twice monthly. The history of the group goes back 75 years, when a group of...