As Paul reminds us, the ultimate blessing we receive is God’s grace in Christ—grace that equips us for every good work and reminds us that love, expressed through service or giving, is not contingent upon the worthiness of the recipient, but upon the loving kindness of the giver. We love because God first loved us.

As Julie Galant of the Ramona Sentinel recently reported, Ramona Grange No. 632 has closed its doors to the longstanding Open Door program, leaving the community searching for a new venue. These dinners, which have provided meals and fellowship for homeless and low-income individuals for about 30 years, are a vital resource in our community. First Congregational Church of Ramona is exploring the possibility of hosting this program, offering a space to continue meeting the needs of our neighbors in a spirit of compassion and hospitality.

The concept of Blue Christmas services originated in the late 20th century, often linked to liturgical practices in the Anglican and United Methodist traditions. Sometimes called “Longest Night” services, these gatherings offer a quiet, contemplative space for those who find the holiday season difficult.

Bonhoeffer’s theology challenges us to live faithfully in community, bearing witness to God's reconciling work in the world. His writings, including The Cost of Discipleship and Life Together, continue to inspire believers to pursue a faith that is deeply relational, profoundly communal, and uncompromisingly rooted in Jesus Christ.

Join us on Sunday, November 24th, as we welcome guest preacher Nathan Stucky to First Congregational Church of Ramona. Nathan will deliver a sermon titled "The Gospel of Life".

After a lot of planning and prayer, we have officially formed a Steering Committee to guide this ministry forward, and we’re now beginning the search for our Director. This is a huge step for our community, and we’re eager to see where God will lead us!

We are excited to unveil the Ramona Youth Collaborative—a dynamic, cooperative youth ministry initiative created by four local churches: First Congregational Church, Ramona United Methodist Church, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, and St. Mary’s In The Valley Episcopal Church.

A WISE church in the United Church of Christ (UCC) is one that is Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged in caring for mental health and wellness.

First Congregational Church has embarked on a journey to creatively meet the needs of the young people of Ramona. Over the last couple of years, we have been thinking about ways we can move forward with our youth ministry.

In Galatians 5:13, Paul exhorts us, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Starting on July 28th, Spirit of Joy will begin sharing space and holding their worship gatherings on the grounds of RUMC. This collaboration is not just a practical solution to financial challenges; it's a beautiful testament to the strength of shared faith and the unity of churches within our community.

Through a theological understanding of disability, traditional notions of wholeness and perfection are re-examined. Rather than seeing disability as a lack or imperfection, disability theology suggests that true wholeness encompasses the entirety of human experiences, including disability. Human diversity, including the variety of disabilities, reflects the richness of God's creation.