For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately eight to ten weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)! Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They're our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. This summer we'll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets. Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat's meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment at our Summer Pet-tacular!

Join us for traditional worship, including an inspiring message from Rev. Trudy Robinson and festive music performed by our choir, resounding organ, and visiting brass!

We have in-person and online services scheduled for 9 AM and 11 AM.

Plus, bring your kids for an action-packed Easter Egg Grab, taking place in our Linder Hall, so the kiddos can have fun rain or shine (east of Sanctuary) at 10:15 AM.

Get all the details online at https://www.fumcsd.org/easter

Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 17 for the free public opening of Yan Pei-Ming: A Burial in Shanghai. These monumental works are being shown for the first time in the United States.

Yan Pei-Ming, Un enterrement à Shanghai (Montagne céleste, Ma mère, L ’ adieu) (A Burial in Shanghai ((Celestial Mountain, My Mother, The Farewell)) [detail], 2019. © Yan Pei-Ming, ADAGP, Paris, 2025. Photo: Clérin-Morin. Courtesy of the artist, Massimo de Carlo & Thaddaeus Ropac.