About Us

Christ United serves as the area’s parish church, providing a hub of sacred and secular activity to connect with the wider community to the glory of God.

 

Building History

 

Christ United Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We were established in 1981 when an invitation was extended to two churches—Brooklyn Heights Presbyterian, established in 1921 and the Golden Hill Presbyterian, established in 1956—to merge and each church accepted.

The late Reverend Doctor George Walker Smith founded Golden Hill Presbyterian Church in 1956 with support from the Presbyterian Women organization. The church, located at 22nd and Market in South Park, became a human rights leader in San Diego as the congregation grew. Reverend Smith was the first black school board member in San Diego. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Christ United continues its ministry in power and presence to the present day. All are welcome to join us in worship and togetherness.

Meet the Team

  • Rev. Dr. Jan Farley

    Interim Pastor

  • William “BJ” Robinson

    Director of Music

  • Juanita Bell

    Juanita Bell

    Organist

  • Jessica Feigner

    Sunday School Teacher

  • Gena Ross

    Praise Team Leader

  • Purnell Strom

    Audio/Videographer

  • Tina Rees

    Office Administrator

  • Rocio Cortez Gomez

    Finance Manager

  • John Hubbard

    Custodian

Community Connections

  • New Day Ministries

    New Day Ministry is a place to volunteer and donate. New Day serves those without the resources to keep a permanent structure over their head.

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  • Our Schools

    There are two schools on the Christ United campus. One is a Neighborhood House Head Start program and McGill School of Success.

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  • The Rescue Mission

    The Christ United Presbyterian Church leads worship and provide mentorship at the San Diego Rescue Mission about every quarter.

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Christ United Presbyterian Church strives to serve as South Park’s parish church. A parish church serves the religious and secular needs of a community. Specifically, Christ United is Presbyterian keeping it real in life, faith, and liturgy.