Monthly Archives: January 2015

Pastor’s Column

Posted on January 24, 2015 by revjsspencer

One of the things I’ve always struggled with as a Christian is how to follow the teachings of Jesus and put them into practice in our hectic, postmodern world. I do believe that Jesus truly meant for his followers to … Continue reading →

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Construction update – February 2015

Posted on January 24, 2015 by revjsspencer

If you’ve driven past the construction site recently, you’ve seen lots of activity happening outside. The stucco and painting work are finished, and the landscapers have been busy installing irrigation systems. The fence around the east patio is finished, just … Continue reading →

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Special Offerings

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

The February special offering will go to SAVE – Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments. While some people fill ditty bags with personal hygiene items for women who come to the shelter from violent homes, often with only the clothing on … Continue reading →

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Time capsule’s contents revealed

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

During our final coffee hour at 255 H Street, the church said “thank you” to Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association for sharing their new building with us for nine months. We also opened the time capsule that had been buried … Continue reading →

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Youth invited to Spirituality Retreat

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

Youth (6th-12th grades) are invited to join Pastor Jeff (and probably some other adult/driver) at this year’s Youth Spiritual Retreat co-sponsored by our United Church of Christ Conference and Pacific School of Religion. The retreat is all day, Saturday, March … Continue reading →

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Volunteerism is saving the church thousands

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

When Niles Discovery Church moved out of 255 H Street, there were many boxes to pack and move. The Ministry of Property Team decided to hire movers, but it was volunteers who stepped forward to do the packing. Team member … Continue reading →

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Worship on the road is “working”

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

“I think it’s going really working,” Pastor Jeff Spencer said of the church’s experience of holding Sunday morning worship services at the Macau Cultural Center, 109 J Street. “Attendance is holding steady and the choir is really helping out,” he … Continue reading →

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Lenten services planned with local UCC churches

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

We will continue to share Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services with Filipino-America UCC, Little Brown Church of Sunol, Fremont Congregational Church, and Filipino-America Evangelical UCC. The service on Ash Wednesday (February 18) will begin at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Look out the “Rear Window” with Jimmy Stewart on February 8

Posted on January 16, 2015 by revjsspencer

Following the Annual Budget Meeting on Sunday, February 8, you’re invited to join a group from the church for lunch followed by a movie at the Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave, Palo Alto. The movie is the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock … Continue reading →

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Donation collections continue

Posted on January 7, 2015 by revjsspencer

The Ministry of Social Concerns in continuing to collect clothing and food for Tri-City Volunteers, and cans and bottles to support Josue Isaac Orellanas. Donations of food and clothing can be made on Sunday mornings by placing them in a … Continue reading →

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