Monthly Archives: November 2018

The December special offering will be used to support the ministry of Puente de la Costa Sur. This is the same organization for which the Ministry of Social Concerns is collecting rubber boots. Puente de la Costa Sur provides comprehensive … Continue reading →

by Joy Barnitz The sound of applause greeted us and everyone on the committee was standing as we entered the room just after noon on October 19. I was able to breathe again as the realization began to sink in: … Continue reading →

Wells Fargo is the self-proclaimed largest funder of the fossil fuel industry. It is hoped that if they divest, other banks will follow suit. The United Church of Christ in Palo Alto (First Congregational Church of Palo Alto) and some … Continue reading →

While out pastors haven’t figured out how they are going to design it yet, there’s nothing like a deadline to make them figure it out. Starting January 13, our pastors will be preaching a multi-part sermon series on church membership. … Continue reading →

The Middle School Mid-Winter Camp (for students, grades 6 to 8) will be on February 16 through February 18, 2019, at Christian Church of Pacific Grove. Deborah Streeter, a United Church of Christ Minister, will be the Blue Theology Leader … Continue reading →

The newer portion of our Endowment Fund (the portion or “bucket” whose earnings support the church’s General Fund) doubled during November. It grew from $50 in principle and $100, which technically is a doubling. The principle of the endowment fund … Continue reading →

by Jim Thomas California has been hit with fires throughout the state. The most severe ones, Camp Fire, Hills Fire, and Woolsey Fire, have devastated entire communities. Dozens upon dozens have died and thousands have been uprooted from their homes. … Continue reading →

“Once again our congregation is showing just how generous and committed they are,” Pastor Jeff said when he heard the intermediate results of the pledge campaign, “What Shall We Bring?” As of the press deadline, church bookkeeper Cecilia Le reports … Continue reading →

  For many, Christmas time is a bittersweet time of year. For people who are dealing with grief, significant life changes, sobriety, family dysfunction, and other challenges, this time of year can be especially difficult. “This is also the time … Continue reading →

This greeting isn’t a month early. For the liturgical (church) calendar, Advent is the beginning of the year. And since Advent begins on December 2 this year, Happy New Year! The word ‘advent’ means ‘arrival’ and is typically used in … Continue reading →