It is hard for the new congregation not to have a space of our own. We set up and take down all of our stuff. We load and unload and do it all again. My lower back feels the years of this spiritual startup! On Sunday evening, we had Dinner Church outside because our usual spot had already been booked when we entered this new formation. I set up tables and chairs and blankets. I hung our rainbow flag, set out our candles and spread our signs around the edges. Our little corner of St. James Park was an outdoor sanctuary of hope and love, even if just for a time.
As much as I am praying and working like crazy for a space that we can call home every week, I give thanks for what happens when there are no walls. By gathering outside, people who are not likely to come inside find their way to us. Hector approached and asked if he would be welcome as a gay Catholic. Ernie pulled up his cart and brought his friend and told us we were a huge blessing to him that night. A vigorous wind rushed through as Felix played Go Now In Peace on the violin. Even those who weren't in our corner felt the presence of our Greater Love. As I shared in my message, there is no act of love, no matter how meaningless it looks, that is disconnected. We are instantly with the whole of God.
Walk for peace this Friday and root for the San Jose Giants with us next weekend!
Nicole
   
 
Give back


 
Walk the streets of East San Jose for Night Walk

Friday May 27th
7 p.m.
@St. John Vianney Catholic Church 
4600 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
Be a presence of peace by joining with community members, law enforcement and people of faith to walk in east San Jose.
 
 
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SVPFC goes to the San Jose Giants!

Saturday June 4th
6:00 p.m.
@San Jose Municipal Stadium
588 East Alma Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112

SVPFC _SJ Giants
Join our community at the ballpark for a family friendly, all-ages, fun evening at Municipal Stadium in San Jose.  We have group reservations so your ticket includes a meal for Baseball and Barbeque. There are veggie options included. All are welcome!


Gather


Dinner Church: Sunday Gathering

Sunday June 12th 
5:00 Socializing & Snacks 
5:30-7 Gathering 
@First Unitarian Church 
San Jose, CA 95112 

Come as you are to an inclusive all-ages spiritual gathering where you will be nourished in body and spirit!
Join us for our summer series, as we explore some Judeo-Christian texts that are meant to be taken literally. This gathering will look at Micah 6:8, "what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"


It's not what you believe; it's how you love

Upcoming Events
 

   
 
Night Walk
Friday May 27th
7 p.m.
@St. John Vianney
East San Jose
Saturday June 4th  
6 p.m.
@San Jose Municipal Stadium
588 East Alma Avenue
San Jose

 Dinner Church: Sunday Gathering 
Sunday June 12th 
5-7 p.m.
@First Unitarian Church
Downtown San Jose


  

 




 



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