Hello from Kris Sheridan

Dear Kris,

I’ll bet many of you didn’t know the church has a Marketing Manager — we do, and it’s me! I coordinate all the internal and external communications for the church including the website, newsletter, social media, flyers, brochures, posters, outdoor banners, etc.

The past several years, I have been working with our friends at A Sanctified Art to bring you Lent/Advent resources that offer rich poetry, artwork, music, and journaling prompts. Pick up your Lent resources at church, access them on our website (password: LENT2024), or contact the church office and we’ll mail them to you.

Looking forward to meeting you,

Kris

Spring Choir Concert

Friday, March 8 • 7 pm • Sanctuary • Reception following

Tickets

Invite friends and family to the spring choir concert featuring our Chancel Choir, the Cupertino High School choirs, orchestra, and organ. The concert features Dan Forrest’s powerful Requiem for the Living. The music moves from pouring out grief, to wrestling with pain and sorrow, to finding hope in Christ’s redemption, seeing God’s glory in His creation, and arriving at peace in Christ. Several rousing spiritual settings featuring tenor soloist Trente Morant round out the program.

Shoreline Hike

Tomorrow, Saturday February 10 • 9 pm • Map • RSVP

For those wishing for an easy hike, here you go! Join us for a flat hike at Shoreline Lake in Mountain View. We’ll do an out-and-back 5-mile hike along the Bay Trail.

After the hike, we’ll meet at the American Bistro Café on their outside patio. You can bring your own beverage and snack or buy something at the cafe.

Hikers of all levels are welcome. Please RSVP. We’ll see you there!

Santa Clara Chorale

Festival of Choirs

Tomorrow, Saturday, February 10

8 pm • Sanctuary • Info

The Music School is sponsoring this inaugural event in partnership with Santa Clara Chorale. A number of local musical communities will join Santa Clara Chorale on stage for a performance that highlights the joy and power of collaboration, and the remarkable talent and commitment that our local arts organizations continue to display. Admission is free, but tickets are required.

Making Lunar New Year Dumplings

Sunday, February 11 • 11:30 am

Coleman Room, Phoenix Center

Children’s and Youth ministries invite you to celebrate Lunar New Year by making and eating dumplings, along with other foods and treats! We’ll be sure to provide both vegan and meat options. The whole family is invited along with advisors, elders and teachers. Please RSVP if possible, but everyone is welcome regardless!

Celebrating Black History

Mondays, February 5 & 12 • 6:30–8:30 pm • Online

Monday, February 26 • 5:45–8:30 pm • Westhope Pres

Join a multi-week Black History Month study led by Rev. Erik Swanson of Westhope Presbyterian Church in Saratoga and Rev. James Richard of Foundation of Faith in South Carolina. The first two sessions are online, and the final meeting will be in-person with a celebration dinner at Westhope Presbyterian. If you missed the first class, you can still join the others! Find more information here.

Ash Wednesday Worship

February 14

6:15 Dinner • Fellowship Hall

7 pm Service • Sanctuary

Can you believe Lent is almost upon us? Join us this Wednesday evening as we begin the season of Lent with a service of reflection and the imposition of ashes. (This special worship service will blend with our usual Modern Worship Collective that night.) Worship begins at 7, or arrive early to join our community meal in Fellowship Hall at 6:15. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Ministry Area Name Change

At Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, our session operates with nine ministry areas. Recently, the Discipleship Ministry has voted to change its name to Community Life and Learning (CL&L) to better reflect all that is housed in this area. If you would like more information, contact Laura Craine, lead elder of Community Life and Learning.

The Music School’s

Vacation & Art Camps

Tuesday–Friday, February 20–23

9 am–2 pm • Info

Want your child to fill their winter break with fun and creative activities? Registration is open now! Find all the details and registration links on The Music School’s website.

Registration for summer classes & camps and fall classes begins February 19 for priority registration, and March 4 for open registration.

The Art of Dying Well

Sunday, February 25 • 11:30 am

Soulé Hall & online

How do we approach the inevitable event of our death? Most don’t know that there are options. Come hear from those in our congregation whose loved ones were faced with a difficult, terminal diagnosis and how they chose to be in charge of the way their life would end. While this is a very heavy topic, the stories of joy, strength, and love will encourage all who attend. Speakers include Carol Heath, Betsy Brittle and Rev. Karin Hejmanoski.

Safe Church Training

Sunday, February 25

11:30 am–12:30 pm

Fireside Room • Info • RSVP

New volunteers and interested members of the community are invited to attend our next Safe Church General Training. Safe Church is an important part of our commitment to provide a safe community for all. It’s required for everyone who volunteers or works with children and youth in our congregation, but we encourage anyone involved at Sunnyvale Pres to become Safe Church trained! Please RSVP.

Memorial for Dick Clapp

Tomorrow, Saturday, February 10 • 10 am • Sanctuary

All are invited to a memorial service this Saturday, February 10, at 10 am for Dick Clapp.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Continued Prayers

• Maggie Burklund — comfort and strength
• Nancy and David Tousignant — strength and comfort
• Joan Latimer — cancer
• Mildred Prasad — dementia
• Howard Gaines — comfort

Adult Learning Class

Opioid Epidemic

Feb. 11

Young Adults:

Tacos & Trivia

Feb. 24

CircleSongs

March 6

Women’s Retreat

April 5–7

Save the date...

• Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Bill Shaw: “Peacemaking in a Divided Country” • March 10
• Annual Meeting • March 17 after worship
• Easter Eggstravaganza • March 23
• Palm Sunday Service (followed by potluck lunch) • March 24
• Maundy Thursday & Good Friday • March 28 & 29
• Easter Sunday • March 31
• Macular Degeneration Group • April 25
• Children’s Ministry Spring Movie Night • April 26
• The Music School’s Spring Musical • April 27
• Choir of Bells Concert • April 27
• History of Mormonism • April 28

Sunday Mornings

• Bible Study • 8:30–9:30 am • Email
• Worship • 10 am • Nursery (child care) available for ages 6 months through kindergarten
• Children’s Church + STARS (3 yrs–5th grade) • 10 am • Register
• Youth Group • Times vary, check the website
• Children’s Ministry Bake Sale • 1st Sunday • After worship • Trinity Court or donate online • Supports Children’s Ministry service projects
• DipJar • 1st Sunday • Trinity Court or donate online • Supports Sunnyvale Community Services
• Grief Support Group • 1st Sunday • 1 pm • Zoom • Email
• Prayer Stations • 2nd Sunday • After worship
• Family Meals • 2nd Sunday • 11:30 am–1 pm • Phoenix Center • Info

Wednesday Evenings

• OASIS (Grades 1–5) • Wednesdays • 6:15–7:30 pm • Email • Register
• Modern Worship Collective • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (not meeting Feb. 14 or March 27) • 6:30–7:30 pm • Sanctuary
• Evensong: Contemplative Worship • 3rd Wednesdays • 6:30–7:30 pm • Sanctuary

Prayer & Bible Study Groups

• Virtual Small Group for Grades 4–6 • Mondays • 6:15–7 pm • Email
• Men’s Bible Study • Tuesdays • 6:30–7:30 am • Email

Social & Support Groups

• LGBTQ+ Family and Friends Group • 1st Monday • 7 pm • Email
• Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group • 4th Tuesday • 11:30 am • Over Zoom • Call 1-800-272-3900
• Parents Together • 1st Wednesday • 9–11 am • Patio outside the gym • Info
• Support Group for Parents of Neurodiverse Kids • 2nd Wednesday • 10–11 am • Coleman Room 702 • Info • Email
• Prayer Shawl Knitters • 3rd Wednesday • 7:30–9 pm • Over Zoom • Email
• Senior Zoom Coffee • 2nd Thursday • 10:30 am • Info
• Queer Fellowship Group • Monthly get-togethers • Email

Outdoors

• Hiking Group • 2nd Saturday • 9 am • Email
• Cycling Group • Most Saturday mornings • 9 am • Email

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Join us for weekly worship opportunities!

• Sundays @ 10 am — onsite or online
• Modern Worship Collective — 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in the sanctuary (not meeting Feb. 14 or March 27)
• Evensong: Contemplative Worship — 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in the sanctuary

To join online, look for the red banner at the top of our website. Click the white button, “Join online worship & events.”