God’s Good News Is All Around Us

Dear Friends,

The Lenten season has begun. How are you feeling in your spiritual journey? 

In worship we’re talking about getting grounded in the basics of God’s good news. Good news? What a contrast to the rest of “the news” that we are seeing from all around us!

As we renew our faith this season, I hope you feel surrounded by the good news that’s offered to you. Come to worship and hear a word of encouragement. Join in our visioning discussions or our community meals to hear about hope and kindness from others, and to share your own passion and generosity. Follow along with the daily meditations shared through our social media accounts. 

Wherever you find yourself this season, we want to be a community where you can show up as you are, be honest about your life, and experience support and connection with good folks. 

Blessed to be in community with you,

Hardy

P.S. Everyone is encouraged to give your input at tonight’s Vision Summit — please come even if you haven’t RSVP’d!

Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 15 • Immediately after worship
Sanctuary & online

Plan on joining us for the church’s annual meeting. We’ll discuss the financial summary for the 2025–26 fiscal year, present the budget for the 2026–27 year, and vote on the Terms of Call (employment agreement) with our pastors. We’ll also see a slideshow of ministry highlights at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church from the past year. 

Child care and snacks will be provided in the Children’s Room.

Parents’ Night Out Pizza Party 
Tomorrow, February 28 • 4:30 pm
Children’s Room, Phoenix Center • RSVP

Families interested in Parents’ Night Out (PNO), a babysitting coop, are invited to an open house/pizza party tomorrow to meet other families and learn about this program. 

PNO will be held on Saturdays, 4:30–7:30 pm from mid-March through April. Alongside volunteers, parents work one session and then can drop off their children for the other sessions for a night out. This is a great way to get to know other adults and children in the church. Contact Debbie Shaver to RSVP for the pizza party or for more information.

Young Adult Gathering 

Tomorrow, February 28 • 5 pm

Coleman Room (Room 702) & Patio
RSVP

We’d love for you to join us for this young adult gathering. It's a low-key get-together with friends, games, snacks and good conversation. Bring a snack or drink to share. Please RSVP.

Join the choir!
Spring Concert: Friends in Song
Rehearsals: most Saturday mornings, March–April

Concert: Sunday, April 26 • 3–4 pm
Details & Sign Up

Everyone is invited to sing with us for our spring concert, Friends in Song! The Pariter Vocal Ensemble will join the Sunnyvale Pres Chancel Choir to perform a collection of uplifting and inclusive pieces. All voices are welcome! Find more information on the sign-up form.

Rehearsals are Saturdays, March 7–April 25 (except April 4) from 9:30–11:30 am.

Queer Fellowship Axe-Throwing Event

Saturday, March 21 • 4–7 pm • AxeVentures in San Jose • RSVP

Please join the Queer Fellowhip for a fun night of axe throwing at AxeVentures in San Jose! After the event, we will hit up Dr. Funk’s in Downtown San Jose for refreshments. Cost is $42 per person. Signing a waiver is required. Sign up in advance.

Want to Volunteer with VBS?

June 15–19
Youth volunteers • Adult volunteers

Youth who attend our church and are entering 6th grade or higher are invited to sign up as youth leaders. Those 18+ are welcome to serve as adult volunteers. Vacation Bible School couldn’t happen without our amazing volunteers, so we’d love to have you join us!

PELC Early Morning 
Volunteers Needed

We’re looking for a few volunteers to help support PELC in the early mornings. We need a person or two available around 6:45–7 am for about 15 minutes, three or more days a week. If you’re able to help or would like more information, please contact PELC. We are so grateful for your support!

New Library Books Available

There are new books in the church library available for checkout! You will find books on the themes of faith-based living and social justice, by authors including Barbara Brown Taylor, Fr. Gregory Boyle, N.T. Wright, and Scott Black Johnston. You are invited to visit the church library and check out these books, as well as many other titles and topics available to take home or enjoy on-site. The library hosts books for all ages. Come check it out!

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Continued Prayers

• Barry Vickrey — recovering from spinal fractures
• Jen Britton — recovering from second cancer surgery
• Mildred Prasad — dementia and depression

Praises

• The birth of Carson Heath, grandchild of Carol and Joe Don Heath

Church Vision Summit
Tonight! Feb 27

Standing Room Only Book Club
Mar. 1 & 8

Film Screening: For Our Daughters

Mar. 8

Grief Support Group
Mar. 8

MWC Field Trip: The Many
Mar. 8

Spring 
Retreat

March 20–22

Save the Dates

• Fruits of Labor film screening in Monterey • March 14 • Flyer
• Memorial Reception for Dave Bentley • March 22 
• Palm Sunday service & all-church potluck • March 29
• Holy Week services • April 2 & 3
• Easter Sunday • April 5 @ 6:30 & 10 am
• Friends for Life 50th Anniversary Celebration • April 11
• PW Spring Salad Potluck Social • April 12
• New Friends Brunch • April 26
• Choir of Bells Concert • May 2

2025–2026 Fiscal YTD Results 
January 2026 (month 10)


................. ..$K   

Church Income ..... $1,073

Church Expenses.... $1,338

Church Deficit..... $ (265)

Outreach Groups ... $....0

Combined Deficit....$ (265)

The church has a total income of $1,073K and expenses of $1,338K, resulting in a year-to-date deficit of $(265)K. The outreach groups (PELC and The Music School ) are breaking even. The combined organization is reporting a deficit of $(265)K year-to-date. January is the tenth month of our fiscal year 2025–2026.

Join us for weekly worship opportunities!

• Sundays @ 10 am — onsite or online
• Modern Worship Collective — Dinner and worship in Fellowship Hall, 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 5 pm
• Evensong: Contemplative Worship — 3rd Wednesdays @ 7 pm in the sanctuary



To join online on Sundays, look for the red “Online Worship & Event Links” button at the top of our website.

Beware of scams! If you’re ever unsure about a message that looks like it’s from a church staff member, contact us before purchasing gift cards or sending money to anyone.