News from Pastor Hardy

Dear Kris,

This Sunday we’ll celebrate Pastor Karin’s seventeen years of compassionate ministry. Her welcoming voice, her natural leadership, and especially her heart for the Caring Ministry have touched countless lives within our congregation and beyond. Karin’s grace has helped us all feel the presence of God’s steadfast love throughout every phase of life.

No amount of thanks is enough for the priceless gift of her ministry. I’m grateful for our time in ministry together, and for all the ways she’s prepared us to continue to thrive as a caring community.

As we send Karin on to her next chapter with our gratitude and blessing, a new Transitional Associate Pastor, Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz from Nashville, TN, will be coming in to help for at least the next six months. She’ll have primary responsibility for Caring Ministries and worship coordination (alongside Beth Treitel), as well as moderating session and providing staff leadership when I’m away for my sabbatical this fall. Keep your eye out for opportunities to connect with Pastor Laura when she comes later in July.

With joy and gratitude,

Hardy

Looking Forward to CARAVAN

Trip dates: July 21–28

CARAVAN Sunday: July 28 during worship

Join us for worship on July 21 as we send our CARAVAN participants off to do recovery work in Paradise, CA from the 2018 Camp Fire. They’ll be staying at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oroville, CA. In addition to keeping the CARAVAN team in your prayers, please pray for Oroville as they recently had a very close call from the Thompson Fire, which is still burning but mostly contained.

Then join us on July 28 for CARAVAN Sunday, when we’ll celebrate our participants’ return and hear about their amazing experiences!

Hike in Wilder Ranch State Park

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 13 • 9 am • RSVP

Let’s head over the hill to Santa Cruz for a beautiful walk/hike along the Ohlone Bluff Trail with views of the ocean. The trail is about 5 miles roundtrip and relatively flat.

Meet in the Wilder Ranch State Park parking lot at 9 am. Parking is $10, or you can park on Hwy 1 just past the entrance and walk in. Please RSVP if you're planning to join us!

Pride Shirts are Here!

Our new Sunnyvale Pres Pride shirts have arrived! Pick yours up in Trinity Court on Sunday after church, or purchase one there if you weren’t able to pre-order. Then wear your shirt to this summer’s Pride events, including Sunnyvale Pride and Silicon Valley Pride in August, or anytime you’d like throughout the year!

New Children’s Books

in the Church Library

Inclusion and social justice are among our church community’s core values. Thanks to generous donations, the Sunnyvale Pres library team has expanded our collection of children’s books with new titles reflecting these values. You’ll find books affirming diverse cultures, genders, and family structures, as well as the treasure God sees in each one of us. Stop by the church library to find these powerful stories to share with your children or grandchildren!

Affirming Church Series

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

Sunday, July 21 • 11:30 am • Soulé Hall and online

For the second of our three-part Affirming Church series this summer, we will watch this powerful documentary, then discuss it together over a light lunch. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend as we continue to strive to be a more educated and inclusive community.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Continued Prayers

• Young Cheol Yang — prayers for him, his care, and his family
• Pat Wolff — regaining strength
• Maggie Burklund — healing and strength
• Joan Latimer — cancer journey
• Mildred Prasad — dementia
• Dave Bentley — health challenges

Grief

• The family and loved ones of Al Mendoza after his passing on June 29
• The family and loved ones of Elsie Hasling after her passing on July 3

Congregational Meeting

July 14

Family Movie Night: Cars

July 19

Safe Church Training

Aug. 4

Save the date...

• Out Loud Choir • Rehearsals June–August, singing in worship August 18
• Adult Learning: Hardy's Sabbatical Plans • August 4
• Sunnyvale Pride • August 15
• Queer-led Worship Service • August 18
• The Music School Open House • August 24
• Silicon Valley Pride Parade • August 25

Sunday Mornings

• Bible Study • 8:30–9:30 am (not meeting in July) • 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 (not meeting in July) • 1 pm • Zoom
• Prayer Stations • 2nd Sunday • After worship
• Family Meals • 2nd Sunday • 11:30 am–1 pm • Phoenix Center • Info

Wednesday Evenings

• Sunnyvale CircleSongs • 1st Wednesdays (not meeting in July or August) • 7 pm • Fellowship Hall
• Modern Worship Collective • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 6 pm meal, Fellowship Hall • 7 pm service, Sanctuary
• Evensong: Contemplative Worship • 3rd Wednesdays • 7 pm • Sanctuary

Prayer & Bible Study Groups

• 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
• 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 @ 7 pm in the sanctuary
• Evensong: Contemplative Worship — 3rd Wednesdays @ 7 pm in the sanctuary

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