The Gift of Renewal in God’s Spirit

Dear Kris,

As a church community, we do our best to model Jesus’s love, peace, and justice in ways that make a real-world impact. At times, it’s easy to feel limited by what we can do and the resources we have to offer — forgetting that life in Christ’s ministry is not primarily about us. It is God who calls us, and thankfully God provides more than we could ever imagine.

That provision includes sending us gifted leaders like Pastor Annanda (she/they). As we enter this new chapter of our ministry, may we remember that it’s the Spirit who called her/them here — God’s life-giving Spirit that has long supported and sustained us.

In this time of renewal, may we all be open to new and great and miraculous things being revealed to us, and accomplished in and through us. I can’t wait to witness how God’s Spirit will move!

With great hope,

Hardy

Adult Learning Class & Light Lunch

Stories from Sabbatical

Sunday, March 2 • 11:30 am • Fellowship Hall & Online

During Pastor Hardy’s sabbatical travels last fall, he dove deeply into the peacemaking and historical conflict resolution work being done in South Korea and Ireland. What impacted him most were people’s stories about their everyday lives, identities, and communities — island towns being lost to military-industrial development, women struggling to support their families post-war, people stuck between national identities, and the courage of those who stood up for peace in the face of hostility. 

Join us for a light lunch as Pastor Hardy shares these stories and more!

Last Call for Church Directory Photos

This Sunday, February 16 • After church • Trinity Court

Everyone is encouraged to participate in our simple, homegrown church directory to help us all feel connected. If you haven’t already had your photo taken, find Carol Heath near the entrance to Fellowship Hall to have your photo taken and verify your information. If you’d prefer to send us your own photo, that’s fine too. For families, please send individual photos and a group photo for your family. Questions? Email Carol Heath.

Visual Impairment Stickers

Sometimes it can be difficult for people with visual impairments to see who is in front of them, so it helps if you identify yourself when speaking to them. To help facilitate this, special nametag stickers designed by our macular degeneration support group are available for any congregation member who is visually impaired. These stickers are available at the Welcome Booth on Sunday mornings.

Young Adult Game Night

Saturday, February 22 • 5–9 pm

Adam & Will's place • RSVP

Get ready to level up your weekend! Young adults are having a video/board game night. Think epic battles, friendly competition, delicious snacks and awesome fellowship. Drop in or out as your schedule permits, and bring a snack and/or games to share. RSVP for location details.

Meet the Pastors

February 23 & March 4

Here are two opportunities to get to know Pastor Annanda!

Sunday, February 23 • 11:30 am • Soulé Hall & Online

Pastor Annanda will share her/their story from a perspective of spirituality, race, gender and sexuality. We’ll end with a Q&A. (No RSVP necessary, just drop by after church!)

Tuesday, March 4 • 6–8 pm • Jake’s Pizza • RSVP

Pastors Hardy and Annanda are eager to get to know you. We’ll order some pizza and beverages ahead of time, so drop by for some good food and casual conversation.

Liberating Spiritualities in Dark Times

Tuesday, March 4 • 4:15–5:30 pm • Santa Clara University Library, St. Clare Room • RSVP • Flyer

How can spirituality serve as a catalyst for social transformation and healing in an age of darkness and despair? What can we do to cultivate more inclusive, justice-centered spirituality? 

Join the conversation at Christopher Tirres’s upcoming book launch. Liberating Spiritualities: Reimagining Faith in the Américas explores these questions by drawing on the rich traditions of liberation theology and philosophy in the Americas. Christopher attends Sunnyvale Pres and is a professor of religious studies at SCU.

Please stop by Jake’s Pizza afterward to greet the pastors!

Act Now! Push Back on Project 2025’s Policy Agenda

From the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness • Take action

Sunnyvale Pres strives to answer God’s call to take action for social, racial, and environmental justice, issues concerning the poor and elderly, as well as to be fully open and affirming of the LGBTQ community and provide a safe space for all. The policies laid out in Project 2025 directly oppose our beliefs. Let us each take a moment to push back against these policies by making our voices heard by our elected officials!

Push back or learn more about the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Continued Prayers

• Dorothy Funk — continuing improvement after health challenges
• Harry Shaver — hospice care
• Vicki Anderson — recovering from fall
• Jack Pettygrove — health Challenges
• Mildred Prasad — dementia and depression
• Maggie Burklund — healing and strength

Grief

• Jonathan Dix after the passing of his grandmother, Virginia Dix, on February 1

Book Discussion

Feb. 3–24

Spring Retreat

March 28–30

VBS

June 16–20

PELC Registration

Now Open

Save the Dates

• Adult Learning: Can War Be Just? • April 6
• New Member Class • April 6
• Intergenerational mission trip • April 13–15
• Youth Chili Cookoff • April 27
• Safe Church training • May 18
• CARAVAN • July 20–27

Lent • March 5–April 19

• Ash Wednesday • March 5
• Easter Eggstravaganza • April 5
• Palm Sunday & potluck • April 13
• Maundy Thursday • April 17
• Good Friday • April 18
• Easter Sunday • April 20

Sunday Mornings

• Bible Study • 8:30–9:30 am • Email
• Middle School Small Group • 2nd & 4th Sundays • 9–9:55 am • Email
• Worship • 10 am • Child care available for ages 6 months–2 years (extended through kindergarten on All-Ages Worship Sundays)
• Children’s Programs: STARS (3 yrs–kinder) + Children’s Church (grades 1–5) • 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 
• Centering Prayer • 2nd Sunday • 9:15 am • Fireside Room
• Prayer Stations • 2nd Sunday • After worship
• Walking the Labyrinth • 4th Sunday • After worship

Wednesday Evenings

• OASIS (grades 1–5) • Wednesdays • 6:15–7:30 pm • Email
• 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

• 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 • Coleman Room or patio outside the gym • Info
• Support Group for Parents of Neurodiverse Kids • 2nd Wednesday • 10–11 am • Coleman Room 702 • Info • Email
• Senior Zoom Coffee • 2nd Thursday (not meeting in February) • 10:30 am • Info • Zoom • Email
• Young Adults Group • 4th Saturday (usually) • Email
• Queer Fellowship Group • Monthly get-togethers • Email
• Check our website for lots of interest groups — hiking, cycling, yoga, music, pickleball, board games, crafts, genealogy, environmental justice, and more!

Helpful Links

• Subscribe to e-newsletters for children, youth, and/or weekly worship focus.
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• Follow Sunnyvale Pres and Youth Ministry on Instagram.
• Re-read past articles in our newsletter archives.

Join us for weekly worship opportunities!

• Sundays @ 10 am — onsite or online
• Modern Worship Collective — 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 7 pm in the sanctuary (casual dinner @ 6 pm in Fellowship Hall)
• Evensong: Contemplative Worship — 3rd Wednesdays @ 7 pm in the sanctuary

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