News from Pastor Hardy

Guest Preacher & Speaker Rev. Dr. Bill Shaw

Sunday, March 10

10 am worship • Sanctuary & online

11:30 am Adult Learning class • Soulé Hall & Zoom

Dear Kris,

Mark your calendars for March 10 for a very special worship and learning experience!

My good friend, Rev. Dr. Bill Shaw (OBE), has been recognized internationally for his inspiring peacebuilding work serving under-resourced and trauma-impacted individuals in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He leads the 174 Trust, a community organization that meets basic needs, builds connections across differences, brings people together through art, and lifts up youth and their families. Learn more here.

It’s tempting to think of Northern Ireland’s armed conflict between paramilitaries as being very distant from our own lives. However, given the growing political and cultural divisions and rising prevalence of violent language and behavior in our own country, perhaps our experiences aren’t so different after all.

I believe we have much to learn from a proven faith leader like Rev. Shaw, who has helped shepherd communities from violence to thriving. I hope you’ll take this chance to receive his witness, and to hear how God might inspire transformation in our own neighborhoods. Don’t miss worship and the class on March 10!

Praying for peace,

Hardy

Young Adults: Tacos & Trivia

Tomorrow, Saturday February 24

6:30 pm • Heath home

All young adults are invited to a night of tacos & trivia! Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. If you are able to bring something, sign up here. Bring a friend and join in the fun!

Advocacy Opportunity

This Sunday, February 25

After worship and online

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging United States decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. It is not too late to write your Senators and Representative, encouraging them to vote for passage of the Farm Bill.

If you missed picking up a sample letter to send to members of Congress, you may get one at the Book Cart after worship on February 25.

Annual Meeting

Sunday, March 17 • Immediately following worship

Plan on joining us for the church’s annual meeting. We will be hearing from church members, updating our bylaws, and voting on the Terms of Call (employment agreement) with our pastors. We will also see a slideshow of ministry highlights at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church over the last year. (Child care will be provided for this meeting.)

Women’s Retreat

April 5–7 • Vallambrosa Center • Register

Beat the winter blues with a spring weekend getaway! All women and non-binary adults are invited. Come escape the usual routine, connect with friends, and breathe new energy into your faith practice.

Our speaker, Rev. Marci Glass, will discuss God’s place in our stories. Join us for the full weekend or just Saturday. Scholarships are available. Learn more online.

An online retreat is available (a week later) on April 13 for those unable to attend in-person.

Chili Cookoff: CARAVAN Fundraiser

Sunday, April 21 • 11:30 am–2 pm

Calling all cooks! Support our CARAVAN youth mission trip by joining us for an afternoon of great food, live music by JD & The Shout, and cornhole. Learn more and sign up on the website.

Coleman Room Update

As part of our ongoing Phoenix Center renovation, the Coleman Room has been set up as a hangout spot for families, including those from PELC and The Music School. The room has been stocked with snacks and drinks for sale and games for all to enjoy. Check it out and stay tuned for more changes!

Memorial for Darl Spencer

Friday, March 1 • 10 am • Sanctuary

Everyone is invited to a memorial service for Darl Spencer on Friday, March 1 at 10 am. There will be a reception immediately afterward.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

• Don Frevert — recovering from a fall
• Mildred Prasad — comfort
• Maggie Burklund — strength
• David and Nancy Tousignant — strength and comfort
• Kristin Evans and family as they grieve the death of her husband, Roger Smith

Praise Report!

• We celebrate the birth of Mike and Marsha Dyslin’s granddaughter.

The Art of

Dying Well

Feb. 25

Safe Church

Training

Feb. 25

Celebrating

Black History

Feb. 26

CircleSongs

March 6

Choir Concert

March 8

Summer & Fall Classes

Save the date...

• Easter Eggstravaganza • March 23
• Palm Sunday Service (followed by potluck lunch) • March 24
• Maundy Thursday & Good Friday • March 28 & 29
• Easter Sunday • March 31
• Book Cart Author Meet & Greet with Todd Compton • April 21
• 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
• Volunteer Appreciation Sunday • April 28
• New Friends Brunch • April 28
• Adult Learning Class: The 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 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

Helpful Links

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• Follow Sunnyvale Pres and Youth Ministry on Instagram.
• Re-read past articles in our newsletter archives.

2023–2024 Fiscal YTD Results

Jan 2024 (month 10) $ K   

Church Income...... $1,158

Church Expenses.... $1,258

Church Deficit..... $ (100)

Outreach Surplus... $...96

Combined Deficit....$...(4)

Fiscal year-to-date through January, the church is reporting a deficit, and the outreach groups are reporting a surplus. Church spending of $1,258K was offset by church income of $1,158K, resulting in a church deficit of $(100)K, which is considerably better than the budgeted prediction of $(431)K for this point in the year. The outreach groups (PELC and The Music School) have contributed $96K year-to-date, including $63K from PELC and $33K from TMS. The combined organizatIon is reportIng a deficit of $(4)K year-to-date. January is the tenth month of our fiscal year.

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 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.”