SAN GABRIEL PRESBYTERY

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE

MMU submissions due Fridays by

5 pm to: ericka@sangabpres.org

December 22, 2025

www.sangabpres.org

www.pcusa.org

www.synod.org

www.pensions.org

PRESBYTERY NEWS

Other Things , written by Wendy Tajima, Executive Presbyter.

LAST MMU 2025


Today’s issue is our last newsletter of 2025. As the year wraps up, enjoy the holiday season with family and friends.


Thank you for reading along this year.


We appreciate you and look forward to being back with you in the new year.

PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PPC)

2026 ROSE PARADE SEATS


Join the fun at PPC January 1, 2026, grandstand seating is available for purchase.


Click here to view the flyer.


For more information, click the button below.

YOUTH & YOUNG

ADULTS UNITE


Send your youth and young-ish adults to gather to build faith, ask real questions, and grow in community. find a place to belong, serve, and deepen

their walk together.


Use the link below to view the various dates and locations, starting December 19

ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORTING


Reporting window will open on January 2, 2026 and close on February 20, 2026. 


Please plan to submit your church's statistics through the online entry system beginning January 2.


If you do not have your church's user id and password, please contact Ericka Smith-Stephens (ericka@sangabpres.org) who can provide them for you. 


Use the button below to access the reporting platform. Happy Holidays!

170 YEARS OF PRESBYTERIANS IN

L.A. PODCAST IS HERE


We are thrilled to announce that the Synod's podcast exploring 170 years of our witness in Los Angeles is now live!


Journey through the stories, people, challenges, and surprising moments that shaped our churches and our city.

New episodes will drop every Wednesday, so be sure to follow along and share with others who enjoy exploring history, faith, and LA's rich legacy of ministry. 


Listen now: 

https://lapresbyterianism.transistor.fm/


Click here to view the flyer.

Learn more at:

https://lapresbyterians.net/

#PCUSA #losangeles #podcast

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SAN MARINO COMMUNITY CHURCH IS HIRING


The position for a new Director for Contemporary Worship! This is a 20hr/wk. position with a minimum pay of $40,000/yr.


For more information, please visit:

https://sanmarinocommunitychurch.com/resources/op-docw/


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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY – JOURNEY ARCADIA


This position would be a hands-on rebuild of our children and youth ministry. We are looking for a self-starter, developer kind of person, who loves the Lord and discipling children and young people.


If interested in either position, send your resume to info@arcadia.church and specify which position you are applying for.

 

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JOBS FOR FIRE-AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS


If you or someone you know was affected by the Eaton or Palisades fires, the IBTU Relief Hub is offering paid, temporary job opportunities for fire-impacted individuals as part of our recovery efforts. 

 

Now Hiring for: 

- Disaster Recovery Case Manager 

- Humanitarian Aid Worker 

- Warehouse Coordinator 

- Communications Specialist 

- Graphic Designer 

 

See our attached flyer for more information. To apply, go to bit.ly/joinibtu. Applicants must meet the qualifications of being fire-impacted. 

 

We're rebuilding with a purpose, together. 


To view the flyer, click here.


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FACILITIES MANAGER - WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Facility Manager will manage, support, and maintain the Westminster

Presbyterian Church (WPC) campus, which includes the buildings, grounds, parking lots, and the Westminster Pasadena Foundation (WPF) rental properties. The Facilities manager will perform miscellaneous maintenance duties as needed.


Click here for the job description.


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FACILITIES MANAGER - CLAREMONT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Under the direction of the Head of Staff, provide overall supervision of the maintenance and upkeep of church facilities and grounds as well as COORDI

NATING the scheduling of facility and campus events.


For more information, please click here.

EATON FIRE RESOURCES


To view the resources click here.

IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

Rapid Response Team


Give to the West LA Community Response


Caring For Our Neighbors


How To Respond to First Amendment Auditors


Know Your Rights Cards


A Quick Guide for Church Personnel Who May Interact with Federal Agents


Immigration Guidance for Houses of Worship


ICE Policy for Churches Sample


PCUSA Immigration, Asylum, Refugee, & Immigrant Defense Resources English


Immigration Vigil

WINTERFEST RESOURCES

Resources from the Gabrieleno/Tongva Tribe. Siban'gna landback video


Legal Training for Churches


Neighborhood Center Resource List. Send updates or changes to perryting@sbcglobal.net


Treasurer's Manual PCUSA

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER


We remember Northminster Presbyterian Church, Diamond Bar, in our Prayers of the People this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 MEETING CALENDAR APPROVED


The PEC approved the meetings for next year, including the next

Presbytery meeting on January 31 at

Pasadena Presbyterian Church. 


Click link below for more information.

HAVE A BUSINESS IN

LA COUNTY??


The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, in collaboration with FIFA's Local Supplier Program, is selecting LA based businesses to provide goods and services for the upcoming games.


For more information, click here.

HOLIDAY EVENTS AT WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN


Westminster Presbyterian Church

1757 Lake Ave, Pasadena, 91104

CHRISTMAS EVE

CANDELIGHT SERVICE


Join us for a Christmas candlelight service as we celebrate the light of Christ together.


December 24, at 7 pm


Westminster Presbyterian

in collaboration with:

Altadena Community Church

LIFT International Church


Click here to view the flyer.

INTERWOVEN'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE


Join us this Christmas Eve as we gather to celebrate the hope, peace, and joy of the season. Come enjoy meaningful worship, familiar carols, and a welcoming space for all. We’d love to celebrate

Christmas with you.


December 24, at 4 pm



4848 Eagle Rock Blvd

Los Angeles, 90041


To view the flyer click here.

CHAPLAINCY REPORT BY

STEPHANIE KANG


Rev. Stephanie Kang sends her first report as Protestant Chaplain at LA County General Medical Center, and it's a great insight into her important ministry!


Click here to view the report

LA FIRES ANNIVERSARY - A FREE SUPPORT GATHERING


As we approach the one-year anniversary of the LA fires, many people are finding old emotions resurfacing: fear, grief, anxiety, or a general sense of unease. Anniversaries have a way of stirring the body and

heart long before our minds catch up.


If you can’t attend live, the session

will be recorded and sent

to everyone who registers.


DETAILS

Date: Sunday, January 4th

Time: 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET

Location: Online (Zoom); a recording is provided to all registrants


Cost: Free (registration required)


Come as you are...overwhelmed,

tender, hopeful, uncertain.

There is a place for you here.

EATON SURVEY -

PLEASE SHARE!


DENA Homes and the Eaton Fire Collaborative have asked us to share this survey with Eaton Fire Survivors. This survey is designed for people whose housing, finances, and daily lives have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. Responses will help them to better understand: current housing situations, financial challenges and gaps, and ongoing recovery needs. Please share this link or this flyer with the survivors in your Eaton Fire network.

ALTADENA FOREVER RUN



Join us on Sunday, January 4, 2026, a community race and celebration honoring recovery one year after the Eaton Fire. Choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1K Family Run, and stay for the finish line festival with food, music, and local vendors.


All proceeds benefit Eaton Fire survivors and Altadena’s first responders in conjunction with the LA County Sheriff’s Dept/Altadena Station.”


Register or learn more at AltadenaForeverRun.com.


Click here to view the flyer.

FINDING THE GOSPEL IN THE CERULEAN SEA


Free Online Book Club from Holding Faith in partnership with Claremont Presbyterian


Monday nights, 7-8 pm PT,

January 19-February.16, 2026


For more info or to register, go to holdingfaith.org.


Click here to view the flyer

PRESBYTERY RESOURCES

Help SGP earn points at Staples, Just give the Presbytery Office Number at checkout: 📞 1-626-614-5964


Board of Pensions Dues Calculator for 2025-2026


Book of Order 2025-2027 (English)


Book of Order (Spanish)


Book of Order (Korean)


Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy


Send financial questions or reimbursements to Peter Tan-Gatue


Land Acknowledgement adopted by the Presbytery of San Gabriel


The 2026 apportionment is $70 per member.


2026 Presbytery minimums document


The 2026 mileage reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile.


2026 Presbytery Meeting Calendar


Donate Online to Presbytery or to Churches in the Presbytery

Presbytery of San Gabriel | www.sangabpres.org | presby@sangabpres.org |

(626) 614-5964

9723 Garibaldi Avenue Temple City, CA 91780