MMU: CHRIST IS A FIRM FOUNDATION!!

SAN GABRIEL PRESBYTERY

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE

MMU submissions due Thursdays by

5 pm to: ericka@sangabpres.org

July 27, 2026

PRESBYTERY NEWS

"Note from Lisa – What I am/What we are" our Executive Presbyter. Click the link below.

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Lisa Hansen will be out of the office from July 23 through July 29 for a short vacation, and then in Montreat from August 10 through August 14 for Continuing Education.

BECOMING GOOD STEWARDS OF PROPERTY WE OWN

The Presbytery is forming a committee to review church property use and ways churches can maximize their local community ministry by providing low-income housing, community gardens, increasing facility utilization, and exploring how to make their spaces more multifunctional.

This is not an attempt to keep the doors open, but rather a way to use what God has given us to meet the ministry needs in our local communities.

If you are interested in participating on the committee, please get in touch with Lisa Hansen at lisa@sangabpres.org.

If you are considering developing underutilized land, Congregational Land Partners (CLP) offers a local option. To learn more, please see their attached flyer below

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CREATION JUSTICE MINISTRIES

In the summer months extreme heat can become dangerous and lead to heat-related illnesses. Creation Justice Ministries has created resources to help us recognize the signs of these problems and know how we can respond both as individuals and churches

Heat and Health Info Sheet

Heat and Health: A Faith Response

Heat and Health Slides

PCUSA DENOMINATIONAL EVENT

Faith Formation in SoCal,

September 26

Join us for a unique opportunity! The Around the Table Retreat is designed for faith leaders, parents, caregivers, and grandparents seeking practical ways to nurture faith in God with children and youth. Through storytelling, shared meals, spiritual practices, and coaching conversations, you'll discover simple Sabbath rhythms that can be woven into everyday life at home and in your congregation. Come be refreshed, inspired, and equipped for the journey of faith formation across generations.

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RESULTS FROM THE 227th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Outlook has published a bulletin insert summarizing the results of the 227th GA. You can find a copy of the insert HERE.

PRESBYTERIAN FEDERAL CHAPLAINCY

Did you know that Chaplains who work in the Federal Government for the Veterans Administration, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the Military are recommended by their Presbyteries to be endorsed by the Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincy? This organization supports the work of these chaplains and provides for their annual training. We currently have a Chaplain Candidate endorsed by the PFC to serve in the Army Reserve. We are proud of Evlyn Roper's work as she continues on her path to ordination in the PC(USA). Attached is the PFC Summer Newsletter to help

you learn more about

their mission and ministry.

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STACKABLE CHAIRS AVAILABLE

Over 100 stacking chairs of various styles are available at no cost from San Marino Community Church (1750 Virginia Road, San Marino) to any church in the Presbytery. Churches are welcome to

as many or as few as desired. All chairs are in serviceable condition.

For more information contact

Business Manager Skip Ober Miller at SkipOM@smcommunitychurch.com.

It is hoped that all chairs will be claimed by August 1.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FPCA JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME PASTOR

First Presbyterian Church, Altadena, is seeking a Full-Time Pastor. For more details, click here to view the job description

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OPERATIONS MANAGER - CLAREMONT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Operations Manager provides direct, daily, and strategic leadership for the operations of a five-acre, multi-use church campus with eight buildings that serves 200-300 people daily at least

six days week.

Click here for the job description.

For more information, please contavt the church at: clerk.cpc55@gmail.com

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CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR - JOURNEY, ARCADIA

The Director of Family Ministries will be responsible to oversee and develop Journey Community Church’s Family Ministry as an environment that cultivates biblical marriages, disciples’ children, youth, and college age young people.

Click here to view the flyer.

For more information, please contavt the church at: erin@arcadia.church

WINTERFEST RESOURCES

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

Legal Training for Churches

Neighborhood Center Resources List Send updates or changes to:

perryting@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer's Manual PCUSA

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

We remember Love Community Church, Azusa, in our Prayers of the

People this week.

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2026 Season of Prayer and Reflection - Weekly Guide

From June 25 to August 15, the PC(USA) invite us to join in a Season of Prayer and Reflection in the Korean Peninsula, marking both the beginning

of the Korean War and Korea’s

liberation from Japanese occupation.

During this season, we pray for peace, healing, and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula, trusting in Christ who breaks down dividing walls and brings peace. We pray for the people of both South

and North Korea, and for the church to

bear witness to Christ’s hope and light.

Each Thursday, we invite you to pause by setting an alarm on your phone at

12:14 PM and praying with us.

These weekly prayer guides in

English and Korean will help us

pray alongside the global church

MORE DETAILS (ENGLISH) WEEK VI

MORE DETAILS (KOREAN) WEEK VI

UPCOMING EVENTS

CONSTRUCTION AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BALDWIN PARK

MOVES FORWARD

SGV Habitat for Humanity is making good progress converting the former church site into 15 affordable housing units. To read more and see pictures click here.

HELP US WITH OUR WEBSITE REDESIGN!!

We need photos of the churches, your mission work, your ministry, and worship.

Please send them to presby@sangabpres.org.

WEST COAST WEBINAR

ON CHANGES TO CHURCHWIDE SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Have you wondered about the changes to the PC(USA) Special Offerings and what they mean for your congregation? You are invited to join the Special Offerings staff to learn about:

The General Assembly action that sparked recent changes.
The specific causes each offering will support.
A brand-new grant opportunity through the World Communion Offering.

Register here: PC(USA) Special Offerings Webinar for West Coast Presbyteries & CongregationsEven if you cannot attend, sign up. The webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants.

BIG BEAR LAKE -- CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

Big Bear Lake Christian Conference Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a weekend celebration, Aug 28-30, 2026. You are invited to head up to Big Bear for a day or for the weekend. More information is available in the attached poster.

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EATON FIRE RESOURCES

To view additional resources, click here.

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Join other Presbyterians rebuild with Habitat for Humanity in Altadena on October 10 and November 14. Volunteer registration links will come later but put the dates on your calendar now. For more info, contact Cynthia Guenther <csguenther50@gmail.com>.

Habitat is always looking for volunteers, so please feel free to use this link for days other than the group-build dates above: Habitat Volunteer Registration General Calendar.