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COM provided $2500 in support of last month's Hispanic/Latin@ Pastors Retreat at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe. Rev. Amy Mendez, who along with Rev. Roberto Ramirez was on the planning team for the retreat, shared this brief reflection, Searching for Connection, on an excellent retreat. | |
226th General Assembly
Melinda Forbes, Deidra Goulding, and Wendy Tajima are all in Salt Lake City for the 226th General Assembly, and will return on the 4th of July. If you want to watch the plenary sessions, they are live-streamed at https://ga-pcusa.org/. There you can also find recordings from last week's committee meetings and many other resources from the GA.
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Installation Service
Of Rev. Elizabeth Wang
As Pastor of First Presbyterian
Church, Altadena
Sunday, July 21, 2 pm
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Memorial Service Information For
Rev. Patricia Williams
Thank you for your prayers and support for the Williams family as they grieve the loss of Rev. Patricia (Pat) Williams, who passed away on May 29th. A memorial service will be held as follows:
Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:00am
Northminster Presbyterian
Church Sanctuary
400 Rancheria Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Lunch reception to follow in
the Fellowship Hall
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Notice Of Important Changes
Board Of Pensions
Need information on the changes? Feel free to contact Kristin Leucht at kleucht@pensions.org if you have questions. Also, the Board of Pensions has developed an online tool to help you estimate the cost of taking the different options being presented; to access the calculator, go to https://www.pensions.org/decision-guide/ . Remember, by September all churches with pastors should consider and report to the Board of Pensions how pastors will be provided benefits in 2025.
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Job Opportunities in
San Gabriel Presbytery
*From the Presbytery of the Pacific*
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles seeks a half-time transitional pastor for a 50+ member, vibrant, and faith-filled congregation. Find Job Description here.
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WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
We remember Northminster Presbyterian Church in our Prayers of the People this week.
| Prayers for the 226th General Assembly, in session now. | |
Monte Vista Grove
Store Sale July 6th
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Speaking Opportunity
Mission Co-Workers Ryan and Alethia White will be in our area in early July and have availability on their calendar July 8 and 9. They are the Regional Liaisons for Northern and Central Europe living in Berlin, Germany. If you would like to have them speak to a church group or at a gathering during these dates, please contact Ryan.White@pcusa.org.
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Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build In
Baldwin Park
No experience required! From July 10-19 you can help add housing to the community in Baldwin Park. As we embark on a 10-day blitz to build the first SGV Habitat ADU in the community. ½ day shifts are available. Go to:
https://sgvhabitat.org/volunteer/blitz-build/ for more information and to sign up.
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Two International
Peacemakers Coming
In September
Rev. Dr. Hiheon Kim of South Korea will be in Southern California September 13-18, 2024. He is senior pastor of Hyanglin Presbyterian Church, chair of the Society of Korean Minjung Theology, and President of Hyosun-Miseon Peace Park Project Committee. He speaks English, so does not need a translator. Hiheon comes with expertise in social justice and spirituality, ecological turn beyond globalized consumerism, and peace and reunification of the two Koreas. He is open to preaching and leading Bible Study and education sessions. Read his full bio here. If you are interested in having him speak, contact Alex Khoury at alex.khoury117@gmail.com.
| Frances Namoumou of Fiji will be in Southern California September 19-25, 2024, co-hosted by the presbyteries of San Fernando and San Gabriel. She speaks English, so does not need a translator, and comes with expertise in Climate Justice and Ecological Stewardship, and Disaster and Displacement Management. She is open to lead Bible Study, lead education sessions on the impacts of climate change, talk with small groups or committees or youth groups, and more. Read her bio here If you are interested in having her speak, contact Wendy Gist at gist.wendy@gmail.com | |
