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SAN GABRIEL PRESBYTERY

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE

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5 pm to: ericka@sangabpres.org

February 9, 2026

PRESBYTERY NEWS

FOUR CHAPLAIN'S DAY

February 3 was the anniversary of Four Chaplains' Day. The Book of Order for the PCUSA states: “God sends the Church to join the mission of Jesus Christ in service to the world.” Just as the four chaplains were called to serve their military community during World War II, today's dedicated chaplains minister in various federal, state, and local ministries as they seek to remain faithful to that call. The Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies endorses chaplains of four Presbyterian denominations serving in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Veterans Affairs hospitals, and the various branches of our military. These chaplains are called to bring hope and transform their respective communities through acts of love and compassion: feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, visiting prisoners, freeing captives, sheltering the homeless, welcoming strangers, comforting those who mourn, and being present with all who are in need. Learn more about Four Chaplains' Day and the PFC by reading their attached newsletter.

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BOARD OF PENSIONS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Please consider attending one or both of the following meetings to stay informed about upcoming changes to Board of Pensions benefits:

February 26, virtually
April 28, in-person

For more details, please click below.

CLICK HERE

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY

Learn more about Celebrating Black History Month. Visit the link below.

CLICK HERE

PC(USA) SPECIAL OFFERING (2026)

The Special Offerings are changing a bit in 2026. There are now three - One Great Hour of Sharing, World Communion Offering, and the Christmas Joy Offering. To learn more, you can attend the final webinar on February 10 from 1:00 - 2:15 pm PST.by registering at Special Offerings Webinar 4. If you know someone who would benefit from this information, please share the sign-up link with them too.

If you can't make it to the webinar, you can view a recording on the website and the presentation slides.

You can update your Standing Order for the Special Offerings using this form.

If you aren't already, sign up for Special Offerings emails.

Feel free to reach out to the Special Offerings team with further questions:

wilson.kennedy@pcusa.org

sarah.mcdowell@pcusa.org

special.offerings@pcusa.org

CHAPLAINCY REPORT BY

STEPHANIE KANG

Rev. Stephanie Kang reports as Protestant Chaplain at LA County General Medical Center.

Click here to view the report

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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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, Puente de Esperanza, :La Puenta, in our Prayers of

the People this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

IMMIGRANT SUPPORT TRAINING THIS MONTH

The Adelanto Visitation and Advocacy Network (AVAN) is holding 3 trainings this month. Training for detainee visitation will occur on Feb. 17. Training for individuals and groups that want to learn about sponsorship for detainees is on Feb. 19 and hotline volunteer training is on Feb. 28. Please see the FLYER for more information and to register

REVISED 2026 PRESBYTERY MEETING CALENDAR

Please note: As of February 3, our calendar has been revised . For more details, visit the link below.

CLICK HERE

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.

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, the next gathering for 2026 is in February.

CLICK HERE

ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORTING

Reporting is now open through February 20, 2026.

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

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.

ACCESS REPORT 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.

EVICTING THE AMERICAN DREAM - A CHURCH-WIDE FILM STUDY

Mondays Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 - 4:30-5:45 pm PST on Zoom

Join us for a church-wide film study on

this excellent documentary about homelessness, the U.S. housing crisis, and its impacts on children. We will gather weekly online after having watched each week’s segment of the film. We will hear from featured speakers and discuss issues of redlining, housing commodification, eviction, the impact of housing insecurity on children, and ways to take action in our own communities. For more on the movie visit pcusa.org/evicting.

Advanced Registration is Required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting

links and instructions to view the

film segments each week.

Then on Monday, March 2 from 4:30-5:30 pm on Zoom join local leaders for a local follow-up session to the film study. To register for this local session please email Wendy Gist at gist.wendy@gmail.com.