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Presbytery of San Jose
April 22, 2025
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EVERYONE is invited to attend this event; childcare is provided.
A PDF Flyer, more information and materials are available at http://sanjosepby.org/NEAR
| | | After lunch at the NEAR Gathering, Rev. Andy Rausch will lead a tour of the Monterey Custom House Museum complex and a walk to Cannery Row; images from Wikipedia commons | | A Last-Minute, Wonderful Surprise: Wednesday, April 30, 1:00pm Meet & Greet with 226th GA Co-Moderator, Rev. Tony Larson | Pictured above is the Rev. Tony Larson, GA-226 Co-Moderator, who has extended his trip to the Presbytery of San Francisco by a day to visit with us. Please join EP Neal Presa and Pastor Jack Cabaness of host Covenant Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto for this last-minute, wonderful surprise. | |
1:00pm Wednesday April 30, 2025.
RSVP before noon, Tuesday, April 29.
Covenant Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto is at
670 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
| | | Sunday, April 27: the Presbytery's Unity Candle will be at Comunidad Latinoamericana in San Jose | We're asking all churches and worshiping communities to pray for the host of the Unity Candle each week, including mention in their worship bulletins and pastoral prayer/congregational prayers. | | |
Iglesia Cristiana Comunidad Latinoamericana is one of two new church developments of the Presbytery of San Jose and is served by Rev. Stella Matusiewicz. Mission-oriented Stella and husband Mike Matusiewicz hail today from Panama City, Panama, where they are attending the 4th COMIBAM Global Mission conference this week. If you didn't know about this conference, an English-language article is here (Christian Daily) and more comprehensive coverage is here (Newsroom Panama.)
Comunidad Latinoamericana moved to 5150 Camden Avenue, San Jose in early 2024. Services are held throughout the week. Sunday Worship is at 12:15. Monday Bible study, 7:00 pm, is held at Cornerstone Church, but all others are at Camden Ave: Midweek service, Tue & Thu 7:00 pm; Children’s church, Wed 7:00 pm; Youth group 1st Sat 4:00 pm; Women’s group Sat 7:00 pm; Men’s group Sat 9:30 pm.
Follow the path of the Unity Candle: http://tinyurl.com/SJUnity2025
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"Invest in your leadership skills and in the lives of those whom you know are destined to lead!" Rev. Kim Dorr-Tilley, Pastor, First Pres. Mountain View
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For 30 years, GLS has provided a world-class leadership development conference with internationally known speakers sharing their best wisdom in a multitude of fields, both ministry and marketplace. In 2025, Presbytery of San Jose and First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View team up to be host partners for the Bay Area.
Registration covers access to two 8-hour days of talks by a variety of speakers each day. This registration is to attend in-person at First Presbyterian Church Mountain View. Rates go up over time; Pastor Kim Dorr-Tilley recommends taking advantage of early bird pricing before it ends May 7. Learn more at sanjosepby.org or write to Rev. Kim Dorr-Tilley directly.
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Ruling Elder Beth Wylie in charge of Justice Cafe at Westhope Presbyterian Church, Saratoga. The church is partnering with May Day Strong and Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) to organize and support attendance at the San Jose May Day rally on Thursday, May 1. "We will offer an online pre-event orientation on April 29 and the day of the event we are offering a pre-rally gathering, rally support, and a post-rally gathering to close out the day," Beth writes. "More information is available on our website here: https://www.westhope.org/justice"
Registration link for the May 1 action (also on the Justice page linked above): https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/779646/
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Knowing what to do is the least you can do: PACT will be presenting a Rapid Response Network Training this Sunday after church.
Sunday April 27, 2-3:30pm Stone Church
1937 Lincoln Ave, San Jose
Email rubyramirez@pactsj.org to register.
Learn what you can do to help protect our immigrant community when ICE comes to our county. We have launched the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network with a hotline people can call for support when they face immediate ICE action in our community.
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When someone you love is experiencing a mental illness, like depression or anxiety, it can be difficult to know what to do to support them. You want to say the right thing. There are some things we may say that are not helpful: 1. Everything happens for a reason—when we are suffering it is difficult to make sense of how we feel. 2. God won’t give you more than you can handle—your version of what “handle” means may be different. And 3. Maybe God is testing you—We are taught that God is loving and compassionate. God deliberately causing your friend to suffer may turn that friend away from God.
So, what can we say to be supportive? How about, 1. I am sorry you are suffering—lets your friend know you acknowledge their pain without judgement. 2. Can I pray with you?—your friend may be having trouble praying in the midst of their pain so you can add that you will say the words and they can listen. And 3. I am here with you—sometimes when we suffer it is hard to feel support. By staying with your friend in person or electronically perhaps they will feel they are not alone.
It is important to know your limits as a friend and help your friend get professional help when needed.
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If you need support, here are some channels:
- Teaching Elders/Ministers in the Presbytery, can contact Neal Presa, Executive Presbyter and he will connect you to the Pastors Supporting Pastors (PSP) program.
- As well, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit through the Board of Pensions for six free 1-hour sessions with a licensed therapist and unlimited 24/7 crisis counselor phone calls.
- For anyone (clergy and anyone) experiencing suicidal ideation, you should immediately contact 988 or 911.
Blessings.
| | Westhope Presbyterian Church, Saratoga partners with the French Cultural Preschool to hold this Carnival every year. This year the Carnaval will be Friday May 2 and Saturday May 3. "This family-friendly event is open to the public, Free and will feature local Vendors, Food, Wine, Art, Music, children’s activities, and more celebrating culture and community in a joyful and inclusive atmosphere," writes Westhope Office Manager, Tjitske Postma. Click the image above for a PDF flyer. | | First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto is Hiring | | |
By Pastor Tom Harris
First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto is seeking a part-time bookkeeper, 3-5 hours per week. Must be in-person with preferred work day of Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Experience with church and/or non-profit bookkeeping and Quckbooks and QuickBooks Online preferred. See full job description here. Email jobs@fpcpaloalto.org to apply.
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SAVE THE DATE: Fall Clergy Retreat Sept 9-11
Tuesday September 9 through Thursday, September 11, 2025
Two nights, Three days
St. Francis Retreat Center
549 Mission Vineyard Road
San Juan Bautista
Organized by: Church Health & Growth Working Group and EP Neal Presa
Registration Information Coming Soon!
Questions: EP Neal Presa or CHG Chair Pastor Dave Watermulder
| | | Don't miss Presbyterian Advocacy Hour April 23, 9am PDT | | |
Fight Hunger and Poverty:
Take Faithful Action in Challenging Times
April 23rd at 9am Register at this link
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20 April Easter Sunday, Unity Candle is at Foothill Community Pres. and First Thai Fellowship.
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27 April Unity Candle is at Comunidad Latinoamericana.
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27 April 2-3:30pm Rapid Response Network Training, Stone Church.
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1 May Mission Outreach Work Group Meets.
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3 May N.E.A.R. Gathering, First Pres. Church of Monterey. (registration link)
- 4 May Unity Candle is at Cornerstone Church of Silicon Valley.
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6 May Coordinating Council Meets by Zoom.
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7 May, 7pm Evicting the American Dream Screening and panel discussion, Sunnyvale Pres.
- 11 May Unity Candle is at
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18 May, 1PM CROP Hunger Walk, Almaden Hills UMC. (Register/Donate)
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