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Presbytery of San Jose
January 16, 2025
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Open to anyone: Reformed Theology with Professor Greg Love | |
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Phil Arzino, Program manager of San Francisco Presbytery's Commissioned Pastor Training and Continuing Education Program, invites new and returning students, and church leaders in Presbytery of San Jose to participate in upcoming classes on Reformed Theology. Flyers are here (Reformed Theology Class) and here (Continuing Ed. 2025-2026.)
"The first class starts in February, and it's both a really good one and is required for all CP students and candidates," writes Mr. Arzino. Rev. Dr. Greg Love, a systematic theologian at the University of Redlands, Graduate School of Theology, will be teaching Reformed History and Theology - Thinking Theologically About What We Believe, a look at the broad movements of the of the Reformed view of the Christian faith, from 1517 on to today; and especially through the current Presbyterian view of the faith.
Registration link for Reformed Theology Course:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TgOGYXlQTSiHi-v3zKhdqw
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Theme: "Walk in Newness of Life"
(Romans 6:4)
Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders/Ministers of Word and Sacrament are invited to contribute to the Presbytery's next Daily Devotional, a high-quality PDF booklet of brief reflections and prayers on each day of Lent, beginning March 5, through Easter Sunday, April 20.
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Celebrations of Food and Music | | |
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Somos Cafe & Community Center, Watsonville
Thank you for a wonderful year of community! Come celebrate with us over tamales, mariachi, fun, and a presentation on the past, present and future of Somos! Donations appreciated but not required. All are welcome! PDF Flyer
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First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View
Musicians including a cellist, flautist, pianists, guitarist, and vocalist will perform in the sanctuary. See updated flyer. This event is supported by the Mission and Outreach Work Group as a local mission.
100% of funds raised will go directly to Second Harvest to assist those with food insecurity. A speaker from Second Harvest will give a brief presentation between the pieces played; attendees will be able to donate using a QR code or through a collection plate.
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22 Jan, 6pm, Ruling Elder Boundary Training, Zoom
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30 Jan, 4pm, Coordinating Council Zoom
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3 Feb, Mon – 4 Feb, Tue Pastors' Retreat, Maria Villa Del Mar - 2 rooms avail.
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6 Feb Church Statistical Reporting Due
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8 Feb, 9am – 12pm The Great Search Morning Retreat, Westhope Pres
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8 Feb, 9:30 – 11:30am Clerk of Session Training
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9 Feb Watsonville Public House Super Bowl Party (robbyolson@gmail.com)
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22 Feb Watsonville Public House Anniversary Dinner
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27 Feb, 4pm Presbytery Meeting by Zoom
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Last, but not least: email safety | |
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"Can I trust you to assist me with an important mission and keep it discreet?"
It's okay to be suspicious! by Collette Lynner
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The Presbytery of San Jose fell prey to an email scam campaign designed to entice trusting souls to send prepaid gift cards to strangers online. To our knowledge, nobody got hurt.
Here are Basic email safety rules to employ on suspicious messages:
- DONT click on weird attachments
- DO look at the email address listed in the from: field and reply-to: field
- REMEMBER that the real domain name is the last two segments: for example, www.real-looking-site.com.fakety.fake.com is a scammer in disguise.
If you're asked to do something out of the ordinary for the Presbytery that involves money or passwords, always get confirmation by voice or in person.
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