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Presbytery of San Jose
January 8, 2025
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Presbytery's Unity Candle will be at Bonny Doon Presbyterian Church this Sunday, January 12. | |
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Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders/Ministers of Word and Sacrament are invited to contribute to the 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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Coordinating Council, Presbytery Meetings and NEAR Gatherings for 2025
- Thursday Jan 30, 4:00pm Coordinating Council Zoom
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Thursday Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Presbytery Meeting by Zoom
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Saturday, May 3, 10:00am - 1:00pm, NEAR Gathering at FPC Monterey
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Saturday, Sept 6, 10:00am - 1:00pm, NEAR Gathering location TBD
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Thursday Sept 25, 4:00pm Coordinating Council Zoom
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Thursday Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Presbytery Meeting by Zoom
A subcommittee of the Coordinating Council of the Presbytery of San Jose set dates for two one-hour-long business meetings conducted over Zoom, and two in-person gatherings of a new type, named "NEAR Gatherings," to reflect the theme Nurture, Educate, Advance and Resource.
Details are in this post by moderator Rev. Dr. Libby Boatwright.
https://sanjosepby.org/2025-presbytery-meetings
Any questions can be directed to EP Neal Presa or Stated Clerk Erica Rader.
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Celebrating Trinity Presbyterian Church, Santa Cruz and their Newly-Installed Pastor, Rev. Diane Ford | | |
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Rev. Dr. Neal Presa, Executive Presbyter; Rev. Diane Ford; Rev. Dr. Libby Boatwright, Presbytery Moderator. Click images to see larger sizes.
The Presbytery of San Jose joyously celebrated the installation of Rev. Diane Ford Sunday Jan 5, 2025. Congratulations to the members of Trinity Santa Cruz on this new chapter!
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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 flyer.
Admission is free; donations to Second Harvest to alleviate food insecurity are highly encouraged. 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
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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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