Hosted by the Peace and Justice Work Group and Stone Church of Willow Glen.

Attend an online workshop co-hosted by Stone Church of Willow Glen and the Peace and Justice Working Group. “A Faithful Response: Indigenous Land Stewardship and Wildfire Management” will provide an opportunity for participants to learn and take action to support the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band’s use of cultural burning techniques in partnership with CalFire.

Eventbrite tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-faithful-response-indigenous-land-stewardship-and-wildfire-management-tickets-132582962209

Hosted by Sweaty Sheep NWC in Santa Cruz.
Theresa Nelson leads a 12-week creative workshop based on lessons in Julia Cameron's classic, "The Artist's Way". The workshop is Free and open to all in the Presbytery. The book is not required.

Sign up  https://www.curatedthrucreativity.org/artists-way-sign-up to take the entire series or just a few of these Tuesday night classes that help you uncover and explore your own hidden creativity throughout the winter.

Special guest artists will drop in, including Ellen Howard, Lou Birmingham and Ilana Ingber, to share their stories of inspiration, past and current challenges, and a look at their current projects.

Following the Jan 14 discussion "Webinar on the Attack on the Capitol", with Associate Director of Advocacy, Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins and Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson , the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. will host a second episode in their series "Where do we go from here?" which will air January 28, 2021 on Facebook Live. 

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Hosted by Sweaty Sheep NWC in Santa Cruz.
Theresa Nelson leads a 12-week creative workshop based on lessons in Julia Cameron's classic, "The Artist's Way". The workshop is Free and open to all in the Presbytery. The book is not required.

Sign up  https://www.curatedthrucreativity.org/artists-way-sign-up to take the entire series or just a few of these Tuesday night classes that help you uncover and explore your own hidden creativity throughout the winter.

Special guest artists will drop in, including Ellen Howard, Lou Birmingham and Ilana Ingber, to share their stories of inspiration, past and current challenges, and a look at their current projects.

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Hosted by Sweaty Sheep NWC in Santa Cruz.
Theresa Nelson leads a 12-week creative workshop based on lessons in Julia Cameron's classic, "The Artist's Way". The workshop is Free and open to all in the Presbytery. The book is not required.

Week 11 explores how to Recover a Sense of Autonomy.  This week's guest artist is Janette Sargent Hamill. Janette's medium of choice is encaustic collage.

Zoom Meeting Link - Meeting ID: 878 2760 8095, No password required

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Hosted by Mission and Outreach Work Group.
The Mission and Outreach Work Group continues its Mission Conversations zoom series by inviting Mission Co-Workers overseas to speak about their experiences. While we wait for the ability to travel again, you are invited to zoom to Peru for an early lunch on Thursday Feb 11 to meet two PC(USA) Mission co-workers to Peru: Jed and Jenny Koball. More at link.

Zoom Meeting Link 11am  
Meeting ID: 853 8303 0663
Passcode: 965744

You are invited to attend the Peace and Justice Working Group meeting to plan our March education/action event on the topic of how environmental injustice impacts low income and communities of color. We will also brainstorm ideas for our second quarter theme on mass incarceration and racial justice.

Hosted by Westhope Church.
On Feb. 20th from 9a-12 we will be led on our Lenten Retreat by Lauren Artress.
Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83664401201?pwd=Q3dnV2RNVFpLWWV2czRBOFlKeWo3UT09
Meeting ID:  836 6440 1201
Passcode:  427235    

Wilderness or Wonderment? Using the Labyrinth to Refresh the Spirit and Nourish the Soul
The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress is Canon Emeritus of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Her latest book "The Path of the Holy Fool: How the Labyrinth Ignites Visionary Powers" is inspired by her thirty years of work with the Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral.

Hosted by the Education Committee of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Santa Cruz.
Faith, Ethics and Social Concerns Forum
February 21, 11:30am via Zoom

A Zoom Forum titled “Confronting Racism in Church and Society: Awareness and Action” will feature a panel discussion exploring the history and present impact of racism in the church. Presenters will be Rev. Katheryn McGinnis, Retired Professor Dr. Glenn Joy, and Father Nat Johnson.  The forum will directly follow our 10:30am Sunday service and will be on the same zoom link.  Email the church office trinitysc@sbcglobal.net before Saturday, February 20, at noon if you do not have the Zoom link.  

The spiritual health of a person or congregation is measured, in part, by its response to the Spirit's call to action in the  world. 

White Awake: Lenten Study 2021 is a four-session study offered to anyone who self-identifies as "White." Study cohorts meet between sessions three times. (Details at link above.) 


Schedule: Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 18, Sundays 4pm - 5:30pm. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfu6grzsiGN3wKwpc8odDcYAX_goIuQQ7

This series will be facilitated by Pastors from across the Presbytery and members of the Peace and Justice Work Group. Based on the curriculum "Roots Deeper than Whiteness" this course reveals "whiteness" as a social construct imposed upon communities of immigrants, teaches how to recognize and end complicity with white supremacy, and creates a brave space to explore beyond the narrative of white privilege. 

Hosted by the Committee on Representation and Empowerment.

CORE presents this five-part Lenten study for members of congregations in the Presbytery of San Jose who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color to explore the ideology of white supremacy, begin to understand the process by which ‘we became’ People of Color, and build capacity for antiracist institutional transformation and work. 

Join CORE Chair Rev. Annanda Barclay and Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres of Crossroads Antiracism for this study, developed with the particular demographic of Silicon Valley in mind. 

Hosted by Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.
Event Start Date and Time: Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 PM, February 24, March 3, March 10 

Maturing adults concerned about congregate care in light of the current pandemic are considering remaining in their homes. Learn about the principles and resources, transportation, medical and ambulatory issues, along with legal matters, protection and prevention of abuse, and preparing the home for safe living. 

Taught by Rev. Dr. Libby Boatwright, palliative and hospice specialist and author of The Last Things We Talk About, Cindy Thorp, an attorney who specializes in assisting senior adults, and Tiffany Mikles who has provided training and coaching for family caregivers for over 32 years. Register online

Spiritual Aspect: In keeping with the Biblical principle of caring for our temple, the body, this class is designed for people who want to remain in their homes and continue to live a confident, safe and healthy lifestyle.  It is designed for both those who may be considering aging in place or those caregivers concerned for their parent's safety and well being.

In our continued efforts tobe an affirming church we have invited Dr. Derrick McQueen to join us for aconversation around the way the Bible has been used to marginalize our LGBTQIA+siblings and how we can actually look to the scriptures to see how we arecalled to embrace, include and uplift this segment of the Christian community.There will be time for Q and A.

Read this article in advance if you have a chance (8 min. read): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dont-blame-it-on-the-bible_b_2884094?guccounter=1     

Topic: Affirming Church Series #4
Time: Feb 25, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto and the Peace and Justice Work Group.

"A Faithful Response: Indigenous Land Rights and the Environmental Injustice of the Doctrine of Discovery” will provide an opportunity for participants to learn and take action to support the land rights campaigns of local San Francisco Bay Area indigenous groups and to examine how the church can confess and repudiate its role in the Doctrine of Discovery.

Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto and the Peace and Justice Working Group of the San Jose Presbytery.

*ASL interpretation will be made available.

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

Hosted by Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.
Event Start Date and Time: Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 PM, February 24, March 3, March 10 

Maturing adults concerned about congregate care in light of the current pandemic are considering remaining in their homes. Learn about the principles and resources, transportation, medical and ambulatory issues, along with legal matters, protection and prevention of abuse, and preparing the home for safe living. 

Taught by Rev. Dr. Libby Boatwright, palliative and hospice specialist and author of The Last Things We Talk About, Cindy Thorp, an attorney who specializes in assisting senior adults, and Tiffany Mikles who has provided training and coaching for family caregivers for over 32 years. Register online

Spiritual Aspect: In keeping with the Biblical principle of caring for our temple, the body, this class is designed for people who want to remain in their homes and continue to live a confident, safe and healthy lifestyle.  It is designed for both those who may be considering aging in place or those caregivers concerned for their parent's safety and well being.

In Conference Room

Hosted by the Committee on Representation and Empowerment.

CORE presents this five-part Lenten study for members of congregations in the Presbytery of San Jose who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color to explore the ideology of white supremacy, begin to understand the process by which ‘we became’ People of Color, and build capacity for antiracist institutional transformation and work. 

Join CORE Chair Rev. Annanda Barclay and Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres of Crossroads Antiracism for this study, developed with the particular demographic of Silicon Valley in mind. 

Hosted by Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.
Event Start Date and Time: Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 PM, February 24, March 3, March 10 

Maturing adults concerned about congregate care in light of the current pandemic are considering remaining in their homes. Learn about the principles and resources, transportation, medical and ambulatory issues, along with legal matters, protection and prevention of abuse, and preparing the home for safe living. 

Taught by Rev. Dr. Libby Boatwright, palliative and hospice specialist and author of The Last Things We Talk About, Cindy Thorp, an attorney who specializes in assisting senior adults, and Tiffany Mikles who has provided training and coaching for family caregivers for over 32 years. Register online

Spiritual Aspect: In keeping with the Biblical principle of caring for our temple, the body, this class is designed for people who want to remain in their homes and continue to live a confident, safe and healthy lifestyle.  It is designed for both those who may be considering aging in place or those caregivers concerned for their parent's safety and well being.

Sponsored by Presbyterian Committee on the Self Development of People &
Office For Globalization - Louisville Metro Government
RSVP link:https://sdop.app.rsvpify.com/

The event is for local community partners, volunteers, organizations, and anyone interested in the work of creating equity and/or advocating for social-economic issues.

Our purpose is to create an awareness around the intersectionality of the three pandemics experienced in 2020: COVID-19, economic downturn and civic unrest. We also want to provide perspectives on each from local and national subject matter experts and explore possible lessons learned to help guide our work in eradicating poverty.

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Rev. Katheryn McGinnis will be installed as the Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church Santa Cruz at 10:30am March 21, 2021

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Meeting ID: 826 2846 7741

Passcode: 515425

Hosted by the Committee on Representation and Empowerment.

CORE presents this five-part Lenten study for members of congregations in the Presbytery of San Jose who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color to explore the ideology of white supremacy, begin to understand the process by which ‘we became’ People of Color, and build capacity for antiracist institutional transformation and work. 

Join CORE Chair Rev. Annanda Barclay and Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres of Crossroads Antiracism for this study, developed with the particular demographic of Silicon Valley in mind. 

This education and action workshop explains why communities of color are more impacted by pollution and how faith communities can respond.

When confronting racism do you think first about policy brutality, prejudice that you or your friends experience, or access to clean air and water?

According to Charles Lee, founding member of EJ movements, environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental contamination on communities of color. It refers to racial discrimination in formulating and carrying out environmental policy. It refers to the decisions to put hazardous waste facilities and other unwanted land uses in predominantly poor and people-of-color communities. It refers to the adverse health effects that result from the unkind treatment of the environment in these communities. And it refers to the lack of persons of color in the leadership of the environmental movement and in the environmental workplace.

Learn more about environmental justice as racial justice in this education and action workshop from the San Jose Presbytery's Peace and Justice Working Group. Participants will also have an opportunity to connect with a local campaign to address the environmental impact of the Reid Hillview airport in the East San Jose community.

Participants will also have an opportunity to connect with a local campaign to address the environmental impact of the Reid Hillview airport in the East San Jose community.
Spiritual Aspect: Fulfills the PJWG mission.

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Hosted by the Committee on Representation and Empowerment.

CORE presents this five-part Lenten study for members of congregations in the Presbytery of San Jose who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color to explore the ideology of white supremacy, begin to understand the process by which ‘we became’ People of Color, and build capacity for antiracist institutional transformation and work. 

Join CORE Chair Rev. Annanda Barclay and Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres of Crossroads Antiracism for this study, developed with the particular demographic of Silicon Valley in mind. 

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

Business meeting 10am - 11am

Hosted by the Committee on Representation and Empowerment.

CORE presents this five-part Lenten study for members of congregations in the Presbytery of San Jose who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color to explore the ideology of white supremacy, begin to understand the process by which ‘we became’ People of Color, and build capacity for antiracist institutional transformation and work. 

Join CORE Chair Rev. Annanda Barclay and Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres of Crossroads Antiracism for this study, developed with the particular demographic of Silicon Valley in mind. 

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Hosted by the Peace and Justice Work Group. Watch and discuss the film '13' , a documentary concerned with mass incarceration. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu2qrz8oH9fkhG3p0LIT_uCz24L3nyio 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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In Conference Room

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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In Conference Room

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

In Conference Room

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In Conference Room

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

In Conference Room

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Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

In Conference Room

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In Conference Room

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

In Conference Room

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In Conference Room

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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In Conference Room

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

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Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto.
On the first Monday morning of each month Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow invites folks who are leading Zoom gatherings to gather to offer inspiration, support, and discuss best practices. 

Registration is required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUvc-mrqToiPOFDHhVhoPEr9F-6lW3NwA  

Youtube archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBArfDxziKRyvQuLz7Axb5B5

In Conference Room

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