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What is Happening in Syria?
Written by Rev. Tim McCalmont on December 20, 2024 The recent happenings in the Middle East, particularly in Syria over the past few weeks, has given many of us alarm over the state of our brothers and sisters in the country. You are probably aware of the removal of...
Retiro de Pastores y Líderes 2025: “Sin Retroceso: Vivimos por Fe”
Hispanic/Latino Leaders’ Retreat 2025: “Without Turning Back: We Live by Faith”
Propósito: Es proveer un espacio apropiado para renovar nuestras fuerzas y ser nutridos e inpirados en nuestra vida de fe y servicio en el Señor. Purpose: To provide an appropriate space to renew our strength and be nourished and inspired in our faith and service to...
New Worshiping Community Esperanza Viva Shines with the Hope of Jesus
by Courtney Ellis Esperanza Viva began over ten years ago with prayer, worship, and fellowship in the home of Pastor Eliseo Morales and his wife Leticia. When they outgrew their space, they moved to a nearby hospital’s chapel. Today they meet at a permanent address in...
Conscious Aging Workshop
Friday, January 10, 9am – 3pmHoag Neuroscience Conference Center, Newport Beach - Bottom floor Conscious Aging is a spiritually inspired Workshop being offered by Hoag Faith Community Nursing. The workshop will be led by Rev. Dr. Tom Owen Towle and is open to any...
Reflections on the November Presbytery Gathering
By Susan Young-Thornton The final Presbytery Gathering of 2024 was held at Morningside Presbyterian Church in Fullerton on Thursday, November 21st. Teaching Elders, Ruling Elders, and other friends conducted business, attended Learning Conversations, shared a meal,...
The Treasures of God
Executive Presbyter’s Oral Presentation to Presbytery on November 21, 2024 The Treasures of God Greetings, Mr. Moderator, and siblings in Christ. Read my written report here. Capital One credit card company has a catchy slogan, “What’s in your wallet?” and this...
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
By Tom Cramer At Jan’s and my wedding and my ordination service, I asked the worship leaders to include a popular praise chorus of that era. If I was going to take vows in front of a whole bunch of people, especially vows that seemed impossible to keep perfectly, I...
Diana Butler Bass Featured Speaker at March Malibu Retreat
March 23-28, 2025Serra Retreat Center, Malibu Presenter: Diana Butler Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality. Companions is...
Jazzy Christmas: A Great Night of Music and Mission
We hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Jazzy Christmas Concert on December 15, 2024, at 5:30 PM, featuring The Tailor-Made Jazz Ensemble, The New Hope Orange County Orchestra, and special guest Saxophonist Michael Ham. This...