Council meeting notes June 21, 2021 Moderator Leslie Meehan brought the meeting to order. Opening prayer was led by Rev. Patricia Wood. (Rev. Melanie was on pre-arranged vacation prior to her return as our full-time minister.) Our Behavioral...
Tech Team Update (part of Communications) July 2021
Church Service - We have successfully moved away from the Powerpoint on zoom with videos to transition to church services with "live" music. Many thanks to the choir members who have joined us for rehearsal and for the first service on June 13.
Fire Safe Roads -- An Ounce (or a TON) of Prevention
With fire season again approaching after another year of drought, it is time for mountain dwellers to consider how to protect themselves and their property from damage. But when fires attack their homes, they need an escape route, of which there...
Little Food Pantry Updates June brought us heat and we realized that the food goes quicker than usual. Refrigeration is key to keeping things fresh. Our volunteers are key to keeping the two outside refrigerators stocked. We learned that the...
Last month the Finance team successfully concluded the pledge drive with unanimous approval of the proposed budget for July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022 by the congregation. Many thanks to our Treasurer Gerald Alonzo, Team members, Anne Evans, Brian...
Wildfire in the Santa Cruz Mountains: I am learning to share in being part of the solution regarding wildfire. Along with many members of our community, and church, I attended a joint presentation by fire-fighters and county representatives a...
Words on Call and Covenant versus Offer and Contract
A Covenant is a sacred bond of Agape Love entered into by a Pastor, a Congregation, and the UCC Conference with the God of our understanding as a fourth partner. A Covenant is deeper than any contract because it entrusts hearts and souls to each...
