Regional Voices Limited Edition - December 19, 2013 
Dear Beloved Community,

 

The Blessings of Peace
The Beauty of Hope
The Spirit of Love
The Comfort of Faith
May these be your gifts this Christmas Season.

The Regional Staff
Mary, Paula, Kyung-Min Daniel, Jesse, Bill, Yolanda, Molly,
Michael, Carl, Laura, Diana, Quan & Barbara

The office is closed December 24, 2013 through January 1, 2014.

Happy New Year!

 

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Pro-Reconciliation / Anti-Racism Training
January 10-12, 2014 

Dear Friends, 

On October 10, we sent out the following letter and have highlighted this opportunity in the Regional Voices e-news.  It is a rich opportunity for us as people of God and as a Region to come together for this training and celebration. 

 

Download Letter  

 

 Download Flyer/Registration form 

 

Register Online  

 

We ask you to join us on January 10-12 by attending and inviting others to attend that we may grow together in our call to be a pro-reconciling/anti-racist/anti-oppression church.

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Organizing for Congregational Renewal 

 

January 19-24, 2014 

 

PSR (Pacific School of Religion) and IAF (Bay Area Industrial Areas Foundation) to offer a class on how faith communities can come together, build relationships, and create a body that can have power and influence in local community governments and policies to shape social justice and keep important issues in the forefront.  This is a strong, collaborative model for small churches to have purpose and focus in community mission and justice.  Some funds may be available for lay leaders through the Doris McCullough Leader Development grant.  

 

Download the application

 

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Prayers for Windell Pew and family as his wife, Lois, passed away on December 15 after a long struggle and many weeks in the hospital. Wendell Pew, former Chico pastor, was at her side.  Lois was a frequent song leader at assemblies and retreats.

 

Cards can be sent to Wendell Pew at 25731 Windjammer Dr., San Juan Capistrano CA 92675


 We are all deeply saddened by her loss, but are comforted that she is finally resting peacefully.

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Sincerely,
 
Quan Walker
Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada