Kaleidoscope: Annual Gathering 2010

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From One Foundation to New Creations

Rev. Felix C. Villanueva preaches at Annual Gathering

2010 Annual Gathering Candidate Speech

Rev. Felix C. Villanueva, candidate for Conference Minister speaks to the delegates of the 2010 Annual Gathering

2010 Annual Gathering Report of the Board Chair

Ann Feaver, Board Chair of the Southern California Nevada Conference reports to the Annual Gathering

2010 Annual Gathering Report of the Pilgrim Pines Executive Director

June Boutwell, Executive Director of Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference Center reports to the Annual Gathering

2010 Annual Gathering Report of William McKinney, President of Pacific School of Religion

William McKinney, President of Pacific School of Religion report to the Annual Gathering

Meet The Candidate for Conference Minister

Ann Feaver, Chair of the SCNCUCC Board of Directors introduces the Candidate for Conference Minister

»  Church Vitality's BIG Numbers

In today’s stressed economy, in order to help others become their best, to be healed from past hurts that keep them from being free to be fully alive, it is critical that our churches provide healthy...

»  How Do YOU Define Prayer?

Robinmarie McClement of Irvine United Congregational Church explains how prayer isn't easily defined and challenges us to think about how we define prayer.

»  Good Morning God

a compilation of Ken Noltie's "Good Morning, God..." prayers, one of the most loved features in Joys & Concerns, UCC La Mesa's newsletter

»  Board Chair Report from January 23rd Board Meeting

Ann Feaver, Board Chair reports on the work of the Board of Directors at their January Board Meeting.

»  Weeping and Hoping In The Holy Land; Reflections on A Visit to Palestine/Israel

From the September 2009 United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ Global Ministries Trip led by Dr. Peter Makari, Executive for Europe and the Middle East, and Linda Lawrence, Program...

»  Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts to Celebrate 50 Years

The golden anniversary of the Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts is coming in February! Fifty years strong, the festival is one of the premier art shows in the West

»  An Invitation to a Survivor-Supporter Workshop

Dr. Romo invites anyone interested in learning about or working with survivors and supporters to learn about recovery from sexual abuse.

»  Board Chair Report from November 10th Board Meeting

Ann Feaver, Board Chair reports on the work of the Board of Directors at their November Board Meeting.

»  The Challenge of Community

Mary Domb Mikkelson, member of United Church of Christ in La Mesa wrestles with the question, "Must one belong to church to be Christian?"

»  Church World Service Receives Grant for Immigration Policy Reform Work

CWS receives $300,000 grant for immigration policy reform work

»  Neighborhood Church Installs New Pastor

Neighborhood Church in Laguna Beach install Rev. B. J. Beu

»  The Messiah: A Matter of Semantics?

Starting from the bald (and bold) supposition that the Jesus we follow didn’t and doesn’t fit the vision (any vision) of what the Messiah would or should be, we explored first what those who knew him...

»  A Season of Creation

San Bernardino First Congregational Church spends the summer focusing on themes of creation and renewal

»  Inspiring Palomar Cedars

How one person was inspired by a visit to Palomar Cedars

»  A Prayer Practice for Today

Take a few minutes to develop a new prayer practice today.

»  Board Chair Report from September 12, 2009 Board Meeting

Ann Feaver, Board Chair reports on the work of the Board of Directors at their September Board Meeting.

»  The Art of Hospitality

The Staff of Pilgrim Pines Camp extend a extravagant welcome to Fireman as they protect the camp from the Oak Glen Fire.

»  Immerse Yourself - General Synod 2009

SCNCUCC Synod Delegate, Carol Rainey describes her "WOW Experience" at Synod 27.

»  General Synod – You’re Part of the Family

General Synod is like a family reunion.

»  Self Study Task Force Report

The Self Study Task Force Report given at the Conference Annual Gathering, June 2009.

Leaving A Trail...Three new Pastors

Mary Domb Mikkelson interviewed three of our newest authorized ministers and shares their stories here with us.

»  My Other Hat
»  Preaching The Movies

»  A Blessing of Animals on Our Front Porch
»  Reflections on Synod 2009

2010 Annual Gathering Report of the Director of Finance, Administration & Communication

Keith Clark, Director of Finance, Administration & Communication reports to the Annual Gathering

»  Questions Regarding Conference Financial Reports Answered
»  Preaching Prophetically When the News Disturbs - Book Introduction

Responding to the Prop 8 Dilemma: One Couple’s Answer

Rev. Timothy Murphy, Minister for Youth & Justice at Pilgrim UCC and his fiancée respond to the Prop 8 Dilemma

PRIDE Blooms in the Desert

Bloom in the Desert Ministries are actively supporting the June LGBT Pride Month activities being sponsored by the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage – a first for the center.

The New Jerusalem!

Conference Minister Elect Félix C. Villanueva explores the hot-button topic of immigration, stressing the powerful biblical mandate for Christians to welcome and love the “alien in our midst” and...

Historia De Café Teatro Las Ventanas

Rev. Dr. Cesar Gramajo shares about the new outreach program developed at Fiesta Cristiana, a New Church Start in care.

»  The Seven Secrets Conference
»  Beyond Coffee Hour…The Social Media Gathering

2010 Annual Gathering Report of the Youth & Young Adult Ministries Coordinator

Neal Washburn, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Coordinator reports to the Annual Gathering

»  We Used To Send Our Kids...
»  Feb Camp 2010

On Crushing The Spirit of Another

Rev. Ron Sparks of The Community Church of California City comments on the power of words

»  One Man's Thoughts: What Should We Do With Guantanamo Bay
»  The Challenge of Loneliness