The Rev. Dr. Bruce Coleman
Pastor Emeritus, Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
Dr. Bruce Coleman passed away on November 12. He had been struggling with health issues for a long time and recently had declined quite quickly. His passing was very peaceful and family was gathered at the home. |
Dr. Coleman served as the pastor of Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church for 24 years from 1966 to 1989.
Memorial services were held on November 24.
Thank you for your prayers for the family. They request no calls or visits at this time. Cards can be sent to Ann and addressed in care of the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale 94087; they will be delivered to Ann. |
The Rev. Don Hammond, New Pastor at Trinity Church, San Jose
“I dream Trinity will become a vibrant six -generation church and a safe community becoming even more like Christ in all that we do," Don stated. |
Don was baptized a Presbyterian at a young age he was raised in Hanford, CA. He graduated from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. He has served at several churches throughout California, Chula Vista Community Church, Church of Chimes and, Community of Hope both in San Jose.
Don is a widower has 5 kids and 10 grandkids all under the age of 7 with another on the way. In his free time Don enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren who live locally. |
Contemplative Prayer Ministry Begins
From Pastor Erik Swanson
In the small congregation of Westhope Presbyterian Church a life-changing ministry is being born. The Contemplative Center of Silicon Valley is being born out of the prayer and discernment and dreams of many people. The vision of the Center is to be a place where all God’s people can gather in sacred space to deepen their relationship with God, find healing for themselves, and deepen relationship with others.
We have been thrilled to watch the Spirit draw together 11 trained Spiritual Directors who are envisioning a sacred space where people are intentionally accompanied in a covenant relationship to deepen in their relationship with the Holy One. We have heard over and over again of the spiritual hunger of this valley, and this Center seeks to feed that hunger in deep and beautiful ways. We respond to that hunger by offering the sacred art of Spiritual
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Direction for both individuals and groups, supervision for other Spiritual Directors, Ignatian Exercises, regular retreat times, an outdoor labyrinth, monthly Taize services and on-going teaching in traditional prayer practices to the larger community.
For those of us who haven’t heard of Spiritual Direction before we offer this explanation: spiritual direction is a form of holy listening and attending to the Spirit of God in daily life. It is an intentional relationship where a trained listener companions another along the spiritual journey.
If you have a heart that longs to deepen your connection to the Holy, allow us to draw alongside you to walk the journey with intention and beauty. You can contact us at westhopepres@yahoo.com or 408-255-0955. We certainly are excited about what God is birthing in our midst and invite you to come and see what God is doing.
Experience a Taize Worship Service every 3rd Tuesday of the month (April 21) and every 2nd Thursday (April14) at noon. |
