Peacemaking & Justice Reflection Archive
Pieces on Peace features monthly insights from Peacemaking & Justice Advocate Veronica Ota, highlighting impactful ideas, stories, and experiences that spark reflection and action. Each ...
Continue Reading →Presbytery Gifts Matching Grant to Immigration Aid Partners
This week, the Presbytery of San José gathered in a small garden outside Westhope Presbyterian Church in Saratoga to mark a meaningful milestone. Surrounded by ...
Continue Reading →4th NEAR Gathering │ Save the Date
The Presbytery is excited to announce plans for the 4th NEAR Gathering, taking place Saturday, September 26, 2026 (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) at ...
Continue Reading →ICYMI: Hope Takes Root at Westview
This month marked the joyful culmination of a years-long effort to serve unhoused neighbors in the Pajaro Valley. Leaders from across Santa Cruz and Monterey ...
Continue Reading →Resources for Vulnerable Communities
Local Civic Engagement 3-17-2025 Watsonville to build tiny home village for homeless – TV news clip 3-12-2025 Watsonville City Council denies second appeal against ‘tiny ...
Continue Reading →Legal Aid Fundraiser for Immigration Services Raises Over $30,000
Save the Date: Ceremonial Check Event As of March 1st, contributors have successfully secured matching funds pledged by the Peace and Justice Working Group. To ...
Continue Reading →Food Security, Food Sovereignty: SNAP Benefits in Crisis
Good morning my faithful Presbyterian pastoral pals. This is your friendly hunger advocate Rev Ryan here and in fast approach of a thanksgiving season during which ...
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