Skyland Church sponsors local families at CT English Middle School, Loma Prieta Elementary School and other families in need for the holiday season. This year is especially important due to all the changes necessary during this pandemic. Can you dig a little deeper and help those neighbors in need? The felt Giving Tree in Whitaker Hall has been our way of showing the generosity of our church community and our neighbors. Gift cards will be bought for children's gifts and for family meals for the holidays. At Skyland Church in Whitaker Hall we decorate the tree with a felt ball to symbolize your gift of $50. Money will be collected November 14 - Nov 28th so our school families can shop for Christmas in advance. Last year, thanks to the generosity of our members, our mountain neighbors and a matching donor, we raised almost $5,000 for each of the 15 families we supported who got $100 Safeway, $100 Gr...
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 couple of years ago. I learned there is MUCH we can do, as residents of homes in rural areas, to reduce likelihood of severe damage in our homes and communities. I also learned the importance of STARTING to make these changes. Here are a few examples: -start with the first 5 feet around your home, and remove ALL flammables, including all plants and furniture. I’ve learned this takes new thinking and imagining, and that starting is more important than doing it perfectly. -REDUCE other flammable items in the next 5-20 feet, all the way around your home. -Reduce further, in th...
Skyland Community Church supports Loma Prieta Education Fund Did you sense positive vibrations on the mountain last Wednesday? Skyland Community Church donated the use of Whitaker Hall for a yoga class, a fund-raising event for the Loma Prieta Education Fund . Sara Steffen, the organizer for the event, wrote, "Thank you for ALL of your support securing Whitaker for our LPEF yoga event tonight. We were able to do yoga outside and everyone loved the space!" Many of the young moms who participated had never been to Skyland before so this was a great introduction to our lovely facility. Thank you to all the people who helped make this positive community event happen, Kevin and Deana Arnold who helped with details and lock-up, Rev. Melanie who stayed late to welcome the participants, Jeremy Cole and Anne Evans who mopped the floor, Food Pantry volunteers, who tidied the hall and LPEF for all that they do for our students. A win-win...money raised for education, you...