Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

  And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. --Hebrews 10:24-25 Over these last few years, we have often felt kept apart by the need to stay healthy.  While the pandemic isn't over, as we move toward COVID being endemic we have been taking slow and careful steps to open back up and do more together.  We now have a bring-your-own lunch on the first Sunday of each month so that we can sit down and share a meal and conversation.  Many in the congregation have participated in community events like the Mountain Jam.  I hope to see you at the upcoming Firefighter's Barbecue. I am hoping to have some new opportunities to get together to connect with one another, either on site at the church or on Zoom.  I'd like to see the reVision teams meet to revisit projects and activities, and please include me in these conversati

News from the Community   Help Support Our Mountain Schools The Loma Public Education Fund (LPEF) will be hosting its annual Gala on October 1st, 2022! In honor of our 20th Gala, the theme this year will be “Roaring 20’s”. The Gala is our primary annual fundraising event, and you won’t want to miss it! Each year families, friends and community members come together to enjoy an afternoon and evening celebrating our strong community. There will be dinner, music, dancing, as well as a live and silent auction. Early Bird Tickets to the Gala are on Sale Now at https://www.lpef.org/ ! If you cannot attend but would like to support, you can bid on fabulous silent auction items the evening of October 1 st . Information on silent auction bidding can be found at https://www.lpef.org/gala . Thank you for always supporting our mountain schools! ___________________________________________________________ Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ 25100 Skyland Road                    

 Before After Change is in the air! You have probably noticed a few changes around the Food Pantry last month as we work to make the pantry integrate into Skyland's operations.  We are working to winterize the pantry next and hope we can do that by October before the rains come. Outside Pantry The front porch has been cleared and we are working to get the pantry winterized before the rains come.  There are two refrigerators and two metal shelves on the left front side of the church below the handicap ramp.  We chose this spot since it is the least sunny, easiest to access and would not require us to add a driveway between the church and the shed.  That area is too steep for disabled people to use.  New Shelving The two new metal shelves are up and running. They were paid for from the Mission Board budget. They even kept things dry with our tiny 5 minute recent rains. Inside pantry The garage clear out looks great!  The Trustees are working to update the shed. When this job is compl

  Skyland Community Church                           Minutes of the Council Meeting on August 21, 2022 Attendees : Reverend Melanie, Reverend Patricia, Anne Evans, Jan Parker, Gerald Alonzo, John Heyes Members not in attendance : Jackie Seymour, Shannon Edwards Call to Order : John Conkle opened the meeting at 1:05 p.m. Opening Prayer : given by Reverend Melanie Behavioral Covenant : read by John Conkle Review and Approval of Minutes : Gerald moved to approve the minutes of the June 19 meeting, Anne seconded, and the minutes were approved unanimously. Gerald moved to approve the minutes of the July 17 meeting, Patricia seconded, and the minutes were approved unanimously. Treasurer’s Report: Gerald highlighted the following details: ·        Pledges are $1,500 below budget for the month; however, income is close to expectations. ·        There are no unusual or unexpected expenses. ·        $38,000 from Wells Fargo checking and savings accounts has been invested in UCC’s Cornerstone Fun

  Note from your Treasurer for first two months of our ’22-‘23 fiscal year. Pledge income is $704 less than budget. Offerings are $1,044 less than budget. Hall rental is $10 more than budget Expenses are $4,399 less than budget.   We now have online “Donations” item on our website, “skylandchurch.com”, as a convenient way to support our mission outreach and operations. You may also mail your pledge and other donations to Skyland Community Church P.O. Box 245 Los Gatos, CA 95031-0245   Here is a summary of our operating finances as of Aug. 28 for our 2022-2023 fiscal year. Gerald Alonzo, Treasurer ___________________________________________________________ Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ 25100 Skyland Road                            Los Gatos, CA 95033          Get directions phone: 408-353-1310 USPS mail: Skyland Church P.O. Box 245 Los Gatos, CA 95031-0245 Website   skylandchurch.com