Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church is a friendly community that offers much more than worship services. From friendship club, to a learning center for young children, to a club for seniors, this church has something for everyone.
When you walk in the entrance, there is a barrel that reads, "For I was hungry," where members can donate canned goods. The church also accepts eye glasses for donation and ink and toner for recycling.
Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church participates in the Meals on Wheels program. Members can also submit "news from the pews" and "prayer requests" to be used during mass and in the bulletin.
Fairlington Presbyterian Church was formally established more than 60 years ago. During worship services, three classes are offered for children: sparks, ages 3 - kindergarten; feasting on the Word, 1st - 3rd; and God Squad, 4th - 6th.
First Presbyterian Church has a growing congregation in downtown Livermore. The church offers service every Sunday and serves the Tri-Valley and beyond. Steve Wilde is the pastor.
A private religious educational institution, GVCA is organized for kindergarten through ninth grade. The Academy provides, stated a spokesperson, "high academic standards in a safe and disciplined atmosphere." There are many electives available as well, including Spanish, choir and drama. Students may participate in a variety of sports. The Academy fields teams that compete in the Sacramento-based Parochial Athletic League (PAL).
It is a very structured educational environment, with a lot of rules, designed to encourage students to always honor authority, to be polite, productive, prompt and prepared," said the spokesman.
Christ Presbyterian Church is a religious organization located on Centella Street in Carlsbad. The institution offers worship services throughout the week, including a contemporary and traditional prayer service on Sundays. The church offers a wide range of programs for children, youth and adults, including spiritual growth classes, missionary groups, religious education and more. The church also has a preschool, which accepts children ages two and a half to five years in age.
Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church in Clayton has numerous community and youth activities, such as prayer classes, book studies, even music concerts. Its motto is "Open hearts, open minds, open doors." An events calendar is on the website.
San Clemente Presbyterian Church sits on top of a hill with a grand chapel decorated with stained glass windows. The congregation is very welcoming. It offers a variety of services from a contemporary service to a classic service, and even a service held in Spanish. There is a youth group and choir to join as well. Give them a call or visit the website for more information.
Grace Presbyterian Church holds services weekly on Sunday. It features the Reformed Liturgy and traditional Chancel Choir music. The church is headed by Pastor Bill Williamson and has a number of ministries, such as Military Outreach, Tecate Mission International, Habitat For Humanity and others. All are welcome to attend services.
The First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn has been serving the community since its founding in 1834. The congregation moved to its present location on North Brady in 1965. The modern, triangular design repeated throughout the building emphasizes the Trinity, a basic Christian belief, while the open, airy feel and green carpeting of the main sanctuary are designed to remind worshippers that they are “part of God’s world, not apart from it.” The church supports numerous mission and outreach programs locally and around the world.
Led by Rev. Mark W. Hanna, Pastor, RPPC focuses its sights on two main areas of human service: Families in crisis and shelter needs. The church has long been active in advocating for more than 30 local organizations, but its most recent efforts are outreach programs to the Gulf Coast area, Native American causes, North and South Dakota, as well as Cuba and Guatemala.
The congregation welcomes people of all backgrounds and identities. Be sure to check the website for update service and event schedules.
Located just off Columbia Pike down Whispering Lane, John Calvin Presbyterian Church is a friendly, community-centric place of worship where the goal is to strengthen the values and spirit of their members through discussion, prayer and fellowship. The National Capital Presbytery created the church in 1959. It moved to its current location after the number of lanes on Columbia Pike was increased. Due to this change, there are now two entrances to the parking lot, both down Whispering Lane. The church holds Communion and family worship services on the first Sunday of every month.
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church opened in 1965. Its current sanctuary has 1,500 seats. Chapel Hill also offers athletic and music programs. In the future, the church plans to expand its property with a youth center, a meeting room and a cafe. Reverend Dr. Mark James Toone is the senior pastor at Chapel Hill.
Recently undergone renovation, Church of the Atonement is Presbyterian congregation with an active youth program. The main entrance is now in the back, away from Georgia Ave., and the main sanctuary has bright stained glass windows.
The building also hosts an Iranian Christian congregation, and has a kitchen, rec room that hosts an informal floor hockey game on the weekends, and a library.
