Teens Event on Abortion
Join us to gain clarity, discernment, and faithfulness on a vitally important topic.
Silicon Valley Bible Conference 2025
Two memorable books I remember the first time I read J.I. Packer’s classic work, Knowing God. The simplicity, depth, and sheer spiritual force of this work...
A Faithful Witness
Reflections on the launch of First OPC, almost seventy years ago.
Raising Children in Christ's Blessing
A seminar for Chinese-speaking parents.
Summer Ministry Highlights & Opportunities
Summer plans, including a pastoral intern, a guest preacher, and our upcoming VBS.
Nicaea 1700 (May 2025 at First OPC)
Remembering the Council of Niceaea and the faithful ministry of Athanasius.
Striving Together in Prayer (April 2025 at First OPC)
Paul's Prayer Request Near the end of his letter to the Romans, Paul shared some of his ministry plans, including his hope to visit Rome on the way a new...
Register now for VBS and Teen Bible Camp!)
Excited to unveil our Vacation Bible School and new Teens Bible Camp plans—registration is now open!
Announcing VBS 2025, Upward Bound!
We are just a few months away from this year's Vacation Bible School, and we hope to see you there! Here are the details: Who: Kids aged 4-12 When: July 28 -...
Searching the Scriptures (March 2025 at First OPC)
Bible sales are soaring, cultural conversations are thriving, and our Vacation Bible School is on the way!
How Jesus Runs the Church (February 2025 at First OPC)
In a pastor’s library, it is rare to find a book with a really memorable title. Every so often, though, a Christian book comes out with a truly memorable...
White for Harvest (January 2025 at First OPC)
It is customary at this time of year to reflect a little on the year past, and to gather our thoughts for the year ahead. This kind of reflection is a...
Looking Ahead (December 2024 at First OPC)
Christmas sermons, thoughts for the year ahead, and an invitation to our Christmas Eve service.
Why a conference on biblical covenants? (November 2024 at First OPC)
The big thing happening around here this month is the Silicon Valley Bible Conference, which is scheduled for next Saturday, November 16. The theme is "The...
Why a teens event on sexuality? (October 2024 at First OPC)
Some of the thinking behind our upcoming teens event on biblical sexuality.
September 2024 at First OPC
Exciting events and opportunities ahead: Silicon Valley Bible Conference, Biblical Sexuality for Teens, Foundations Class.
August 2024 at First OPC
Dear congregation and friends, These “monthly updates” have fallen on hard times this year, I’m afraid, largely because I have been recovering from surgery...
VBS 2024 — You're Invited!
Vacation Bible School 2024 | July 29-August 2 Short on time? Go straight to the registration page. Otherwise, read the whole invitation: Who is invited? All...
February 2024 at First OPC
Dear congregation and friends, At our congregational meeting a few weeks ago, we enjoyed a little slideshow of our congregation's history. We saw the...
January 2024 at First OPC
Dear congregation and friends, Like a half-forgotten New Year's resolution, this newsletter is coming to you a bit late. Please pardon the delay. Whatever...