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...
December at First OPC
Dear congregation and friends, December is upon us! It is time to wrap up another year of life and ministry in service to Christ our king. Many people have...
November at First OPC
Dear friends, Since our last update in early October, God has been blessing us with new joys and helping us through some new challenges as well. Ordination...
October Update
September is an exciting time of year. With families returning from vacations, and everyone getting back into their routine at work and school, the energy...
Fellowship lunch reminder, and Conference recap
Fellowship Lunch, September 17 First, a reminder: this Sunday, September 17, there will be fellowship lunch following the morning service. Everyone's welcome...
A New Way to Keep in Touch, and three invitations
Hi Everyone, This email newsletter has been serving two purposes: 1) to share weekly news and announcements, and 2) to keep in touch with friends and former...
A note from our treasurer
Our Treasurer (Deacon Stan Liao) asks those who present tithes or offerings by checks to be careful when writing the checks. In particular, the bottom row of...
Using the Church Social App
Dear congregation, The session has decided to use Church Social as a tool for managing our church calendar, directory, announcements, and documents. You can...
Goligher sprinkle gift
Hi Everybody, On Sunday Lewis Goligher was baptized and we held a "sprinkle" during the Fellowship Luncheon. Some have contributed to a gift but others were...
Announcements for 20 August
Hi Everyone, This Sunday after the morning worship service will be our Fellowship Luncheon. Please plan to bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share....
Announcements for 13 August
Hi Everyone, Thanks to all who helped with VBS this year. Although we had some drop out due to illness, we had another well attended VBS (an average of 55...
Announcements for 6 August
Hi Everyone, We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper on Sunday during the morning service, when we will also receive an offering for the work of the deacons....
Announcements for 30 July
Hi Everyone, This Sunday Pastor Goligher preaches during the morning service and Pastor Ben Ciavolella, Delta Oaks OPC, Pittsburgh, CA returns to preach...
Announcements for 23 July
Hi Everyone, This Sunday we welcome to our pulpit, associate Pastor-elect, Nathaniel Vroom. Nathaniel will also teach the adult Sunday class. Next Sunday, 30...
Announcements for 16 July
Hi Everyone, We welcome Pastor Conley Owens, Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist, Sunnyvale, to fill our pulpit during the morning worship service. Pastor Ben...
Welcome to Baby Goligher
Hi Everyone, Lewis Goligher was born yesterday at 4:05 pm. At birth he weighed 7 lbs, 7 oz and was 19 and 1/2 inches tall. Joanne is doing well. They hope to...
Announcements for 9 July
Hi Everyone, We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper on Sunday during the morning service, when we will also receive an offering for the work of the deacons....
Request from the Mercy Ministry Team
Dear Church families, The Mercy Ministry team has set up meal train for Dennis Majchrowicz while Christy is traveling to meet her family. As you may know...
Announcements for 2 July
Hi Everyone, Thank you to all who participated in last week’s work day. We accomplished many objectives and helped to prepare the building for the wedding...
Announcements for 25 June
Hi Everyone, Pastor Michael Grasso (South San Francisco) will fill the pulpit on Sunday during the morning service. Pastor Grasso and Pastor Goligher are...
Reminder about the workday on Saturday
Hi Everyone, As a reminder, Saturday morning will be our workday at the church starting around 9:00 am. Please join us if you are able. Sincerely,Elder Lemen
Announcements for 18 June
Hi Everyone, During the morning worship service Albert and Hana Derboghossian and their son, Matthew, will be received as new members. The workday is...
Announcements for 11 June
Hi Everyone, Thanks to all who attended the special meeting of the congregation last Wednesday evening. The congregation approved a call to Nathaniel Vroom...
Reminder about the picnic this Saturday
Hi Everyone, Everyone is welcome to come to the church picnic this Saturday at 11 am at Sanborn County Park in the Ohlone Group Area. Please bring your own...
Announcements for 4 June
Hi Everyone, We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during morning worship service. An offering will be received for the work of the deacons during the sing of...
Announcements for 28 May
Hi Everyone, Pastor Goligher’s family is attending the presbytery’s Groveland Conference this weekend. Pastor Goligher is this year’s speaker. Session has...
Suggestion from our Mercy Team
The Mercy Team asks you to consider the following opportunity: Our Brother in Christ, Gary Justice, could use some lifting up in spirits. Please consider...
Congregational Meeting, June 7 at 7pm
Dear congregation, The session is calling for a congregational meeting on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00pm. At this meeting, we will consider the session’s...
Pray for Eddy & Rebecca in Guam
Hi everyone, Eddy and Rebecca Guevara (who attended our church a couple of years ago) are stationed in Guam. There is a very severe storm coming their way...
Announcements for 21 May
Hi Everyone, This Sunday we will enjoy our monthly Fellowship Lunch following the morning worship service. Please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to...
Fellowship Lunch on Sunday and church camping update
Hi Everybody, This Sunday we will enjoy Fellowship Lunch following the morning service. Please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share. Church...
Announcements for 14 May
Hi Everyone, It was good to see so many of you at the picnic last week and at the Wednesday night gathering when the Vrooms were visiting. Please pray as the...
Church Picnic in Fairwood Park
Hi Everyone, The church picnic is today at 11 am in Fairwood Park, 1225 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale. There may be a some light rain, so plan accordingly and bring...
Announcements for 7 May
Hi Everyone, Nathaniel Vroom will preach this Sunday and teach the Adult Sunday School class. During the morning worship service we will celebration the...
Announcements for 30 April
Hi Everyone, We welcome to our pulpit this and next Sunday Mr. Nathaniel Vroom. Mr. Vroom is a candidate for the position of associate pastor, and he is...
Announcements for 23 April
Hi Everyone, During the adult Sunday school class this week Pastor Goligher will discuss some ways we should prepare for the visit of Nathaniel Vroom as he...
Church Picnic RSVP
Click on the Airtable logo below to sign up for box lunches for the Church Picnic on Saturday, 6 May 2023, 11 am to 1 pm. Each reservation entry can request...
Jonathan Bartlett's Ordination Service
Jonathan's ordination service will be on Friday, April 28th. Plan to arrive by 5:30PM for appetizers served at the church. The meeting will begin at 6:45PM....
Announcements for 16 April
Hi Everyone, This Sunday we will enjoy the Fellowship Lunch following the morning service. Please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share. Pastoral...
Announcements for 9 April
Hi Everyone, Happy Resurrection Sunday. Every Sunday is resurrection Sunday, but in keeping with the season, Pastor Goligher has considered different Bible...
Announcements for 2 April
Hi Everyone, We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the morning worship service and we will receive an offering for the work of the Deacons during the...
Announcements for 26 March
Hi Everyone, VBS planning meeting. VBS will be 7-11 August 2023. Those interested are invited to join a planning meeting with Pastor Goligher in the...
Prayer Meeting Tonight: Internet is back!
Hi everyone, The church’s internet connection is working again, so it turns out that we will be able to conduct our prayer meeting the usual way tonight: A...
Announcement for the Women in the Church
The Women's Ministry Team will be kicking off its "Humble Hospitality" series this year with our first event – Humble Hospitality: Preparing the Table. It...