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2023 Feast of Tabernacles: Argentina

United News
by Marcelo Saavedra
Three Feast sites were held in Argentina this year: Gobernador Roca, Florentino Ameghino and San Martin de Los Andes.

Updates from Ministerial and Member Services

United News
Chris Rowland
2019-04-03
Recent updates from MMS.
On Dec. 8, 2018, Warren Poffenroth was ordained into the ministry. He and his wife, Heidi, serve in the Calgary, Alberta, Canada, congregation. On the Sabbath of Dec.15, two new assistant pastors were announced in Phoenix, Arizona....

San Jose, CA

Congregation
Pastor: 
W. Fred Crow

Welcome to the San Jose, California Congregation of the United Church of God.

In the Book of Acts, we see an early church dedicated to spreading the gospel message of the coming Kingdom of God and the sacrifice of Jesus the Messiah for all persons.  As part of the spiritual body of Christ, we seek to follow in their footsteps with the same passion and enthusiasm, ...

Withstand & Stand

Sermon
by W. Fred Crow
2023-06-24
Eureka, CA
We are told to put on the armor of God SO THAT we may withstand, and to stand. During trials and difficulties, what are our choices? We must withstand - oppose- our adversary, and to stand - accept consequences - for our choice.

Wearing the Apron of Humility

Sermon
by James J Malizia
2022-06-11
Petaluma, CA
Speaker: James Malizia Date: 6/11/22 There is an epic struggle taking place on the battleground of our minds and hearts with eternity in God's Kingdom hanging in the balance... of Pride versus Humility. When we think about how our...

Local Church Updates: Oakland and San Jose Ladies Enjoy Tea and Exchange Feast Gifts

United News
Jerri Anderson
2007-01-01
Ladies from the Oakland and San Jose, California, congregations gathered for the Women's Friendship Circle annual tea and gift exchange Nov. 19.
Ladies from the Oakland and San Jose, California, congregations gathered for the Women's Friendship Circle annual tea and gift exchange Nov. 19. The ladies sat down to a lovely gift packet of individual teas and a fragrant candle...

Local Church Updates: Bay Area Auctions Cakes for Scholarships

United News
Mark Rorem
2006-05-01
On Jan. 21, 2006, the Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa, California, congregations held an Italian potluck dinner and cake auction.
On Jan. 21, 2006, the Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa, California, congregations held an Italian potluck dinner and cake auction. Cakes were baked by local brethren. The lively cake auction was organized to contribute to the LifeNets...

The Cares of the World

Sermon
by Scott Janes
2022-11-05
San Jose, CA
This message explores the cares of the world, evaluates three fundamental types of the world’s cares--and discusses the implications of these cares for the Church of God.

Time Revisited

Sermon
by Scott Janes
2023-06-10
San Jose, CA
This message explores reasons why we may not always be the best stewards of our time, why this is important—and what we might want to consider doing to improve the use of our available time.

Passover and Easter: The Truth and the Lie

Sermon
by Scott Janes
2024-03-09
San Jose, CA
The world is drowning in Satan's cesspool of misinformation, disinformation--and lies. And as the father of lies, Satan has used counterfeits of God's designs in a futile effort to thwart God's plan of salvation. Easter is such a...

Discouragement

Sermon
by Scott Janes
2023-02-11
San Jose, CA
Discouragement is a very real and, potentially, very damaging part of life. This message examines this distressing condition and offers suggestions for its management.

God Is....

Sermon
by W. Fred Crow
2023-07-01
San Jose, CA
To have a relationship with God, we must understand who and what God is.

You Have Forgiven Others, Now What?

Sermon
by James H Goss
2023-12-30
San Jose, CA
We are told to forgive others as God forgives us. But what does that actually mean? How do you live your daily lives practicing forgiveness around those who have wronged you? Shifting your focus onto the empathy of others is the key.

The Unjust Steward

Sermon
by david m mirigian
2024-01-13
San Jose, CA
The message is about the parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16:1-13. It extracts three positive lessons from the negative themes of the parables. Jesus's disciples should (1) be wise and eager in seeking spiritual gifts, (2) be...

The Ten Lepers -- and You

Sermon
by Scott Janes
2023-12-30
San Jose, CA
Although thankfulness is a key aspect of understanding Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers, there are additional--and remarkable--layers of symbolism underlying this account. This message focuses on one of these layers: the essential...

Conversion is a Process

Sermon
by Robert D Cupp
2023-12-23
San Jose, CA
Conversion is not just a onetime event of giving your heart to the Lord, but a lifelong process we must be committed to. Three principles of how God's Spirit works with us to convert us and the three actions we need to take for that...

Spiritual Attributes of the god of This World

Sermon
by W. Fred Crow
2023-12-16
Eureka, CA
Satan the devil is the god of this world. He uses his spiritual attributes and devices to deceive this world and all of mankind! We need to be aware and ever diligent so that he doesn't deceive us as well!

Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, and Follow Me

Sermon
by Scott Janes
2023-08-12
San Jose, CA
This message explores Jesus Christ's Matthew 16:23 directive to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.

Be Thankful In Everything

Sermon
by W. Fred Crow
2023-11-18
San Jose, CA
God does not need our thanks, but we need to be thankful to Him to stay bonded with Him. Being thankful keeps us grounded and on the right path. It also increases our faith and our trust in our Father. Not being thankful can lead us...

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