Foothills Congregational Church’s Ensemble, adult and bell choirs and the Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley are scheduled to perform a musical and spoken-word tribute to the work of Martin Luther King Jr., “Driving Out the Darkness,” 2 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Foothills sanctuary, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos.

The choirs will celebrate the legacy of King’s call to social and civil change through nonviolent protest and discourse. According to concert organizers, King’s words are as relevant and powerful today as they were 60 years ago. They will remember the work of King and other civil rights activists, who labored to ensure equality, justice and peace for future generations. In doing so, organizers said, “we remember that the work is not finished,” and the music will aim to “inspire people to continue to spread the light that will drive out darkness in today’s uncertain world.”

Admission is free and open to all. A potluck reception with the artists will follow the concert in the Parish Hall.

For more information, call 948-8430 or visit foothills-church.org.

(Source: Los Altos Town Crier, Dec. 27, 2017)

THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE AT 10 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 23RD. 

This is one of the highlights of our church year as we celebrate our Congregational heritage from the time of the Pilgrims.  We will gather for the service in the Sanctuary, and then adjourn to the courtyard for social time around the harvest table.

As you are able, please bring finger food to the courtyard and also drop some non-perishable food in the “little church” for a donation to the Community Services Agency.

This will be a joint service with the Sunnyvale UCC congregation. Special guest preacher: Pastor Ron Buford.

GIANT RUMMAGE SALE AT FOOTHILLS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

May 5 and 6
May 5:  9 am to 4 pm – best stuff!
May 6:  9 am to 2 pm – discounted prices!

Bargain hunters and thrift-store aficionados are invited to enjoy shopping for thousands of high-quality, gently-used items at the annual Foothills Congregational Church Rummage Sale May 5-6.  Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 5 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6.  The church is located at 461 Orange Avenue, Los Altos (off Lincoln Park).

Sale items include clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, house wares, furniture, linens, craft supplies, and quality décor items, all at a fraction of buying new.

“We have many members who are reorganizing or downsizing and need to divest themselves of their beautiful collections of a lifetime,” notes Jean Golden, church member.  “We’re happy to contribute to our environmentally-conscious community by helping to recycle excellent used merchandise and give others a chance to purchase needed goods,” she says.

Organizers suggest shopping on Friday for “best selection,” and on Saturday for “half price.”

More information:  (650) 282-7718, or email info@foothills-church.org.

WASHINGTON D.C. WOMEN’S MARCH
by Jennifer Lathrop
Jennifer Fargo Lathrop, M.Div, BCC

It started for me while waiting to board the plane to Washington, D.C. There were a lot of women there. Were they going to the march? The inauguration? After sitting for a bit, the woman beside me and I looked at each other. I can’t remember which of us asked but one of us READ MORE

Dear Members and Friends of Foothills Congregational Church,

You are invited to attend one of several neighborhood meetings being held to plan for the future of Foothills Church.

The purpose of these meetings is to supplement the results of our all church survey, and, in a small group, probe more deeply into what we wish for our future ministry at Foothills, and the qualities and abilities of our next Senior Minister. A facilitator will be provided to lead this discussion along with a scribe to record the information.

Church members have been invited to a meeting in their neighborhood, but are welcome to attend ANY meeting or ANOTHER time if their scheduled meeting is inconvenient.

Here is a list of the times, neighborhoods and hosts where the meetings are being held. Please use your church directory to call or email the host to let them know you’ll be coming. If you don’t have or can’t find your church directory, call the office at 650 948-8430 or email info@foothills-church.org.

Sunday, April 10, 2-4 p.m.

• Location:  Palo Altos.  Host: Thelma Ackley
• Location:  Mountain View.  Host: Tom & Iris Moran

Saturday, April 16, 2-4 p.m.

• Location:  San Jose.  Hosts:  Richard, Cindy & Laurel Anderson
• Location:  Los Altos Hills.  Hosts:  Bob & Marilyn DeGrasse

Sunday, April 17, 2-4 p.m.

• Location:  Cupertino.  Host:  Linda Thomason

Saturday, April 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Location:  North Los Altos.  Host:  Nancy Grippo
• Location:  SunnyvaleSue & Del Fillmore, Sunnyvale

Sunday, April 24, 2-4 p.m.

•  Location:  South Los Altos.  Hosts:  Ann & Bud Oliver
• Ann & Warren Nelson, N. Los Altos

Your presence and your voice is important as we shape the future of Foothills Congregational Church, UCC, so please plan to attend one of these meetings.