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The Rev. Dr. David G. Watermulder leading worship in the Sanctuary.
The Rev. Dr. David G. Watermulder, Pastor

A note from Pastor Dave

Hi everybody.

This past Sunday was a full morning in so many ways! We welcomed our New Members and had them share “fun facts” with the kids in the front. We started our Stewardship Season, saw a fun video about “how to pledge”, (which you can watch below) and heard a testimonial from one of our members. It was our Women’s Retreat Weekend, with over 50 PCLG women away together.

We also honored the Veterans within PCLG and had them stand to be recognized. Today is Veterans Day and I hope you will reach out to the Vets in your life as well.

It turned out that our Facebook Live and YouTube feeds didn’t work on Sunday, so we are working on fixing that. In the meantime, you can listen to the sermon again here:

If you didn’t get the Stewardship packet mailed to you, please reach out to Veronica in the office and she can make sure to send you one.

We are now receiving Pledge Cards, which we will use to build the budget for the coming year. Everyone is asked to make a pledge, so we can anticipate your financial giving. Thank you so much! You will hear more in the next couple weeks, but if you are ready, you can click on this link now and make your secure pledge: https://www.pclg.org/giving/pledge/.

Okay, that is all for now! I will look for you this Sunday in worship. Read below for more info about what is coming up around PCLG.

peace,
pastor dave

This Week

Tuesday

November 10–14

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale of the original in Washington DC and PCLG new member Dennis Whittaker is an organizer in bringing it to the Bay Area. The wall stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War and is meant for helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow the opportunity to see this monument without traveling to Washington DC. The wall will be at the Cupertino Veterans Memorial located at 10110 Parkwood Dr Cupertino in the Cupertino Memorial Park.

Sunday

November 15

Family Hangout: 2nd Grade & Under

After church · Small playground.

You are invited to join Ben & Michelle Wiebracht and their children on our small playground after church for some fun, unstructured time together. The kids can run and play while the parents chat and get to know one another better. Feel free to bring a snack to share!

Sunday

November 15

Managing Holiday Anxiety

11:30 a.m. · Fireside Room.

What would it be like for you to experience the upcoming holidays with a heart of peace and presence? Many of us get so caught up with the busyness of holiday plans and preparation, that we simply “soldier on,” robbing ourselves of peace, rather than being present to ourselves and others? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could celebrate the meaning of the holidays, along with experiencing the joy of gatherings with family and friends, rather than just breathing a sigh of relief after it is all done? This class with Linda Ikeda will examine some of the reasons for our anxieties/stresses and present some tools for managing them with peaceful hearts as well as the art of “presence”. Rsvp to indicate your interest to help us plan enough seating and food for attendees with the qr-code. Linda has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 30 years with experience in helping others manage trauma, anxiety and stress. She also has 15 years of experience as a Pediatric/NICU RN and has been a pastor’s wife for over four decades.

Thursday

November 19

Interfaith Thanksgiving, Los Gatos Methodist Church

Coming Up

Sunday

November 22

4th/5th Grade Friendsgiving Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Following worship the 4th and 5th graders will have lunch together to celebrate this special time of year. If your student would like to attend please email Erin to RSVP and receive further information.

Sunday

November 22

Pledge Dedication Sunday

Sunday

November 22

Youth Gathering

2 p.m.

Students are invited to compete for glory in the 3rd Annual Annyong International Tournament of Champions.

Sunday

November 29

Advent Craft Faire & Dinner

4 – 7 p.m. · Children’s Wings and Social Hall.

At 4 p.m. you can join us in the Children’s Wings for Advent crafts and activities for all ages. Then we will enjoy a meal together in the Social Hall at 5:30 p.m. I hope to see you there!

Thursday

December 3

PCLG Christmas Tea

1:30 p.m. · Sanctuary.

Start your holiday season on a merry note at our annual Christmas Tea, to be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale during coffee hour after worship on November 8, 2026. They’ll also be available at coffee hour on November 15, 2026 and November 22, 2026 and in the office during the week. Each ticket costs $25; we are accepting checks and cash. The event will start in the sanctuary, where we’ll enjoy a festive performance by the beloved Mountain View High School Madrigal Choir. Then we’ll move to the Social Hall to feast on array of delicious homemade goodies. If you’d like to bake cookies or otherwise assist with the Tea, please contact Carolyn Rosen.

Friday

December 4

Youth Gathering

High School students are encouraged to join us at our Love of God (LOG) weekend.

Sunday

December 6

The Story of Christ’s Birth, a Short Film by the Chosen

11:30 a.m. · Social Hall.

A light lunch will be served. We’ll watch a heartwarming dramatization of the birth of Jesus. Actors portray Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and others with realism and joy. The film is 42 minutes long and will be followed by a discussion. Join us for this exceptional depiction of the birth of our Lord. Rsvp to indicate your interest to help us plan enough seating and food for attendees with the qr-code. The Chosen is a film series about the life of Christ. It is a worldwide sensation bringing the Good News to many people. The video we will watch is part of a special Christmas program which includes musical performances. We will watch only the part about Christ’s birth. Join us for this timely presentation to highlight the Christmas season.

Wednesday

December 9

Blue Christmas Service

7:00 p.m.

Sunday

December 13

Sign Language Group

12:00 p.m. · Room 9.

Snacks and sign language practice after church.

Sign Language will not be meeting in November. Join us after church, Room 9 children’s wing. All are welcome.

Please contact Charlotte Ferree or Collette Lynner for more information.

Saturday

December 19

College Welcome Brunch

Thursday

December 24

Christmas Eve Services

4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Saturday

January 30, 2027

Buoys and Gulls

2 p.m.

Buoys and Gulls is the long-running all-adults social group.

Buoys and Gulls, a PCLG Fellowship group, will be attending Theatreworks’ performance of Love Notes, Story of Robert and Clara Schuman and Johannes Brahms, Fox Theatre Redwood City. Group ticket tier prices are $89 (Platinum), $69 (Gold) and $54 (Silver). If you would like to join us, please email Charlotte with the number of tickets and which tier price. Deadline: Sunday, November 23.

Friday

November 5–7, 2027

The Women’s Retreat

Save the date for the Women’s retreat.

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