Hosted by Presbyterian Women
Crafts Day
Saturday, September 12 @ 9 am–4 pm
Fireside Room
Everyone is invited to finish the crafts started in June for the Sunnyvale Community Services Fall Craft Fair. Snacks & beverages will be provided; please bring a sack lunch for yourself. Email PW with any questions. Feel Free to bring a friend!
Playground Playdate
Sundays after church @ 11 am – noon
September 13, October 11, November 8
Church playground
Come enjoy our next Playground Playdate! This is a time for families to connect and play together on our playgrounds after worship. Snacks for the kids will be provided! We'll have these playdates on a periodic basis, so keep an eye on the church calendar or subscribe to the Children's Ministry newsletter for more info.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, September 20
(immediately after worship)
Join us in person or online for the purpose of election of church officers.
Adult Learning class
Emergency Preparedness
Sunday, September 20 @ 11:30 am – 1 pm
Fellowship Hall and online
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and we thought that being prepared in an emergency and knowing how to organize is a tangible way that we at Sunnyvale Pres can love our neighbors! Guest speakers from Sunnyvale's Office of Emergency Services will cover a wide-range of topics related to common emergencies, and additional follow-up resources will be provided. Because it is a long class (1.5 hrs) we will offer substantial snacks.
Everyone is invited!
All-Church Retreat
Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27
Mission Springs Camp & Conference Center
At last, the All-Church Retreat! All ages are invited to come for a weekend of fellowship and respite. The main purpose of this year's retreat is to build community, offer opportunities for spiritual reflection, and have some fun together!
Safe Church Training Classes
Everyone who volunteers or works with children and/or youth is required to be Safe Church trained. The class is available several times throughout the year; you only need to attend one of the sessions.
Adult Learning class
League of Women Voters class
Sunday, October 11 @ 11:30 am – 1 pm
Soulé Hall and online
The League of Women Voters is back to provide information on the upcoming elections of 14 statewide measures plus local ones! The non-partisan group helps educate us on the issues we are being asked to vote for. Bring your ballot with you if you want to fill it out as you learn!
Fall Fest
Sunday, October 18 @ 4:30–6:30 pm
Trinity Court
Come for an afternoon of fun, including a live band, lots of games, pumpkin painting for the kids, and s'mores!. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy an afternoon of community fun in Trinity Court. Questions? Email Carol Heath.
Save the Date!
Trek or Treat
Friday, October 23 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Church campus
Fun for the whole family! This spooktacular event will be held on the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church/Music School/PELC campus. Doors will be decorated for Halloween so kids can trek-or-treat in this safe and family-friendly environment. (More info coming soon!)
PELC Open House
Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Church campus
Families with children ages 5 months to 5 years old are invited to the PELC Preschool Open House. Current and prospective students are welcome to come and tour the facilities, meet the teachers and staff, and see what the children have been learning this year. Registration for the 2027–2028 school year will begin in January.
New Member Class
Sunday, November 8 @ 11:30 am – 1 pm
Fireside Room and online
If you've been attending Sunnyvale Pres and are interested in becoming a member, join Pastors Hardy and Annanda for the New Member Class. Child care is available by request. Please email your request by Oct. 25, 2026.
Those who become new members will also meet with our leadership body (on Tuesday, date TBD @ 7 pm ) before being received during worship (Sunday, Date TBD.) You will receive more information during the class.
Hosted by Presbyterian Women
Fall Potluck Social
Sunday, November 15 @ 11:30 am
Fellowship Hall
Presbyterian Women invite everyone to a special gathering. It's a great way to meet new people and reconnect with old friends. We're looking forward to entertainment from The Mountain View High School Madrigals.
Surviving the Holidays – GriefShare
Sunday, November 22 @ 1–4 pm
On Zoom
Holidays can be tough after the loss of a loved one. To assist you, the Surviving the Holidays seminar equips people with ways to manage the emotional rollercoaster of parties, well-meaning family and friends, and events as you navigate the busy season ahead. Led by Rev. Annanda Barclay, our time will include a video and time for discussion. To register, please use RSVP link or contact Karlee Harrison at karlee@sunnyvalepres.com
Save the date!
Friendsgiving
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
The whole community is invited to our annual Friendsgiving. We'll provide turkey and a vegan main dish, but we invite you to bring a savory side dish (not required and no desserts!). More info coming soon!
2nd & 4th Sundays @ 1 pm
On Zoom
If you've lost a loved one and are walking the journey of grief, come join others in a Zoom space where it's okay to not be okay. Tears, laughter, and the presence of others who also know loss will help ease the pain and provide a way to experience the love of God. Now meeting on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Led by Pastor Annanda. Email Karlee with any questions.
Centering Prayer
2nd Sundays @ 9:15–9:45 am
Fireside Room
Come once a month for a beautiful and contemplative prayer gathering. Based on the contemplative practice learned at the Corrymeela Community, we'll sit for 20 minutes of silence in the presence of God, after which we'll read a short Bible passage, poem, or prayer, and then pray for the needs of community members and close with the Prayer for Courage.
Walking the Labyrinth
4th Sundays after church
Come explore a corner of our church campus where heaven touches earth. After service, follow the sidewalk next to the church office and you’ll discover the labyrinth. Anyone is welcome who would like to experience God’s closeness through walking prayer.
Prayers for Our Nation
4th Mondays @ 7 pm
On Zoom
Join us as we seek peace, hope, healing, and love by praying for our nation at this monthly online prayer session. Sessions will begin with a guided prayer/meditation, followed by open-ended prayers expressed verbally, in silence, or written in the Zoom chat. Led by Debbie Shaver.
Parents Together
1st Wednesdays @ 9–11 am
On campus (gym/700 building)
Stop by for conversation and connection with parents of all ages. Younger children are welcome!
2nd & 4th Sundays
Dinner & Worship @ 5 pm
Fellowship Hall
Everyone's invited to Modern Worship Collective (MWC), where we faithfully try to witness how God is breaking through the spiritual status quo. We're discovering new ideas of worship where everyone can contribute in community, beauty and sacred space. We share a meal, sing new and different songs, experiment with liturgies and spiritual practices, talk with one another, and build community. We listen for ways God calls us to a larger story, and hear God’s voice in our changing and chaotic time.
3rd Wednesdays @ 7 pm
Sanctuary
Contemplative worship with Taizé-style music, meditations, prayer, and communion. Most often lay-led.
2nd Thursdays @ 10:30 am
Sunnyvale Pres seniors in your 80s and older are invited to a virtual coffee hour with Pastor Annanda. Email Karlee with any questions.
Macular Degeneration Group for Seniors
(2026 dates TBD) @ 10:30 am
Do you have a diagnosis of macular degeneration? Join us over Zoom to share experiences, resources, and helpful hints. This group meets about quarterly and is open to all with this diagnosis.
2nd Saturdays
We meet once a month for a casual hike at one of many local hiking trails. Join the email list to get updates on upcoming hikes!
Death Cafés
On hold for now
Pastor Annanda has recognized a current need from the congregation for more grief support over the loss of a loved one. To meet these needs, the Grief Support Group will now meet twice a month, replacing the Death Cafés.
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