Religion

‘Happy New Year’

Happy New Year! That may seem a bit odd to extend a New Year’s greeting in the middle of November, but if you are familiar with the ecclesiastical calendar,...

‘Gratitude’

As families gather in the United States celebrating Thanksgiving day, Gratitude is the theme. Our family was no exception as we were a large one and when our little...

‘A Change Is Coming’

Singer and songwriter, Sam Cook, inspired many people with his powerful civil rights anthem, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” in 1964. He had been denied a hotel room in...

Search The Scriptures to meet Nov. 25

Search the Scriptures is meeting at 10 a.m., November 25 at Vineyard We are meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Any questions, contact Everett Jacobson at 408-629-7210 or...

‘A Day of Second Chances’

Some life situations can make or break you, depending on your choices. There are no direct paths to success without barriers, pitfalls, dead ends, roadblocks, and cliffs, to say...

Community Chapel: ‘Stormy Weather Approaching’

Storms in our lives seem to come out of nowhere. There are times when you may see a storm approaching, and you may have time to prepare for it....

Catholic Community: ‘One Size Fits All’

We are now in the season of giving and receiving. Halloween has passed, and fast approaching is Thanksgiving and Christmas. I like to ease into the holidays, giving some...

Episcopal: ‘They are still with us’

I once had a bishop who told the congregation where I was serving at the time: “The only thing that doesn’t change is change itself.” Life is full of...

Community Chapel: ‘A New Forwarding Address’

After numerous trips to The Villages, to visit one of my sisters and her husband, we sold our home in the city of Fremont. Fremont was a wonderful community...

Villages Jewish Group Shabbat Services

Friday night Shabbat Services will be held at 7:15 p.m. on November 15 at Foothill Center. Our guest speaker will be Daniel Klein, CEO of Jewish Silicon Valley. We will also...

Community Chapel: ‘God Watches Over Us’

When I think about how my life could have turned out in my brokenness, I'm truly grateful for God's mercy and love. Growing up, there were plenty of opportunities...

Episcopal: ‘They Are Still With Us’

One of the most meaningful times in my ministry over the decades has been to serve as a Hospice Chaplain. I am sure that I learned more from the...