On Sunday, November 30, Advent begins. Advent is a season in the worship life of a congregation that helps us prepare for Christmas and the surprising story of God coming to us. We are invited to pray, to listen, to…
Dear Church, As we close out October, leaving the beauty of our Pumpkin Patch and our Stewardship emphasis behind us, I always begin with gratitude: for the hours of volunteer effort you put in to work our patch, greeting…
Will you answer the call? At Church of the Foothills, we have a history of answering the call for justice, love, and compassion. We support neighbors in need with meals, food, and listening ears. We take action to protect the…
Every story has a beginning. In the world of comic books and superhero movies, we call them origin stories, how dashing and courageous heroes rose from obscurity to become icons of justice and goodness. Just the same, the Biblical story…
In August, we take a deep dive into the story of Esther, a young Jewish woman pulled into political intrigue and court politics, asked to step up and save her people from death. It’s a gripping drama about resistance, hope,…
With the reception of a grant from the Southern California Nevada UCC, we begin a congregational conversation with joy and love about how to be more inclusive and open to the full range of human experience, including people with…
Hey Church, I am excited about the month of June which will be a change of pace for us as a church but invite us to continue to learn, grow, and wonder together. Our new series explores some favorite children’s…
Gather with us in your grief and loss at our Longest Night service, a time of prayer, music, and reflection for those who are suffering this Christmas season. Many faith communities gather for a special night of worshipon “Winter Solstice”,…
Jacob Bauer is a Senior at Irvine High School, a student of our former Director of Music, Tina Peterson, and a Scout working toward his Eagle Scout rank. His project, in response to needs from our choir ministry, will rebuild…
Church of the Foothills (UCC and DOC), Santa Ana, California, seeks a creative, collaborative, and flexible music director to lead our music ministry, a vital part of our worship. We are a progressive Open & Affirming church community with a…
