Presbytery of Santa Barbara

05/19/2025

Congratulations to the newly ordained Rev. Ryan Joslin and to StoneBridge Community Church as he is installed as Designated Associate Pastor! Let's all celebrate and praise God from whom all blessings flow! 🙏🏽💜

05/01/2025

This! ❤️

04/18/2025

On November 7, 2018 Kristina Morisette, along with eleven others, were killed in a mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Ca.   Michael Morisette, Kristina's father, reflects on his process of finding life after the ...

04/18/2025

"The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” "
Mark 15:38-39

04/17/2025

" A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" John 13:34

03/28/2025

The Power of Encouraging Words

When was the last time three simple words changed your entire day?

Paul reminds us that life’s challenges aren’t meant to be faced alone — we’re in this together, and our words carry incredible power.

✨ Try the “Three‑Word Boost” Challenge: Each day (or whenever you feel led), send three uplifting words — no explanation needed — to someone who might need encouragement. It could be “You matter today,” “I’m praying for you,” or “Keep going strong.”

💭 Who could you bless with your three‑word boost today? Drop their initials (or a ❤️) in the comments, and let’s start a ripple of hope!

02/19/2025

Rev. Dr. Kate Wiebe and our host, Rev. Tom Stephen, dive into collective trauma related to recent wildfires in Southern California. Kate contextualizes the fires through the lens of losing senses of community and examines how people can come toget...

01/16/2025

Here's a video for you to share with your congregations about upcoming SUMMER IMPACT TRIPS.

01/14/2025

THIS! 💔

This designated account supplements the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering to enable a significant response for US wildfires. Your faithful giving is deeply appreciated. (DR000165)