First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma

06/11/2026

Be part of the discussion and join Pastor John in his study of St. Francis of Assisi.

What happens when the pastor of a megachurch loses his faith? Discover one man’s life-changing journey to resolve his crisis of faith in Italy by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world.

Through this engaging novel, Ian Morgan Cron explores the life of a saint who 800 years ago breathed new life into disillusioned Christians and a Church on the brink of collapse. Chasing Francis is a hopeful and moving story with implications for those who yearn for a more vital relationship with God and the world.

This book can be purchased online, at local retailers, or in the sanctuary (ten used copies available, $2-$10 donation).

06/10/2026

The PC(USA) General Assembly is coming up soon, June 22-July 2. For those of you interested in learning about what the General Assembly is, how decisions are made at the national level, and what issues are coming up for discussion, debate, and vote, these informational sessions look great. Note, that you need to sign up to receive the zoom link to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/pcusa/posts/pfbid0wMuw8fAVCXVLgsD3BJmmzXmwGtLrUFfKPePSeje7m4Z87c6qHKBMQaeaZQiTjf3bl

Mark your calendars for the week of June 15-19! Join us for Information Sessions hosted by Committees, Commissions and Task Forces that report to the General Assembly.

You'll gain insights about their work and/or about specific items of business coming before the upcoming 227th General Assembly.

These sessions are open to all, but you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. (The sessions will also be recorded.)

Need interpretation in Korean or Spanish? Make sure to register by Monday, June 8! If no registrants request interpretation for a particular session, then that informational session will only be available in English.

View the schedule of Informational Sessions and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04kgDK30

06/10/2026

Tomorrow night, June 10, 4pm, the Presbytery of the Redwoods is hosting a zoom workshop: What Can Congregations Do to Prevent Gun Violence? All are invited to sign up. Details at the link below.
https://www.redwoodspresbytery.org/events/what-can-congregation-do-to-prevent-gun-violence

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Join us tonight, and every second Monday of the month, for a fun night of BINGO at Brewsters Beer Garden!

06/08/2026

Here's a Monday morning prayer to start your week.

In the comments below, name a friend who (1) has encouraged and supported you, or (2) makes you laugh, or (3) accepts you just as you are.

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day!

Wendell Berry is a novelist, poet, farmer, and environmental writer and activist. He has written numerous books on faith and the environment.

06/03/2026

You may know that June is Pride Month, but did you also know that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has an Advocacy Committee for LGBTQIA+ Equity? Their job is to focus on promoting and ensuring equal rights and opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

To learn more and watch a three-part series on the Presbyterian history of the movement, click on the link below.

LGBTQIA+ Ministry Disability Inclusion LGBTQIA+ Ministry Racial Equity Ministry Women’s Ministry Image LGBTQIA+ Ministry The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) celebrates the gifts of all gender identities and sexual orientations in the life of the church and affirms the full dignity and humanity of all...

06/01/2026

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(the prayer is from Merton's book, Thoughts in Solitude)