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You can tell from our website, that we're doing good work... And that WE includes YOU in all the ways you participate in Council sponsored events, actions, and volunteer activities.

Has your congregation included the Council of Churches in its annual budget?
If so, thank you!  If not, please encourage your church to join in our ministry by doing so!

Please consider making an individual donation to the Council to share in our ministry.
You can easily do this in two ways:

  • Send a check payable to The Council of Churches of Santa Clara County to...

    The Council of Churches of Santa Clara County
    1710 Moorpark Avenue
    San Jose, CA 95128

  • Even easier! Make a secure online donation via PayPal by clicking on the Make a Donation button below.

 

Our Mission Statement

The Mission of the Council of Churches of Santa Clara County is to express together the justice and compassion of Jesus.


We live this out through five areas of commitment:


Nurturing Spiritual Formation

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:2)

  • Academy for Spiritual Formation
  • Preaching and Teaching in Local Congregations
  • Resource and Support for Pastors and Churches
  • Forums, Speakers and Seminars

Building Peace

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" (Matthew 5:9)

  • Christian Peace Witness for Iraq
  • Iraq War Moratorium & other local partnerships
  • Abolish U.S. Torture practices
  • End the Death Penalty

Fostering Community

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and strength and mind, and your neighbor as yourself" (Luke 10:25)

  • Vigils of Lament and Healing at Sites of Violent Deaths
  • Interfaith Dialogue and Partnerships
  • GLBT Advocacy
  • Senior Chats

Sustaining Creation

"O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." (Psalm 104:24)

  • Earth Day Conference
  • Going Green Support for Congregations
  • Consumerism Alternatives

Promoting Economic Justice

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, and has anointed me to bring good news to the poor" (Luke 4:18)

  • Matthew 25 Reality Tours
  • Guadalupe Reality Tour
  • Immigration Rights
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