FPC Community Connection
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
Colossians 3:15

Keeping in Community
Building Up the Body of Christ
While We're Apart

Five Minute Bible Study: Already and Not Yet
by Pastor Kent Today's video contains an explanation of the phrase about New Testament teaching about the reign of God - the paradoxical...

The Mid-Sized Gray SUV Spiritual Practice
by Allie Shoulders, Director of Adult Discipleship The car I drive is a mid-sized gray SUV. Apparently half of Sonoma County also drives...

Blackberry Crumble
Blackberry season is here! We have a close family friend that has been inviting us over to use her swimming pool this summer. She has a...

Listen to Music Live from Kampala, Uganda!
My family has had a relationship for several years with a ministry called I AM family in Uganda, Africa. I AM family is a ministry that...

Five Minute Bible Study: Everyone has a Ministry
by Pastor Kent My video devotional for this week is from 1 Peter 2:9-10a and speaks about our identity as Christians and our mission in...
Roller Coaster of Life!
by Colleen Soldate, Director of Caring Ministries There are times in our lives that parallel a roller coaster ride. Strapped securely...

Finding God in Creation
During our elementary Zoom calls this summer, our kids are talking about Faith. Our VBS kits also focused on Faith and the first lesson...
How Do You Flip Your Attitude Switch?
by Diane Cretin What do you do to flip your switch and improve your attitude? Olivia and I went blueberry picking again on Saturday at...
God is the Author of My Story!
by Colleen Soldate, Director of Caring Ministries Hoping you all made it a GREAT week. I trust that any obstacles have turned into...

Chia Pudding
Pudding made out of Chia seeds? It sounds weird but it’s a healthy, refreshing treat that I like to eat for breakfast or for a snack....

VBS At Home
If you’ve been a part of First Presbyterian Church Santa Rosa, for any significant length of time, you would most likely agree that FPC...
Each Day is a Gift from God!
by Colleen Soldate, Director of Caring Ministries While sheltering in place, a friend admitted openly how completely alone they felt....

Five Minute Bible Study: Divided Loyalties?
by Pastor Kent Since we are in the week of the Fourth of July, I decided to give my brief take on interpreting Mark 14:13-17 - the...
Does a Lack of Confidence Hold You Back?
by Diane Cretin Are there you things you would like to do, or have at least thought of doing, that you don't do because you lack the...

Connecting Through Nature - Look at the Night Skies
By Allie Shoulders Isaiah 40:26, The Message "So-who is like me? Who holds a candle to me?" says The Holy. Look at the night skies: Who...

It Is Well With My Soul
By David Irvine As we continue to worship online, singing together is something we cannot do. And I, for one, miss it terribly! The bad...

Focus On Faith
During the months of June and July, elementary kids are FOCUSING on FAITH. Paraphrasing the words of Paul in Hebrews 11:1, we define...
Blueberry Picking and a New Favorite Recipe
I try to think of fun things to do with my 8-year-old granddaughter Olivia. It is a little more challenging during this time of...
Recipe For Life!
This past week, a neighbor and I were talking about our favorite recipes. Out of nowhere, she said, “I do not like flour. I do not like...


















