Working Together to
Build a New Church

The people gather for the celebration

on a beautiful day,

under blue skies,

and with the sound of music ringing in their ears!

We had many special guests

Bishop Beverly J. Shamana
California/Nevada Conference UMC

Rev. Nymphas Edwards
San Jose District Superintendent

Rabbi Richard Litvak
Rabbi Paula Marcus
Temple Beth El, Aptos

Rev. Dave Grishaw-Jones
First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz

Greetings, welcomes and blessings are given.

We are welcomed by our neighbors,
The Live Oak Family Resource Center.

Our former Pastors share our celebration.

Breaking of the Ground

Getting ready to break ground!

Bishop Shamana with some help from kids from Loving and Learning

Loving and Learning kids

Members from our congregation

The ceremony ends

and the cleanup crew gets to work!