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Stone Church Photo Albums
Stone Church is a friendly, caring, and fun community of people witnessing to the spirit of God in our lives. Words can tell it, but pictures really show it! These albums give a sense of life in our community.
Note: When you click on any of the album links below, a page with several small pictures will appear. Those small pictures are links; click on any one to view the full sized image. Alternatively, click on Start Slideshow and the full sized pictures will cycle through automatically, from beginning to end.
In early 2008 several Stone Church members joined a delegation sponsored by the South Bay Sanctuary Covenant that traveled to El Salvador. There, they met with church and community leaders, and spent time with people in several small villages. Here is an album that interprets, photographically and with comments, the situation in El Salvador and delegation members’ response to it.
Photo Credits: Dale Bracey, Rachel Buckley, Mark Reedy, Maureen Ryan, Arlene Schaupp and Suzanne Wolf. Interpretation: Dale Bracey, Chris Nilson and Arlene Schaupp. (Stone Church member Rod Thorn selected the photos from many available and created the web album.)
2008 El Salvador Delegation Selected Photos
In March 2008 the Men’s Mission Work Team returned to the Westminster Woods camp facility to spend a weekend finishing small decks and filling a bulkhead with gravel. We began that time by “roasting” Leland Wong for his many years of faithful and effective leadership. Here is a photo album of our time together. Also included are photos of two past projects, their open air theatre, and their amazing children’s playground.
Men’s Work Trip to Westminster Woods, Mar ’08
The Men’s Mission Work Team spent a long weekend in mid–September at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, building a much–needed staircase near the parking garage. Here is a photo album of the project. There was a bit of extra excitment, too: bears were observed in a nearby tree, in broad daylight; and Cabin 93 burned down! Thank you, David McCreath, for the photographs.
Men’s Mission Work Trip to Zephyr, Sept 2007
The Rev. Dr. Ken Henry was installed as Pastor of Stone Church, in a service held at 3pm Sunday September 9, 2007. Here is an album of the event. Thank you, Sylvia Snyder, for the photographs.
Ken Henry’s Installation Service, Sept 9, 2007
An energetic Rally Day took place in the morning of September 9, 2007. This marked the official start of our autumn 2007 church program. Here is an album of the event. Thank you, Dan Raby and Sylvia Snyder, for taking the photographs.
Enjoying a variety of home made and purchased ice creams on a warm evening is a Stone Church late summer tradition. We conclude each with a hymn sing inside the Sanctuary. This year the Vintage Harmonies Quartet joined us for the event. Here is an album of photos from the evening.
Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing, Aug 2007
Stone Church member Greg Edwards chose as his Eagle Scout Service Project a water conserving form of landscaping for Lincoln House, where the church has its offices and conference rooms. On August 18 and 19 a team of members and friends showed up to assist. Constructing several planter boxes, out of stone and mortar, was part of the project. Here is an album of photos taken of the work.
Landscaping Service Project, Aug 2007
Every year Stone Church members hold a combined worship service and picnic at Kelly Park, in San Jose. Here are photos of the 2007 event, which took place on August 19. Thank you, Dan Raby, for most of the photos seen here.
Picnic in the Park, Aug 19, 2007
Over the years many Stone Church members attend the Zephyr Experience, at a conference center on the east shore of Lake Tahoe that is owned by the Presbyterian Church. Moreover, many of our members have provided leadership for the event itself. In the past, Marcia Ludwig and Alice Thorn have been Conference Dean for our time of study, fellowship, worship and relaxation.
This year Pat Magee served as Dean, and Jan and Jerry Keifer served with him on the planning committee. Mary Alice Collins, Della Smith and Julie Ludwig worked with youth and children, and Rod Thorn led a workshop in pictorial marquetry.
Here is an album showing our time together. Photos here are by Rod Thorn (Stone Church) and Dick Schlobohm, a Zephyr participant who resides in Mill Valley, CA.
The Zephyr Experience, July 2007
Our choir ended a very fulfilling music season with a party on July 1 at Janice and Mel Goertz’ home. Throughout the year we were thrilled to present the Fauré Requiem, selections from Mendelssohn’s St. Paul, Randall Thompson’s Alleluia and many more wonderful selections. A highlight of the party came when alto Miriam Rowan was honored for her over 40 years service, singing in the choir. Here is an album of selected photos of that event.
Our summer Vacation Church School adventure, “Galilee By The Sea” has just finished. Here is a selection of photos from the week.
To say a heartfelt “Thank You!” for her service as our Interim Pastor (March 2005 – June 2007), we present this bouquet of spring flowers to the Rev. Marge Palmer.
Young people and their individual mentors enjoyed learning and fellowship at their Confirmation Retreat, held at a nearby farm last March 2007.
Confirmation Retreat, March 2007
At Stone Church we take the Lenten season seriously, but only after thoroughly enjoying great desserts and a talent show on Fat Tuesday, the evening immediately preceeding Lent.
On the first weekend of the New Year (Jan. 5–7) the Senior High Youth Fellowship enjoyed a time in the snow at North Lake Tahoe. Here are photos from their time together.
Senior High Snow Trip Jan. 2007
For Advent 2006 the Stone Church children presented a pageant, “The Archangel Gabriel’s Excellent Adventure.” Here are photos from the two last rehearsals, and also from the well–attended performance. Viewers gave the children a standing ovation.
Archangel Gabriel’s Excellent Adventure
Middle School Campout, Nov. 2006
Westminster Woods is a unique camp and conference center nestled in the Sonoma County Coastal Redwoods, one hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. In November 2006 volunteers from the Stone Church men’s fellowship group spent a weekend helping with light construction projects. Here are scenes from that journey, along with some photos of camp life there.
Men’s Work Trip to Westminster Woods, Nov. 2006
In October 2006 the Senior High Youth Fellowship gathered to carve Halloween pumpkins, and for fun. Here is a sampling of photos from that occasion.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving, Oct. 2006
Every year Stone Church members hold a combined worship service and picnic at Kelly Park, in San Jose. Here are photos of the 2006 event, which took place on September 24. In the spirit of the day, the choir sung sacred music arranged in a Bluegrass style. Also, the sermon was in pantomine, where a clown took upon himself a host of human problems, and laid them upon the cross on behalf of us all.
Picnic in the Park, Sept 24, 2006
In September 2006 ten members of the Men’s fellowship travelled to the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center at Zephyr Cove, NV, to replace the worn and not–too–sturdy staircase that had led from the Tahoe Center buildings to the Davidson Ampitheater, which is near the lake. They finished well over half of the project, so that on–site maintenance people can readily complete the task. Along the way there was an unexpected adventure, as one person struck the watermain while working to soften the ground for digging. One wag named the cascade the “Zephyr Point Geyser.” There’s a photo.
Men’s Mission Work Trip to Zephyr, Sept 2006
The Stone Church Senior High group spends time camping together at the beach every summer. In 2006 everyone enjoyed the sand, waves, scenic beauty and good weather at Sunset Beach, just south of Santa Cruz, CA. Here are some of the best photos from that trip.
Senior High Sunset Beach Trip, 2006
From June 19–23, Stone Church hosted a memorable Vacation Church School, based on a “Jerusalem Marketplace” theme. Students travelled back in time to experience a synagogue school, village playground, family traditions and crafts, including carpentry, baking, weaving, leatherwork, jewelry, pottery, candy, and brick–making. Students also heard stories of Jesus’ life.
Vacation Bible School, June 2006
In June 2006, nine members of the Stone Church High School Group, with their adult advisors, travelled to the town of Earlimart, about 30 miles south of Visalia, in Tulare County, to work on two building projects organized by Self–Help Enterprises. Here are selected photos from this trip.
As we enter the fall of 2006, we wish to honor the ministries of three gifted Stone Church women, who have all left to pursue other career options:
- Choir Director Lucik Aprahamian who now is working on a PhD degree in conducting;
Office Manager Beth Sorensen Agnew who now is working as a counselling professional; and
Associate Pastor Rev. Rebecca Kuiken, who will be working locally in human resources.
Bouquets For Lucik, Beth and Rebecca
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On Maundy Thursday (the Thursday just before Easter) over 100 Stone Church members and friends met to celebrate a worshipful meal that combined elements of the Jewish Passover with the resurrection hope that is central to our Christian faith. Here is a photo album from that event.
Also, by popular request, click Here for the recipe for the delicious Moroccan Chicken main course.
Since 1979 Stone Church members and friends have participated in the local Church World Service sponsored “Crop Walk”. Many members have given their time and talent in providing key leadership for the local walk, which has grown to become the largest on the West Coast of the United States. The Album here provides photos for many years, beginning with 1981.
Women’s Retreat, 2006
Youth Group Ski Trip, 2006
Children from preschool age through about third grade drew pictures telling of their spiritual experiences in the Stone Church community. Their drawings and comments are shown in the following album. Other comments: "The pastor should tell about love" and "I like to bring the Bible up front at Stone Church."
Children’s Drawings, Nov. 2005
Men’s Mission Work Trip, Sept 2005
Church Picnic Day, Sept 25 2005
Senior High Beach Trip, August 2005
Senior Tea, May 2005
Youth Mission Work Trip, March 2005
Women’s Retreat, 2005
Women’s Retreat, 2004
All-Church Mission Project, May 2004
The Renaissance Dinner of June 1991
