This page will contain the essentials you need to know about the unfolding wildfire crisis.
We will update this page daily sometime in the afternoon or evening.
Thursday Update
Wednesday Update
Tuesday Update
Monday Update
Pastor John Jay shares a daily reflection (top) about slowing down and finding an insane sacred moment. And then, hear our worship service, the first after the fires. Hugs were extra sacred. We have our first set of three volunteer work projects starting tomorrow, so remember to text “volunteer” to 626.727.9498 to stay in the loop. Grace and peace.
Saturday Update
Today’s update is a shorter hello from Pastor John Jay (and Judah!). Thanks to the folks that helped with our kids program today, including Warren, Arielle, Mary, Michael, Susan, Matt, Cindie, Kathy, Ruthie, Emi and others! If you would like to be informed about future volunteer opportunities, text “volunteer” to 626.727.9498. It will keep you informed about a variety of things happening around the church.
Friday Update
A word from Pastor John Jay…
A word from Pastor Lindsay…
Friends, we are so grateful for the outpouring of love we have received this week for those who evacuated to our church building. We received ample cots, bedding, food and other supplies to house 35 people and 25 pets—thank you for making the FBCP as comfortable as possible during the last few days. Things have now shifted as our evacuees have found semi-permanent places to live, and we are entering a different phase of the recovery. We are devastated to hear that at least four households from within our membership have lost their homes. For anyone looking for help or resources, check out this resource list from The Center. Worship is happening this Sunday at 10:30am. All other events have been canceled this week (including Sunday School, Basics, Pickleball, Men’s Breakfast, etc). Tune in above for more details from Pastors John Jay and Lindsay.